A belated thanks for the comment, Craig!
I was planning to post an update sooner but other stuff have (as usual) gotten in the way.

Not much to show, but the gear legs have received a final dark wash and are now done...

...while the main wheels have been treated with a few layers of pigments to simulate dried mud and dust.

No doubt I will have to redo the pigment application after fiddling with the wheels when mounting them on each leg but I was just too curious to see how they would turn out.

Now it really is time to get started on that camouflage! 🙂

Another minor update to keep things going on this project...

I finally managed to get started on the camouflage, and having come this far I feel the results are something of a mixed bag.
First, the pattern on the wings needs some adjustment here and there...

...but the aft fuselage and tail will need a complete repaint, as the RLM 82 on the spine and tail came out looking a bit rough.
The reason for this was that I hoped to get away with doing the mottling using my old 0,2 mm needle and nozzle. I finally switched a new 0,15 mm needle/nozzle for the RLM 83 and tried it out on the nose. Better! 🙂

The difference in the appearance between the nose and the aft fuselage can be appreciated from this angle.

I can see now that the wingroots need more work too.
Sure looks like multipe applications of all three colours (76/82/83) will be needed until the camouflage is finally done... 🙂

I have indeed seen evidence that you can, Magnus!
Actually I thought it would be easier in the larger 48th scale but I feel it's a bit of a struggle to get things looking right.

Anyway, got the spinner painted using a surplus Montex mask for the spiral. Pretty easy! 🙂

Thanks! 🙂
I had plans to finish this one before year's end but as slow as things have been going at the bench this last month I am beginning to have my doubts. But all hope is not lost!

Fuselage band is on!

I also decided to delete some of the mottling on the tail that I felt was a little heavy.

A new basecoat of RLM 76 has been applied with a new application of 82 to follow.

Ok, so after letting everything dry (for just around three years) I felt the time was right to continue. 🙂

The exhaust stubs were masked and painted in a suitable brownish color as a base.

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Looks really great! Individual sprayed walkway stenciling! That's some attention to detail! Probably also just like the manufacturer did it.