Some updates. During fuselage assembly I've used to cut out rudder (but now it will be easier to paint it). Fuselage and wings glued together, but will need sanding.

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Since I only build 1/72, I'm really enjoying seeing how much detail you are putting into this build. Looking really good so far!

So, it's time for updates. It was a long story. For the bottom side I've used Mr.Surfacer 1000 and it was ok, but it has ended. So I've picked up another can of Mr.Surfacer 1500 and it was frustrating, because somehow all upper surfaces becomes scratchy after priming. I haven't tried a new can on something before that, so that's the result...

I was used to sand again all of the upper surfaces of the model and then re-scribe panel lines. Not a very motivating exercise.

After that I've applied white for national insignia crosses, then masked them out and applied red color. Also I've masked everything around, because it will be difficult to overlap red with blue or green. Also yellow was applied for the cowling. Now I'll give a time to dry - one or two days.

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That looks pretty amazing, Dimitry ! Lovely build so far.