This model #55 since 1996.
Usually I do this kit in the 93rd ACW. But as it is now flown by the 116th
ACW, I decided to put their markings on the aircraft. The it is the
Heller
1/72nd scale Awacs by doing a little bit of modification here and there
its simple to convert to an E-8C J-Star. Apart from scratch building
outboard engine as the E-8 has 4 generators.
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Using the Flightpath
conversion for the Canoe and engine turbine blades leaving off the ariels
and scratch building my own makes its look better. Painting is done
by using Model master Gloss gull grey which is the closest to Boeing grey
and easier to get. Decals came from an old B-1 Bomber with the
Georgia
markings for the tail. The rest of the decals came from the kit and spares
box.
Otherwise it makes a nice kit. Now I'm wondering when to start # 56.
Charles
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