Coming along nicely, Mike (@sandbagger). I have never tried Hataka Orange Line before, but it looks like it goes on very smoothly. If I recall correctly, this is their lacquer line?

This Hataka paint looks to be working quite nice, Mike @sandbagger
Very nice result.

Mike Norris (@sandbagger)
I'm not too familiar with all of the intricacies of these early birds. So I am learning a lot from your research work. Like you I try to make my builds as accurate as I can. Naturally, once I finish a build, then someone comes out with a newly discovered photo or a document that shows I still did it wrong... 🙂

That's OK, as long as we have fun doing it.

I could not afford a WNW kit at today's inflated prices. I consider myself to be fortunate that I have the ones I do. I bought them before they closed shop.

I do like how the Hataka Orange line looks once sprayed. It is very smooth and looks great. The details on your model look incredible. Very impressive.

Coming together so well @sandbagger Mike. The interior looks really beautiful - sad to button it up, but the photos will always be a record of the detail and painting! Outstanding!

Your website is very, very impressive,Mike @sandbagger. Hard to believe you found the time to create all those beautiful WWI flying gems. I’m going to use your wood painting techniques as soon as my hand heals from a recent injury.

Paint looks really nice, Mike @sandbagger. All the different colors on the fuselage and wings will look great assembled.

Painting looks great, my friend @sandbagger!