Hey folks,
Here's my finished photos of my PTO GB (Category-2) entry and the third finished installment of my
"Battle of Leyte Gulf" builds.
The kit generally had good fitting, but required a bit of sanding work for it's engine cowling area. I decided to do an open bomb/torpedo bay to show the Mark13 torpedo + "aero-wing" fitting.
Custom modifications were the following;
> Engine cowling flaps replaced with aluminum sheets for open configuration;
> Torpedo/bomb bay paneling;
> Additional detailing for the ball turret;
> Additional element detailing for the "Yagi" antennas;
> Aerial wires from nylon invisible thread;
Paints were Gunze Mr Hobby acrylics (Navy Blue, Intermediate Blue and White). Weathering was done with Mr Hobby weathering pastels and oil washes.
Decals were from the spares box for the stars and bars roundels, Satellite brand for the numerics and squadron symbols from white decal sheet cut-outs.
Finishing was done with a combination of Mr Hobby gloss and flat coats.
This build, like my two previous fighter builds is dedicated to the memory of all the people who gave their lives and served their countries during WW2 in the Pacific.
I hope I did justice to this legendary Grumman aircraft.
More WIP and finished photos
here...