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Thanks guys! I'm moving along pretty well on both builds so I feel productive!

mustang1989 wrote:I've gotta hand it to ya John. You've got some hefty patience to pull a fit issue like that off.

It was more of a shape issue than a fit issue so it was an easier fix! And no, you guys aren't blind... the adjustments were very minor and subtle.

I kind of like having two aircraft projects going at once. If the weather isn’t so good, I can forego painting one that day and work on construction on the other one instead. Or if one is nearing completion I can slow down, evaluate, and decide on the next move while I build-up the other. It’s a good system.

Ultimately it’s how you feel comfortable of course, but you’re doing great on both of yours and I can tell you’re enjoying them. That definitely comes through.

KennyX wrote:I kind of like having two aircraft projects going at once.

I really wished I could do that as I would get a lot more done at the bench. I think I'd get sensory overload though.

Like Kenny says, it works out nice having a second build to jump on when you've gotten to a break point in the first build, like waiting for glue or paint to dry.

Gonna take a break for a few days as I'm traveling to Texas for a wedding. Will jump back on the K-4 next week!

Travel safely John!

Have a safe trip John!

Thanks guys! Got back from Texas last night. And Monday is a Holiday... I love when that happens! Happy Memorial Day everyone!

Just a few odds and ends to re-orient myself with the build. The access panel on the bottom of the fuselage is molded too softly so I am going to fill it with CA glue and re-scribe it.



Added some bits of plastic and brass to make a bracket for the drop tank strap.


The horizontal stabilizers have been given a coat of Mr Surfacer 1200 and marked with a pencil for riveting.


And I've received the MDC cockpit decals from Vincent K! So I can proceed with the cockpit painting.

Making good progress

jkim wrote:Added some bits of plastic and brass to make a bracket for the drop tank strap.

That's the kind of extra detailing that I love!