Model Builder International Feb. 2015 Vol. 1 Issue 1 MBI Feb. 2015 Special Edition | Page 19

The flight deck which came in three parts was first painted and weathered Individually. Then after the
markings were applied using a combination of decals enamel paint and oils to finish the job. The parts
were then glued to the hull and the grooves between them were carefully filled with very thin plastic
strip and filler. They were carefully sanded and touched up thus achieving a uniform finish from bow
to stern. The JBD’s on cats 1 and 2 were scratchbuilt as the ones available in the kit were incorrect. A
small rectangular opening was hollowed out just behind the island to accommodate the aft armament
elevator. The automatic landing control landing platform on the stern starboard side was scratch built.