I did the model that got away first, the one back in the 80s I thought I might finish as my last. Now I’m revisiting and old friend with an old kit I bought off eBay.

This kit isn’t the really old one pictured above, but a 90s one. As I inspected what I bought, I see I failed to notice the canopy was missing from the pictures of the kit. So I have the actual 80s one on the way from another eBay seller so I can have the canopy. As much as I’d like to be able to make my own canopies, I don’t want to buy a vacuum system and don’t really like working with those anyway.

So, I’m excited to start this one I’m familiar with and see if it jogs any memories of back then, especially as it relates to building the kit, but also just in general. I’m off to a great start with the missing canopy, but hopefully the replacement is here soon and shouldn’t hold me back. I’m excited to build a jet fighter again!