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Gaz After getting back to the bench when I finished chemo, I needed to use paper and worms for doing cammo as my hands weren't steady enough when air brushing. With a lot of practice, I finally reached the point of being able to freehand cammo again. Worms or paper wouldn't have resulted in a more feathered edge then what I have now. Looking at the cammo, there isn't any overspray at all, I was just hoping for a little softer color demarcation between the colors.

Carl I would guess most likely they needed to make some repairs and adjustments for a kit that was first released in 1980 and pretty much in continuous production for all that time.

Carl Yikes, a lot of work to glue the rear fuselage halves together and I'm sure you are right, that the technology of the day wasn't capable of molding the standards we come to expect. Always seems what we remember of the past, is way better then reality of what it was.

Hubert Absolutely the color change of the background worked and the resolution is a lot better. Details look good and right on the right course.

Scott Strange things are always happening in the world of modeling, especially with kits from back in the day.

Pete Thanks so much for the tutorial - going to give a try on my 109 build.

Thanks Carl, absolutely agree, the secret weapon in the fight is family and friends and an awesome medical staff and doctor.

Hubert, thank you so much for sharing your thoughts and feeling. And thank you for allowing us to becoming part of Patricia's and your successful and amazing battle ... full remission - absolutely wonderful and a gift for sure. An amazing story and I'm so happy for the both of you as Patricia's is in full remission and the battles you both have gone through have been won and now there is time to enjoy life together. "... besides the quality of the medical staff, the people close to you have probably as great a role to play." Absolutely the secret weapon.

John Need to add the RLM 04 Gelb fuselage stripe and underside wing tips and then an update for sure.

John Looking so good .. primer looks perfect.

Martin, Thank you so very much. The journey has showed us what is important in life, to be grateful for each new day. and for family and friendships. I am just as proud to call you, my friend.

After reading all the post and replies on my battle with cancer and now a cancer survivor, it began to dawn on me that some might also have thought my wife Diane had cancer and thank goodness that was never the case, as my wording was just poor at best. What I was trying to say is that she suffered with me every step of the way and every day. If anything, it was harder on Diane as I went for treatments, chemo, tests and hospital stays, while she was at home and the one person I leaned on every minute. Along with my oncologist, Diane nursed me back to health and this last scan was a scare for both of us. She has been my rock and strength, the best medicine. Thank you all ... my friends.

Martin, thanks so much. Just goes to show how 'lost' I was in the cammo portion of the build. I did go back and carefully reread your post and now I understand.

John Incredible speed and progress, even for you. And I'm sure a good deal of the "shake and bake" construction has a lot to do with your building skills: careful, accurate and prices work. Looking mighty good.

Martin Geez, awesome info and I'm passed the point now of duplicating the cammo pattern in your post. But now I know what it should look like when I do another 109 down the road. Thanks so much for the detailed information.

Thanks John Followed your advice as close as possible and the cammo is all free handed and done. I'm in the ballpark but looking at the 109 drying, it's as good as I can get without masking or using worms. I'll see how it looks when the paint is thoroughly dry and then do an update. Have to admit, it's harder then I originally thought.

Thanks Kev Learning as I'm going and you are so right about the black primer- what a pain it has caused. Anyway, this morning I finished the cammo free hand and I'm close, but I could have feathered the edges even more for a much softer, blended look. need to take a mulligan on this one as it's the first German Cammo I've ever done.

Pete Looks so good. How do you actually do the oil weathering and staining? Would like to give it a try myself.

Thanks John for the help and information and now I understand when each edge should be used. RLM going on today.

PW So very much appreciated

Phil Listen to the Mossie - it's waiting and a dram to build.

Looking mighty good

Phil What doesn't work with the rope - scale thickness or somehting else?

Rob I'm right with the guys and agree partial rigging would do the trick and add to the atmosphere of the build and look so good. Most of us would certainly just drool over partial rigging as it will look so good.

Kev Unreal - just amazing work.