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After painting the top of the fuselage white, which I also varnished to protect it from masking, I tackled the rest of the paint job.
I wasn't too happy with the first coat of grey.
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According to various photos of this aircraft, taken at different times and on different devices, the ...

Since I decided to build the Mk.1 version of the Heron, i.e. with fixed landing gear, I had to fill in the landing gear wells.
So, more filling and sanding...
Then attach the landing gear.
Fortunately, F-Rsin provides two options with specific parts.
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And now, the painting operation ...

For now, at 1/144 scale, Italian aircraft (Savoia-Marchetti SM.84 and Macchi M.5) and ships (MAS torpedo boats or gunboats), printed in 3D.

1/144 aircraft : https://www.thetismodels.com/product-category/aerei/aerei-italiani-in-1-144/

1/144 ships : https://www.thetismodels.com/product-category ...

Without knowing why, Roy Cross's box art of the De Havilland Heron, which is not military at all, made me dream, just like the more warlike ones he produced....
Or maybe I just like this plane, small, rustic, but with beautiful lines...
Heron Airfix.jpg
It's been years since I bought the F-Rsin ...

Must-see videos on the main model shows, but lots more besides, both on his website and on YouTube.

Website : https://msmodeller.com/

YouTube : https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLNaw_eyKhHnjMaMapAN8vNJjlGojcbP34

And don't hesitate to take a look at the other sections on the main page ...

The movie by Ms Modeller
The SIG is at level 58:32
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MPv7g9eYy7I

A very attractive stand and beautiful presentations.
Thank you, Tim, for this wonderful report.