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109 Down!

Now came the scary part. Primary tools to be used were a votive candle (thought that was appropriate) and a Dremel Tool with cutting discs. So armed, I began hacking away at my nice model, using reference photos and a little imagination. I started at the tail, as I thought this would be the most recoverable should I change my mind.

About the Author

About Chuck Shanley (CRS)
FROM: CALIFORNIA, UNITED STATES

I've been building kits since about the mid 1950's. I've built all kinds of subjects, but for the past 20 years or so I've seemed to focus mainly on 1/72 Aircraft and Armor. Why 1/72, mainly for space conservation I build alot. I build primarily for my own enjoyment, and Armorama has helped to en...


Comments

wow he did a nice job on that plane.....
AUG 12, 2003 - 11:22 AM
I like the dio, I've been thinking of doing one of maybe the Apaches that went down in Iraq, but I'm afraid i may overdue the damage, and I haven't seen any pictures of their crash sites
AUG 12, 2003 - 12:44 PM
:-) Great Job, Chuck That pilot looks like he is running for his life.
AUG 12, 2003 - 07:31 PM
Looks fantastic! Stephen
AUG 13, 2003 - 08:13 AM
i saw the article. very cool dio. i like it, i thought to make a crashed bf 110
AUG 13, 2003 - 08:18 AM
Beautiful plane, even better crash. Good job.
AUG 27, 2003 - 06:11 PM