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Ian Doody
Made a start on the 1/32 Trumpeter F4F-4 Wildcat, I'm having my wings permanently folded, this is just all dry fitted so far, I'll add more detail later when the wing is added. No point cleaning up the inside part of the wing of ejection holes, as this will be hidden behind the wing. Think it looks ok so far.

Ian Doody
So today I've semi painted up the other sides wing root fold system. And started dry fitting the engine. Need to pick a scheme from the Techmod decals at some point, thinking of 1 or 4 so far.

Ian Doody
Ooh landing gear and engine support structure. Just needs a few touchups, thats it done for now, have to glue it all up straight away, doing it later would be a pain in the ass. Looks ok, I'm no expert on these things. Just for fun build in-between other stuff.

Ian Doody
I think, as an engine that'll do really, don't need anymore detail on it. Couldn't see it if it was there anyway. I'll paint the rear bank of cylinders, but that's probably it.

Ian Doody
That's all for today, making the most of what you get in the kit, only added bits of wire, no sense going mad with detailing parts you wont see. Prop tomorrow, finish the rear bank of Cylinders, and make a start on the cockpit. Looking nice so far, looks like an engine to me.

Ian Doody
Engine, exhaust manifold system and front bulkhead done. For what you can see, the kit parts are good enough. No point spending lots of money on a resin engine. Just some wire and a bit of paint.

Rui S
Looking special 👍 I'm in 😎

Guy Rump
Looking good and detailed build notes, following. 👍

Ian Doody
That's it for today, don't think I can handle seatbelts as well. So far so good, looks like a cockpit, when it's in the plane, you won't see anything. I tarted up the kit seat, as I couldn't stomach making the PE eduard one.

Rui S
hum, hum 😎 looking good 👍

Ian Doody
So I can do seat belts, but I hate doing seatbelts, not brilliant, but for all you'll see, it'll do me. My fear of PE is lessening, I'm getting a bit more confident each time, next the top straps. Then I can tackle the joining of the fuselage halves together, which is tricky on the 1/32 Trumpeter F4F-4 Wildcat, as a few parts need extra sanding to fit. Looks ok to me so far.

Ian Doody
Seatbelts done, that'll do. With my eyesight it'll look amazing from far away lol 😆 but for me, as a learning exercise, looks fine. I would wholeheartedly recommend HGW Laser seatbelts, they make it a lot easier.

Ian Doody
Tomorrow I'll make a start on the Empennage and getting everything to fit. I'm not using any of the PE hinges either. Then wings.

Ekki
Watching

Sergio Ordonez
Ekki, but do not expect anything marvellous: there IS not a good base to make a good one from this one.

Duster_d
I'll look at it with interest. I have such a "Gannet" former FROG\NOVO from ARK-models in my stash.

Llyr
Looks good sergio! Should turn out good.

Sergio Ordonez
Thanks you mates. The things is I LOVE this ugly bird. By the moment, I will try to improve the landing gear sinks and complete the cockpit to be a little more real. The recession of panels; well, I think the plastic is not enough thik and strong to try, so I will keep It as It is.

gorby
Nice work, the camo looks great.

Vincent
Very impressive work on the scheme. I agree with gorby!!!

J35J
Great paint work!👍🏻

John E
Hard to believe this is 1/72. Excellent work on an interesting scheme. 👍

Bernd Grün
Very nice build and paint job! 👌 Congratulation!

Rui
Great work on the camouflage; complex mottling can be a real challenge at this scale. I really like the underside weathering as well; the soot and oils staining is particularly convincing. 👍

Chris
Great work on the camouflage! But do you have a photo of a real plane painted like that? Or a painted scheme? It is the first time I see mottling on the wings with a german plane without the usual scheme underneath.

Mirecmu
Hi Chris, this camouflage is straight from the box from Eduard. I don't know how authentic it is.

Łukasz Gliński
Outstanding camo! Beholding with envy 👍

Guy Rump
Great camo, most impressive! 👍

Thomas Kolb
Wow, you have got some serious airbrushing skills! The dirt streaks on the underside is super nicely done too!

Spanjaard
amazing job in a difficult camo!

Bernd Grün
Beutiful colors and outstanding paint job. 👌 Congratulation!