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I will whenever the time comes. Not real soon I'm afraid.

Thanks! I used a semi-gloss "scale black" that I mixed using MM Flat Black, MM Gloss Black and some MM Flat White. Using the white gives it more of a scale look than just dead black. When finished I oversprayed the whole model with Alclad Clear Flat. I usually use a mix I call "flat scale black" on various things like radios, tires, etc.

Got the radio operator's windows re-located.

I decided to go on and pick up the HK 1/48 B-17G as a Christmas present to myself. (The 1/32 4-engine birds are just TOO big.) Now I know for sure I'll get a new kit for Christmas! LOL

LOL When I resumed work on it it had been sitting 2/3's complete for nearly a year.

Yes it is. And the kit is hard to find now. Thanks!

Thank you. It's a really nice kit.

Thanks Bill! And thanks for the paint!

Thanks. It's a very nice kit.

LOL The only thing I think I will change is the radio operator's window as it is apparent that it's in the wrong place. The other things I can live with.

Thanks Dennis.

Thanks Rockie. A Tamiya 1/32 Mosquito was next and is now finished. Next up now is a Tamiya 1/48 Lancaster.

My pleasure Phil.

Thanks Phil! That Xtracolor paint is 1st class.

61105 Phil.

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I don't know about that but the "new" issue has some added sprues with the thin prop blades, provisions to mount the props without having to use the Merlins, a new tail turret w/twin .50's , optional clear nose glass and new exhausts (so it can be built without the shrouds). Here's a photo of the added sprues.

Well that's not too much to work with. Looks like it can be done without too much trouble. By the way, this issue comes with smooth tires. I'll go peruse my kit and do some considering as to just what approach I might want to take. Thanks for the enlightenment!

This issue would be the one to get since Tamiya has done a upgrade with additional parts and options (such as the early thin bladed props plus the .50 cal. tail gun installation).

What are the obvious defects Ian? All looks okay to me but what do I know......

I built the original issue of this kit MANY moons ago. I'm glad Tamiya decided to do a upgrade so now I'll get this one on the bench.

Yes indeed Gaz. Keeps me out of trouble.

Next up is the Lancaster. This is the updated kit with new parts, etc. It's been on my shelf for a while so now I think I'll go on and get it started. Not sure which particular a/c just yet. Stay tuned!

I'm sure quite a few of you subscribe to this outstanding magazine so you may be familiar with a small article in the FlyPost section in the new (Jan. 2021) issue titled "Feeling frustrated by false footage" by Mr. Richard Lambert. He discusses the use in many films on RAF missions and aircraft of footage that have no relation at all to the subject matter (other than that they are aircraft). Case in point he mentions a scene showing silver USAAF B-18 Bolo's flying over the Hoover dam in a film about 617 Squadron and the dams raid. He lists other glaring foul ups in movies and documentaries. Various "experts" are listed in the credits of these films who really don't know shit from shinola about aviation history and types of aircraft. I agree with him wholeheartedly. If someone is going to produce a film on ANY subject they really need to be sure they hire people who are not illiterate in the subject matter. Nuf said.

I seem to remember seeing a photo of this airplane that shows a full right hand side view and it has markings for the Sangri-La. I'm not sure but I "think" it may have been in this book (which I don't have a copy of unfortunately). If any of you have it take a look and see. Worth a try.