I got this turkey on my doorstep the other day from Hobby Link Japan and the temptation was too much. I figured you guys would like to see how it builds up so I'll share. Of course I'll compare it to the others and advise accordingly.
I'll be doing Edward Giller's "The Millie P" from the 55th FG. Giller scored three kills to include an Me 262.
I started with the pit. It's by far the best in the scale, no question about it. There' no comparison to the others. I wanted to simulate the wooden floor and some wear on the rubber coating. I sprayed it XF-59 Desert Yellow then X-26 Orange Clear. This makes a nice wood color to my eye. Next I sprayed AK worn effects. Once dry I sprayed the floor flat black and scraped off some of it with wet Testor's paint brush (old shool). This revealed some of the wood color.
I painted the back fuel cell XF-24 Dark Grey as it was rubber coated then everything else was sprayed in my mix of Interior Green. I used the included PE seatbelts. I'll tell ya, Eduard's PE is quite impressive as of late. Look at that detail. Here's how it all turned out.
Port...
Starboard...
Check out the detail on the rear deck. Eduard did a nice job here.
You have the choice between a decal for the IP, or the included PE version. Again, Eduard's PE technology is improving vastly, so I took the lazy route and used it here. They even simulated glass dials.
A test fit. I don't see any issues yet. I built up the lower radiator at this time too.
I then glued it on there.
I ran out of time but I should be closing it up soon.