F8F-1 Bearcat

 

Finally managed to put on the interior green. Now I can start assembling. 

Pilot painted and on his seat 

Painted fuselage 

Wheels and propeller prepared 

HVAR Rockets and Engine - work in progress. 

First fuselage assembly and engine installed. 

Quick progress. Fuselage completed. 

Ordnance and wheels done. 

Gaps filled, canopy masked. Ready for airbrushing. 

Finally the whole model is covered with primer. 

Signal Blue covering and coats of glossy varnish to receive the decals. 

 

 

Satin varnish applied. Ready for final assembly.