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That looks really good.

Mistakes happened , I would rip it off and build it without it as per the provided picture. Its an easy way out and you don't see them build like that very often, or never.

Definitely a must, this thing is huge . I am testing the new ATOM paint and trying all kinds of thinners, little expensive guinea pig, but there is no time for hesitation

Some of you were wondering about the quality and fit of the masking tape provided by Airfix. Well, it does the job. I didn’t use transfer tape, just slapped it on off hand. The material is slightly softer than Kabuki, but its adhesive allows you to play around with the placement. Good call over all, I just wish they would provide also the rest of insignia crosses. And yeah, my compressor overheated and started spitting water, nota biggie.

Here's a picture of Mk.3 without the front armour.

There is this as an option https://www.scorpion-miniature-models.co.uk/product-page/smm3546A-challenger-1-and-2-era-toe-armour

Thanks Guy, yes there are seatbelts, but plastic molded in the universal vertical position and I can’t really imagine how to crumple them in the back, so I opted to go with the paper ones, an easy way out

Hi Ralph, it seems that the perforated part D14 is supposed to be placed upside-down with the holes in the lower part, yours is in the upper.

@airscale Peter's belts are pure gold.

Artificial Horizont decal shifted on me, Eduard 109 bezel set 23014 came to the rescue. Now I feel I should replace all of them. Remember, AOOB

because it's wrong, the added appliqué ERA armour is mounted on a front plate attachment point creating a physical gap with the top not protruding from the silhouette of the vehicle.

Reminds me about this movie. It was a nice story

Thank you , I have to admit I like them, first time there's a product that I can hand brush and air brush with great results. really impressed.

Fantastically designed radiator flaps mechanism.

From Arctic Bandit to Twilight Sparkle, at this stage the paint looks so stark.

Glassware is excellent. Only addition was green tint on the armour plates and handholds on the frame. the headrests has a cushion and double glass just like the real thing. Well done Airfix.

Lovely work Dennis, me likey. Cheers Martin

Just for the size . Side by size with 1/32 Havoc

Gondolas are assembled with a little bit of general schmutz applied over it just to separate the worn look from the rest of the wing. There was also another pesky seam line that sneak by my weak eyesight.

You're just tired Ernie, yore not the one that gives up easily .

Fuuuuuuuu^$%$ ! Brutal.

Beautiful work!

Not an easy build, but once done, she's going to shine! Cheers Martin

Well, it is what it is. Still beautiful kit, just takes some tlc. such us gondolas, I took out the protruding ammo feeds that would be entering into the wing. Just don’t feel like hacking the wing. The plastic barrels are nice from the box, actually very nice . This time with hollow ends, but I have brass ones on hand so that will be addressed shortly. I know , the plan was to go OOB, so scratch it and we will call it AOOB, Almost Out Of The Box.