After an short side step into car building, I return to building aircraft with the Bristol Sycamore HR 14B. I chose to build the BAF version which serviced in Belgian Congo in the 1950's.
First few days were spent on assembling the cockpit. Great detail, really really astonishing with quite some PE. Flash cleanup is necessary, it's a short run kit I think, but it's certainly worth the effort

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Another great entry and ditto progress, my friend @stakke! This is a challenging kit, but an easy task for your awesome skills.
Looking forward to your next steps!

This will be a great model, Stan (@stakke). I have always liked the way the Sycamore looked. I have the old Glencoe 1/72 version still in the box, but I am sure this is clearly a much better version. Looking forward to following your build.

Pity that the decal was to big, my friend @stakke! Kudos to your patience cutting out each individual dial! Looking forward to the result!

A lot of work definitely paid off, Stan @stakke

Nice cockpit, my friend @stakke! I usually tint my windows with Humbrol clear paints, but with varying degrees of success (possibly because I brush paint them). Have heard that Tamiya clear paints are great, they can be airbrushed at thin layers, you stop when you feel your window's tint is right.

Assembly of the fuselage is done. It needed quite some fitting, sanding and filling in some area's. Since I'm going for a natural metal finish which shows all imperfections special care is neccesary. However after painting with Vallejo Metal Color (great paint btw) there are still some... 🙂
Also started wheathering in situ with oil paint

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Great progress and super looks, my friend @stakke!