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Use a sprue cutter to nip away at the attachment points, then tidy up with sanding sticks and scriber.

Nice job- looks great. 😎

Directly from Eduard. Got the extra decals for pre-ordering, plus a Secret Bonus. I'll never tell! 😄

My pre-order kit came yesterday.

Good for Eduard!!

Wow- that's some amazing layering right there!

That's beautiful- congrats!

Magnificent in every way. Those engines, the wheel wells, camo and markings- it's entirely enviable! Thanks for posting the process- I've picked up some tips- cheers!

I got up close and personal with 132's "Pride of the Fleet" scheme at NAS Whidbey Island's open house 2 years back. PM if you want pics.

Great work, SM! I've spent a lot of time (back in Covid, and recovering from quad bypass surgery) with this kit and the Classic book. You're not the first to puzzle over the kit gear, so no worries there. In later development of this brute the landing gear were modified when the nacelles were lengthened. It's maddening to interpret this from period photos, and there's always some nazi fathead standing right in the way of those details. Sigh. Keep up the good word, and I'll get back to my eternal Mohawk- cheers!

Good on you, Steve! Best of luck with your new projects and hope you have a wonderful visit with Angel- cheers! Chuck

Thanks! My contractor is sourcing the light- he'll go in after the glass is in. Thanks, Igl007! Hopefully it'll be done before the new year.

Beautiful, Dai Phan- cheers! I, too, use Prismacolor and PRANG pencils for chips, scrapes, etc.

Is $105.00 for the Kingfisher a decent price? I don't buy a lot of 1/32....

Yup! The company had over-ordered this color and they were the cheapest item available. Also, perfect for my tastes. BTW, the walls are painted in RLM 74/75/76. 😉 There will be sealed and painted sound board backsplashes over the corner bench, and adjustable LED lighting in the display cases. My dream room!