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Carl Amazing progress and nice tip on the wing to fuselage glue-up.

Carl Looking good and may just do a second entry with this type of kit - no stress and all fun. Gee, that could be a mini GB all by itself. G

Phil Good call ... it's a talent to know when to call a build done and in the books.

martin Nice going. You wonder how a company can get it so wrong in today's day and age.

HI Scott it's really getting a bit crazy - first rain and wind that never seems to stop and now a rare earthquake. We were luck, as Long Island is on the east side of the Hudson River a good 100 plus miles from the epicenter in New jersey. We felt the shaking a bit but no damage. New jersey had some damage, but all is OK, thank goodness. BTW, the stash is fine. Luckly your quakes were in the 3,2 range as those are some what a lot milder.

Mike Awesome progress and looking so good. I wish I had your modeling patience and skills to keep at the Song Bird, but at my age, just not in the cards. Good choice on enlarging the cowlings rather then sanding down the engines but I wonder if that is going to cause any issues with the engine fairings on the wings? I tend to try and glue on parts and assemblies before painting that might cause issues and ultimately mess up the paint. I would rather struggle with figuring out how to reach all the areas with the air brush then have to go back and fix glue marks on the painted surfaces, especially after they were decaled.🏆

POLISHED ALUMINUM LEADING EDGES Time for the last of the major air brush color work All the leading edges were masked out with loads of Tamiya Tape, MRP Super Gloss Black being used for the base coat and then I dove in using the new Vallejo Metal Colors; Aluminum (acrylic based). The Positive: Virtually no order at all and a nice smooth aluminum color. The negative: The Vallejo Metallics have a more of a paint feel and look as compared to Alclad and AK metals and just seem to not appear as metallic. This was a good test and right now, after spending $50 on the Vallejo Metals, more testing will be needed, and I am planning on using them for an upcoming Eduard P-51D Mustang project. Next up: the decal process.

Thanks Rob I can see some of the effect and also now have a better understanding of what your achieved. Looks so good.

Rob Got ya. I should have thought of that.

Rob I can see a little of the work you just accomplished but not much unfortunately. Any chance of retaking the images with more lighting?

Rob What an awesome haul and seems the best way to resupply in these times.

Looking mighty good.

Ralph, right with Carl. Some mighty nice progress.

Phil Nice progress for sure. You know me, I'm not a big fan of weathering but do appreciate light weathering for the flown but maintained look. BTW, Ultimate Model products carries all the holders and that's who I bought mine from plus ones for sanding sticks and tools ... well worth the money. Ultimate Modelling Products | Ultimate Modelling Products (umpretail.com)

Peter brilliant progress. I've never seen you work this fast and yet the precision and level of work is beyond amazing.

John As James Bond said: never say never. I'm betting there will be a few more T-28 down the line' you just have the touch.

John Billiant build and a perfect finish. Your weathering absolutely enhances the build and adds so much to the finish. 🏆

Chris Good question - I have no idea. I would assume a lot of the stencil data is worn off and faded as well. I'm guessing but some of the more important stencils might be redone but I've only heard of this when the aircraft is repainted, which is years apart. Maybe someone who knows can jump is with some firsthand knowledge.

Thanks Chris, shall do. 😉

Chris Some mighty nice progress and with all the tips from the guys, you should be sailing though any of the 'pitfalls' that were present on the kit. Love the pre-painting and weathering - going to be a beauty. One thing about Phantoms - they easily have the record of the number of stencils carried! Rest up it's going to take a good long while to get them all on.

Andy Some very nice work and detailing. Surely going to look the part when your Mossie crosses the finish line.

Carl Looking mighty good - just love the effect of detail and depth.

Ralph ... wow, your Bell X-1 looks awesome and the color is spot on the money. Some mighty nice work. 🏆

Thanks Carl. very much appreciated. I'm right now in the midst of doing all the leading edges in a NMF using the new Vallejo metallics (for at least me). Hopefully after the next few days, the drain on my Tamiya tape supply will greatly ease up.

Scott. I'm right with you and after the Big Cat is done, I'll be placing a refill order for Tamiya tape many rolls to be sure.