I suppose you are right, George @gblair!
But it will take me some time to be daring!
And another update:

Glued the LG doors, which were made from scratch, and butt fitted the nice resin propellers (no […]

I would bet the gear is stronger than you think. Worst case, it will just look like a hard landing.

Thanks George @gblair!
This is my first vac, a lot of mistakes being made, overcome in a way or another..
My second will flow more smoothly!
Anyway, here’s my update!

Glued the beautiful, but flimsy and […]

You are a braver man than I am, Chuck (@uscusn), to attempt a paint scheme like this. Looks great. Can’t wait for the decals.

Looking forward to seeing this one completed. I have never been brave enough to try a full vacuform, in fact, I generally avoid even vacuform canopies. Maybe someday..

Looks great, David. The cockpit and seat really look the part. Your photo of your work area makes me want to go and clean mine.

I agree, Allan (@kalamazoo). It is always worth the effort, and shortcuts never seem to work. Looking forward to seeing the decals on the plane.

Thank you Spiros.

Paint and decals look great, Erik (@airbum). This paint scheme looks really cool, and is a lot different than you usually see.

Erik @airbum the Emil is looking sharp. This kit is only (bf.109 E) is the only luftwaffe subject from Eduard that I never built or have in the stash. I chose the Airfix and Tamyia in the past, and right now I’m l […]

Hi David!
Another interesting project. I’m sure it will turn out excellently.
As usual, please sign me in to follow your build.

This is a wonderful job, Patrick!
It has the quality of an excellently built static model; yet it flies!
The pilots are exceptional too, as well as the other staff.
Well done!
Happy flying!

That’s a great looking canopy @airbum!

Had a round of painting and clear, and the masks went off before any details were added, and just thought it looked nice that way and took a pair of pictures

Not that bad IMHO

Thanks @gblair and @fiveten – just a tiny bit more in a minute.

George, as you can see in a minute, I skipped the gloss clear, and went straight for the matt. I think the decals are OK in the low-angle photo, […]

The Cobra is officially complete. More fast forward flight tests are needed over the next few weeks.

Thanks my friend @airbum!
I will do my best to fit the canopy there….

Vac-progress – great stuff my friend! I still have my first proper vac-form canopy luring in the distance.

More than a month passed and my Adolfine was untouched.
So, taking over cheap excuses, here is some progress made today:

Halfwall added and cockpit retouched.

Started to trim the canopy.
I think it mates […]