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I have the SH Mk V with the updated Barracuda resin nose... Looks terrific and thanks for all of the commentary and step-by-step. It helps a lot!

Rob, This is one of my favorites F1 cars. I hear you on the colour of the paint - hard to match! Now if I could find one of the Orange and Blue GULF Porche 917s....

Dammit, I thought I was a shoo-in for last place. I want a recount! Definitely agree with Scott, Ernie, thanks for your generosity and all the work you put into the site, and this GB. It was fun! Chris

Fran, Personally I love the Airacobra sets. Did you use any of the decals? I wonder how well they go down, and react to setting fluid? Thanks for the review, Chris

AHH!! I missed that you used the wet transfers. Hmm, wow. I have very limited experience with the wet transfers, and experiences like yours keep me from diving in. Thanks for sharing, and your bird still looks terrific. Chris

Sasha, Beautiful build and the weathering is super. It is almost a shame to put the plane on its wheels and hide those oil streaks. Very well done - not too heavy. But your faded paint really makes the build special - lovely work!

Rob, I did this in 1/72 scale and also had a few problems with the camo decals. But overall pretty happy with the result. Of course, used about half a bottle of Micro Set. Tried to use Micro Sol but the decal could not be moved at all. Yours looks super!

Man, we all seem to be falling apart! Hang in there Gary and hope the wrists work out ok. Question - do you always sand down your plastic with 12000 before priming? I don't but wonder if I should. I see that it does help pick up problem areas. Agree with Peter on the prop sink marks. UGH!! And well done on the windscreen. Whew. All the best! Chris

Keeping Diane, and you, in my thoughts and pulling for the best outcomes. Bench time can wait, but good to see you still on the forum. I need to do that. Nothing on the bench at the moment, but I do miss being here so will endeavor to get better at posting. Chris

Tim Well done and terrific! If I can help in anyway (admin, writing, updating, proofing the Website/links/text) I'm ready to help. Congrats on the new endeavor! Chris

One of the more frustrating things about detailing the front office! But you have the pictures to show its there. Really nice work and you are definitely the master with those %$!#@!! HGW seatbelts. Yours always look terrific - pulling the detail out of the belts that I've never successfully been able to do.

Peter, Very happy to hear that Diane is back home and doing well. Sorry to hear about your ongoing issues. Hang in there. Interesting you mention about not taking advantage of the Tamiya optional wheels up/down thing. I have two of the Tamiya builds and after a few goes at swapping out the parts within a few months of completing the builds - both birds have stayed on their wheels ever sense. Which means for years. Hmmm. Might just put the wheels up on one of the planes if for no other reason than to clear some shelf space underneath. Similarly - do you ever pull the nose engine covers off for display? What issues are you having with the radiator? Very interested to see what colors you use for the wings. Something I've never gotten right, I think. No more Tamiya Mustangs in the stash, just one more Revell, with all the AM bits. Great seeing your work on this build - and esp your Quinta cockpit. Such nice work and beautiful results. Stay well my friend! Chris

That is an amazing tiny ship!!!

Very nice! What was the nose wheel bulge problem that you addressed? Wondering if I will hit the same thing on my build (when I get started!).

Peter, I'm hoping their P-38H will go together as well as your build is. I'm in full agreement that a well engineered kit adds to the enjoyment of the build. It may be satisfying to fix errors and figure out a way to put together a difficult build, but I find building a terrific kit is more relaxing and fun. Lots to be said for having fun!! Can't wait to see your next update.

Peter, Looks amazing and glad to see your mojo is back in full-force! Yes, the Quinta cockpit looks great, but you are a master at applying it as well - it doesn't just happen. You always make the most of a kit, and the better the kit the more you make of it. The detail of the bays looks amazing, so you will HAVE to get a magnifying mirror to use as the base so all that detail doesn't go unseen. I had to look up what the P-38 at Udvar Hazy is to see if you needed any detail pictures (regardless of the model, you don't!! ). Its a J-10-LO anyway. Definitely enjoying following your build! Chris

Found this picture on a thread. Amazing the engine is even working! Notice both top turrets are focused to the right. I think this is over Osaka. Yes, do have the 1/48 Monogram B-29 kit in my stash. NO, not planning on building it anytime soon!

That is excellent!!

Quinta seatbelts? The office looks AMAZING.

Good point!!!

Fabulous build! VERY cool and I totally get the smaller scale, more room, less paint, etc. But agree with Gary, you would never know it is a smaller scale. Great job! Chris

Beautiful job! Looks terrific and has me thinking about the Tamiya P-38 in my stash... Yours is fantastic. Welcome aboard! Chris

Yeah, that happens too! I have a new master in my life.. LOL

I may have experienced exactly the same thing!!! Hmmm.....