Thank you @fiveten, @johnb, @gblair and @lis. I continue the journey with a small update.

Decals commenced

Just a small take on the decals

The decals that came with the AM detail-kit were rather thin by the looks of it, so I tried them on the underside of the wing.

I added a lot of micro, and they were possible to move around. However they look like they are prone to fold, and easy to crack. I managed to break a small corner, and the film was extremely thin and easy to fold. A lot of microadjustments later it looked like they were OK, and after a bit of drying time I added a thin layer of micro sol, and they set nicely into every possible hole and panelline!

So, with extreme care I shall progress with the top decals. However I may need to readdress the red areas to make a better match between decals and paint?

Nice decaling, my friend @airbum! These are some fine, though sensitive, decals!

Thanks @johnb, @fiveten and @gblair. a lot of careful decaling later. . . .

More decals

Majority of decals on.

It does look like the color is way off in these shots, but that is down to camerasettings in LED lights and with bright light from all the snow outside (yes – snow has arrived in Denmark)

With the majotity of the stencils in place I shall see if any more are needed to make it look right, but I am really tempted to call it finished and proceed with paint.

next up I hope to have it detailpainted, perhaps a layer of clear or two?

I think the clear will bring all of the colors together, Erik (@airbum). Can't wait to see everything done.

Details.

After 2½ months, the S-199 came out again.

Just some small touch-ups on the nose

and a few details picked out.

I think it is time for some clear, but the temperature is a bit low for that. Tune in and check later if it has been done 🙂

Very nice progress, Erik @airbum
Those low temperatures do indeed slow down modeling in winter time.

It looks perfect, Erik @airbum
The decal film is not visible at all.

Hood off. . .

After a few layers of semi matt/gloss, the hood can be removed

It was just there to ensure the cockpit did not get any seepage.

Not strange colors had entered, and the mask came off the windscreen.

Then I pulled myself together and started cutting the vac-formed hood.

Testfitting showed a very tight fit, but I think it is doable?

next up some rails for the hood and some color – or perhaps wheels first? Tune in and check later (hopefully before another 8 months has passed)