Not sure why, but I cannot see my photo - probably just me, so I'll try to add it here !

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George, I trying so hard to NOT make reference to BIG JUGS... you just aren't making my life any easier, friend !

Ian.

OK, Ian, after giving this matter some considerable thought (more than strictly necessary according to my wife) I think we should ensure that all future references to jugs should be nipped firmly in the bud.

Since I'm re-rolling at NZCG, there's quite a bit of down-time before the I can stuck-in to my new job. So whilst I've got some time to m'self, I can spend more time playing with bits of plastic AND doing the chores !.

Photos are pretty self-explanatory, as yet the only AM that I've used has been the pre-painted Eduard harness (each buckle and adjusting strap threaded individually !.

AFN

Ian.

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Main construction all done, filled, sanded and polished. Wings & fin masked ready for stripes - and you will NEVER see my bench this messy ever again. Hate working like this, I'm really 'anal' about keeping the work-area as tidy as possible.

Stripes are now done, ready for base-coat. Going to try AK's enamel black base coat for the first time instead of my usual Tamiya glossy black acrylic. Hopefully I can get that done later today when the sunshine warms the cave a little more.

Stay tuned.

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That's all the metals done, cowl on (no problems thankfully), flaps just pushed in to place for now.

Please let me know what you think about the tones of the metal etc. Will have to leave it for a few days now as I've had to order a new batch of Phil Flory's 'Florywash' for the panels and the package is still on the way. Not a bad thing as I can build and spray the undercarriage parts tomorrow, and maybe start on something else as a 'background build' or maybe finish an already started build.

More later in the week with luck (and if Rural Delivery allows !). Thanks for taking the time to look and/or comment.

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This is when I usually pull out another kit to start while I'm waiting on paint to dry or the post man!

Looking good so far - gonna be one big bird!