I agree with @holzhamer, @eb801. A splendid model, a special one!

Loaded and Ready

Well...almost. All the wing weapons have now been attached and I hooked up the rear underside antenna. This is my first time adding extensive wing armament. It's more complicated than I thought because the racks are not specifically designed for this kit requiring a lot of guess work and fidgeting. I recommend assembling everything on the center rack prior to mounting it on the fuselage. I learned this the hard way after trying to attach the bombs to the already installed in place center rack. I ended up removing it and starting all over again. Now I can move on to the topside and head off towards the finish line. Stay tuned.

Dude. That looks fantastic! Already. I'm looking forward to the finish pics, they will be "sumthin' else"! 🙂

Thanks @fiveten, @garybrantley and @johnb - thanks for the encouragement. Yes, these Pucarás could carry quite a load considering they were real hot rods. I can't believe I bought this kit exactly one year ago and still haven't finished it. Of course last year we had a family health crisis and I had to stop for about 5 months. All good in 2022.

Yes - I can see the finish line now.

Great steps, Eric @eb801
To me the antenna wire looks perfect.

Finished At Last!
I agree Spiros @fiveten and John @johnb and left the antenna as is.

Ok everybody, @coling, @tcinla, @garybrantley, @airbum, @lgardner and @holzhamer , my contribution to the Falklands group build is finally completed. It only took me 11 months with a five month intermission in between. A great kit as TC noted in his best kits of 2021 posting and highly recommended. The only aftermarket stuff I used were the Reskit wheels and the great Pucará decal sheet from Two Bobs. I'll be taking some photos and posting them in the headlines next week. Thanks for following along and watching my lengthy progress of this build. Thoroughly enjoyable.

WOW - looking great @eb801! The antenna may be a bit on the thin side as you mention. I believe UvdR has three thicknesses, and I only have the two thin ones, and usually I am quite happy with the medium size. Not a big deal though - this one is simply stunning! Well done.