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Nice paintwork and definitely better with the flaps only slightly dropped or not at all. I must have a body shop worker in a past life as I tend to paint around openings before bits go in to simplify masking just like you do.

Looking good there Martin. Glad the new airbrush is working out.

Paul, it's actually white with the nose keeping the original camo as an anti glare panel. But it looks good either way.

Great work John. Hopefully you can find the decals you need.

You should have seen him last night. He was snoring away so contentedly.

Looking at the 1/144 model that I have (probably should have done that sooner), the top is definitely more rounded. On the actual F-15 Active, the nozzles were basically squared off. I think I've had that look in the back of my head this whole time. At this point, I'm going to leave them as is.

Looks as clean as mine!

Mine is the composite or hybrid M4. Especially with a 17pdr. So this is getting closer.

Nicely done NMF. Now onto the weathering and contrasting panel work.

More test fitting of the parts. Overall, things look to be good. A couple parts are slightly warped but should hold in place with the other parts added on top. Definitely a twin engine.

Here's one that's been kicking around for a bit. Moebius Models did a number of kits from the reboot BSG and then expanded that to the original series. Unfortunately Universal decided not to renew their license so the kits are now OOP. They're a bit simple but overall decent kits. Who left their Panzer tracks on my model?! A quick fit of some of the major components. Mr Color paint bottle for size comparison. This should be a nice time filler while waiting on the Kai Eagle filler to dry.

I Love Kits have announced a 1/16 M4A1 Sherman for release in the spring. Finally a VVSS Sherman in 1/16.

Zoukei Mura have announced their late F-4E slatted wing kit. https://www.zoukeimura.co.jp/en/products/sws48_15_f4e-late.html I did the old Hasegawa 1/48 kit in this paint scheme, one of my favourites so I'll most likely pick this up and have a trip down memory lane. Just without the rose coloured glasses.

I was looking at the new Hurricane but I already have the Fly version in the stash so I'll stick with that. Probably won't be as easy to build but I've done one already so know what I'm in for.

Coming along nicely. Nice approach with doing the undersides before attaching the wings. I did the same with the Tamiya Missie and HB B-24 kits.

Thanks Martin! I've barely made a dent in the tub of Apoxie Sculpt. There's maybe 12 grams of putty on this thing. We'll see how much I go through by the time I'm done. At least the lower half is an easier shape.

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...

Looking good there Ernie.

Wow, incredible diorama. The mud looks so wet and sticky,

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.

That's a different variant aif the Eagle I haven't seen before.

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.

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.

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.

Hope the new airbrush works out better for you Martin.