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Thanks Phil Old kits just have certain issues and the older the more of them. Wouldn't it be grand to see how these subjects would be like re-molded with today's technology.

Ernie Congrats on a fantastic build. You've surely tamed the beast and she now is ready for the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Awesome work and yes, you have shown with hard work and the necessary skills a gem is waiting to be built.🏆 ,

Sasha Amazing work - looking so good and thank you for the link.

Gaz How I feel when I use fly is impossible for me to put into words. Flying is both an experience and passion. Being a passenger isn't the same experience at all as 'mastering the sky'. Sitting up front, seeing the world in front of you, is lightyears different then flying as a passenger on a commercial aircraft. Some love the open sea and piloting a boat: sail or powered - I'm sure it's not the same. Some are invigorated by different types of driving experiences. Why we all have different passions. I've never understood why but we do. I'm not a boat guy and don't do well riding in the back of cars. Yes, I drive an SUV ... no rhyme or reason. Aerobatics is a different type of flying. All I can tell you there is a feeling of pride and joy I experienced after my first solo flight many decades ago, that I still remember every minute of it today (and that was in 1965), passing my check rides and taking my first passenger up (who would become my wife), are experiences I also still remember vividly. Of course, doing the kind of flying you are talking about is for the military and air shows only. " low-level buzzing of unsuspecting pedestrians" is something a pilot would never do; it's illegal and not only will you lose your license, most likely you will be heavily fined and maybe behind bars. When I flew, I always flew by the rules; when you solo - you know how to fly but when you pass your flight test for your license, you not only demonstrate your flying skills but as important, you are a safe pilot and safety always comes first.

Thanks Rob Checking them out.

Martin Pretty cool

The twin 50's look awesome. Glad you took the plunge and worked a bit more of your magic

Rob Delicate and beautiful work. Nothing as demanding as the precision of PE work. especially on ship models. Terrific work on correcting the Big Guns and the gun turrets are looking so good. One channels I've been following for years is The Model Shop and Steve is in a league by himself with his 1/200 ship build plus he also does aircraft. I've followed his HMS Hood build to conclusion and now he is about halfway through the 1/200 Bismark. His intricate PE work, mainly full Pontos sets is amazing and he always cuts the PE from the fret with a sharp blade. How he even sees the parts is beyond me and I find his work inspiring and well beyond my capabilities.

Bill Looking so good and adding the brass pins is a great idea and should add a lot of strength to the float attachment. Your Kingfisher is looking mighty good all buttoned up, as I can see details KH included that are completely missing on the old Monogram kit: both the interior and exterior. What I wouldn't give for a set of the gorgeous canopy masks ❗

Thanks Bill, much appreciated. Not too far from priming and then painting and then the Kingfisher will be looking the part.

Thanks Rob I only wish I could have cut the paints out individually but the framing has almost no relief and is so light, I could hardly see it. The strip method was all that seemed to work and believe me, it's far from perfect. The biggest issue deciding to go with the pre war Yellow Wings scheme: the decals. The kit decals are wrong for a battleship Kingfisher; USN markings are incomplete and or missing. I purchased the Yellow Wing set: 48-033 thinking it was complete but it only contained battleship stencils and none of the needed USN insignias and squadron logos are included. Yellow Wings has shut down and I can't find the sheet(s) I need, so decals are going to be a Sherlock Holmes deal for sure. Somehow I'll figure it out; fingers crossed. .

Thanks Gaz Finally, the masking is done and finishing up the seams. Can't wait to see the Kingfisher in primer this coming week. Not going to get much done this week with a full slate of NFL Playoff Games. Big Game for me: Giant vs Eagles; GO BIG BLUE🏈

Thanks Chris, very much appreciated. The masks are now done and nearly five full work sessions of cutting tiny strips on the Infinity Cutting Mat - just a bear to do. If only the engraved panel lines where a bit heavier I might have been able to cut out the individual panels but just no way, just strip by strip. Not to mention my eyesight wasn't what it once was which added to the mix. Back to finishing up the seams and then hopefully priming - see how it goes. Yup, completely agree, the old kits have a certain charm, loads of nostalgia and reflect the technology of their age. Still worth the work as in its scale. nothing newer or better.

Carl As we say in the states: you hit a home run with that sale.⚾🎯

Rob Go for it - the kit will be putty in your hands 😉

John Exactly

Yup, no Quinta set for the Mossie. I was just pointing out that if I had a choice, these days I always go with Quinta where is one available. In the case of the Mossie, I posted two photographs of my front office ... OOB and couldn't be happier with what Tamiya provides in the kit. Maybe someday, Tamiya will bring out a different version and I'll be all over it. No doubt, with that one (if it ever happens), Quinta will be on the bandwagon with a 3D set.

Ernie Nice call on replacing the MG's with master barrels. Right with you and the guys, the mat is ready to be retired to the farm after the helldiver is in the display case. I also have a new mat ready to be put in use when needed and as soon as that happens, will buy another one for the next replacement.

Gaz For the money, at least for me, Revell kits are worth the money but the savings equal the extra work needed to bring the model upto snuff.

Jerry WOW,. you're getting close to John and that is a record for sure. Some beautiful work.

You are going to love MRP Paints. For the most part I shoot them straight from the bottle and use MRP Primers as well.

Thanks John I'm also now a $107 poorer (have to pay tax). Just bought the MKVIII. I still have a MkXVI in the stash. Best price I found from my normal online vendors: $136, plus tax plus shipping. Tamiya sales are always a good deal.

Mark Nice progress and the interior details are looking mighty good.

John Welcome aboard - some mighty nice work on the ZM 109. Will be following

Kev The "Office" looks so good and right with Carl