Thanks for the comments guys, they are much appreciated. I don't know what happened, but trying to put the engine on the formers, it just wouldn't sit right, so, I trimmed some plastic off the formers and it fit just fine. I must have gotten something out of alignment in there.
Anyway, just some preliminary pics. It isn't finished, I have the top wing on for alignment purposes at this time. I did get the engine in, cowling panel, weaponry, cockpit coming, front radiator assembly and the undercarriage rigged. I also got the elevators and rudder rigged. I used copper colored EZ line. I don't know if it makes any difference, but it does stand out a little more. I will be using white EZ line for the main rigging.



I did dullcote the overall scheme and lower wings. I added a drop, if that, of Testors MM Sand to the dullcote just to tone things down a bit. I don't think it is noticeable, but it did tone it down.
This is really a nice kit, a fun build and...........a neat looking model.
Stay tuned for more modeling mayhem as it occurs right here. Doncha dare mist it.
Best
Mark