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Great! Congrats on your success. :)

Foam makeup sponges are great for wiping away excess oil wash. Q-Tips leave too many fibers- the sponges are a lot smoother. Microbrushes are also just an overly marked-up makeup item- buy 'em by the hundred on Amazon.

As ever, meticulous and delightful craftsmanship- thanks for making the world of modeling a bigger, brighter place- cheers, Oliver!

Crackerjazz, just use a mild thinner for your oil paints- I use Humbrol Thinners or Odorless Turpenoid by Weber from and art supply store, framing store etc. Hardware store turpentine is way too "hot", as the kids say today. ;) I also put a bit of Windsor and Newton Liquin (a pinkish goo that dries clear)in my wash mix- it speeds drying time and helps the wash spread nice and evenly. After the wash has has a few minutes to set up, I lightly run a foam make-up sponge (from the ladies' aisle ant any drugstore) over the washed ares to pick up any excess. Experiment, have fun- and enjoy the fruits of your labors- cheers! chuk

Check your PMs, Ian! I have an ancient email address attached to my profile, and I can't for the life of me remember my password to change it. Gary, I have an old Monogram kit with all the Eduard etch and some other goodies, but I'd be severely tempted if I could find a deal on the new P-61A with the clear radome and proper turret. ;)

Thanks, Ian- much appreciated! Yes, I'm an artist by trade, and do all the girlie art. :) I have a bunch of spares from my build, including the CMK wheel wells left over from their engine set. It's yours if you like. Gary, those Meng kits pique my interest, but one 410 is enough for me- so many other kits to build, and so few lifetimes in which to build 'em. ;) Thanks for the kind words, my friend- and cheers!

Thanks, guys! imatt88, I had to do a fair amount of sanding and trimming both the resin and kit plastic to get things to fit- particularly the wheel wells. Take your time, whittle sparingly as you go and test fit- you'll get it to fit! I still think the 410 is one of the prettiest hot rods of WWII. :) Cheers! chuk

Missed that fabulous box art- saved! Who's the artist? Can't quite make out the sig. Thanks!

Artists' oils thinned with Humbrol Thinners or Odorless Turpenoid over a coat of Pledge/Future. Add a bit of Windsor & Newton Liquin to speed drying and get super- even coverage. The glosscote protects the base colors well.

What a treat! Skuki does it right- cheers, Maestro!

Looking good, Trainman! Thanks for the invaluable pics as well. Youngtiger, Piper19- Thanks for asking. I am busy with so many things! My freelance work has taken off as of late- hooray! Money! My modelling time is currently directed at a build article for Tamiya Modelling Magazine International. Naturally I'm going all-out on this build, and I think you'll like what's going on. I'll see if I can post a teaser or two. Cheers! chuk

I used to drive by the hulk of that lovely plane all the time in Torrance, CA- it's at the base of the runway with a couple of other display a/c. Nice choice for a build- cheers!

Deal with confidence- Boyd is The Man!

Devilishly good!