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X-man, brilliant models there, top work and thanks for sharing! Can you give a little more info on how you reproduced the ammo belts on that Razorback? Looks fantastically real. Edit: or is the ammo just what was supplied with the kit? Thanks Ango

Geoff, me old mate, sorry I haven't dropped in more frequently, but strewth, you are on fire here with your delightful Mustang! This is breathtaking work. The detail and accuracy of your scratch building are in another world, and I can't wait to see what's next in this epic build. Keep up the great work. Cheers Ango

Great work here Butler, you are doing a sensational job! To add my 2 cents worth, I reckon the method you've used on the first pic which shows the riveted aluminium skin looks the most convincing. Would you consider doing that instead of just the indentations? Anyway, whatever you decide on will look great with paint/chipping/weathering, so I should probably just shut my mouth Top stuff, can't wait to see more of this build. Cheers Ango

I'll answer my own question after digging a little deeper. It seems the ammo has been moulded into one of the ammo trays, while the other is left empty (see pic below from www.europeanmodeller.com). Presumably this approach would be to accommodate those nutters amongst us who would prefer to scratch build their own ammo? Anyway, the kit does look delightful to me, and one day I would love to get my hands on it. Cheers Ango

Hell yeah...looks brilliant. One question for anyone who's seen some close up pics or the actual kit: does the kit actually include the ammo belts that should be prominent if the ammo bays are open? The reason I ask is because none of the pics I've seen seem to show any ammo in the trays. Cheers Ango

More, more, more! Bill, the work you are doing on the Tiffie is brilliant, and the bonus for me is that it's probably my favourite aircraft. Your build is very inspiring for me because I have a Revell Typhoon waiting to be build one day, so your work here will serve as a 'how-to' guide. keep the progress pics coming Cheers Ango

Kev, I fully appreciate the issues you're having with glueing/clamping/misfitting, because I was having similar problems fitting the merlin into my 1/24 spitfire. In fact I still haven't resolved it, so you are doing a fair bit better than me! That engine and guns looks wonderful, and I'm sure it'll turn out to be a great looking model. Stick wid' it bro! Cheers Ango

ruzl, great job on a very appealing build. We can never have too many spitfires and we don't often see late model spits in 1/32, so your build is filling a void in LSP society! Can't wait to see more progress. Cheers Ango

Beautiful work Loic, I have been sneakily following this build, and I am finding it very inspirational. The quantity and quality of scratch building going into it is amazing. Keep the pics coming Cheers Ango

Hi Martyn, mate this is one slick build you have going here! That engine, firewall and mesh intake look extremely convincing, especially after your weathering wash. Cockpit is absolutely marvelous too. I enjoy seeing these big old airfix beasts getting built, and you are doing a really great job on the Stuka. Thanks for sharing Ango

great work Matty, all the weathering effects you are employing have turned out to be really convincing and well thought out! Keep up the brilliant work mate. Cheers Mango

Hey Klaus, your absence around these parts has been missed, I can tell you! This is.....no sh!t..... one of the best models I have ever seen. It's as close to the real thing as a 1/32 model is ever likely to get, I reckon! That engine is Cauchi-esque in it's accuracy and detail, and I really love the bare metal effect you've come up with on the fuselage as well. I can't quite remember, did you use a vac canopy? Anyway, thanks for sharing mate, can't wait to see your corsair! Cheers Ango

G'day Geoff......long time no speak?! How's it all going mate? Your work here on your P-51 is absolutely brilliant. I have been keeping an eye on it from afar and have been meaning to drop in and convey my appreciation, and only now have I managed to do so. Nonetheless, the detail and attention to the small and mostly ignored aspects of this aircraft you are including make this a truly special build. Keep up the great work, I am following the project with interest. Great stuff mate! Cheers Ango

Forgive me, I know relatively little about the P-47, but can someone tell me what the story is with the lean on the tail wheel (seen below in the Trumpeter built-up shot)? It is supposed to be like that? Cheers Ango

Gary, if my old Airfix spit build ends up looking half as good as that, I'll be a very happy chappy. You should be proud of such a model, it's a lovely piece of work. Congrats, and thanks for the larger pics. They do it justice. Cheers Ango