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I would imagine they painted the underside because a dark aircraft against a white snow laden sky would be an easy target . The net is your friend for things like this. All i would say is they were usually only part white so wing tips might still be green or sections of the fuselage...

"all forms of trade and postage have been banned from Russia " What country are you in ? I would do as Bob suggests and use chipping fluid but dont over do the chipping. Have a look here https://modelersalliance.org/threads/stuka-g2-finished.155798/page-2

Bit of plumbing and wiring tonight. I needed to get this done before threading it all got to complicated as parts are more added

The engine has a strange box shape between the cylinders. The Unobtainium exhaust instructions require you to remove this. I am not sure which exhaust to use at the moment but the box section doesnt seem to do anything and its not on the original engine. anyway its gone now and the resulting...

I do moan quite a lot but what you cant see on a screen is i am smiling while i do it :)

I use a logi mechanical, i had to much trouble with those touch type keyboards. The mechanical is a lot more expensive but it streets ahead for general use as its much more tolerant of dust and less sensitive to accidental touch. No my problem is i cant get spellcheck to work on some forms and...

It is funny though Bob. it struck a chord with me when you looked at the second triplane and thought...no :) Some kits draw you in, other seem to repel us 🤣

There is a very fine line between blaming a kit for your own bad work and just not doing a proper job, often the excuse is trying to make a silk purse from a pigs ear. This one i recon 60/40, its not a great kit but i am definitely not firing on all cylinders either, i am inclined to give...

In MHO drones are not just something that needs to be factored in. they are something that needs to be the basis of a complete rethink of the armed forces.. God my typing is getting worse :-) now corrected

I am happy with this, it could have been a lot worse. Still needs gloss coat but i will get that on and put it away for a while to dry. Now i know i have the foundations to work with i can think about the details and ancillaries. amazing as the decals were marked 2002 that i got away with them...

Totally agree Bob

Now you can see why i needed to get the nose tacked in place so i could align the decal stripe. Paint is a basic mat Automotive primer with a light Tamiya clear gloss so the decals will sit . I will give the whole thing a thicker gloss and polish once the rest of the decals are on. Maybe by...

You might get away with a week ? but i find the surface dry's like a skin before the whole lot goes hard,

Give it a fortnight if you can ? or ten minutes here as its so bloody hot :cool:

Its also interesting to note the RAF is powdering down the old Tornado fleet and using this powder to 3D print parts for the Tempest ...I kid you not. :-)

"Perfect example as Ukraine is in a position to know yet has, and still wants, manned aircraft" Yes but will they in 2035 re: the Tempest ?.

It something we have always done especially with ships. How many Ark Royals, Iron Dukes and Prince of Wales has their been :-) and i think we will soon be on Challenger 3 MBT. What do you call you F35 lightning ?

The reality is Ukraine has effectively wiped out the Russian black sea fleet and Ukraine doesnt really have any ships. As for fighter jets ? i dont know but i would guess the limiting factor will always be the pilot and his ability to withstand relatively low G compared with what could be...

The RAF said today that the first tempest will fly in 2028 with an in service date of 2035. Do others think maned Aircraft will still be about in 2035 ? given the ridiculous costs when even now drones will do the job for a fraction of the price . I know this is not model related although it...

Look at the huge brass screws holding the nose on 😂