Clunkmeister

Thanks Carl! I downloaded the instruction sheets, thanks. It looks like this kit really needs some AM wheel wells. How does it build? Does it need an AM cockpit as well? As for the Eagle, I'd love to give that model the "full meal deal" as that was one of my favorite shows on TV as a kid, and as far as Sci Fi goes, the Eagles actually had a sense of plausibility about them. They LOOK like a spacecraft: function over form. Unlike many of the kits I acquire, I'll be keeping these two for myself.

I do get lucky at times, Phil.

Yeah there’ll be no missing this one

Starting the wing finishing.

But it came with this... Had to take the pair of them. F-16 is complete, but, no instruction book dangit. No clue what Air Force that is. Oh wait! Singapore and USAF.. I maybe smell Polish Air Force version. The natural version for a freedom loving soul like me.

I FINALLY found what I’ve been wanting to build for years! The only Sci Fi I’ll ever build.

So it looks like he heat exchanger is only on the starboard side of VR-A

Holy Flaming Schmeckles, Batman!!!

I think IPMS can knock you for decals. Some I've talked to prefer to see paint and look at decals as an "easy" way out. They feel the same regarding foiling instead of painting a silver surface.

YES!!!!

I actually like that idea believe it or not.

Frank, I’ve always struggled with the GSB aircraft. Monochromatic results often result with me despite my attempts at modulation. You’ve so far perfectly nailed “the look”!

This almost makes a man want to ditch hiss FAA bird plans. Stunning turnout so far.

Bloody marvelous, Cees. I’m still shocked at the (lack of) surface area on those fins. It’s not hard (in retrospect at least), to predict stability issues. Cracking build, sir.

Agreed there, Phil. The movie was a bit far fetched even for me. I know some mountain folk, and they’re fine honest folk trying to make a living. Like anywhere, there are outliers, but for the most part, really decent people.

FM104 often flew with open intakes so I went and opened them up. There’s pictures both ways, but If I can find PE screens I’ll use them, otherwise I’ll leave them open. Either way, doing the work to open them is worth it. The kit parts are solid and not much more than a blob of plastic. Update: Ordered the Eduard set 'Just in Case'

Mark and Tony, you’ll need to give me pointers. I have several of these and have never built one. Or a D.l I keep going back to the aircraft with a massive web of rigging. :/

Back when Moby Dick was a minnow

Been a bit of a day. Family issues, but we got a bit of building done as well.

It’ll put hair on your chin, buddy.

Little work needed to hollow these out.

Yeah good to talk to you again, Sir John Fossil!

To quote The Eagles, it’s “Aaaaaalready Gone!”

OK, so it’s the cabin air heater inlet, but they definitely aren't on 104, so now what?