Well, heres my contribution to the D-Day Group build , i've dug the beast out of the stash pile and dry assembled the main components to check for fit. For a 1964 era kit its not at all bad :). Plently of detail supplied by Monogram straight out of the box (for my money), and i'm not "up to scratch" on scratch building so I don't anticipate blowing your minds with this one! Anyhoo thats me out of the blocks so to speak so i'll bash on and try to post weekly updates in between finishing off my Hurricane.

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This will be my Group Build project. It is the Airfix 1/72nd Typhoon 1B. I had some aftermarket pieces for this but will build OOB per rules & save those for another Airfix kit or adapt them to the Academy kit I have. Will be built closed up. Will probably paint the invasion stripes. Never have had much luck with decal invasion stripes.
I have four other builds going right now show my "in progress" reports will probably be sporadic.

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Al, having byuilt this kit recently you wll find it a joy but be careful though . The joining of the wings to fuselage can be a problem due to the wheel bay on the wings.

After re-reading your post I'm the one who did not pay attention.

Worked on the cockpit tub and a few bits n bobs (see pics). All went together with no fuss, and i'm hopeful this build is gonna be a god one! The mono kit is a real sweetie so far, and i'll be progressing the build throughout this week. Still not fixed on the markings finish, and am looking for inspiration through my books and the net. Kit supplied details are for a Pacific machine (Dick Bong) and a Droop Snoot based in the UK. I understand these only entered service in October 1944 so were too late for D-Day and the immediate aftermath, which is a pity as i quite like the idea of a pathfinder machine.

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Thanks Neil. Did a bit more last night. I'll soon be breaking out the filler and sanding sticks!

Cheers Erich! Got a bit more done this week, and have painted on the invasion stripes on the booms prior to adding them to the wings and cockpit section. Will post up some pics shortly.

Looks like your about there. Looks great so far.