The Airfix 1:48th Jaguar is now finished in the markings of XZ 118 'Buster Gonad'. Difficult to photograph in this 'Granby' scheme as the flash obliterates the oil panel-line wash and the little bit of post-shading with Tamiya Smoke. Note that Airfix has given the modeller a bit of a 'mish-mash' with this machine as it wore a variety of markings and was seen in a number of different configurations especially post-Granby eg, the "FF" tail codes which are not present on the kit decal sheet - although indicated on the decal placement diagram. While with 41 Sqd, XZ 118 also carried the recce pod in grey/green which I thought offered a neat contrast with the RAF Desert Pink (AK Real Colors lacquer). XZ 118 was the aircraft that ended its life upside down in the Tate Gallery..
Overall, a great kit, although the undercarriage is a little tricky and fitting the parts in and around the airbrake bays requires three hands. Some additional detail could have been provided in the cockpit perhaps. But then we modellers always seem to want more. A very good 9/10 from me.
