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Still knockin' 'em dead I see Francis. Aside from some of the fun tools that you have to work with I think what I like most about your work is the amount of imagination that goes into it. I've definitely been missing out on these updates of yours here and will be sure to tune in for the next updates on this beastie. Continuing to be blown away at the masterclass stuff I'm seeing here........

Thanks Tim! The V-18 has been on my bucket list for a LONG time and you're right.....as with most Luft '46 subjects....one can use quite a bit of an artistic license with them. 'Preciate you stoppin' in ol' buddy. Thank you for your comment as well bro. I'm gonna have to go check this latest build of yours out Dave.

Man.......the detail in this puppy is just all THAT Bruce. Amazing work on this bike with all of the paint and intricate work throughout. BTW......I feel your pain on doggy undercoat shedding. As a result.....my dogs are banned from the modeling room. lol

I'm definitely looking forward to seeing you build another aircraft after watching that Black Widow come together as well as it did. This is where I'm at now. Got the landing gear completely finished up and currently installing the small tid bits like antennas and other small details on the bottom. This photo provides a good look at the aluminum and painted undersides with a subtle amount of weathering. Didn't want to kill it with the dirt and grime but wanted at least some leakage and wear and tear here. I also picked up an aircraft jig that has helped immensely, especially on final assembly items. One of the best purchases I've ever made in regard to modeling tools.

Man thank you for that comment Dave. If you want to build another aircraft and it be easy......think Tamiya P-51D Mustang.

We're down to the short list of items that have to be done in wrapping this puppy up. She's now on her legs and I've got everything mocked up to make sure it's all going to fit and "work" the build. Prop and spinner as as well as the sliding glass section of the canopy are from the Zoukei-Mura kit.

Yeesh!!! Just happened to stumble upon this build here Gary and your progress on this is looking really good so far. As far as the back of the seats go, you could always tint that back glass and no one'll ever know. Praying for you on the heart valve issue man. Joe

Thanks Bruce. The end.......is finally in sight.

It has been a while hasn't it. I'll make it more of a habit to drop in on your works and to say "Hey" Bruce. This is continuing to look swell and is building up nicely bud.

I hear ya James and thanks man. I figured the decals would be a little easier........I figured wrong. lol fyi.......I painted the bands on when I built my A-8/R-2 10 years ago.

Thanks Dave. More decal work. The red and yellow band decals were a pain to work with and next time I tackle something like this, I'll just paint 'em on. Here's after a good hour and a half in applying washes to simulate leakage on the bottom of the aircraft and at fuel refilling points on the tops of the wings as well as applying the flat finish over the whole aircraft. I've got some minor work ahead of me with just a couple of decals that have some silvering but that shouldn't be too big of an issue. She's starting to resemble a warbird now......

Looking forward to seeing what you come up with Scott.

This is a good lookin' bike build Bruce. Engine detail is "all that" and the weathered effects look great on it.

This build is intense. Big box......lotsa parts........this is making my head spin. Fantastic progress so far Matt.

These Chargers look just great with those "steelies" on them Mario and this one is no exception. Color and detailing bring out the best in this model. Some good work here buddy.

A really cool shade of blue on this one Craig. LOTSA chrome and detail work brought 'er home verrrry nicley.

You really shoehorned that engine in there Mario. Those were a tight squeeze in the 68 Hemi Cudas and Darts and it looks like it was a tight squeeze into this little guy for sure. Good on you for weathering the storm and pulling this great build off.......and in good fashion at that.

These still build up into a decent Corsair. Looking forward to seeing more Johnny.

This turned out pretty dang good Pat and nice save on the canopy and glass enclosures. That is a big plane if that's in 1/72nd scale. WOW!!

Thanks Dave. Dedicating a TON of time to this one these days. Got the gloss coat on and the decals are now basting in a bath of MicroSol........ Fingers crossed that these cals behave!!

I'll second that motion! Bring 'er on Scott!!

This thing gets richer in detail every time I look at it Anton. This is some really REALLY good work going into this buddy. WOW!!

Alright fellas. I've been off for the last few days and have gotten the equivalent of a months worth of modeling done in that time. I NEVER have time to dedicate to just modeling. There's always something that needs done around the house so all of that takes the priority. Being sick has its advantages because my wife just tells me to take it easy. So.....that's just what I did. I managed to paint the bottom of the aircraft today and used Matte Aluminum BMF to bring out the aluminum color. I have a little touch up to do it but it should work out fine. I'll be putting a dead flat coat over this which will tone down the brightness greatly. I did this trick on my Fw190 D-9 10 years ago and it worked like a charm. Hopefully.....it'll work this time. I also managed to get all of the camo/ mottle work done to the sides of the aircraft today as well. I've still got to add some color "splotches" coming down from the topside camo on the fuselage and add the wavy border at the front of the wings and we'll be ready for a gloss coat so I can move on to the decaling process. Here's where we're at now:

Missed the last couple of updates here Mark. You're putting some very worthwhile items into this build and it's all coming together good so far. Doncha just love lil mini dios like this? Fun stuff.

You pulled off a great job with that bird Keith. Sometimes PE can be kind of rough but it does add a bit more depth into a build. Have you tried the Quinta Studios 3D decals for instrument panels and cockpit details on some of these birds? Wanna talk about adding a whole new level of detail in the pit area!! I used to use PE for instrument panels and consoles but with these Quinta Decals.....that is a thing of the past. This is some outstanding work on this F3F here bud.