Thanks for that Paul@yellow10 the MRP paints are lovely to use.

I am at the stage now where the fuselage is buttoned up and I am looking at fixing seams - I think I have left the Tamiya extra thin long enough to settle down now.

So a bit of sanding and rescribing to be done but not too much.

One aspect which has concerned me is a curious overhang on the trailing edge of the wing where the upper surface extends beyond the lower.

Studying photos suggested that this was correct although it was difficult to be sure.

I live close so a quick trip to Hendon was needed.

So it seems special hobby were right the flap fits into the upper wing and there is an overhang!

So I won't sand that bit away then!

Looking very good indeed, David! Interesting shots from Hendon - hats off to the kit designer! Jealous of your visit to Hendon - something I miss being down under!

The exorcising of ghost seams and the resurrecting of rivets goes on...

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Many thanks Tom, I think that I am just about there now, but I think I will certainly use the CA method in the future.

Visitors and family have reduced the time I have had at the bench lately.
However final seam filling and general fettling in readiness for paint has been going on!

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Since the time for paint is rapidly approaching, I have been giving some thought to the scheme.

RAF northern europe temperate scheme - not much thought needed there, but for which aircraft ?

I opted for Jim Sheddans SA-M, 486 squadron scheme - although not the one that comes with the kit.

In June 1944 while stationed at Newchurch Farm, Advanced Landing Field in Kent, Jim Sheddan shot down a V1 in a previous SA-M ( JN809 ). This qualifies it for full invasion stripes.

Some photos of 486 squadron Tempests at Newchurch Farm.

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David,
The Tempest looks fantastic with the primer painted ! It appears to be a smooth surface and should be an excellent canvas for your camouflage paint.

I'll be looking forward to seeing your next installment.

Well done.

Leaving it black and doing the white of the invasion stripes over it is good, they won't be too "neat" (which they weren't). Also, overall black primer gives a more accurate weathered/faded look to the final paint, rather than the "Spanish School" cartoons with the panel lines done too strong.