Yes Rick, it`s a lovely view, across to the Isle of Wight.
Also being a Naval port a lot of ships, well not as many as there use to be anyhow.
And no Bob, Rose did not throw me out of the window, yet !
They caught the guy and he due in court at the end of the month.
But I did notice that the stays to the centre line fuel tank had snapped, oh well out with the heat stretched sprue and make a couple to replace them.

This sums up my day in Portsmouth last year. I beautiful view indeed.

Lovely pic there Rick, down the Hard as it called.

Hi all, well not a lot has been done.
Dabbed some masking fluid here and there.
Then sprayed some X11 with a dash of XF20 added.
Also given the whole plane a light polish with the trusty micro mesh pads.
Next up is the upper surfaces, then the I.D. Bands on the wings plus the black on the fuselage.
I am going to be pushed but hope to get her done on time.

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You are right about the pattern Gregor.
Seeing the one posted by Paul recently it will be fun.
Today , so far I have managed to do a bit more on her.
not much but getting there slowly though.

Simon.

Well here it is as of now.
Engine done all but a coat of varnish.
Pylons and Bombs primed..
And the plane masked and splattered with masking fluid, ready for next colour.
Which will be Ocean grey XF 83.
Question though.
Did the bombs carried by the T.Bolts have a yellow ring around the nose.

Will update soon.

Simon.

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Simon, I got this image off Mesh Works website and it shows the standard markings for a 500 pounder. In 1/48th scale the stripes are approximately 1mm in width.

Thank you all for your comments.
Two yellows bands it shall be.
And yes the fun part is ahead, the "Camo"

Simon.