JohnB

This is the only one I have completed.

Thanks! I agree, I don't always see builds that are really nice and tend to stumble on them, etc.

Thanks Dennis.

I meant to post this when I finished the model but just remembered it. Bill Hess was a very good aviation author and a good friend. I was fortunate enough to do nearly all of his photo work in my darkroom. Sadly Bill passed a couple of years ago.

Indeed Carl. In the meantime I can apply the roundels on the wings and the fin flash. Plus do a little touch up.

Camo done. Now I can get started on the markings!

Me too Peter! LOL

I just today received my ICM A-26B kit. Sure looks good in the box! Very petite surface details, etc. Outshines Monogram/Promodeler and Must Have. Although Must Have has a lot of good details, etc. I'll have to build this 'un in the not-too-diatant future.

Who cares?! LOL

Thanks Peter. Unrealistic but understandable laws.

One thing Jeff. DO NOT put thinned Xtracolor back in the tinlet or it will gel up after a short while. Learned the hard way! No clue as to why since you would think that wouldn't happen.

Thanks! Heck no, easy peasy. Just a little masking and hit the wells with paint.

Underside about done. Still need to paint the wheel wells.

Remember to get a can of their thinner. It is best for their paint.

You are too kind guys! LOL About the only way to get Xtracolor is find someone in England who will purchase it for you and send it. That has been my modus operandi for a good bit.

LOL Lot's of experience and a good, but old, Passche airbrush.

It's Xtracolor paint Jeff. Their paints are gloss and lay down nicely. I highly recommend them but they are a bit difficult to get stateside.

Done with the invasion stripes. Getting a start on painting more areas.

Coming along well Peter! Looks really good.

If you don't mind Carl I'll take the codes JE-J. Just slip 'em in a envelope and mail them. Thank you!!!!!

Would any of you guys have either of these 1/32 Mask sheets? Montex 32005 Maketar 32090 I want to use it for the JE-J codes on this build. I'd like to get 'em ASAP as the model is about ready for them. This wasn't to be my original approach but after consideration I think it is the best way to go. Let me know $$$ and I'll send payment via PayPal. Thanks!!!!!

As they say "different strokes for different folks" Peter. I recommend this method.

It has always worked for me Phil.

I decided to get a ICM kit so I can do some comparing. I had a nice "rewards credit" at SB and saved $52.00 on the kit.

Thanks Peter. Just a bit of measuring and masking.