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Unsure of whether the Brisbane branch of the Neo Nazis are being forced to moonlight on weekends... Or whether Uber have just gone full Fascist now. S

Harv, To my knowledge, there is no specific resin cockpit set for the A-5 variant. However some others come close: Aires make a D9 'pit in resin that is 95% identical to the radial variant, only a real Luftwaffe Nerd would pick the differences. https://www.aires.cz/en/product/fw-190d-9-cockpit-set/0-762/ Eagle Editions also do a specific A-8 pit that again is basically the same as the A-5 airframe. The beauty of this set is that it has separate sidewalls, that allows you to leave the kit-supplied detail in that area should you not want go to the trouble of scraping and sanding away all the details, making for a much simpler build... The bummer is that the Crandalls are currently out of stock. https://www.eagle-editions.com/product/fw-190-a-late-museum-quality-cockpit-ep-51-32/ Cutting Edge did one many years ago for the D9, but it's not generally available anymore. The Eduard set for the newer Revell kit had fantastic details, but will not fit without a lot of work (as the two kits' cockpits are different lengths and widths.) HTH, Steve

That came up nicely Harv. S

The 4 - foot rule negates that though... Well done for pushing through with the finishing touches. S

Was it after dark Harv? They usually close the Cemetery gates here at dusk. S

This is a fact... The purpose of Science is not to discover the truth; but to manufacture doubt by establishing which Theories cannot be falsified. Scientific Laws (Newton's Law, Kirchoff's Law etc.) are misnomers... these are merely Theories based upon accepted outcomes according to the limits of the available testing. Ergo, Scientific Concensus and Peer Review belong in the same category. However; Methodological Doubt, when taken to the extreme is the antithesis of Science. This is also a fact... Questioning everything for the sake of obstinacy. The current trend of deconstructing established norms around Climate Change, Critical Race Theory and even Political discourse seems to be thriving in the current vacuum created by the uncertainty of Covid-19. And to call someone out, even if you have factual evidence that runs counter to their beliefs, somehow makes you guilty of Heresy. The inherent problem with applying doubt to any Theory lies in basing your skepticism on empirical evidence that runs counter to the established norms; and not merely on rhetoric that you've stumbled upon through confirming your own unconscious bias. The Covid-19 experience in Australia has few parallels with that of the United States. The Authorities here where I live are ignoring the Medical evidence, and creating doubt in the Community. There is no consistency between their words and their actions. Anyone who raises a contrary argument is belittled and humiliated. The requirement to wear masks in Medical facilities was revoked on the 1st of October, and tens of thousands of people are allowed to attend Football matches in crowded Stadiums. Yet they still say not enough people are being tested for Covid-19. If they want more people to be tested (which backs up their belief that it's still spreading throughout the Community), then why are they allowing thousands of unrelated and therefore virtually untraceable individuals to congregate together without any PPE or Social Distancing. How does any of this make sense? S

Calm down Dear... Skepticism and dissenting opinions are the cornerstone of Scientific advancement. Without them, we'd still believe that the Earth was flat, or would still be prescribing the inhalation of Mercury vapours to cure the Dropsy. As I've pointed out elsewhere in this thread; in May we had a Nurse working in an Aged Care Facility, who was merciless hauled over the coals by the State Government for going to work while experiencing Covid symptoms. However in September, the State Premier herself continued working for four days while displaying the very same symptoms; visiting several Regional Cities and coming in contact with hundreds of people. Would you care to explain how this paradox makes any sense whatsoever? S

He looks like a Drummer. Rhythm method? S

That's very good advice Gaz... What kind of birth control is everyone else using? S

Neither is good for your health Fellas. I do any resin sanding or carving with gloves on in an ice-cream container filled with water. And afterwards leave it out to evaporate in the sunlight, then bin the tub with the lid attached. S

