Some great progress done, Chuck @uscusn
The cooling scoop is a nice detail on this variant.

Long time off this project. Yes John an overlooked detail that is prominent on the RH side of the fuselage.
Thanks Spiros, will get back in the saddle on this one.

The resin nose is definitely a great improvement, my friend @uscusn!

Can't wait to see how this one turns out.

Just a note that I received the Hyperscal resin wheels today in the mail. The wheels are perfect as well as the much better tires. Here is a quick look at the set.

A nice box with an illustration of the contents.

A pair of zip lock mini bags with the parts safely stashed in the baggies. And a well written instruction sheet with images and directions in prepping the wheels and assembly

The main and nose wheels still in their block, these should be easy to remove and clean up before assembling the set.

The tires are excellent, tread and side details, are well defined.

My set arrived yesterday. Just what I have been searching for Chuck@uscusn. The wheels are indeed perfect and the tires are very good although the sidewall markings are a bit soft but I would rather have that than overdone. Thanks for mentioning Hypersonic over on David Butler's WIP Counter Invader thread. That's why I ordered these.

Thanks John finally some one produced the correct wheels.
Hi Eric, about the same day I recieved my set, they look real good, I went back to look at the tires, which at least I can read the details. I guess that is the best you can do with resin, still much better than what ICM provides. Thanks I was hoping to help him out and encourage an outstanding build he has going so far.

Nose is on still needs a bit of clean up, in the meantime back to finishing up the wings with the flaps and airlerons.

First to assemble the flaps.

Next to assemble the inner flaps and then attach them to the wings.

The ailerons are next to be assembled then will be attached in the neutral position.

Next the wings are slipped over the wingspar to check fit on both sides. This is temporary not yet glued in place.

Now to assemble the nacelles.

I will leave the doors off for now and install them towards the end of the build. They can be left off for now and install later.

Interior of the wheel bay is Interior Green. A little wash to enhance the details.

Next is to mate both halves once the front and rear gear bay walls are installed.

The fit is ok on the nacelles and are ready to be attached to the wing.

Like David's B-26K, the one nacelle on the LH side fits well, but the RH side has bit of a gap at the rear edge join to the wing. I had the same issue with that on the B-26C.

The wing tip tanks are ok and will use them. Really don't see the need to replace them. The fit is solid and no issues.

Finally the wings are permanently installed to the fuselage creating that look unique to this variant.

Seems like the fit is not the greatest, The RH wing to the fuselage is perfect, I have a noticeable gab on the LH side contact point so will need to fix that.

Next to install the upper deck panel and the rear lower fuselage insert.

More to follow.

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