Academy 1/72 F86 Sabre - my third build so far

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Thanks Michael,

I'm putting this all down to experience, although it's disappointing to see it go ti#s up so near completion. This is why I'm doing 1/72 models which don't cost much. Strip and try again. Nail varnish remover didn't work, so I think I'll try Fairy Power Spray, which features quite a bit on Youtube

Tony

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I got hold of some Fairy Power Spray, and it worked a treat as a paint stripper. The acrylic paint lifted away ridiculously easily, but the silver paint was a bit more tenacious. After a couple of hours of soaking and a scrub with a non-stick scourer it's gone.

I've washed the model, so now I suppose I need to leave it to dry before prepare it for primer. I also need to stick the stabilizer back on that I broke off in the cleaning.

[michaelm]

Well done for sticking with it Tony, there's quite a learning curve when you get into this. Metallics can be tricky as they are pretty unforgiving but I'm sure this will turn out great.