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Fabulous work so far - look forward to seeing this one come together, it looks a really lovely kit! Iain

Hmmm... *Very* difficult question - and *very* hard to pick only three. If pushed probably the following: #1. English Electric Lightning (any early model in natural metal) - an icon - and the aeroplane that started the fascination with aviation for me. #2. de Havilland Hornet - one of the ultimate piston-engined fighters - and a favourite of Captain Eric "Winkle" Brown, which says rather a lot! #3. A-26K Invader - another performer, as well as a good looker. I could go on some adventures with my buddies with one of those. Other than that - most things silver and from the 1930s. Blue skies, Iain

Not sure *how* I missed the start of this wonderful project - but this one I'm going to *have* to follow! All power to you both - I look forward to seeing it come together. Iain

Excellent! Iain

That’s absolutely beautiful Dave!! Iain

Seconded - really worthwhile reads - and from a source/eye I trust! Iain

*If* I know the subject reasonably well it has to look right shape-wise - at least to my personal eyes. Actually, if I'm honest, it's the research and challenge of 'fixing' things I find that probably gives me the most satisfaction in modelling... Oh, and I aspire to #5 on that list: which is probably why I can never, actually, finish anything!! Iain

This looks like a lot of fun. And that cockpit looks brilliant! Iain

Looking really good Kev! Iain

Beautifully done Alain! Iain

Lovely work on the riveting - and the touched-up/faded areas of paint - John! Iain

Airfield has changed a lot since the Spits operated from there, but if you've ever driven into London on the A40 and had an aeroplane fly over the top of you, on Final to RAF Northolt: Iain

Actually - there's also some inspiration for this one from an overnight stay at RAF Northolt a few weeks back, when we took my friend's Scottish Aviation Bulldog in for the Night Shoot - and got to see a lot of the history relating to the Polish Squadrons based there during the war. Blue skies, Iain

And the other long-dormant Spit: Following a prod from my good friend @Phartycr0c I dug this project - along with the Mk.IX - off the shelf at the office for a coat of looking at. I have three boxes in total - contents all a bit random/mixed up now since the third was completed as a two-seater - so it's a bit of a 'Time-Team' dig. But - I *think* there are still all the parts needed to finish this one, as well as the Mk.IX. I've moved from the original Edgar Brooks Spitfire Tribute Group Build to here - with the plan of working on the two remaining Tamiya Spits over lunch-times when I'm in the office. So, hopefully, pick up with some updates in the next few weeks... Iain

OK - so following a prod from my good friend @Phartycr0c I dug this project - along with the PR Mk.XI conversion - off the shelf at the office for a coat of looking at. I have three boxes in total - contents all a bit random/mixed up now since the third was completed as a two-seater - so it's a bit of a 'Time-Team' dig. But - I *think* there are still all the parts needed to finish this one, as well as the Mk.XI conversion. I've moved from the original Edgar Brooks Spitfire Tribute Group Build to here - with the plan of working on the two remaining Tamiya Spits over lunch-times when I'm in the office. So, hopefully, pick up with some updates in the next few weeks... Iain

Fabulous work! Iain

Brilliant - hadn't seen those Peter - very much appreciated! Iain

Fabulous work Craig - and puppy looks gorgeous! Iain

That's just beautiful Miloslav! Iain

OK - Fuselage cross section - the plan: Lower section - radius from underside to lower side - I think the plastic is thick enough to allow some mechanical re-shaping using the sanding bar Cut the top section - between the cockpit and rear station - away following a horizontal line a little below the start of the radius section Remove the remaining section of upper radius for the side sections Sides/top radius. Having the internal bulkheads in my hands has persuaded me that there should be enough internal strength in these to allow me to bend the fuselage sides in and bond to those bulkheads, after their shapes have been altered Once sides have the correct profile and joints with internal sections have fully dried, add styrene strips to the fuselage sides to replace the removed curved profile section Refit fuselage top section - and re-profile the radius from the upper section to the sides with the sanding bar This should also pull in the rear of the cockpit sills so that they are now parallel when viewed from above All theoretical at the moment - but scalpels are poised to make the relevant cuts - and I'll document with photos as I go... In other news, I suspect the fuselage is a little too 'bulged' in plan view aft of the rear compartment - need to confirm that. If so, some casting resin will be poured inside to give me something to sand into and re-profile. If I can get the external fuselage shapes right I'll be really happy - and the cockpit/rear station/bomb bay areas can be detailed/painted afterwards as it looks like there will be sufficient access. In addition, Jennings Heilig posted this really useful piece over on Hyperscale with regard to the ICM nose part - including a Douglas cross section drawing for station 0.00 - which ties in beautifully with what I discovered over the weekend - and gives the correct profile where the nose attaches on the full size airframe: https://www.hyperscale.com/2022/b26knosejh_1.htm Blue skies, Iain

Lovely subject! Iain

Sorry - I thought I'd linked to the right post on the thread - but when it 'previews' it takes you to the start of the thread instead. Try this: https://forum.largescaleplanes.com/index.php?/topic/64220-b-17g-a-bit-o-lace/&do=findComment&comment=842527 Iain

Very nicely done - and love the scheme! Iain

Ah, a 'hold my beer' moment there Max! Iain

Wow - they look phenomenal! Iain