thanks guys. id appraise progress so far as satisfactory but not outstanding. Nothing has gone horribly wrong, but the general standard of finish is still not up to par. Overall, im happy, but that doesnt say i shouldnt aim for a better finish than im getting. I look at the efforts of the other members, and i know ive got a ways to go yet. but its a start....one day I would like to venture out of the beginners pool, but that day is not yet Im afraid.
Ive spent the last two nights prepping the wing assemblies. Needed a small amount of filler around the nacelles, and i have a small issue of alignement with the port side float (ive fitted them in the up position)I fitted the tail to the two fusleage halves, and finished up fitting the bombs...not enough time now to worry about the mines issue. I hope to have the halves joined and the wings in place by the weekend. after that ill be well on the way to finishing....though a lot of detail parts are still needed to be fitted, like wheels, antennae and the like.
By way of comment, so far, this is a kit I would highly recommend. it goes together very well, and has a good level of detail for 1/72. Some reviews say the rear gun platforms in the blisters are a problem, but i have really noticed that.