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Thanks Rob, we're very much appreciative. Kit wise, I decided to scrap the idea of a OOB and go with Oliver's suggestions of the interior AM, which should add and correct a good number of the interior detail issues. As far as the fit and assembly problems, I just feel KH should have thought out the procedure a lot better. The instructions just show the general area of what goes where but it's vague at best for a builder who hasn't built/completed a KH kit before. Slowly making progress and finding my way.

Thanks Gaz Very much appreciated. We're a bit apprehensive about the procedure next Monday and hopefully it will resolve a good portion of the medical issues Diane is going through.

John Brilliant build. Love the scheme and the look of the 190. 🏆

John You're amazing

Phil Awesome progress and some mighty fine work. The Mossie is in a class by herself and maybe did Tamiya in with the cost of the kit ... who knows just glad we have the kit to enjoy. The wheels and tires are beyond ingenious and mine was a joy to build. Just might build another one, as following your build is got me thinking.

Rob The corrected work looks awesome - perfectly done.

Did I miss something - where is the rope?

Oliver I completely agree with using the castings from Werner's Wings, as they will solve so many problems with the kit for me. Sent you a PM as to where they actually are on the site so I can purchase them. Just keep those suggestions and ideas coming, as you are keeping me on the path and helping me address so many issues with the kit. So greatly appreciated,

Phil Can't go wrong with any H&S air brush - all are quality, precision tools.🏆

Thanks Carl Very much appreciated.

THE INTERIOR ASSEMBLY PT1 Finally, I was able to crack open the box, checkout the kit and read through the instructions. Every fret is bagged separately, the glass being on two small frets, with one in a separate box and the other fret left loose in the box in between a few of the fret bags (?). I started noting the paint color omissions & errors and working at identifying the correct colors. I’ll be following the instruction sequence, as this is an OOB build (not any more with Oliver's pointing me in the right direction). Parts so far feel a bit greasy and a good portion required cleaning to remove the mold release agent. There is no customary painting reference guide, referencing any specific manufacture, which would be a plus for the builder. Not crazy how KH locates the painting and decal drawings guides throughout the instructions rather and would prefer they be separate sheets, easier to use during construction but in any case, they are awesome looking and all four views for each scheme are shown. Step 1 & 2 are dragging on. The instructions while initially seems to be fine, so far have been a huge letdown in orienting parts and what the actual assembly sequence should be. Holes and opening up slots in the cabin floor need to be drilled out, as I’m assuming KH is using the majority of the parts for each version and depending on the version being built, different holes will need to be opened up. Would be nice if they spec out the bit size but no biggie. KH completely missed one slot that needed to be opened up at this stage. Step 1: Right out of the gate, the hoist framing on the underside of the floor needs to have two walls added including the hoist, with the instructions showing the two side walls that hold the hoist need to be inserted into slots for positioning. Only problem is there are no slots in the floor, so the alignment guides needed to be removed and bottom of each part sanded flush. It became obvious right from the start, parts for each assembly are all over the place and on different frets; just not the best way of going about it, very much as Revell does – compare the price of each company's kits. Why KH couldn’t design the kit so that all or most of the parts for a particular assembly would be on the same fret is a puzzle to me, as compared to Tamiya or ZM who try to keep the needed parts for an assembly on the same fret. The Seahawk is a complicate kit with a lot of parts for each assembly and just demonstrates a lack of ‘engineering care’ right out of the gate. The instructions do have the complete fret/part drawings, which helps quite a bit. The instructions are really inadequate on part orientation, there are mold lines that need to be removed from every part and I don’t think KH understood what the term: “ good part fit” means. KH detailed the sides of parts that will most likely never be seen and the sides we easily would see though the glass and doors right now, could use some of that time and resources in adding details to them. They seemed to have made a lot of bad choices right from the start. Even something as simple as numbering the parts on the PE fret is wrong right out of the gate; part 1 is part 2 and part 2 is part 1! Note: Oliver just posted a link for 3D Printed AM Parts that might add the extra details and correct some of the kits errors. That would of course, mean, OOB as the build category would change but that's just fine. Yup, here's proof I'm actually working on the Seahawk Almost all the assemblies and parts are just being test fit and nothing has been glued to the floor yet. First of six seats to build and assemble. Lots of sanding dust needs to be cleaned and removed

Thanks Oliver, I just may and skip the idea of an OOB build and add some better details. Having an update coming up in a few and then I'll backtrack and see where and what to do. BTW, the 3D parts looks awesome.

Rob So glad all your new equipment finally arrived finally, making it through customs and the Infinity CR Plus Giraldez edition looks fantastic. I have two Infinity CR Plus air brushes, one with a .2 tip and the other with a .4 tip and they are my go-to air brushes for years. Thank you for reviewing all the changes H&S made to the CR Plus range - making a terrific air brush even better. Coupled with your new Sparmax compressor, you're set to Rock and Roll.

Kev Terrific rescue and one beautiful Mossie. SO very well done.

Kev Holy smokes - awesome progress on your Mossie. She looks so good painted, decals on and wearing her invasion stripes. beautiful work and rescue from the SOD.

Oliver Nothing like learning as you go and no question, brilliantly done. When you have the touch, it's magic 🏆

Kev Always awesome to see SOD builds back on the bench, finished and across the line. You Jug looks mighty good in her OD paint and best to get the windscreen on before any relatives of the carpet monster grab it again. I'm terrible with SOD stalled builds and a good portion make the turn towards the bin and never return, while there are a few I do need to revisit.

Thanks Kev So very much appreciated. We're hanging in there and hoping 🙏 I'm sure all will be well.

Kev Been slowly starting the build ... just so much going on these past few weeks ... and in a week, my wife has another hospital procedure. Bench time has been at the bottom of the list for a while but that will slowly change. There will be an update next week.

TP ... Glad you're board for the journey and hopefully the build will pick up some speed - just so much going on these past few weeks.

John Cammo looks mighty good.

Rob My Sparmax looks almost identical and it's been a gem. You're going to love it.

Scott Ebay just isn't what it once was for both sellers and buyers.

Rob These days, you just never know what causes paint and clear finish issues. Way to complicated as compared to years ago. Sorry to read your compressor 'bought the farm' but wow: 34 years of use - now that's something. Nothing made today seems to last that long. Which compressor did you purchase and of course, hopefully arrives quickly.

Scott Glad you did find the Fisher nose in your stash and have the G Factor gear. I never knew they even made a set for the Connie. There is a line I won't cross and most the prices on ebay are insane rip-offs.