My dear friend David Thomas contacted me today, telling me that he is now on his way to Ecuador as a missionary. He asked that I complete this build for him.
It seems that I always get busy doing different things, and before you know it, almost a year and a half has gone by since the last update was posted... I am sorry that I have not done anything to this kit in such a long time... Forgive me David. I gave you my word, and I will live up to it.
Ironically, several days ago I made a trip to see my friends who are restoring a PBY that is credited with 3 U-Boat kills. This PBY has been modified from it's original wartime configuration, to a more "civilized" civilian aircraft. One such modification they did not long after this PBY was sold by the US Navy, was to delete the nose turret...
Now I am happy to report the turret has been rebuilt and is now back on the nose. Here are a few pictures of the progress.
Hopefully, in a little while, I can report some progress on this model too...
As always comments are encouraged.