I've had a bit of a marathon session, as I couldn't get to sleep - again!
The model is almost finished, with just a few details to complete, and a little touch-up here and there.
PIC 1 The kit exhausts have been improved, partly re-shaped and drilled out. Here's a before and 'during' shot, as the work is being done.
PIC 2. The exhausts fitted and painted, although there's still a little detail painting to add. The gun sight and canopy are also in place, with the latter awaiting touch-up to cover the PVA sealer. The little blob behind the cockpit is the top navigation lamp, made from extruded PVA.
PIC 3. The main undercart being assembled, with brake lines from lead wire.
PIC 4. Undercart and wheels painted and dirtied - it was wet in Liverpool in October 1940 - now there's a surprise!!
PIC 5. Undercarriage on, with the downward identification lamp just visible behind the radiator.
PICS 6 and 7. How the model looks to date.
All being well, it should be finished by tonight, then fixed to a base.
The model will be sent to Roman, in the Czech Republic, after Christmas, to avoid any loss, and probable damage, in the Yuletide postal rush !