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    Thank you Ernest!
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    Thanks Kev. You have both convinced me to go with the resin ones. They definitely are more cost effective, too. 😆
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    Thank you Ben! This is awesome advice! I actually have the EZ line fine so will give it a try with the 1/48 scale ones once I reach the stage.
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    Thank you Dutik!
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    Thank you so much Ben! Wanted to ask you why you chose resin over metal Gaspatch turnbuckles. And also why you ended up using the 1/32 scale ones even though you mentioned they seemed oversized.
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    Many thanks Andy!
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    You have my personal approval!
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    This is one spectacular build!!!
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    Thank you Matt and Kev! @scvrobeson, that's one part I didn't actually make myself as it's a wooden one from ProperPlane.
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    Many thanks Kenneth! Thank you for visiting my home country and very glad you enjoyed your holiday! Greece is a lovely place to visit and especially during the warmer months!
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    John, your detailing is next level! Most impressive!!!
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    Ah, my personal nemesis, PE! And you've done a great job shaping and installing the parts in place!
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    Oh wow! The engine and cockpit look amazing! Awesome job!
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    The stain effects look awesome!
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    Hi everyone! Not a major update this time, as I've mostly been busy closing up the engine area with the required panels. Overall, the fit has been quite good, although I had to do some light sanding in a few places to get everything to sit just right. That said, I did spend some time working on the engine exhausts. I originally intended to install metal ones from REXx, but realized I had picked the wrong version for the Greek aircraft. Plus, I wasn’t entirely satisfied with the weathered look of the galvanised metal, so I opted to use the kit’s plastic parts instead. For painting, I drew inspiration from techniques by Lukasz Boch (Aces in Scale) and Martin Kovac (Nightshift): • First, I airbrushed the exhausts in black as a base. • Then I applied pure white, focusing between each segment to simulate the burned-out areas from heat exposure. • Next came thin layers of red brown, airbrushed lightly over the white to complete the rust tones. • I sprayed black on the ends to replicate soot accumulation. • Using a sponge, I dabbed on aluminium to create a chipping effect. Initially this looked too bright, so I toned it down with a light overspray of red brown. • A light rust wash from MiG Ammo was applied to specific areas for added realism. • Finally, a black wash brought out all the fine details. I also added some extra weathering to the engine itself by applying brown oil streaks across the crankcase to simulate oil and fuel spills. I know most of it will be hidden once the side panels are installed—but I just couldn’t resist! As for the propeller, I’m using one from ProperPlane, and it’s absolutely fantastic. There’s honestly no better way to replicate a wooden propeller than by using real wood—nothing else comes close to capturing the grain and texture. More updates coming soon as I move on to the fuselage!
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    Nice work John! Looking forward to more updates!
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    Great start with the cockpit Lukasz!
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    Fantastic work Ben! Very inspirational!
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    Excellent build Ben! What a lovely looking model!
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    Following your rigging process closely!
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    Bloody mighty impressive work John! This is turning out to be a masterpiece!
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    Very nicely done Tom! The camouflage pattern turned out lovely!
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    Thank you Kevin! Pretty happy with my Pixel 7 phone!
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    Thank you very much Ben!
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    Hey everyone! Back with update no. 3! This time I focused on painting and weathering the Siddeley Puma engine. The Wingnut Wings kit already gives you a beautiful little replica, but I couldn’t resist adding a few extras—ignition wires, tubing, and even a tiny actuator arm snuck their way in. I started by priming the whole thing black, then laid down a base coat using MRP’s white and dark aluminum. For the finer bits, I grabbed a mix of acrylics: NATO black, ocean grey, light grey, and a splash of bright brass. Tamiya’s black panel liner helped bring out all those little details. For weathering, I used some trusty Abteilung 502 oils—mainly black and brown—to add oil stains, fuel spills, and a few streaks for that well-used look. On to the next stage soon—thanks for following along!
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