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The glossy finish is a benefit when it's time for decaling. It can save you an extra layer of clear varnish. And don't worry too much about the pre shading. In the end you won`t see much of it anyway. Maybe in some areas you can cut the lines again with the basic colour. Just go ahead, Lyle. You're ...

You missed one rivet, Lyle. Right below of the upper left area, in the light blue spot.
Beside that you managed a very even paint job.

You're on your way, Matt. Only 3.427 buttons left...

Great choice!

I'm in.

Very well done, Owl!
After finishing a tough build like this it's the modelers delight to be proud of his/her craftsmanship.

Hope my C-4 (in ready to paint-stage since half a year) will come out as good as yours.

All the best,
Torben

Thank you wasabi and Jim! Swimmingly? Not in every aspect. I decided to use one part of the PE set that replaces the bar in the canopy where the antenna wire runs through. The thin notch looks great so I thought it's worth the effort. Eduards ways are fathomless again. To connect the bar with the he...

Trying to get this kit for a reasonable price for some time now. It's quite expensive compared to other HB kits.
But the quality speaks for itself, making the Kinetic one look old.

Impressively detailed CP!

As Thomas said: Nice shading, soft but popping out. I follow your build with interest!

Thank you Erik, Mustang & Handi! Wheel wells are painted in RLM 02 (Gunze) with some shadings added. Sponge Bob heroical jumped in them to prevent the paintwork from primer-overspray. As always I used Vallejo Grey Primer. It's a polyurethane laquer with great self levelling quality and it's easy...

Superb finish on this Zerstörer, James! Mentioned Mr. Vasco, he also helped me out with a build two years ago. His knowledge about this plane is outstanding.
One question: Are the gauges in the engine nacelles represented by decals?