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    Nothing huge but I did get some paint sets for a few hopefully upcoming projects. Carl
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    Ernie, I've used two kinds. One called UV Gel from Gaianotes out of Japan. It works really well but is expensive for what you get. The other is Bondic UV . You can get that at Crappy Tire here so should be readily available in the US. If you can' t get it, let me know and I'll include a tube with your package.
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    Ron, it will take paint and would probably work ok for knobs.
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    That's a great story there Ernie. Can't wait to see your build.
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    Something like this? That's the one I did for my Spitfire TD248
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    The bulkhead looks great Ryan! I'm glad I could help out Carl
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    That's so awesome of you Dale! Having two boys of my own I know exactly what you mean about kids and their birthdays. Carl
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    I don't drink coffee. I've always found it too bitter unless it's 1/2 milk and 4 spoons of sugar. Then I can drink it in desperation. My wife on the other hand, loves coffee. I'm always finding new ways for her to torture me by making it. Whether it's by getting her a new French press, or a cold brew thingy I'm always looking for something.
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    Ernie, have you tried any of the clear UV glues for making the lights? They're viscous enough to form into a shape and not run from where you place them on the model. I've used them a few time for formation lights.
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    Here you go Jeff! My wife, who's primarily vegetarian even had some.
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    Ok, all this talk of food made me hungry so I threw this on a couple hours ago. It's half a brisket as there's no way I was going to get through 18lbs on my own. Here's where it stands now that I've got the boys back from school. Still has a couple hours to go. You're all welcome to come over and have some.
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    That's funny! Not the barking bit, but the love for Spam and all its variations. We didn't have Spam growing up, instead it was called Klik. Can't recall enough if I truly liked it or it was just, lunch. Anyways, I like haggis (even before the Scottish in-laws) so who am I to comment on people's tastes in food. Carl
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    The Sturmtiger is looking really good there Gaz. Makes me want to build one. Carl
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    While the fuselage was setting up, I went and did the cross braces on the main float. The pads where they intersect was done using some Tamiya tape. I also glued the wing halves together. So some significant progress for the day.
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    Ok, the fuselage is closed up now. Overall, I ended up with a small gap in front of the IP. Which would have fine but the cowl flaps are a bit in the way. The underside had an odd step on one fuselage half. I sanded it down and everything was fine. Here's the observer's station. I'm still working on the MG.
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    Still trying to find my jaw after it dropped and hit the ground somewhere. Truly amazing work there. Can't believe just how big it is. Carl
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    There's a couple. - Rosso 1/12 Honda NSX. I melted one by accident, sold another and regret that last move. At least I have the engine from the melted one. - Tamiya 1/12 Ferrari 288 GTO. - Italeri 1/35 Vosper torpedo boat. Of the three, at least the last one is still in production. The NSX won't ever be back as the company had a fire and all the dies were destroyed as I understand it.
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    I never read Doog's review so I can't compare to his experiences. I did get tips and advice up front from Ernie and John who both built the kit. The kit can be fiddly but if you test fit things, it seems to be ok. So far I've got very little filler on it but I haven't joined the fuselage halves together permanently yet so we'll see. I am impressed by the detail that they've included that's for sure.
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    The seats are looking good there. Carl
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    Did you take it home with you Harv?
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    Ok, finally took the first steps towards closing up the fuselage. The pilot's seat is in along with the observer's station. Then I added the IP/firewall assembly. The observer's gun is giving me fits so I figure I'll get the fuselage closed up and then deal with it.
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    Thanks Harv!
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    Ernie, thanks for checking. That's what I suspected but it's always nice to have some confirmation.
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    For the seam line, maybe try a small chisel like the one from Mission Models? I have some from Wave that are fairly thin in size. As for the canopy, Squadron I believe make a vac Malcolm hood for the Revell P-51B. Maybe you could use that instead of the kit one?
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    Really nice chairs there Rob!
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