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That looks fantastic, Gabor- cheers!

Great post, Gabor- many thanks!

There is a pull ring in my Silentair Frankenstein-custom from Coast Airbrush. Sometimes the machine locks up and I pull (hard!) to release it and it vents pressure. After cooling it starts back up.

You can sand artists' pastel sticks of any color to make a great panel wash with water and a bit of soap. Apply to a gloss or satin finish, let dry and wipe away the excess- no fuss! Use the straight dry pigment over a matte finish to apply streaks, etc.

Use a sprue cutter to nip away at the attachment points, then tidy up with sanding sticks and scriber.

Nice job- looks great. 😎

Directly from Eduard. Got the extra decals for pre-ordering, plus a Secret Bonus. I'll never tell! 😄

My pre-order kit came yesterday.

Good for Eduard!!

Wow- that's some amazing layering right there!

That's beautiful- congrats!

Magnificent in every way. Those engines, the wheel wells, camo and markings- it's entirely enviable! Thanks for posting the process- I've picked up some tips- cheers!

I got up close and personal with 132's "Pride of the Fleet" scheme at NAS Whidbey Island's open house 2 years back. PM if you want pics.

Great work, SM! I've spent a lot of time (back in Covid, and recovering from quad bypass surgery) with this kit and the Classic book. You're not the first to puzzle over the kit gear, so no worries there. In later development of this brute the landing gear were modified when the nacelles were lengthened. It's maddening to interpret this from period photos, and there's always some nazi fathead standing right in the way of those details. Sigh. Keep up the good word, and I'll get back to my eternal Mohawk- cheers!

Good on you, Steve! Best of luck with your new projects and hope you have a wonderful visit with Angel- cheers! Chuck