Freedom's just another word for nothin' left to lose... Freedom is an abstract construct. Freedom is an individual's own opinion and sense of values that might make little sense to the next person. Freedom and The Golden Rule are at complete opposites of the behavioral spectrum. On Friday night here in Brisbane, an estimated 20,000 people were locked out of a Football Stadium when there was a ticketing glitch. 20,000 people crammed together in a 200 metre squared space, very few with masks and no-one Social Distancing. Very few seemed concerned. No-one was fined, after seeing the Hoard forming ahead of them and choosing to barrel-on in anyway. No one thought to themselves... "My health and my life is worth more to me than the price of a $50 ticket." 5 million people in our state, heading towards 1.2 million Covid tests and yet still only 1,164 positive cases to date. They've tested 20% of the population here, and seemingly can't give the Virus away for trying. Health Authorities keep calling for more people to get tested, in a seemingly desperate attempt to create an environment conducive to keeping the State border closed. Reports come out regularly about the Virus being found in Sewage treatment plants all over the State, but without empirical evidence of whether it's confirmed Covid-19 antibodies or merely "a Coronavirus", which can apparently just be the Common Cold. The longer this goes on, the less things are adding up. S

More likes are good... It seems that everyone I meet these days has run out of (cough) other nouns to give, so an appropriate substitute is always welcome. S

Exactly the same Carl... The D-9 came first, and Hasegawa designed the Anton variants around that extant kit, even to the point that they've used the Fieseler late wing on their A-5 and A-6 kits. Anton fuselage on the spar and lower wing... Paired with the Dora fuselage in the same configuration. The wing sprues in these kits are interchangeable. Spar sitting in position in relaxed state, although exaggerated greatly here. Note the gap at the far edge of the U/C bay... Taping wing to wing tightens things up nicely and ensures the correct dihedral while everything sets. S

Forgot to say... Concentrate on one wing at a time. And run a bead of glue atop the wing spar as well, so that it mates with the top wing underside. Once that side is taped up, do the next then put the body in. The fit is snug enough that it will be fine.

Happy Birthday Harv... Stay healthy and happy my Man! S

Yes. The wing spar/undercarriage bay piece has notches facing upwards to accept the fuselage; this greatly assists in getting a snug fit. Have the taped-together fuselage sitting ready to slot into place once you've applied glue to the wing uppers and lowers, and pop the fuselage in between without glue to ensure a snug fit. Use some tape across the top of the gun cowl from tip to tip while everything sets. HTH, S

No... Dr.Dave is an actual Doctor, an ICU specialist Physician in the UK. When he says 'personally', he means there for them when Covid Patients drew their last breath. From the ONS data: Ostensibly, 1% of total deaths in the UK doesn't appear to be particularly problematic. However; the time, effort and the drain on resources caused by Covid is a major factor. Winter is coming, cases are increasing in the UK, and bed capacity (in green at the end) is filling fast. Standard medical testing and diagnosis of other conditions is being left by the wayside. For instance, I haven't received my Fecal Occult test in the mail this year, that the Au Government sends out to over 50's on a yearly basis. Hoping to get it by Halloween... S

Harv, Just some advice for when you eventually get back to this build... A lot of Modellers, both experienced and novice alike, have trouble with the fitment of the cowl to the lower wing section on this particular kit. The engine facia part is usually a very tight fit within the channel inside the cowl parts, and if not seated correctly can force the cowling to be too wide especially at the bottom where it meets the lower wing parts. Because of the multi-part nature of the lower cowl and cheek bulges, it's easy to miss this extra width until you put it all together; only to find that the lower cowl sits outside of flush by a couple of millimetres each side. To get a snug fit of these lower wing parts: file down the back of the engine facia part so that it's not inhibiting the fit of the cowl when it's in place; and make sure that you tape together the fuselage, wing spar and all four wing parts (including the centre section) and test fit the cowl first so that there's a snug fit underneath before you commit glue to the power egg parts. S

Glad the surgery went well Harv. Good luck with your recovery... And that audition with Dr.Hook You Sexy Eyes you!

