Both, engine and bombs, do look superb indeed, John @j-healy

I spent today attaching more PE. It all fits nicely. The Vengeance is odd in a lot of ways, but one feature that I’ve never seen on any other plane is the oleo scissor’s position on the gear legs. They’re attached on the inboard side rather then the usual fore or aft. I’m finally getting close to paint on this one. I need to run some thin CA around the dive flaps to ensure they’re flush, check some seams, and then start masking for paint.

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Awesome work with the photoetch, John (@j-healy). It looks like the etch is really fiddly. I have this kit and I am not looking forward to all the exterior etch when I finally build it.

Seriously good work on the PE, John @j-Healy. Nice and clean. What type of glue and brand do you use?

Beautiful work on the PE, John @j-healy
You seem to handle these delicate parts with ease.

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Very nice build tutorial if I may add John. This is not an easy kit, and one I think the makers had that super PE rampage urge that simply complicates the build. However in the hands of a competent model maker as yourself it can turn into a seriously good looking bird

Very nice that the bomb bays are used as masks, my friend @j-healy!
Great scheme choice of a historical unit.

Ditto from me, John (@j-healy). I typically never have the bomb bays open, so it is great to see that they fit well enough to use as a mask. I am with you on the small photoetch for the toggles, etc. Mine usually end up in the carpet and I replace them with plastic. I think this will be a great paint scheme for your plane. I passed my Vengeance sitting on a shelf in the garage and I think it was calling me.