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Thanks, Carl, I got awake to an email that was double checking my address and telling me that they would be sending parts.

Soooooo.......... the wheels are done. I tried the Hataka paint straight from the bottle, but for my use it needs to be thinned. Next time. But the problem that I didn't notice 'til this afternoon, one of the engine parts is short-shot. I've sent an email about a replacement part. I'll have to wait and see. So, it's on hold for the time being.

Thanks! It's RLM66, that way the black insignia looks different.

Two more books.

Thanks, Hubert! First step, the wheels. I have the Quickboost wheel set but thought I'd build the kit wheels too. On the left is the kit wheels, on the right is the QuickBoost wheel set. There's a color photo in the Mushroom Yellow Series book which appears to have a circumferential tread pattern. There is also a photo which appears to have been from an original manual which has smooth tread. I'm suspecting that the color photo is from more modern times and is not period correct. The seam line in the tire is way too large to pass off as tread, so would have to be corrected. I'll note that the artwork on the box has the circumferential tread pattern too. I have two other books arriving tomorrow and I'll see what they have in them. I think I'll go with the Quickboost wheel set because the kit wheels will also end up with smooth tread once all the seam is filled and sanded.

Well, now that I said I don't have the book, I went on ebay to see which number in the series it was (#11) and looked on the bookshelf again, there it is. But, it doesn't have any helpful photos similar to the corsair photo. I did find this drawing which you might find interesting.

It seems strange that I don't have one of the P-47 Squadron Walkaround books, but I don't. This is from the F4U Corsair book. The wheel and brake line connection are from the same period.

Well, it has to work in similar fashion to the brakes on you car. The brake cylinder and pads don’t rotate with the wheel and I can’t see any reason to complicate it by going through the axle.

The RFI is here:

A couple of years ago I picked up a Dragon Bf-110D/E kit and a Revell Bf-110C-0/C-7 kit. The goal is a G4 (I have the AIMS conversion), but I wanted to build a 110 of more generic assembly before attempting the G4. So, this was it. I decided on Falck's aircraft and had intended on painting all the markings except the squadron and personal markings. In the end I just used the EagleCals decals for everything. I used various Eduard PE, Aber and Master gun barrels, and the Quickboost exhaust set. The paint is mostly MRP with the use of AK Markers for some small items and touchup. The build log is here:

Thanks Rob! I'll certainly have a look through your thread and save it for reference.

Now that the Bf110 is declared done, time to start something new. I've been wanting to get the 110 done so I can start on this one. When It's finished, it will be a gift for a niece. The kit. The AM that I purchased. I ended up with two of the oil cooler/radiators when the aircraft only has one. I'm not sure whether I'll use the decals or masks for the markings. I haven't decided on which markings yet. Two books that I purchased as well as others on my kindle app too. And two more on the way. And Paint. I couldn't find specific paint in my favorite paint (MRP) but found these from Hataka. And these were ordered directly from Hataka because I couldn't find a source here, until after I ordered these. I've never used Hataka paints before. It looks like it should be a fun project.

Looks like a good choice to me.