1/72 Heller 707-320C/KC-137 |
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Article by Tadeu Pinto Mendes |
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This is a kit of Boeing 707-320C from Heller being
a model of great size but that doesn't need of larger modifications. In this case I did a FAB - Força Aérea
Brasileira (Brazilian Air Force) KC-137 that is used for refuelling the F-5E
and A-1 Fighters. I painted the whole plane Light grey of Air
Superiority with attack boards in Aluminum.
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The windows were painted semi-opaque Black for
larger prominence being the same in whole the model.
I chamfered the wheels to give the look of
weight to the airplane and I weathered several parts under the
wings close to the turbines. I also had to add weight in the nose of the
model so that it would not be a tail dragger. In the wing root joint with the fuselage
needed much effort to get this joint looking good. But with
persistence and a dedication I managed to do a beautiful model.
Tadeu Pinto Mendes
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