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That website is a mess! I'm surprised you found these there. Took me a while, but I did find that page. Thanks for posting.

Do you make your own stencils?

Thanks Peter and Rob. I will have to break out the Dullcote here pretty soon, I think. That it is a lacquer is a bonus, for sure. I actually have TWO bottles of the original Pledge so probably should tap into that (free) source of a nice gloss. Rob - Yep, had not gone over the edges with the toothpick yet. On the larger scales I usually run a new #11 blade around the mask but not always in 1/48. I should have with the 109 given all the straight lines on the canopy. Oh, well, not a problem to clean it up. 👍

Dave, Great to see your progress and thanks for sharing the tips along with way. Very helpful. I'm still keeping an eye on that ZM 1/48 F-4C in my closet.

Cool, thanks PW!

That is a LOT of clamps...

"Squeezed water bottles"??? Where did you even find such a thing? And the skulls will make things interesting... But this will be a cool build.

Amazing what you learn. Yesterday sprayed the MRP matte clear and it came out... glossy. Dried... glossy. Yeah, you have to shake/mix the bottle. Duh. But even after respraying a well-mixed MRP Matte Clear, it seemed to be more like a Satin Clear (which is a different MRP bottle I have, too). What do you think: So went to my usual Go-To matte - Vallejo (and yes, seems like I had to mix/shake that bottle, too). Here are those results. I left the lighting exactly the same between the two pictures as in as close to exactly the same place as I could: Definitely a difference. Top view after unmasking the canopy and adding the spinner and prop. Canopy will be displayed open. Currently letting the antenna mast completely dry. Beauty shot before final touchups, cleanups of the canopy from the unmasking, exhaust stains, antenna wires, prop decals, etc.

Firewood, free delivery. Cut your own....

Thank you Peter and I try and follow your lead so thank you again!

Thanks Rob! I appreciate the kind comments. I have some oils I could use for washes and PLW but just never get the gumption up to give them a try. 🙂 Same with Pledge - what do you use to thin it? But am really liking the X-22.

Nice work and perfect paint job. Cool scheme and subject.

Thanks Carl. I heard from my other cousin (her sister - we are taking turns getting the word out to friends and family) and power and water are still out. They received word that water may be out for weeks as the water treatment plant has been severely damaged. Apparently some agency is making some sort of delivery to the neighborhood (water?). Regarding power, a neighbor has a generator that they are generously sharing with everyone to keep cells phones and laptops charged. Cell service seems to be spotty. But the mood seems to be pretty good. Everyone is cooking everything before it goes bad so lots of socialization and sharing. the neighbors pitched in to clear the trees that came down.

Finished the decaling, unless I catch a wild hair and go for all of those latch stencils (doubtful!). Finally attached the chin cooler and noticed that it looks like it would have been possible to insert the exhausts from the inside which would have saved a bit of masking. Oh well.

This would be a nice addition - I love the B's with the Malcom hood, and not sure I have seen one with the fin fillet added. Plus, there is something about an OD Mustang...

Beautiful job on the cockpit, Kevin and good to hear the fit seems better on the VI. I have the V 'Hi Tech' in my stash, but am reluctant to build it.

My cousins live in Fairview which is between Asheville and Lake Lure/Chimney Rock. I've been there a few times. They are completely cut off, but their place is on the side of a mountain so as long as the hill doesn't slide, they are ok. They reported no power or water but otherwise were ok a few days ago. 🙏 The devastation there is shocking. Chimney rock, which was on the side of the river and not far from Lake Lure looks like it is just gone. As is a lot of downtown Asheville. Very sad.

Rog, Beautiful and the colors are perfect. A lovely place you have there. Can't wait to see the finished product! No clear coat required...

I like it. I seem to keep forgetting that those pencils look so good.

I know!! I'm not too far off from the original camo, I hope.

Nicely done John. What did you use for the chipping? A sliver pencil? Looks good.

Thanks Hubert, Photography catches everything! 👍

Wow, I am still in awe of your 3D printing capabilities. Nice work!

Masterful work!

Started with some stencils which thankfully are far fewer on this aircraft than some of the others. However, it seems like very latch still has a stencil so will be coming back to that. Just was not up to it tonight. Had a worry that the Eduard decals would maybe not settle down into the extensive riveting on the aircraft. However, those fears were unfounded. Applied them over a base of MicroSet. Had to be somewhat careful as they settled into position fairly quickly. Close up shows a better view Also resprayed the exhausts with Model Master Burnt Iron Metalizer in preparation for the PE guards. The chin scoop is dry fitted at the moment. Attached the PE exhaust guards: The left side guide may need to be bent up just a bit.