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Thank you! Painting continues with black ID markings on fuselage and wing tips. I've used a 50/50 mix of Tamiya Nato Black and Tamiya Black. https://i.postimg.cc/B6YsyXBk/IMG-5897.jpg https://i.postimg.cc/rsDcLMhm/IMG-5898.jpg I'm not sure you can see it but here is a glimpse of some of the texture ...

Thanks guys! The painting continues. In the process of masking off panels to paint in a different metallic shade, I found that the adhesive from the Post-Its I was using reacted with the AK Extreme Metal White Aluminum in certain areas. So I sprayed on a layer of clear gloss (Tamiya LP-9) and them b...

Very nice work on the engine mods! Must be nice to able to print those needed parts. Scratching up those tear drop distributors would be a pain.

Camo looks very nice!

Thanks guys! Seam work is one of those thankless jobs that we modelers have to deal with. It's important enough,from a presentation perspective, to spend a little extra time to make those noticeable joints disappear as much as possible. The brass flap inserts have been glued into place using extra t...

The rockets have been painted and decaled.

Thanks guys! The rear bottom joint has been filled and puttied. Rivets and panel lines have been restored. https://i.postimg.cc/htVgcNfs/IMG-5862.jpg https://i.postimg.cc/pdxvTkjH/IMG-5863.jpg A coat of primer (Mr Primer Surfacer 1000) has been applied to check the joint. There is a joint along the ...

Canopy parts have been dipped in Future. https://i.postimg.cc/zvMwXNwB/IMG-5854.jpg Wings are glued onto the fuselage. Fit is pretty good except for the rear bottom joint, which will need attention. https://i.postimg.cc/hvhbBvd6/IMG-5855.jpg But the fit along the wing roots is good. https://i.postim...

Thank you so much Lyle! I've glued the gun inserts and the ailerons onto the wings. https://i.postimg.cc/13Nfs6vG/IMG-5847.jpg https://i.postimg.cc/YqPh58z2/IMG-5848.jpg The interior sides of the resin flaps and landing gear covers have been painted and weathered. https://i.postimg.cc/D0ZwDbWb/IMG-5...

Thanks of the comments! The wing tops have been glued on to the wing bottom. Like everywhere else, the fit was very good. https://i.postimg.cc/fb5pPfJT/IMG-5834.jpg https://i.postimg.cc/N0QZbzGz/IMG-5833.jpg The Eduard instructions clearly show the little gun barrel tips being inserted into the lead...