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    I got the lap belts on the first seat done. There's some spaghetti straps, not really sure what to call them that go on the seat back. I've started those and the first couple belts on the second seat. Slow work that's for sure.
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    Peter, I've found the Kits World versions to be much simpler and less detailed than the Quinta ones. Likewise, they seemed a bit thicker too. This is based on having only used one set of each brand. The Eduard ones I'm using are from 2014 so I think they even predate the Quinta stuff. They're very thin and flexible which is good in some ways. Carl
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    Nice problem solving there Scott. Can't wait to see it finished. Carl
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    Looks good there John. Sorry about missing your progress on this but glad you came back to it (again). Carl
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    Glad to hear you find an approach that works with the decals. Those are still my biggest challenge. Carl
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    Looking forward to this. The Whirlwind is such a cool looking plane. Too bad it didn't see more use. Carl
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    I'm continuing the work on the cockpit. The tubs are more or less done. Just need to add the belts to the seats. About the belts, Eduard did them using a similar process as Quinta Studio does their cockpit sets. Except they've stuck with PE buckles. So think of an HGW belt set but even more fiddly. After an hour's work, I've got one set of shoulder belts done.
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    Thanks Peter. It'll be nice to carry on with the RCAF theme. Have fun. Watch out for bears and we'll be here when you're back.
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    That just about matches my setup. Hope to see you start on yours soon. Any idea on what plane you're going to do?
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    Thanks everyone. I'm glad to finally get one of these four engine heavies finished. Yup, I've dug out my CF-104D build and hope to get this finished. A new display case is indeed in the cards. I just need to make sure I make it big enough to hold the model.
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    Time to brush off the dust and get on with this build. Sunny agrees with me.
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    Time to call this one done. The turrets are on, as are the props. I added a couple antennae to fuselage and that should be it. Oh yeah, decals too. All 8 of them. I'm going to have to find a place to put this beast but for now, she's going to live on the unused part of my bench. Now onto another pre-started build.
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    The one problem I had with the Tamiya stand is it's not dynamic. It holds the model straight and level. I used one on my Spitfire VIII but I carefully bent the vertical support so that it has a slight angle to it. Not sure how week it shows in the pic but to me, it looks much better. Carl
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    I haven't tried the Quick Wheel template before but I do use a regular circle template for painting wheels and it makes things much easier and faster. I've ordered from BNA a few times and even to Canada, they have great service. Carl
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    Lovely Spitfire Peter. Glad to hear you got everything solved. It was well worth the effort. I've got the Whirlwind in the stash too. Need to start that one one day. Carl
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    Looks fantastic. Thanks for posting those. Carl
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    Getting closer to the finish line.
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    Thanks Martin. Can't wait to see you start on your B-24(s). The Lib is so much bigger than the Lanc it was surprising to me. Hope to see you start on your Lanc and I need to get back to mine as well. Thanks Peter. It wasn't that bad thankfully. Just the couple bombs and the ends of the racks. So a quick fix. Here's the repainted bombs back in place. I then fitted the open bay doors. Lastly, I glued the tail assembly in place. This thing is getting bigger and heavier...
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    I popped the bomb bay doors off the fuselage. I had used the closed ones as a mask. Unfortunately I still ended up with some overspray on the bombs and supports. I got a couple of the worst offenders off the racks and masked them and did some touch ups. Then I painted the opened bomb bay doors and once dry I'll put everything together.
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    Bill, next time maybe try a hair dryer or a cloth dipped in hot water and then press on the decal. I've found that Japanese decals respond better to heat. Carl
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    You are really beating this kit into submission Ernie. Even the shake and bake kits don't always go as planned. I was looking at my Lanc fuselage last night and noticed that a couple of the fuselage window had popped loose. No choice but to open her up, find the loose windows, glue them back in and reassemble the fuselage. Not pretty but that's what filler is for.
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    At someone doesn't mind the end opening Revell boxes.
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    Happy birthday to the fastest builder of great looking models! Carl
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    Thanks Martin and Peter. I'm glad the build is still moving forward. Might even be finished before the end of the month.
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    It got grusome but I was able to remove one engine from its nacelle. I glued in 30¢ which worked out to 75g. The other side was less cooperative and I ended up ripping the entire nacelle off instead of the engine. Whoops. Thankfully the exterior will just need a bit of touch paint. I glued in another 30¢ there and...
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