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Thanks Hubert. I'm not a huge fan of the folded wings either but it wouldn't have fitted in the space left in the cabinet without it, although I didn't know that when I started. It was mainly as Ernie had kindly included the full detail set with the folded wings and it seemed a shame not to use everything.

I'm calling this one done. Sorry for the lack of updates but I kind of lost motivation for the build. Not through any fault of the kit, which is very good for a short run type moulding, but more just because of stuff going on in life. I felt I had to finish it though before I could move on to something else, so here we are... It's a sizeable beast, so the display cabinet needed a bit of a jiggle about to find room for it. Wingspan is slightly bigger than an F16! Overall a nice build but some of the detail is a little soft in places, so I left the weathering light.

Sorry for your loss. Glad modelling and writing have been a comfort. I've just found your book on Amazon, so that's another sale for you. Looking forward to seeing what you do with the HK kit.

Looks great. Something different for the display case.

Peter has certainly indicated that it's his intention over on LSP. However, I think it depends on him having success with the 3D modelling

How is the Tamiya kit Carl? I built the Bronco one a few years back and it was a nice kit although some fiddly part choices.

Looks great.

Innovative stuff, looking forward to seeing how it progresses.

Built a few of those as a kid. Always remember the multi-coloured sprues which meant some of my earliest efforts didn't even get painted.

Didn't know the Aussies used these!

I like the two tone scheme, provides nice visual interest and seems quite plausible

Wow, that looks brilliant Jeroen. If I didn't know, I don't think I'd be able to tell that wasn't 100% original.

I agree with Hubert that your weathering looks great, on this and the Abrams. Your wire brush technique gives a very realistic look, so I think, as Hubert says, it's maybe just some 'different' subjects that you need.

Nice detail on the panel given the scale.

Absolutely brilliant Martin. The wood effect looks far better than any decal could.

Back from our summer holiday, so got some time at the bench to try out the Dspiae circle cutter on the hinomarus. Clever clogs having decided to go with the folded wings had made this a bit more complicated but we got there with a bit of fiddling. Next is a gloss coat and then onto some weathering and the decals.

Have a great day Carl.

Wow, they even look a step up from Friuls. Very impressive. The chromed look would be fine if you fancy doing a pimped Magach!

$50 kit plus another $10 worth of putty there Martin!

Another chunk of my childhood gone. As PW says there will be one helluva party somewhere with Oz and Lemmy reunited. Always liked the fact he was, and remained, a proud Brummie and didn't try to pretend he was something he wasn't like Joe Strummer or Damon Albarn.

Just realised I hadn't posted an update on this for a while but progress has been made. Main painting is done and just started masking for the white squares for the fuselage hinomarus. Also realised I'll need to buy a circle cutter as the templates I have don't go large enough for the wing markings. Any suggestions for a decent one?

Have to say I still prefer the original Blue Oyster Cult version.

Amazing work and a perfect example of why I've never gone near a biplane kit!

Nice weathering and finish. The figure's hair isn't blond enough for Robert Shaw! 😁

Looks like your experiment with the chipping was successful, very nice finish