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Always good to have a test mule before trying on a model. That said, how was the spoon prepared. There can be materials on the spoon that making the problem worse. Maybe not so much Tamiya but definitely for Vallejo I would recommend a primer coat first so the paint has something to grab on to. I have had Vallejo paint come off my kit later with normal handling without primer. I have not had that same issue with a primer. On a new set of spoons I would try the test with a primer coat first and maybe give a week before clear coating.

The range extender looks the part, well done. 👍

Vallejo air 71.317 is close to the Polly S. AK 2301 is a closer match to Polly S. Also some sets suggest Vallejo 71.332 faded underside.

You have another good looking build going. 👍

I second the statement. 👍

You should be happy, it is a great improvement over the kit part and excellent execution. 👍

I have not but they have a few kits I would interested in. I would approach like an Eastern European kit and not a Tamiya kit. I currently only have the Aurora/Atlantis kit so the choice are few. There was a nice build at the San Marcos TX Nationals 2 yrs ago. Had a build book on the table.

Looking great. 👍

The clutter looks awesome. 👍

Liking everything shown, the gear box looks awesome and a shame to cover up. The targeting sight does look fragile, hopefully it’s easy to rebuild.

Looking great, keep up the good work. 👍

Great points. I think @KursadA might be interested but would probably need references to make it happen.

A dedicated sheet or two would be great. Till that time there is SuperScale 32-29 that has one scheme. There is few 1/32 AH-1G sheets that can be used to get unit patches and tail code numbers to make a generic aircraft. You can use this to decal sheet to research some options. http://www.aircraftresourcecenter.com/Rev8/7401-7500/rev7494-fireballmodels-FMD-26-72/00.shtm HTH

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That is one great update, keep it up. She is a looker. 👍