Here is my build up and finished product for the Academy 1/48 Sea Dragon. Overall it was a fun build, I have never attempted an aircraft of this size, and it has caused me to reconsider the size of my mancave work space. I used the Big Ed photo etched interior and exterior set. This was also my first time working with PE. I know the piece is not perfect, as I am recently back in the hobby. The biggest thing I noticed was the stark contrast of the decals on the aircraft, so I toned them down with a heavily thinned wash of Tamiya Dark Grey. I also highlighted some other spots using artist oils. This kit is a beast, and dworfs the CH-46 I built. But, it was enjoyable, I found myself waking up early before work to squeeze in some work time, and skipping the ol' xbox for working on it. And, in the end it was worth it!


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Looks great to me. Is there a shot of the interior to show of your work there?

sadly not really anything substantial. I have a few of the seats before mounting, but it unfortunately slipped my mind during my build! Usually I am pretty good with it. I will also post my CH-46, I just have to upload the pics. I found this site just after I had finished everything, so the progress shots are lacking. I will be sure to include more in the future! In terms of detail, the PE Kit provided more detail for fuse boxes in the cargo bay, and the instrument panel was spectacular as to be expected by Eduard. The .50s dressed up beautifully for the final dance. As this was my first go with PE, it showed me a lot about how much patience this stuff takes!!!

Here is the actual pics instead of the links. Still kinda new to this.