An excellent resource to have access to is Sprue Brothers Models. I acquired the much needed canopy masks for this project in record time from them just after my last post about this project. Though I could have done the masking myself with tape and a sharp Excel #11 blade, it was just easier to get the precut masks Eduard produces from Sprue Brothers.

I’m going to build and paint the nose assembly separately which will become apparent why (I hope) as the build progresses. Oh and I did insert four of the pieces I forgot to insert before the wing halves were cemented…just won’t be able to  get the wheel bays installed.

I’m going to try to see if I can appease both groups…those that want something shiny and new with something old and worn. How about a worn and tired workhorse that is undergoing selected refurbishment? Parts are refinished as both budget and time allows the owner whose goal it is to restore her to better a than new condition.

The main section of the fuselage is assembled and the wings and horizontal stabs are installed as well. I gave her a quick sanding where needed then polished out the seams with a polishing stick. Since this is a post war surplus commercial working aircraft the guns are being replaced with plugs and modifications as necessary. Fortunately the kit comes with plugs for the lower and upper turrets.

Once satisfied with the seam work I gave her a quick spray of Talon Series Acrylic-Aluminum. I’ll let this cure for a day or so until I am ready to start the masking and painting with other colors of Talon and those tinted with other acrylic paints for differing tonal effects. Something I am also demonstrating with the Airfix TSR-2 build.

Working multiple projects has its advantages when it comes to painting with the same paint and colors. Though it is difficult which to focus on the writing and photography of first.