Spiros, @fiveten
These big 1/32 scale Revell kits are impressive. I currently have several underway at the moment. I'm building two of the very nice P-51D-5's, a He-219 "Uhu", and a Me-262 twin seat night fighter. The Uhu is a huge model, and it is probably close to the same size as your Tornado is.

This is a very comprehensive journal. You are leaving nothing out, including all of the modifications and sanding work, ...and that's perfect. I like using the liquefied styrene too... that stuff works very good. Thanks for the tip !

The wingtip lights will look very realistic once you finish them up. It's better for me to work on several builds at the same time. That way you don't have to wait while something is drying, and you can easily switch over to something different to help prevent burn out. Plus it is easier when it's time to paint things. I try to spray the same color on multiple builds when I have the airbrush loaded up.

Hi Lewis @lgardner! I just love 1/32 Revells. They are impressive indeed, and I have built quite a few of them. The 1/32 Uhu is mostly impressive and I am seriously thinking getting one, in spite of my willingness and hard efforts to reduce the size of my SoD. On top of that, it is currently 30% off normal price at an Athens hobby shop. How long can I resist?

I so much agree with you for the benefits of multiple builds; and may I add another one: when motivation on a kit is compromised (ie endless filling and sanding 1/32 Tornado sessions), you stop for a couple or more days, grab your (say) Korean C-47 and return to the Tornado with refreshed and reset motivation. Aren't multiple builds wonderful?

Thanks for kind words!

And a small update:

Started to assemble the landing gear.

I took another "no risk approach", and superglued two pins in the NLG hollow innards.

This is how they look, some extra parts (struts and bellcranks) need to be glued.

They do look nice, don't they?

I would say that he “nailed it”. The landing gear assembly looks very good. Adding the pins inside is a brilliant idea. I’ll definitely keep it in mind for future reference.

There are many reasons why it is good having multiple builds going at the same time, some of which you mentioned. I think that it helps to prevent burnout. But it’s easy for it to get out of hand too.

I say go for it and get the 1/32 scale Uhu. It’s a very impressive model and so far it has been a very enjoyable build. If you decide to go for it I’ll post a build journal on mine. Maybe between the two of us we can help each other out along the way, if nothing else just to encourage each other to finish our work.

Thanks Louis @lgardner! It will not be long for the Uhu to reach me. Even better, I might pay a visit to that (beloved) Athens hobby shop and grab it. Just like "old" times. It will be so great if you post a build journal! And maybe I could catch up with you and help each other along the way, as you said? It would be encouraging and utmostly motivating. Two 1/32 Uhu's "simultaneously' being built? Now, how cool would that be?

Thanks Robert @roofrat! Those big Revells, as lovely as they are, need some "special attention" at some spots, mainly regarding stuctural rigidity (lessons learned the hard way...).

Thanks Chuck @uscusn!
The Heller Super Frelon is a nice and very imposing kit that I have built, with lovely two tone grey camo in French markings, its only drawback being the soft plastic that causes the blades to sag over time; but, no worries! I haven't secured the hub on the top, so I keep the rotor assembly stored upside down for long periods!

Hi Lewis @lgardner! Phoned my friend and owner of that hobby shop in Athens and he reserved the last 1/32 Uhu for me (only about $50, can you believe it?)
On Monday morning I will have to report to the General Staff in Athens, then I will pass from the hobby shop to collect the Uhu (by the way, it is the latest reissue, the A-0/2 version).
So, you may consider it done!

Yep!
That's it Lewis @lgardner!
Now I cannot wait for Monday coming!
Like a child, rushing to the hobby shop, collecting the reserved one only last item and pay cash!