That's a nice start, my friend @ssgt!
You are right about the figures: they look very plain.

They do seem below average , @fiveten, even by 1969 standards. They remind me of some drawings I’ve seen of alleged space aliens .

I’ve gotten the interior installed and the fuselage halves glued together. This morning I painted the engine and have it taped to the engine mounts while the glue sets up. Instead of leaving the engine cowling loose, I’m going to glue it in place.

The fit of the parts so far is pretty nice, better then some much newer models I’ve built. I wish I didn’t have to leave for work soon so I could do some more work on it, but I’m thankful to have a good job, and in aviation too!

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Nice progress, Jay @ssgt
Time for modelling is always to short.

Thank you @mornem & @johnb.
I’m concerned about damaging the raised rivets near the seams . It’s unavoidable , I suppose.

Thank you , George @gblair ! I will try that suggestion. It seems like more often then not I choose old Revell or Monogram kits to bring home rather then some newer brands. I’ve yet to build a Eduard kit, but I hear they’re pretty nice.

Late last night the top engine cowling was attached to the fuselage and the two components of the propeller / spinner assembly were joined together. I think the correct color for the blades is “ Black Green” . That’s RLM 70 or 71, I think.

The next step will be to build up the wings. Each wing is comprised of three major pieces, and several smaller parts. Revell added a spar like Stiffener that goes the entire length of the wing. The inner portion of the lower wing has a long interlock tab that goes under the outer portion of the lower wing to help add strength to the joint between the two. Very nice old school engineering by the late great Revell.

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Great steps and well described Jay @ssgt
Like Spiros @fiveten said, RLM70 it is, Vallejo acrylic 71.021 can be used as well.