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I'm going to be doing a J kit so thanks for sharing your experiences. The turrets are a question mark as far as getting the eBay ones. Been there, done that which is what brought me to this question. No kidding it's easy to burn out. Just need to look around my bench for evidence of that.

So I've got a couple (ok, more than a couple) kits in the stash where I have a bit of a dilemma. The kits in question are the Trumpeter MiG-29UB and the Hobby Boss B-24J. Both kits are in the stash because of specific markings I want to do them in. For the MiG, it's a set of Tiger Meet markings. In the case of the B-24, it's RCAF markings with a shark mouth. So here's the dilemma. It's the markings that interest me the most and why I even have either kit so how much AM should I be throwing at them? There's a fair amount available for both, maybe more for the B-24 vs the MiG. I also don't want to get too bogged down with either build. I'm thinking of sticking to obvious but simple bits and leaving it at that. So no wing fix for me. For the B-24 my current plan is to use resin tires, brass gear and MG barrels. I'm really torn on adding PE to it but maybe just the cockpit. On the MiG, I'm thinking resin tires and maybe that's about it. Brass pitot? What do you guys think? Go all in or have a slightly more involved easy (!??!!) build? Staring at a pair of half done B-25s next to my bench for over a year is what put me down this train of thought. Carl

Just a mock-up to see what I'll be dealing with: The nacelles need a bit of touchups but getting closer. Here's the other undocumented build I've been working on. This is a lot closer to being finished.

Thanks Dale! I think I'm under the 100ml limit for carry on.

Very nice there John. Are you still using those Fine Molds belts? Carl

Well, if I'm aiming for accuracy it's should be beer. I don't think the RAF ever few casks of scotch over to France after D-Day. At least probably not by Spitfire.

Thanks Martin! I'll let you know if I truly can't find it. Carl

Well, I made some progress on this and then ran into a wee problem. I started on the MLG legs and wheels. I got those finished and then next up was getting the fuselage ready for camo. I installed the front and rear canopy sections. The cowl was then dry fit so I could paint it and then install the guns after. At this point, I started looking for the middle canopy section and couldn't find it. After spending a couple hours looking, I've decided to set it aside for the moment and finish some of the other bits laying around. Odds are, it's under them. Worst case and it's truly lost is I'll use a spare canopy from an Eduard 109 I have. Carl

Whoa! That interior looks amazing. Harv, there's an AM set for folded rotors. It's made by Scale Warships. I think it's the only way I'd get one too. Carl

I've run into a slight issue with the 109 so I've revisited some ordnance for a Spitfire IX. My first try is in the background. With a quick wash/stain and then followed up with some clear orange. Then masking for the straps. And done:

So far I've finished 3 kits that were previously started so I'm making a bit of headway.

Looks great Ernie! Definitely a nice stress reliever. Carl

Overly ambitious to be honest. I stalled out a year and a half ago and they've sat next to my work bench since. Here's where I left off: My New Year's resolution was to try and finish off as many stalled builds as I could. Here's hoping...

Martin did it for me. He had the correct sized file so he graciously radiused them along with his own kit

Had a visit from an oldie but a goodie, I hope:

Came sooooo close to buying one today. The cat knocked over my Hobby Zone organizer and nearly took it with him when he fell off my bench. Still might. Carl

The engine looks great there Harv. Suitably used. Carl

Stunning work there Barry! Carl

Is that before or after they've turned your car into a convertible?

I'm so sorry to hear this Dale. I really don't know what else to say but I think Tony summed it nicely. Carl

My kind of WWI kit Which probably expalins why I have one. Carl

Welcome back to the Great White North Ernie! I guess this gives a new meaning to K.I.S.S.- Keep It Sorta Simple Depending on how much free time you have, I'd say it's do-able. Carl

It's almost the end of a 4 day weekend here and thankfully I got to spend some of it at the bench. I assembled the MLG legs and got them ready for a coat of paint. I then masked off the MLG gear bays so I could paint the underside of the 109. I used Gunze 117 for the RLM 76. I think the bottle I had must be about 15 years old. It was a but thick but thinned down nicely. I then masked and painted the canopy sections. These were done with Gunze 116 RLM 66. I used the Montex masks for these as the 109 canopy is fairly flat so they'll stick well enough. At the same time, I did the canopy for a He162 which is the other bits present. Now off to Dim Sum with the parents! Carl

Thanks Phil. This one's my third 109 in 1/32 and I've got one left. It's definitely a good kit for a mojo restorer.

I was about to ask how loud is the blower for the paint booth...