u/Taxpayer416

This was a fun kit to put together. Not very intricate and the pieces fit together well. Only the fuselage has a bit of a fitment issue in 1 spot but the decals covered it up.

If you get this kit you will definitely have to add weight to the front even though this isn't mentioned in the instructions. I had to do it after the fact by stuffing the front gear area and through the holes in the front bomb bay. Not ideal.

Overall I'm happy with the build.

This was a fun kit to put together. Not very intricate and the pieces fit together well. Only the fuselage has a bit of a fitment issue in 1 spot but the decals covered it up.

If you get this kit you will definitely have to add weight to the front even though this isn't mentioned in the instructions. I had to do it after the fact by stuffing the front gear area and through the holes in the front bomb bay. Not ideal.

Overall I'm happy with the build.

Finally finished this Civic. It's a replica of the Civic I owned in the early 2000s (and I miss it very much) only difference is I had tinted windows and a pretty solid stereo.

It's only my second car model but I think it turned out alright. I put some polish on it

It's the Fujimi type R kit but that kit also comes with "regular" interiors and both left and right hand drive options. Went together well just had to do some putty work on the rear spoiler.

Finally finished this Civic. It's a replica of the Civic I owned in the early 2000s (and I miss it very much) only difference is I had tinted windows and a pretty solid stereo.

It's only my second car model but I think it turned out alright. I put some polish on it

It's the Fujimi type R kit but that kit also comes with "regular" interiors and both left and right hand drive options. Went together well just had to do some putty work on the rear spoiler.

I really enjoyed putting this one together. I finally have 2 of the 3 vf103 kits I have assembled. I have the Hornet done and I have the F4 in the stash.

This is my biggest attempt and weathering i used the Tamiya Panel Liner and the "Master Weathering Kit". I'm open to all feedback...

Cheers everyone....

I really enjoyed putting this one together. I finally have 2 of the 3 vf103 kits I have assembled. I have the Hornet done and I have the F4 in the stash.

This is my biggest attempt and weathering i used the Tamiya Panel Liner and the "Master Weathering Kit". I'm open to all feedback...

Cheers everyone....

Edit: I have since added the names on the canopy (not pictured)

I had all these sprues with extra parts in a ziplock back that was a pain to go through if I happened to need something. Went to the dollar store and picked up a few trays to organize them all and now I feel better about the next time I inevitably drop a part and need a replacement.

Finally finished this one. I'm happy with the outcome. Decals were a bit of a puzzle but it's an interesting livery.

Just about to give this kit a go. Never done a NASCAR or a Salvinos kit. The contents of the box look good just wondering if any has done one of these and has any tips? I know this is a pretty general question but if anything pops to mind fire away. Cheers....

I had some issues with the tires and the large decals over the centre of the body the tail but overall I'm happy with this build. Lots of extra sprue trimming on this kit and lately Revell kits have had me disappointed but I really wanted this livery and the Tornado (WIP).

Thank you to everyone that gave me feedback on my panel liner question the other day. I used the mineral spirits, q-tip and a light touch and man does it ever make a difference.

I then got a bit gutsy and tried using the Tamiya Weathering Masters kit I've had laying around to add some depth around the exhaust and gun area. Finished it all off with a flat clear.

Thanks again everyone!

Hi everyone,

I just have a question about panel liner and what you use to remove it.

I clear coated this Tamiya glossy. I'm going to add the decals and then wanted to add panel liner. I've never used it before and wanted to ask...

Once you put the panel liner on how long do you wait until you remove the excess? and what tools (qtip, paper towel, etc) and solution (water/x20/soap etc) do you use to remove it?

Thanks...

Edit: thanks everyone. My local art store has the stuff you all mentioned so I'll be grabbing it tomorrow. I'll do the underside of the model first and see how it goes. Thanks for all the replies.

I'm not using any of the Type R (right hand drive dash, racing seats, steering wheel or rims). The kit also came with a left hand drive dash and "regular" seats, steering wheel and rims which was a nice surprise.

Trying to make it look somewhat like the old 98 Civic hatchback I used to own (darn I miss that car). Also my first time using flocking. Came out alright.

I enjoyed putting this one together. I liked that it included masking for those tiny windows.

I should have put the wings on before paint instead of after so I could have done more to minimize the gap. I could have had more patience and used some putty on the pilot side of where the cockpit glass meets the plane body.

Over all I'm happy just some mental notes for the next model. I may add a couple hellfires to the wing pylon if I can dig up some old ones from a previous model.

Cheers...

Hi everyone,

Just wondering if you get a kit that has pre coloured parts do you still prime and repaint them even if the colours will be the same? I was thinking about it because I enjoy the process. Just curious what others are doing in this scenario.