@gblair, @fiveten, thanks a lot guys, seems like the hardest work is done. Still some detail painting to be done on the air brake areas and the guns.

@alfred, thank you, Alfred. Not even close to your build but I'm trying to get the best out of it.

Don't sell yourself short John (@johnb). This is a fine build that looks great. And the fact that you were able to recover from the fuselage band color reversal, says much for your skill level. This Sabre looks excellent in these markings, and the way you decided to present it (on the stand), makes for a nice conversation piece.

@clipper, thanks for the motivating words, Carl. A separated tail section looked great, but definitely added some extra challenges to this build. But till now it is definitely worth it.
@alfred, thanks a lot, Alfred. I do hope to finish it this week.

Really super job, my friend @johnb! The air brakes' interior looks nicely detailed, as do the air brakes in "open" position!

@fiveten, @gblair, thank you. Finish is indeed in sight.

@alfred, thanks a lot, Alfred. Indeed, they do weigh the most 🙂 .
For the non-Dutch among us, we have the expression "de laatste loodjes wegen het zwaarst" which is "the last mile is the longest".

Speaking of which, that finish line is right up ahead John @johnb. Nice recovery on those stripes awhile ago. Your Sabre looks terrific but it does look odd standing on three legs with no rear end. Sort of humorous.