Wilhelmshaven 1/50 Lockheed
F-117A Stealth Fighter
Raimund Paul Kelterer

Photos by the author

Comments:
Although the scale is only 1/50, the model has an overall length of nearly 40 cm. The folding lines, typically for WHV, are slightly to0 wide. The overall graphic design is good but too bright (dark grey instead of black). My issue of this kit had the national insignia on the body's left side and on the upper left wing showing in the wrong direction. I cut them out on the outer line, rotated them by 180�, and put them back into the part. A little strip glued from behind gave the right support. All cutting endges were colored dark grey. Otherwise you will have a model with a lot of white blinking lines.

The model lacks a cockpit interrior and full built bomb bay. The latter might be scratch built. The fit between the upper and the lower part of the body, especially around the air intakes is a little bit tricky. I had to cut the inner structure to get some room to move. The undercarriage is simple, but detailed enough. No bays had to be build. Do not forget a little weight to hold the plane on all wheels.

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