Thanks Erik and John. It is by far the most scratchbuilt details I ever crammed into such a small space. Once you start scratchbuilding it becomes an exercise in which you challenge yourself to see how much details you can add.

Thanks John for the kind compliment. Good reference photos, a steady hand, Mk. 1 eyeballs, lots of patience and Evergreen styrene are all you need. Moreover, don't be afraid to experiment. With the CF -100 the kit is SO basic that anything added to it can be seen as an enhancement. Lol.

92 pieces plus extras for the nose landing gear area...!
With your amazing skills, the result is nothing less than a masterpiece, Morne!
I cannot stop looking at it!
The Canuckmodels decal sheet looks excellent. I like your scheme choice, too!
Looking forward to your MLG improvements!

Today I started detailing the MLG. I decided to start with the smaller details first. There are lots of 'plumbing' around this area as well as retraction gear and hydraulic mechanisms.

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The same wonderful approach as at your NLG area, Morne!
Looks great already!

The past two days I spent a total of 9 hours detailing one of the main undercarriage legs. I had to scratchbuild a retraction strut and jack screw as well as hydraulic pipes and brake lines. A total of 34 pieces of Evergreen styrene, wire, solder wire and Tamiya masking tape were used. The small size of most parts has made this a slow and frustrating journey.

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Thanks my friend. Tons of patience and a steady hand is a must. Needless to say it is most rewarding and will add some visual interest to the model.