Thanks to all who have looked in and commented. Your encouraging words are much appreciated!
Progress has been slow and steady. I made a decision not to go crazy with the engine this time. I built it OOB, painted it and picked out details with a brush. I plan on displaying the Roland with the engine shrouds in place and very little would be seen. The engine is installed but the forward cowl is not yet glued.
I've also got the fuselage crosses in place and picked out some of the fittings with grey-green. I will eventually spray a coat of matte or maybe semi gloss to take the shine off.
I've replaced the kits MGs with ones from Gaspatch. The level of detail is incredible. If you haven't got a set yet, I highly recommend them. They are finished with Alclad gunmetal then drybrushed with steel. I painted some details with Mr. Color Brass. It's a little duller and better represents the tarnish that builds up. The exhaust is nearly done as well. Its painted with a combination of Mr color iron and dark iron with a little bit of pastel rust. I will probably fiddle around with it a little more.
I apologize again for the photo quality. I really am trying to get better-it just doesn't seem to be one of those skills that comes easy to me. I've got quite a bit of time off during the holidays. Other than some bike rides and time with my family, I will be spending a lot of it at the bench. I've got a set of Aviattic decals for the wings that I can't wait to get to.
Thanks for looking!
v/r,
Rob