I would start him off with maybe a bowl or a 20 litre tank, a simple filter and a single Goldfish or Black Moor for starters... To get him to prove his commitment and show that he can keep one fish alive until adding a second later. Try to source reverse osmosis water from an Aquarium store, as it's free of Chlorine / Fluoride or whatever you may have that's added to tap water by the local Municipality. The Aquarium scene has changed quite a bit in the intervening two decades. The Reef tank has filters, wave-makers, protein skimmer, reactor, automatic dosing of calcium and nutrients, and customised lighting that can be controlled by your computer or phone remotely... All to keep your fish and corals in top condition. We have a shelf in the 'fridge set aside just for tank supplements. When I come home at dusk, looking through the window in the carport the tank itself is still in moonlight lighting, but the bacterial medium in the sump underneath is being bathed in red light to stimulate growth. It kind of looks like we've had the Police around! S

How do you mean Harv... Underneath the horizontal stabilisers, or the fuselage? S

It seems patently obvious that the proposed Victorian Omnibus Bill is in breach of many of the provisions of the Victorian Charter of Human Rights; more specifically: *The right to move freely within Victoria *The right to hold an opinion, and freedom of expression *The right to protest peacefully and gather together *The right not to be arrested or detained unfairly *The right to be treated humanely when arrested or detained. The Charter also dictates that all Laws introduced must be accompanied by notations that explain how the new Laws are compatible with said Charter. That particular provision would be a very interesting read. Already Civil Libertarians and a former Police Commissioner have indicated that the Omnibus Bill runs counter to the rights inherent in what is ostensibly a free and democratic Society. The one consolation is that at least this Bill must pass the Victorian Parliament, unlike some recent actions undertaken in other Nations that have been inacted without Parliamentary oversight. Visions of Victoria Police physically dragging a Woman from her vehicle citing failure to produce valid ID, while she held a pass in her hand to enter a Hot Zone with all her details contained within, don't help the narrative. Nor do arrests of people for incitement to gather; when a Barrister worth his or her salt could likely argue that Victorian Authorities' tacit allowance of BLM protests are notionally the very same thing. It is becoming increasingly apparent that lockdown and enforced isolation measures are becoming less about Health issues; and more about economic and Civilian control, at least here in Australia. A fortnight ago; the Queensland Premier continued to conduct official business, traveling extensively and visiting Regional centres over the course of four days while exhibiting a sore throat and laryngitis. When she finally went for a Covid test, the Chief Health Officer defended her actions, saying that a sore throat was not a Covid symptom... This despite all of their advertising stating that it was... or put another way, why the need for the test then? On Monday, the West Australian Premier let slip during a press conference that he was keeping their border closed not for any Health reasons, but because he was fearful that West Australians would leave the State and spend their money elsewhere! Border restrictions are gradually being relaxed here. We can visit areas to the south in northern New South Wales without a pass, but Sydney residents are still banned from Queensland. Paradoxically, I can go to a Pub just South of the border; and stand at the Bar beside a Sydney resident on holiday who is able to travel freely around New South Wales, contract Covid from him or her and bring it back into the State without ever knowing or being stopped or checked at the border. S

Nice find Phil! If you play with the contrast, you can also make out the recessed steps in the non-recon hatch, underneath the retractable ladder. S

Most likely RLM 02. As in this interior photo from the earlier '17 P variant. Note the internal steps on the offset hatch, which was flat on the underside unlike the deeper dished cover of the '17 Z. This image may also help... S

This is often a problem here too... Marine Stingers are always an issue on the GBR, especially after the new year starts and usually accompanied by a northern wind. Blue-bottles are bad, Box Jellyfish worse, and the Irukandji often fatal to Humans... The bell of the Irukandji is the size of a thumbnail, with the tentacles trailing a meter behind, so almost invisible. The only effective barrier is full body suit. When north of the Tropic of Capricorn, we wear full suits on the Reef; this has the added benefit that suits are better for the Corals that can be poisoned by the chemicals in sunscreen. It is rare for the deadly Jellies to venture this far south where we live in the Temperate zone, only the Blue-bottles usually get this far south. Corals can also sting... My Wife got these welts from moving some around in the tank. Often she forgets to put a long sleeve Rashie on if she's just re-arranging things briefly. Some of the Anemonies reach out their tentacles to feed and can brush against neighbouring Corals; this can be enough to harm or kill either. Despite the beauty all around, it seems almost everything in the Reef environment can either hurt or kill you. It is the worst feeling when you catch a glimpse of a dark shadow moving behind and underneath you, only to realise it was only a Scuba Diver and not a Shark! Although, this is all made good for the exhilaration of following a Bale of Turtles, and having them do a perfect starburst 'Fighter Break' in front of you. S