Hello All, Thank you for the invite for this group build. This will be the first time doing a group build. I did not have a kit in my stash for a Japanese aircraft for this so I ordered one. It should be arriving next week I will be building the Hasegawa kit number 09149 Aichi B7A2 Ryusei Kai Grace. Looking forward to see everyone else's builds and to show mine. When the kit arrives I will start adding the photos.

Hello David, @davids_models
I am very pleased to see that you have joined our ever growing group of Imperial builders. That's some serious dedication to go out and purchase a new kit for the group. Plus this also happens to be your first group build. Perfect !

You couldn't have picked a better one to build either... From what I have read about it, the kit you picked is a very nice builder, and it looks great once completed. It's a Hasegawa kit, so you really can't go wrong there either, as they make some very nice models. I also have that kit in my stash, so if you don't mind, I'll be watching for little tips along the way to use when the time comes and I crack open the box.

So just like Erik mentioned, I'm also looking forward to watching your progress.

Thanks again, and stay safe.

Thanks all, The kit is expected to be delivered on 04/09 (Thursday). Will post this weekend on the start.

Received the kit, Need to finish my current build so I will be starting this next week.

So Dave when do you open the Makers Mark? Before you start, during the build when you screw something up, or upon successful completion? Inquiring minds want to know.

Looking forward to this build. Your work area is far too neat; I can see areas of exposed table top. How do you manage to find anything?

The Maker's Mark is to help steady the hands when painting fine details. However, too many small details and then both hands start to wander (or is it my vision?) LOL As for my bench, It only looks this clean and organized when I start a build. Give it a couple of hours and chaos ensues.

You have a very nice setup there... and I can't wait to see the next installment.