Basic paint finished - no weathering effects, just paintwork so far. Next, I'll leave it all to thoroughly cure for a couple of days, then apply a couple of light coats of (lacquer) clear ahead of the PLW's.

More later in the week, thanks for taking the time to look and/or comment. Cheers from a very humid NZ.

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Thanks John, no where I am just got 'a rainy summer weekend' nothing worth mentioning. Obviously folks up in Auckland - where roughly 30% of the entire population of NZ live - got an absolute hammering...

Panel Line Wash & oil weathering / stains done, then sealed with two lacquer gloss coats ready for decals. Yes I do the main weathering before the decals then tone-down the markings later if I need to - I know it's a*se-about-face to most modellers, but it works for me.

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Weathering looks great, my friend @ij001!

Wow, a lot of stencils indeed, Ian @ij001
A true challenge, can imagine you will only use a few of them.

Last pics before final assembly. Matted down with Tamiya lacquer flat, mixed with around 70% Mr Color levelling thinner. Two mist coats, then a final 'wet coat'. Got a super smooth and super flat finish... actually a little too flat, but that's fine.

Cheers from NZ.

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The matt looks perfect, Ian @ij001
Looking forward to see her on her feet.

Well done, my friend @ij001! Looks wonderful!