Very nice Lance. (Insert big thumbs up icon here)!
Your attention to detail and subtle weathering looks great, as does your lozenge wing rib effect.
A beautiful model all round.
To me it is an excellent diorama of that small scale, yet vital activity enacted millions of times since aviation began, the before flight
check and associated minor maintenance. With an absense of human activity and casual positioing of tools and equipment your scene
depicts a peaceful moment in time at odds with the aircraft's impending mission, providing to me a feeling of
"calm before the storm".
Your supporting models are very nicely done and just the right amount to tell your story.
IMHO a very good example of "less is more"!
I like your story line and particularly the comment "the maintenance crew is at the Mess Hall for wurst and beer (lucky devils!)
I hereby suggest you deserve another
small largeish scotch yourself
Cheers
