If my project has provided you with a inspiration, Bernard, then that's (almost) enough for me... Best compliment ever !

Ian.

So as you can see, layer-by-layer the weathering is going-on. I appreciate that at this point (especially the undersides) the effects look a little overdone, but the process is only two-thirds complete.

Following another layer or two, the decals and a couple of varnish coats the 'in your face' effect should recede... maybe !

Please feel free to jump in with any criticisms, comments or outrage. More next week.

Ian.

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Ian, I like what you've done. Looks what I'd think is "normal" for an operational aircraft, floating on the boat on Yankee Station. Used, but not abused, but there's a war on. Salt water, humidity, monsoons, corrosion repairs and op tempo all take their toll. 'taint pretty.

Thanks Andy, it is making it's way back to the bench, however there's a BIG F-15 in the way at the moment and a new Airfix Defiant desperately trying to attract my attention also ! - Must be strong, must try and focus...

Ian.

Ian, just right! Put them de-cals on, and call it done!

Ian, I just got carried away! Drive on!

Good morning everyone:
Well it's finally back on the bench, and the decals are going on. Only got around 45mins yesterday so just got the checkers on both sides of the rudder and ventral fins. The stars'n bars over the refueling probe bulge snuggled down very nicely because the Aeromaster decals are measured for this kit, so the obvious potential fit issue, simply didn't happen.

Stay tuned, more will happen this week.

Ian.

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Ian, the weathering turned out very well. Hope you don't go cross-eyed puttin' on them de-cals. Getting close!