Time to start Buccaneer #2 . Air-scoop also on the kit was a Little short shot so I used a UMM saw to cut the bad section out . Drilled various size holes in the plastic rod and glued on then blended with various Tamiya sanding sponges . Problem fixed Not sure of markings yet ! Thinking og one of the top two schemes .

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Brian

Excellent entry, my friend @f-104nut! Great save on the short shot air scoop too!
Both schemes are great, the yellow one is rarely seen modeled, very prototypical.

Finally decided on the scheme going for the XW529 camo . Going to build this one with the bomb bay opened with 4 x 1000lb bombs . Hole drilled out for the crew ladders . I will also use the slipper fuel tanks . Cockpit parts now ready for paint. Since i mask the cockpit off while paint i find it easier to glue the rear instrument panel to the left side of the cockpit wall instead of gluing it to the seat like instructions call for . I have the quinta studio 3D ejection seat set coming for thre kit seats .

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Brian

A nice idea to build it with the bomb bay open, Brian @f-104nut
Great start on the interior.
Wing joints seem very solid.

Good progress, Brian @f-104nut

This plane looks like a real beast, Brian (@f-104nut). It has a very large and solid look. Can't wait for the paint.

Excellent progress and nice cockpit shade, my friend f-104nut!

Great progress, Brian @f-104nut
Nice trick on the wash, definitely going to try this.