NukerDan

Nice job on the mottling!

Boy, that det cord can't be fun to paint, even with masks. I have to wonder if it would be easy enough to sand it off and add one made from wire or something?

I forsee another Best of Show award coming your way!

WOW!

I've really enjoyed following this build. I've never been a big fan of Navy jets, mostly due to lack of exposure--I live nearer to an air force base--but this has given me a newfound appreciation of their beauty.

Fantastic attention to detail!

I'd use a step drill bit for the landing light; I've used them successfully on styrene sheet without grabbing up to 7/8" diameter, and the holes are clean and circular.

That's interesting how the spent shell casings and link chutes are interconnected between the guns, I never really thought about how that was done before. Re: The task at hand, I'd agree with Barry about using sheet brass or aluminum.

Awesome! I attempted the old Combat Models 1/48 conversion for the Monogram B-24J in about 1981. It was my only attempt at anything vac-formed. The nacelles defeated me, but I had the rest completed. Can't wait to see what you do with this!

Wow, just read through this entire build. You're doing some top notch work on this kit!

I honestly can't come up with an original word of praise for your work, so I'll just copy/paste this here: difficult to believe; extraordinary. synonyms: magnificent, wonderful, marvelous, spectacular, remarkable, phenomenal, prodigious,breathtaking, extraordinary, unbelievable, amazing, stunning, astounding, astonishing, awe-inspiring, staggering, formidable, impressive, supreme, great, awesome, superhuman; informalfantastic, terrific, tremendous, stupendous, mind-boggling, mind-blowing, jaw-dropping,out of this world, far out; literarywondrous "an incredible feat of engineering"

Magnificent! Love the lighting in that pic too!

Wow, that looks fantastic!

That's a lot of chain inside the cowl. Is that what actuates the cowl flaps?

That's beautiful! Love the color scheme on those birds!