JohnB

Due to some poor fit I had to pop off the engine and firewall and remove the remaining two supports. They aren't needed unless you are opening the accessory panel. I also left off some of the parts for the rear fuselage as they are practically invisible when the fuselage halves are joined. Just use the necessary stuff and forget about all the superfluous parts. More photos soon.

Thanks guys. Now to clean up some seams and then it's on to the wings.

Success!

As it turns out the turret fit was no sweat although you have to have the glass "dome" in place. It won't "drop in place" after the lower portion is cemented in place. The worst problem was the firewall/forward fuselage fit. I had to cut two of the mounts to allow it to line up correctly. And of course we ALWAYS knock some pieces loose when fitting, etc. Easy fix though.

Congrats on the win!

That's correct Ernie but, after doing some test fitting, I don't think it will be a problem with this kit (I HOPE).

We will soon know guys. I have my fingers and toes crossed!

Thanks Peter. I hope to have the fuselage closed up soon then it's on to the wings. At first glance they just might be a bit fiddly with a bit of a cuss-factor. We shall see!

Progress so far. I'll mount the turret assembly to the cockpit sub assembly then attach all that to the fuselage halves. So far fit has been good. I didn't bother with the stuff behind the engine bay as it would not be visible later.

I hear that Peter! It never fails. LOL

Sure is looking good Peter!

Thanks Danny!!!

LOL Time flies when you are having fun!

Thanks!!!! I appreciate that!

I'm very sorry Harv.

I still am hoping we get a new plastic one before I get too old to build!!

LOL I'll be 71 this Wednesday the 15th.

Hey Ernie, I have some photos of the interior of my B-25 strafer build that I can send if you think they might be of any help, etc. Here's one just for grins.

Good looking '109 Barry. Nice work.

Thanks!

Thanks Ernie. Very nice resin detail parts.

Thanks Dave.

Yes indeed!

Very nice work!

Glad you are here "for real" Ernie!