Here's the completed beast in all her tattered glory! Thought I'd post a few final photos, a few new, some from the Build Thread (not of the best quality for sure) to wrap up this build.
This one was planned to be a "dirty" finish from the start, lots of wear, tear, and weathering. The kit is truly a joy to work with and any problems encountered were of my own doing. The Build also had a lot of "firsts" for me: Microsculpt Fabric Decals over Lozenge, the use of Soft Pastels to produce "after-shading" on flying surfaces and the all black fuselage, and the special challenges of a monochrome all black fuselage in itself.
Thanks to the several members who helped out with suggestions, techniques, and encouragement. Not my best work but I've learned a lot from this one and look forward to the DVa in the Spring hopefully.
and last, the fuel drain line from the cockpit Fuel Control Panel as a Thanks for the reminder & proof of inclusion for the ultimate Albieholic, Keith (Kornbeef) Graveson's enjoyment.
Cheers,
Lance