Hi SM Addicts,

My name is James and I'm a "long time listener, first time caller" to the site. I have been browsing the forums for some time now after watching a few of DreamKnight's Youtube videos. I have recently rekindled my enthusiasm for model building after a 7 year break from the hobby.

I would like to dedicate this particular build to my loving girlfriend, who recently purchased me this kit along with an airbrush + compressor. Hopefully I will be able to do this model justice as I would like to give the completed plane to her as a token of my gratitude

In terms of my skill level, I have completed relatively difficult models before with average results. Previously, I had been using a combination of hand painting and spray cans to finish the models. This is my first time using an airbrush so I have much to learn (Youtube has been helpful with the basics but I haven't actually used an airbrush as of yet). Any suggestions would be much appreciated.

Also, with this build I would like to start to apply some basic weathering techniques. Let me know what you would think would be appropriate for this model.

Cheers,

James