Before getting back into the rest of the interior, with some black in the airbrush I painted the props and then masked off and painted the tips Yellow.
Next is to install the remaining bulkheads and interior walls and rear wingspar.
The rear compartment bulkhead and forward wall are given a brown wash and ducting painted OD.
1st to install the rear bulk head then slip the RH fuselage half to check alignment as the cement sets in place.
Next to slip in place the rearward wing spar, which also divides the weapons bay in front and rear sections.
A test fit of the upper turret.
Next is to install the rear wall of the weapons bay which also serves as the forward bulkhead in the gunners compartment.
Now to slip the fuselage halves together once again to check for alignment as the cement sets.
Looks good so far from the top view.
The observer's window is then installed. Monogram has this set tall or in a vertical position, where as the ICM kit it is horizontal. Looking at quite a few photos I have found only images of how Monogram has theirs configured. WWII, Korean and Vietnam era Invaders with some painted over. Could be wrong on ICM though not a deal breaker.
The fuselage is ready to be assembled. Now the part where you wish you had three hands to hold the turret in place as you slip the RH side over the wingspar slots.
The fit is the right kind of firm feel as you carefully slip the fuselage halves together. Fit is good, turrets turn, not loose where they can fall out over time.
Typical Monogram fit, good yet still will need the normal seam clean up as expected.
Bombs loaded, lower turret also turns without much effort.
Next start work on the wings and tail.
more to follow...
