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Martin, I've got the perfect tool to get rid of that seam. It's a circular sanding pad that goes in a rotary tool. You can get different grit sanding pads for them. They're made by Dspiae and come in two sizes. They're fairly inexpensive too.

Well seems like ages filled with putty and mild frustration. I managed to create a semi decent seam line at the front and scribed some seal along the rear. Then placed the hinge decal on top. After priming the top I realized that the hing is sinking in. What are you sinking about hinge? and then I discovered the famous seam line that I failed to sand enough.

You’re most welcome Chris. That’s what friends are for. hopefully this kit will bring some pleasant change after the whole B-52 ordeal.

Thanks to @Martinnfb look what arrived today! I was trying to clear out closet space by getting rid of the 1/48 B-29 but he talked me into taking this off his hands. What a guy!! Cheers, Martin!

Thanks John!!

Some recent Items..... First, from Tamiya, an ancient kit. I built this one when in high school. It's their U.S.A.F FAIRCHILD REPUBLIC A 10A THUNDERBOLT II (61028) This is a later boxing than the one I built. Purchased on EBAY , it was cheap. Under $ 25 USD. Despite there being much better kits being offered of this aircraft available I thought it would be a fun build. The kit was Sealed NIB. These are still being made , and sell for about $ 40 USD. Ordered a few aftermarket items. One of the aftermarket items...... An ACES II seat in 1/48 by MINICRAFT COLLECTIONS (MCC48028) Some Iwata items.......Three needle packing screws (new type I-725-1) for Eclipse airbrushes. I also bought a spare needle for my Hi-line HP-BC (I-0753) A while ago I rebuilt my Eclipse airbrushes but never replaced the packing 0 rings-just adjusted them. The new packing screws have an integral PTFE seal........I hope they fit. Last some Mr Color spray cans .....Character Flesh 111. Whether in spray cans or bottle, this stuff is very hard to find ! This is for the "Egg Girl" kits I have. Why so hard to find? Anyway having dual UPS/USPS problems. Every darn package (8) delayed or lost.....freaking hilarious. This also includes Amazon BTW

Mine has been fine, but I did have trouble with their reciprocating sander. My first one wouldn't run long after charging, then I noticed a small split on the casing . It was defective. I bought a replacement and that one has been fine. 😀 In my case I blame the seller sending me a defective unit, possibly a returned item.. The replacement was from a different vendor.

What a project Chris! I look forward to seeing your progress as you proceed with it. 🙂

Very sorry Hubert. I hope your son will make a full recovery.

Sorry to hear the news about your son Hubert. I hope that things work out for your family. Carl

I find it interesting that your Despiae one died as mine has as well. I did use mine a bit more than you did. The last time I used it I plugged it in to charge and after charging it wouldn't turn on. Hopefully your new one is more durable.

I took the plunge in September and bought a DSPIAE ES-P rotary tool, as I regularly build PCM kits it has been a godsend. However, I got it out to do some work on my C202 and it was dead as a dodo, tried charging it and nothing, it was a straight from China eBay jobby, as it was so new and I had only used it 2 to 3 times I contacted them but will not be holding my breath for and answer. So I looked for a replacement and ordered an AK one from Jadlam, slightly more expensive but with lots of extras, I was however surprised when I opened the box. Twins, just hope the new one lasts longer Cheers Dennis

Thank you, yes it looks like a large engine with a minimal airframe, very odd looking but it worked at what it was designed to do. Cheers Dennis

Well spotted …thats my 1/24 match 😀 heres the 1/35 version

What can I write when the photo shows everything: the glazing is fitted to the fuselage and camouflaged.

that is very small. Or you have found a large match somewhere😁

Was getting ready to install the "Clear" parts when I found they are not so clear. I've never seen anything like this before. I washed the windscreen in dish soap, and windex but that did not improve the clarity. I have the NOVUS polishing kit to try next. The fit may be a challenge as well but since I still have that piece across the top, that may be spreading the sides out. And another anomaly in the instructions. The stabilizers and tail pieces are Parts E1-E6 as shown below. Pretty standard. Them MC decided to reuse E1, E2 and E3 to identify the left, right and tail pieces. They do that a lot so it is something to watch for. Stay tuned!

I had a surprise package show up. Back in June 2024 during one of their summer sales, I ordered several items from Lucky Model. All were listed as in-stock at the time. I took their flat rate surface mail shipping offer as I'd done so in the past and gotten my orders usually within a couple months of ordering. For some reason, this time the order got broken up. I'd get a couple items at a time. Every time I'd ask about the outstanding items on the order I'd get the same answer: there wasn't enough room in their shipping container for it and once they have the space they'd sent it out. Got a bit annoyed at that. Well, they finally got around to making the space and I received the last item from that order.

Thank you Carl. I thought that would be a nice contrast/comparison. 🙂

Nice B-25s there John. The contrasting camo/NMF is great too.

I decided, just for grins, to post these shots of both my HK 1/32 B-25J strafer builds and a pic of the one I'm just getting started on. This one is 1/48 and should be much easier to handle. The 1/32 ones were just too big for my work area! So, I guess I have the B-25 strafer bug right now! LOL 🙂 Stay tuned.

Part Deux of the Xmas build Only the two part per link tracks to complete .. #regrettablelifechoices

So sorry to hear the news about your son Hubert. That really is a terrible hand to be dealt to have ALL and AML simultaneously. I hope the transplant improves things. Best of luck for your move back to France.

Enough with all the tinkering. Time for paint. The 3d printed wings behave well under some mr surfacer and rescribing of panel lines.