TJTX

Hazel is a beautiful scheme. We can't get the new 1/32 Eduard B model soon enough!

Not much to report that really shows, but making good progress just cutting, gluing, and prepping for paint. Finally got all my tools repurchased and I'm set to work normally again. I have a few more days off before it's back to the cockpit to earn some "dollar bucks" for you fellas with a Bluey fan as a kiddo. Hopefully I can prime some of this before I do head back.

So sorry to hear that. I always got a chuckle at the picture of her tucked back in the kits.

Hubert that is amazing. Your a kind and gracious soul.

Confirmed from me, F-104 with aftermarket goodies. A few items had been removed from the sprues but no paint or cutting work. Was just curious how big it was!

Bandit Resin pods have some paint. Forgot I don't have any decal solution right now so decals have to wait. Also got all other underwing stores ready for paint. Still piddling on the main aircraft components waiting for some new primer for the gear.

Up at 2 am and can't sleep, so I figured I'd get some quiet work done to not wake the family. Putting together underwing nylons and started work on the Reskit drop tanks.

New decals for my second build back. Got a big one planned after seeing some of the amazing diorama work on here.

I plan on donating and Italeri F-104 with decals and aftermarket goodies. I just need to retrieve the kit next week and verify it's all there. If not, I'll put together something else. I do not need to be entered into the raffle, just happy to donate.

I've got a kit I can put in for donation when we get things going.

Yes. I just primed them and they absolutely came to life. I can't believe how much the hobby progressed in the 4 years I was gone.

Paint is slowly going down on the gear wells and I started on the Bandit Resin pods. They're works of art.

Love the three together. How well do they build up?

Great build John. I know that can be a tricky build and it looks great.

How cool is that! Beautifully done and welcome aboard.

It's already looking amazing. I'm getting inspired to try diorama building soon!

I'm possibly interested. What about instead of a raffle we did a Secret Santa? Everyone gets assigned someone to send something too. We can better make sure the recipient gets something they would like and use instead of just a random drawing.

Got the airbrush up and working! Wow oh wow is MRP and Grex an amazing combo! Now I know why I could never get those results other guys were, they had better equipment! Super excited to move forward now. Also, got the gear removed from their supports. They need a bit of cleanup, but the detail is incredible!!

Got some more minor parts removed from the sprue and completed a few minor assemblies in prep for paint. Got my compressor all built up again now and even picked up a new airbrush since my old Paasche had seen better days. Hopefully I can finish the airbrush area tomorrow morning then spray the first paint of the project. Also, got the seat removed from its supports.

Came home to some more goodies. You can't have an aggressor without some ACMI pods. Mine came from Bandit Resin and I can speak highly enough of their customer service and the quality of the products. These things look amazing!! I've finally got a few weeks off between trips and hope to really start making progress on the build this month.

Where did you get the foam insulation? I need a small piece for a tarmac to display my F-16.

Oh I can't wait to watch this.

It's a while lot of nuthin', but after the past couple years it feels really nice to cut plastic again. Thankfully it doesn't feel to foreign as far as muscle memory goes.

This is amazing to watch come together. I've always wanted to build dioramas, but I just don't have the creativity and depth of skills needed. Your work is nothing short of inspirational.

That is some excellent work. I'm terrified of trying that chipping technique and it looks like you knocked it out of the park on the first go. Welcome aboard and I can't wait to see the next one.