JohnB

Well done Gaz! VERY nice work. I like it!!!

Thanks Kai! I'm happy with the results and expect it will look great when painted.

A bit of a test fit. Cool!!!

The wing tips are sealed and reshaped as close as I could come to the real a/c. Not 100% but they will do. Click on pics, etc.

Modeling and cussing seem to be closely related! LOL 🤪

Yes it is! Lots of neat subjects to choose from and a nice change of pace. I plan to do several racers. Thanks!!!

Uh oh! I'd have to give up modeling if I had to stop cussing! Hope you can sort it out Ernie. 🙄

I'll have to be VERY careful with it as I don't want any problems, etc. I plan to only get a quart to try out.

Yes indeed Peter. Now comes the nitty gritty of shaping the tips. My fingers and toes are crossed!!! LOL

Wing tips clipped and ready for reworking. As you can see by the photo they have a bit of a angle from top to bottom. That's why I cut them off uneven so I can "mold" the tips into the desired contour (I hope!). 😀

Not a happy thought Gaz! That stuff must really be potent. 🤪

Cut 'em off last evening along with the horizontal stabs tips so now I can attach all the wing innards and cement the halves together. Then I'll see about molding the tips into racing tips which, I hope, won't be too tough. We'll see!

Easy to do Carl. Similar names but totally different a/c. I cut the wingtips and horizontal stabs tips off last evening so now I can go on and get the rest of the wing parts installed and the wing halves put together. Then I'll begin sealing off and molding the tips into racing mods. Fingers crossed it won't be a buggerup! LOL

Hey Bill! Thanks for the info! I'll check with Home Depot and see if they have xylene or xylol. That could be just what I need. Very much appreciate it! Best, John

More progress!!! The wings still need to clipped.

Progress. Click for best resolution, etc.

I look forward to seeing the completed model. I know it will be a beauty!

I still have a bunch of their paint and use some from time to time. I expect there is a compatible thinner around, I just don't know what it is! LOL Thanks Peter!

Some nice work there! Looks good.

Coming along nicely. Looks good.

Thanks Peter. Something a bit different from the military look! Nice change of pace for me.

Thanks Gaz!!! I felt like I was in a rut in my modeling until I found the availability of the good quality racer decals. Now I can proceed with a bit more enjoyment in my builds.

Thank you Kai. Still a long way to go but I look forward to making some nice progress.

A bit of progress on the cockpit area.

LOL Peter. I'm pleased you have so much confidence in me! We will see! 😐