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Have no idea where to post this, so move if needed......Merry Christmas to all ! After taking my dad to his appointments and having lunch with him, I hit the shopping trail. And got all my shopping done ! But I did make one stop at Bevmo ( whole sale Liquor store) and got my own little present ...

I have NO idea where to post this, so move it if you must.....Merry Christmas to all ! After taking my dad to his appointments and having lunch with him, I hit the shopping trail. And got all my shopping done ! But I did make one stop at Bevmo ( whole sale Liquor store) and got my own little...

Thanks Bob ! Can't wait to receive them !!............Harv

I'm happy to report that since my life has been crap for a while, Got out of my funk for a bit and treated myself to a little bench time today. I managed to complete the prop blades and getting ready for paint. That is if we can get a little warmer weather around here. As always, critiques ...

Latest Acquisitions https://www.modelersalliance.com/media/kunena/attachments/65/h665d37e.jpg I believe Saul posted these same pics some time ago. Looks like a barracuda......Harv

Latest Acquisitions Love to be able to just try one Q.....Harv

Latest Acquisitions Like it. I have the "regular one"' Wish it had clipped wings like with yours. Can you swap wings with these two kits Nmmm?.......Harv

Well, no. I plan on breaking them loose( the triangle) and turn it around. The prop hub has a stud for the front spinner......Harv

Hey Christian ! Thanks buddy. Yes, I'm aware of it, but glad you chimed in...........Harv

Thanks much Chuck. Coming from you, thats some complement !Who's Phil ?? LOL

Well, with all thats been going on around my world, I took some time out at the bench. I managed to make my own prop pitch adjustable thingie dooodle. Here she is. Thanks all for your support and keeping me going on this journey...........Harv

If you are talking about the spinner, this kit is notorious for that.I did shim up the engines a bit, but in the end I cut the stub for the prop spinner off and will just glue the spinner to the boom.........Harv.

Aam and Bob, thanks for looking in. No Bob, I don't . Thought about making a simple one with a triange piece of card on a base with a rod in it....unless you have one to give away...LOL...........Harv

Next up for all of your amusement, Props ! Blades are JR's and have been primed............Harv

Finally doors are done ! Had to repair a couple of the dam hinges , but time to move on. As always, all advice is welcome.......Harv

Well I was planning on adding a bunch of red dry transfers, but going back over ref pics I have, seems there we're not a whole lot of stencils on them. I still might "fake " a few just to brake all the black up, just small ones..............Harv

OK, a small update. The doors are weathered, finally . I always seemed to have trouble getting the wash to go on smooth, but always beaded up. I remember guys talking about this prob and the remedy was a small drop of dish soap ! It works ! I did tone them down a bit and am happy with them. Need...

Weathering is started. Not sure if this is too heavy. What say ye ? The black, I think I'll have to tone down a lot. Thanks for looking in !............Harv

Looky here ! Doors painted, but thats all. I tried a little pre shading, but not sure about it. What do you think ? I still have to weather and seal, and add a couple dry transfers. Thanks for looking in...........Harv

Thank you all ! Phil ! I'm doing good buddy. Its been almost 4 yrs now, and I'm ready to get er done and move on. Have the doors primed and the AB is stripped down soaking in windex. So my plane is to paint the doors and get them weathered this weekend. Hope so..............harv