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    More work on the nacelle fairings. I sanded back the new fillets and got them faired in a bit smoother. Then a skim coat of Tamiya white putty and another coat of primer. They're a decent match to each other, the blending is much better so I think I just need to fill any imperfections and I can start on the lower half Jimmy's reaction to all this was as expected, quite enthusiastic...
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    Looking good there Ernie.
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    Wow, incredible diorama. The mud looks so wet and sticky,
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    One reason I picked it up. The other is hopefully I can do it as that shark mouthed 109. Just need to sort out the changes.
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    That's a different variant aif the Eagle I haven't seen before.
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    I gave the fuselage a coat of paint to see how the new section looked. The square sections looked a bit harsh so I've added a second round of putty hoping to smooth out the transition more.
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    Thanks Rob! I'm definitely not doing too much measuring which I guess is why it's been fun so far. Lots of "cut here, whoops, try again" Thanks Peter! Not sure how I do it either. Keeps me sane I guess. Thanks Paul.
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    Just picked this up from one of the guys on LSP. It also came with a Yahu IP, Master barrels and an Eduard seatbelt set.
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    Hope the new airbrush works out better for you Martin.
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    Very nice paintwork Phil. Sharp and precise. And smooth.
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    Or after a Scotch or two.
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    I spent a bit of time on the new engine nozzles. Or the fairings more precisely. I'm not entirely happy/sold with the way it looks. They're definitely squared off but look clunky to me. Once the Apoxie Sculpt fully cures, I'll do a bit more shaping and see. I do have an alternate plan just in case.
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    Great looking IP, especially in 1/48.
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    I've got one in the stash but haven't built one yet. Their 262 is giving me similar fits. It's like the engineering/design is 95% there but they've missed just enough to make things a headache rather than a joy.
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    Looks that way. Chris, the J isn't going to work unfortunately. The cockpits are completely different between the E and the J. Navy F-4s didn't have any flight controls in the rear, USAF ones did. So the IPs, and side consoles are completely different. I wonder if you got the EJ bit mixed up when you ordered.
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    Ok glad I wasn't the only one thinking this.
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    I got stuck in our garage once doing the summer tire changeover. I was bent over and couldn't move. A neighbour found me and got Sue so she could help back into the house. Saw a chiropractor the next day in our neighbourhood same as you, hobbled in and walked out. Still have the odd flare up but nothing that bad since.
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    How's this? Or since you mentioned Merlins, Both were done by a Japanese artist heavily influenced by Space Battleship Yamato. The Corsair is on my to-do list. At some point. When I get the courage.
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    Chris, if you want to see the difference in burner can size, here's the GT Resin one compared to the stock kit version.
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    Lovely collection of Birdcage Corsairs John. How about an FAA one? They had a few I think for training in the US.
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    Great build Jeff. Thanks for sharing this fantastic build with us. The BC plate is definitely a nice touch.
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    They do, which threw me for a curve initially.
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    It is and they made it simple to assemble. Well, fairly simple to assemble.
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    While letting things on the Kai Eagle dry, I took a stab at the intake grilles. These are by Metallic Details and are a huge step up from the kit pieces. First step is to fold each length 90° so it's vertical. Then the get attached to the cross members which are in one piece too. Last part is the grille. The assembled FOD screen compared to the kit part.
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    Time to work on the vectored thrust nozzles. I made a template and cut out four nozzle petals. These are the upper and lower ones. Then I started on making the round nacelles rectangular. In the meantime, I think I know where most of my tools have gone to: There are scribers, sanding pens, chisels, brushes, clips, and more in the pile. Oh boy, guess I can't say the carpet monster took them...
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