Uncarina

Andy, It's looking sharp! What brand(s) of paint are you using? Tom

Brian, Got it, thanks--that makes good sense. Cheers, Tom

Thanks Gaz! It has been a really fun build so far. Hopefully just a few more things done to see it through. Cheers, Tom

Brian, Thanks, I will give that a shot. I’ve been using the Tamiya masking sheets so far, since I’ve had difficulty finding Oramask 810 in the size you mentioned. Where do you buy yours? Cheers, Tom

Just a small update: I managed to generate masks, but the outlines have ragged edges not corresponding to the screen image. I might have damaged the craft cutter autoblade when I started a previous cut job while forgetting to use the plastic sheet that the mask aheres to! I ordered a new blade. To be continued! Cheers, Tom

Stellar work Max! Cheers, Tom

John, Way to persevere! So often I’ve walked away, thinking my results were irretrievable, only to come back with a fresh perspective. I was going to suggest sanding away ALL of the engraved detail and adding what you want to a clean slate, but you seem to have powered through! Cheers, Tom

Antonio, Thanks! Just the clarification that I and my planned D-15 build needed. Cheers, Tom

Antonio, Exquisite work so far! Regarding the Terrell simulations, which I love having as a resource, weren’t the early seats more of a bucket design, while the later seats had more of a minimalist design? I’ve always been curious about this in his D-5 vs. D-30 simulations, which have them switched. Cheers, Tom

Brian, Thank you! I will put this info to good use. Thanks Thomas! It got easier once I got the hang of it. Cheers, Tom

Thanks everyone! One more challenge: since my red paint mix is not an exact match for the decals after all, I have to paint the tail squadron markings. Making the masks for the fine white outline, which barely appear against the background, is proving the trickiest part. However, I hope to have it all painted this weekend. Cheers, Tom

A bit more done today before I head back into work. I did some touchups, added the glosscoat, attached the main armament, and unmasked the canopy. Almost there! Cheers, Tom

Thanks Andy! Thanks, I appreciate it! Cheers, Tom

Brian, Good catch! During my creative exploration to get the cowling to fit over the left engine, I managed to shorten the piece that housed the shaft retainer ring. When I fitted the cowling over the right engine, I realized it didn’t make a difference! No worries, diversity is a good thing. :) Cheers, Tom

Thanks Lothar! ZM did most of the work with the kit design. I’m just glad my $20.00 airbrushes are holding up! Cheers, Tom