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Very nice build. I didn't know Tamiya did an M109 so that's good to know.

Don't tempt me. My Spitfire pile is running low, if such a thing were possible.

Just a few? Two seats or four?

Thanks Rob! Definitely looks fiddly. But should be a huge improvement over the moulded on details.

Nice kit. I have the Jota version of that kit. I'd be interested to see what the PE bits look like.

Here in Canada, anything sent from overseas that's more than $40 CAD (about$30USD) is subject to taxes and duties along with any brokerage fees calculating those taxes and duties. It's that last bit I hate as all the courier companies automatically charge you for that and sometimes it's a ridiculous amount. If your order is sent via post, there's a good chance the duties and taxes don't get charged as Canada Post doesn't check all packages coming into the country but it might take longer to arrive.

The engine is looking nice with the exhausts on. In the pics, they seem a bit bright but you said they're more shaded in person.

Flankers look purty in just about any scheme. Ok, maybe not when camo'd as a smoking crater.

But don't forget, the RCAF flew Mig-21s for a while so someone should do a Snowbirds version.

When I first glimpsed the pic, I thought it was a Mig-23 for a moment.

Thanks Martin and Peter! I really enjoyed it. Not a shake and bake kit but worth the effort. Now back to a bench warmer, my Wolfpack F-14. I've just finished re-scribing the upper fuselage. On to painting and installing the intakes.

Guess it worked.

Just catching up on the Cat and it's amazing. Great job and I really love the rip you put in the seat.

I did some of the detail painting in the MLG bay. I then gave things a wash in brown to bring out the details a bit more. One side done compared to the other. Both sides now done. I masked and painted the side panels that are a burnt metal colour. Then I glued the engine into the cowl. The cowl has a slight warp to the open side so I've shimmed it slightly. Finally, the cowl is glued on. Just waiting for the epoxy to set. I used a 15 min so that I had time to find tune the placement.

And then some!

This is for @ScottsGT, I found this video on YT of a guy unboxing a 1/650 Enterprise -D. This should easily fill that 130 kit gap in your stash. No idea on pricing but wow... It makes the 1/350 TOS and Refit kits look tiny.

And the Mako Shark is done.

It looks to be the same or similar issue HK Models had with their B-25 cowls. Glad it seems to be an easy fix

Makes me happy that I have a hobby shop nearby as well as some that can deliver in a couple days if I can't get out to the LHS. The engine is looking good. The chrome has sort of worked out in the end as a base coat. I like it a lot.

That Mercedes is supposed to be a very nice kit. They did a great job capturing the details of the frame.

The Greyhound looks to be a good choice.

Almost all done. Seats are in Canopy is on. Just need to paint the tip tanks.

Just buy the kits, put them in the stash and if she complains, then have her count and you can say "See, how could it be bigger when it's the same 300 it's been?" I'd still take cover just in case that doesn't work.

Wow, some huge decals to apply. I don't think I could pull those off. For the red edging, I use a Gundam marker. They come in various widths and are much easier to use than masking off the gear door edges and such.

I haven't built it but a couple members here have. From what I understand, it's not bad but the cockpit detail is a bit basic. A couple companies have already put out some detail sets to help out there.