Phew. You just entered the fast lane my friend!

Looks great already, and I shall be looking forward to the windscreenrescueoperation...

Black-washed and wheels added...

Spiros@fiveten - not only did I stop by, but I had to slam on the brakes and stay awhile. Despite what people say about HobbyCraft kits, I have developed a soft spot for them over the years. With a little modification here and there like you’ve done, HobbyCraft models can look darned good when finished. Your Otter is going to be right up there with the best!

Thanks my friend @eb801! Yep, that's exactly how I feel about Hobbycraft kits.

I'd forgotten you were working on this @fiveten. You've taken a so-so kit and definitely gotten more out of it than was there in the box.

Final construction...

The front cowling was trapped between the engine and prop and attached.

The exhausts were also attached after being painted silver/burned metal outside/inside.

The distinctive pitot was attached, whereas beforehand I had to cut the front part, rotate it 180 degrees and re-glue, as it was molded upside down!

No kit info is given regarding the shoulder antennas, though a DF loop is provided at the kit 9but not shown at the instructions!). By netting, I figure out that the DF was almost always worn, together with a small mast in front and, usually, a bigger further front. I thus attached the DF and fabricated a small mast out of stretched sprue. Here is the Otter at the moment...

Thanks for stopping by!

Thanks my friend @gblair!