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Here the model is virtually finished. The wing "fences" can now be seen on the traling edges of the wing. Also I have now added the two "probes" to the rear of the model.
Now fully detailed and sprayed in grey fine primer ORION is ready for its final paint. Note the finely raised panels and other fine detailing. There are 2 small intakes behind the window areas and on top of the cockpit area
The model again in finished white but this time from a rear 3/4 view. All the intakes are visible here including the "Airfix Superfortress" bomb halves I used for the small underside rear-facing jets
The ORION in its final white finish. Initially it was sprayed a gloss cream like white, but once the weathering was done the whole model was given a coat of matt lacquer to match the original.
The finished model with all its shaded panelling. I used graphite pencil to shade the model and cut the panel lines in with a scalpel. I also used an airbrush to copy the heavy exhaust weathering of the original model which, by the way, hides the underneath mounting pole hole.
The finished model viewed from behind -probably one of its nicest points of view!. The fine ribs cut into the rear probes can be clearly seen as can the fine detailing.