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Looks fab so far Daran and I just know you're going to make a top job of this build, well done - did you make that display base yourself?!  
P.S. - Did you have a go at that magic paint mixing that we discussed the other day? 
Kev
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ModelMania wrote:Looks fab so far Daran and I just know you're going to make a top job of this build, well done - did you make that display base yourself?!
P.S. - Did you have a go at that magic paint mixing that we discussed the other day?
Kev Hello Kev and yes I played with paint and was very pleased with my results!!  As for the base, no I cheated and bought one, but I will tweak it with some weathering and tyre marks and such. I have been playing with the cockpit tub tonight, fitted some pe and dry fitted the dials. They were a pig to fit, I had to very carefully remove some resin to get them to sit flush, but they are in and now I can prime all the parts!     
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Primer on the cockpit tub is done, feel like I am getting somewhere now! Oh and this little chap turned up today!     
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Cockpit tub looks great Daran and nice to see it all 'greyed' out with the primer? Trouble is my friend you now have to step up to the plate and start painting the 'fiddlies' in? Don't forget to hold your breath when doing it otherwise you'll have splotches instead of dots!! 
Pilot looks cool and he'll be a nice addition to the whole scene (I think he'll look better with a typical RAF moustache though old boy). Will it just be him next to the plane or do you intend to have any ground crew in attendance as you're going to have some ground equipment included, such as your 'Houchin' and tug tractor?
Kev
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The pilot is a very nice find. Looking forward to seeing how you finish this figure (i was going to say "see how you finish him off" but that sounds a bit menacing  Happy Modelling
BUILDING: Hachette Spitfire Mk 1A, Constructo Mayflower
SUBSCRIPTION COMPLETE (Awaiting building): USS Constitution, Sovereign of the Seas, 1:200 Bismarck (Hachette)
COMPLETED: Porsche 911, E-Type Jaguar, Lam Countach
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Some very good upgrade parts and excellent pilot figure. Think you need to improve on that front undercarriage though. Regards delboy271155 (Derek) COME BACK GUY FAWKES "YOUR COUNTRY NEEDS YOU"
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Build is looking great and so is the pilot, enjoying your build J “Whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, it is time to pause and reflect.”
-Mark Twain
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Looking good Nem, great work.... Regards Alan
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I was so pleased with the Aires cockpit set that I got the wheel well upgrade kit from them, and they are fantastic, crisp detail and should look superb when fitted and painted!!    
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Those upgrade will certainly improve the kit. Look forward to next update. Chris On the bench 1/350 Revell Tirpitz Platinum Edition (Pontos PE and Wooden deck) plus extra Eduard PE set and extra MK1 door sets.
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Those again look some very nice upgrade parts. Looking forward to seeing how you get along with these. Happy Modelling
BUILDING: Hachette Spitfire Mk 1A, Constructo Mayflower
SUBSCRIPTION COMPLETE (Awaiting building): USS Constitution, Sovereign of the Seas, 1:200 Bismarck (Hachette)
COMPLETED: Porsche 911, E-Type Jaguar, Lam Countach
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I have made a start on the cockpit details, my poor eyes!! 
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Hi Nem . I must say that that looks fantastic   and I look forward to more of your build. Best regards. Mark
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very nice start to the painting of the cockpit. Happy Modelling
BUILDING: Hachette Spitfire Mk 1A, Constructo Mayflower
SUBSCRIPTION COMPLETE (Awaiting building): USS Constitution, Sovereign of the Seas, 1:200 Bismarck (Hachette)
COMPLETED: Porsche 911, E-Type Jaguar, Lam Countach
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Nicely done Current builds:-C57,Zero, Lamborghini Countach, Caldercraft HMS Agamemnon,Robi,R2-D2, MFH Cobra .
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Looking good Nem, nicely done.... Regards Alan
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Nice work on the instrument panel Daran, will really stand out if you add a pin wash and some dry brushing to the instrument bezels? Looking forward to seeing the rest of the cockpit with it's detail painted - the Lightning always had quite a 'busy' looking cockpit which really draws the eye?
Like the look of those Aires wheel bays too, they'll certainly add some interest? Well done my friend - good stuff!!
Kev
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Looking good Darren i like the Aires resin items i`ve got some for my luftwaffe 1/32 aircraft cheer`s Phil COMING SOON =1/72 Italeri diorama`s Battle for the Reichstag and Stalingrad battle at the tractor factory 1/16 Trumpeter King Tiger with loads of extras ON THE GO= refurbishment of 1/25 Tamiya tiger 1 , amt Star trek kits and space 1999 models
So Much to Build,But What a Hobby!
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Hello Phil, I am impressed with the Aires upgrades, although I am a bit nervous about fitting them! Take my time and I should be ok!
The last part of my build turned up today, very nice little kit with lots of detail and plenty of decal options.    
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