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A little more progress. The windscreen seems to be fitting fairly well now. I attached the engine and taped the cowling in place to check it's fit. Topside is okay but the underside is another story. I'll have to lay on some styrene strip there. Just another thing to fix. 🤪

After I did a little trimming/sanding it looks acceptable now.

Good plan Peter.

Yes Ernie I did check references thank you. I did do a little trimming and the fit is better now. I'll just say, this and some of the other headaches, shouldn't have to be addressed in a kit that costs so much. I wasn't expecting Hasegawa or Tamiya quality when I started the build but come on, Infinity Models quality of fit, etc should equal the quality of the surface detail on the SB2CSOB. 😐

Good luck Ernie!

LOL Hubert! I don't see how those guys stay in business issuing such crappy kits. The 3 HpH P-63's I built all had some challenges but nothing like this SB2CSOB. I intend to stay with the build but sometimes I think why put up with all the problems when there are some nice Tamiya and Hasegawa kits on the shelf waiting for attention.

Agreed Andy. I've built 3 of their P-63 kits and enjoyed every one. No shake and bake builds but at least things FIT.

Thanks!!! I appreciate the nice comment.

Thank you! I'm glad you like them.

May I suggest Hubert that you purchase one and try to build it? If you are a scratch builder at heart this might be your cup of tea.

Good call I think Peter! Here's a link to their Vampire, https://www.infinitymodels.cz/en/pripravujeme/vampire/

When word gets around they won't be able to sell many kits. Not until they make some drastic improvements. 🙄

Those guys should post a blanket apology for inflicting this piece of junk on us. Really does hurt their reputation. 🤪

LOL Dennis. If you do then be prepared for a high cuss factor build! I think they had the "C" team on this one, certainly not, I hope, the "A" or "B" team.

I'd recommend waiting for a kit review Peter before forking out any $$$ for what might be another crappy kit.

Once I get the windscreen corrected I just wonder what will be next. Those guys at Infinity need to get their act together. As for me, I won't be buying any more of their kits. 🙄

I decided to set the windscreen in place just to check the fit. Here's what I found. ALWAYS gotta be SOMETHING!!!

Finally got the fuselage halves together. With no locating pins/holes it's difficult to get things mated up just right as you can see my all the filler. Oh well!🤪

Thanks Martin. It certainly is a challenge and a real PITA sometimes. I don't blame you for not wanting to tackle it and at times I wish I hadn't! 🤪

Thank you Peter.

Thank you Neil. It should make a really nice model but it isn't even close to a easy build. 😉

Another test fitting but with the new seat in place. About ready to join the fuselage halves.

It certainly is delicate and will make a really nice addition to the model. Stay tuned!

I just received this VERY nice seat for the SB2C from RESIN2detail. Really nice! I just hope I don't break anything when I go to remove the casting runners. 🤪