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That is looking really nice!

So................ The forward ASROC launcher and 3D CIWS that I purchased. While trying to use some of the PE that is part of the ship structure (cutting away plastic), the PE didn't seem to fit very well. I'm not sure if it's my construction order or not, but I ended up purchasing another kit for USS Pharris. Back to the drawing board and perhaps some of the PE won't be used. I did notice that some of the tiniest pieces on the ASROC launcher aren't on the example in their photos.

I've ordered mine.

I usually keep items in my SB cart. Although, now and then the cart seems to disappear. I think the solution is to log out and re-login and it says that I left some items in another cart, so it adds them.

Looking very nice, Peter!

Thanks, Gaz. My brother liked it too. He made a comment about A-10s being his favorite jet. Hmmm.

Thanks. No, we're not coming to the banquet. I do have to pick up my Corsair model. Probably sometime after dinner or whenever I can get into the contest room.

Here you go, Peter, I put it on the table at NATS. That J-3 Cub looks fabulous!

It looks great in person, Ernie!

It looks great in person, Ernie!

When we went to Tuscon and Phoenix in March, the drive was long, but we enjoyed watching the terrain and scenery changes and my wife, besides knitting, is sort of a foody, so she found some nice spots for meals too. Local places not the chains, most of the time. I do the driving and she knits, etc.

Figure out how to get her started at knitting. My wife has just as large of a stash of yarn as I do of kits. And start going to NATS, my wife likes to travel and this year she wants to stop in Waco. 🤷‍♂️

It's done.

I'm calling it done. I'll have to take good photos. I also think I've got the 'packaging' figured out for taking it to Texas.

Thanks folks!

It's getting there. Some small clear pieces, some PE inside the canopy. I ended up using the Tamiya decals for the stencils. Delivery timing was an issue. Now to figure out packing to get it to Texas. I'm planning on putting it on the table, just because it's there. I hope to give it to my brother when we stop on our way home. There is clear flat on the top of the nose. I didn't want to overdo it.

Try searching for 20mm cannon barrels. SB has a metal set by RB for a spitfire kit that might work for the top pair but would need modification for the bottom pair. Edit: Master has a set for a Hurricane IIc which might be adaptable.

I've got a White '56 T-bird sitting the shelf. A Dark Blue '55 Chevy and a Yellow Deuce Coupe too. They were part of a series that had metal bodies. IIRC, not a lot of assembly either. They look great and my 3-year-old grandson likes to look at them too.

Welllllllllllllllllll....................... I'm sure the PE work in the picture is well within your skills. That's still all plastic. PE after some paint and masking. I'm sure some of the PE is beyond my skills too. Just hope I can learn enough to get it acceptable. If I don't drive myself crazy. 🤪🤞

Thanks guys! Masks are off except for the windscreen. Some small touch ups. Waiting for a set of 1manarmy stencil masks to arrive. They're somewhere between Hannant's and here.

Well, it's blue. Now to remove the nose masking and re-mask for all the little '183' on the nose, fin, and LG front doors.

Thanks, Peter. I've kinda decided that I'm not going to add the representation for the tape. After travelling for 10 days (~2200 miles), we're finally home and I can get back to work on this. Masking added, Insignia Blue next. Then some paint to mask off for the walkways. I didn't want to have the masking sitting on the model the whole time we were away.

Looks great, John!

A little bit of progress on USS Pharris today. (Too rainy to paint.) Next will be PE parts.

One more piece painted, needs decals.