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tempestjohnny wrote: ↑Sat May 16, 2026 5:05 am The same 2 kits that have been on my bench for the last 8 months. Soon I'm hoping to move them along

tempestjohnny wrote: ↑Sat May 16, 2026 5:05 am The same 2 kits that have been on my bench for the last 8 months. Soon I'm hoping to move them along

Looking forward to seeing you building again Johnny. Glad to see you back in the communities bro.

Working on this 1/48 Val - pretty nice kit

Very nice. I need to add a few WW2 Jap planes to my stash.

I've built this one and it's a great kit. I really like the Val. Your interior is amazing.

Thanks BK - I remember your build. Came out sharp.

With the X-29 done I thought I'd whip out a quick palate cleanser. This kit has about 14 or so parts. I got it assembled in about 1/2 an hour then spent the next 2 hours working on the seam on either side of the hull. Got her primed and ready for paint today. Fun little project

Dipped the PE plaque in Brass Black, wiped it clean then sanded. The effect was to black the etching which is exactly what I was hoping for. Pretty pleased with that.

Put on the hull red.

Modern Subs are fun quick builds. You’re doing great on this one John!

Thanks Stik - so fun and quick builds

Nato black on. I'll let that dry and shoot a clear for the few decals.

IJN Gray Green on the Val.