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    Thanks Peter! There's a small gap on the bottom but I'd much rather have it there than on top. The fit overall had been pretty good, just the odd spot to watch out for.
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    Eject!!! Eject!!!! Ejector pin marks!!! Almost looks like a pin cushion.
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    Catching up with your build Rob and the brush techniques you're using on it. Then I have to process the photography lessons mixed in between from you and Peter. Lots to digest. Combined, its making for a very informative build and some great looking results there. Carl
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    The ED-209 is a great kit. Way better than the old Horizon Hobbies vinyl thingy. I'm still trying to figure old what greys to use before I build it. Carl
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    The Tamiya primer in jars can be thinned with either of their lacquer thinners regular or with retarder) or either Mr Color lacquer thinners (regular or Leveling). Hope that helps. Carl
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    With the upper halves dry, I fitted the underside halves of the LERXs. They didn't fit flush and after some repeated test fits, I realized that there was some interference. There is a tab/extension on the end of the LERX. It was too long so I shortened it a bit, test fitting as I went. You can see the difference in the two below. The one on the right has been shortened. ThIs resulted in a much better fit. So it's slowly moving forward on this build. Meantime, I've tentatively looked at another Canadian aircraft build. Another multi engine subject. I'll see how far I get.
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    Peter, some great progress on your Corsair. The wing spar has caught a lot of people out by gluing it in place. I think it's the most common mistake made on the kit. I've left the gear off mine until after the paint is done so I think it's a good move to keep them from getting damaged. Which in my case is a good thing as it's sitting on my bench. Somewhere. Here's the last I saw it.
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    Really nice paint job Phil. I've always been a fan of lightly weathered so can't wait to see what you come up with. Carl
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    BlrwestSiR replied to harv's topic in Modelling Discussion

    Who ordered the well done?
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    BlrwestSiR replied to harv's topic in Modelling Discussion

    The Airfix one is fairly recent. https://www.hannants.co.uk/product/AX05130?result-token=qSsPZ Even has Pearl Harbor decals in the box.
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    BlrwestSiR replied to harv's topic in Modelling Discussion

    What Smitty said. Wait for the Great Wall kit.
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    Thanks Rob! Yes, the LERX is the extension in front of the wings. It stands for Leading Edge Root Extension. Carl
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    Looks good there Rob. I like the shield for the engine. For Tamiya primer, it also comes in bottles. It does need to be thinned but that may be another option for you. Carl
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    I stopped by the LHS yesterday and asked if they had an estimated price for the Border kit. They said they expect it to be between $1100-1200 CAD when it arrives. They're planning to do preorders with $100 off on e they have a finalized price.
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    Looks good so far. Nice job on the fuselage/tail seam. That one got me on the one I did. Carl
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    Just let me know when you make it to Canada and I'll have a glass ready and waiting for you!
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    Been a while since I've done anything on the Hornet. I finally started on fitting the LERX. First step was to get some paint on the upper parts of the intakes that will get covered by the LERX. Then I glued on the upper halves of the LERX. I'll wait til they're dry and then add the lower halves.
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    Happy birthday Ron! I didn't know those were a factory build. I always thought they were a conversion like those half VW Beetle thingys. Carl
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    You guys are always welcome to help put a dent in it.
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    Oddly enough, most Asians don't drink bourbon. Scotch has a huge toehold in Asia. For the longest time, Hong Kong was the biggest market for Johnny Walker. Carl
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    Haven't picked up anything new in a while as I've got way too much. I am curious to hear about new bourbons and scotches though. Carl
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    Fantastic work there Mark. Carl
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    A very nice looking Tiger. Carl
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    At just under 19ft long, I could fit one in our garage. But getting it into the garage would be another story. At least I don't have that issue with my Beat. But it's only 9ft long. Carl
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    Looks good there Harv. Glad to see you back at then bench. Carl
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