Thank you all so much for the heartwarming comments, my friends! Always greatly appreciated.
Continued having problems with the fragile kit decals.
This, of course, was all a result of not listening to the little voice in my head telling me that, after all the problems I had with the decals, I should paint the national markings on the wings. My wife, being a mental health professional, always tells me that I should ignore the voices in my head, so I did and went ahead with the decals. Now I know better. I think.
Anyway, with a lot of touch up and additional precautions, I continued with the post shading and got the whole mess to a point where I can live with it. Won't bring home any trophies with her, but this is really just for me.
Also, got the tail rigged, the Spandau installed and the observer's gun ring in place. Progress. At last.
Now, to see about getting those wings installed. By the way, I used the Aviattic light German linen decals over a Modern Desert Sand base, preshaded. Gave 'em a little different flavor.
Cheers,
Bud
