Spiros, what a fine job on the paint on them. I always find that the last color is a bit thinly spread at an edge or two after removing the masks. Do enjoy the touch-ups my friend 🙂

John, that office is looking very smart - that is some sharp paintwork. And indeed the trusty old Emil kit fits like a glove. Word of caution - when you assemble the wing/fuselage it is worth adding a piece of card at the rear of the opening in the fuselage - or else putty is almost guaranteed to be needed.

I did have a look on a pair of E-3's I have started a long time ago - just opening intakes and vents and thinning the aft part of the cowling and such. Then I took a look at the huge pile of ongoing projects (including a wingsy Emil I was supposed to finish as a pair-build with Pedro), and decided to sit this one out. I shall follow with interest though!

Keep those updates flying in!

Thanks my friend @airbum!

Spiros (@fiveten): Awesome work with the airbrush. These are really looking good. Looking forward to the decals.

John (@johnb): Interior looks great. Wings look like they went together well.

I got a little bit done today before game night at my daughter's, along with some quality time with my granddaughter. Cockpit went together nicely. I deviated from the instructions slightly and glued the side panels to the fuselage rather than build a tub that is inserted later. I thought the tub might be tough to fit correctly without gaps. Photoetch is really fiddly, but everything eventually was glued where it was supposed to be. Instrument panel starts with a plastic back, then two clear pieces with the instruments, then two photoetch pieces for the panel face. Painting the panel face tested my eyes and shaky hands, but I think it will do OK. Interior painted with Mr. Color RLM 02. I still need to attach the instrument panel and the control stick. More tomorrow. Cheers everyone.

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Thanks my friend @gblair!
Ditto with our friend's @johnb comments on your build!

Nice start @gblair. I do not recall the adress, but there are some pictures of the "russian" plane online. I will have to check later - as far as I recall, the kit is pretty close though.

Fully agree on wanting to start applying decals at this stage, Spiros @fiveten
Just a few steps away. Good progres on the small parts.

Looks great, Spiros (@fiveten). I would be getting the MicroSol/Set out and jumping into the decals. Why touch up when you can hide it with some creative weathering. Just kidding. :o)