This was the second kit built after reentering the hobby, which I picked up from Michael's Craft Store for about $12 with a half off coupon. She was all hand-painted with Folk Art acrylics, as I'd not yet figured out airbrushing. It was a decent kit, and you couldn't beat the price! I looked upon it as a learning kit, as I found my way through trying to advance my skills.
The finished pictures...
I forgot to put the pilot on the cockpit, LOL, and the machinegun fell out so, I placed the pilot taking a break with the gun in question
The name 'Kari' on the plane's nose art is an homage to my wife, Karen
"Every day when I wake up I don't let the old man in. My secret has been the same since 1959-staying busy. I never let the old man into the house." — Clint Eastwood