I wanted to mention the flaws in this kit, because it gives me more detail aspects of modeling worth improving my skills.  Additionally, it'll help other modelers working on the kit in the future.  

Overall, I'm happy with the look of the model, and it now sits proudly in my display case.  I can work on seams.  You can see the remants of seam filler above "The Squaw" nose-art.  I do need a better way to mask canopies and clear parts.  The copilot's window, above "the Squaw," shows a rough edge from when mask removal took some paint with it.  

I know there are things I can work on to be a better modeler, but the pursuit of perfection allows me to fill my display case with some cool models.  I'm not being too hard on myself, just a little critical.  It's healthy.  

Thanks for looking,

Chris

said .Chris;

 Again , What's the problem  ? If I did canopies and noses that good I wouldn't complain . Now , that  said , What is the cause for frustration ? It's you ! Like ALL of us , You are your own worst critic .! Go Away bad man , This plane has got the stuff ! !

Chris ;

 What's your problem ? She looks great from all angles to me .. T.B.

She looks pretty darn awesome to me. And despite the kit's issues it's probably better than the Minicraft kit, which isn't awful but not great either. 

And there's no way I'd try anything like that without pre-cut masks. My hats off to you sir! 

You can still get the Eduard mask for these. 210 for the D and 220 for the J. And Mointex do one now as well. A real sanity saver.

Thank you Patrick, Thank you Bossman,

I am critical of my work, which I think is a good thing.  The majority of the flaws with this one is with the clear bits.  Masking the nose, the pit, and the turrets was a great challenge.  All of which has some inconsistent lines, but I am happy with the overall appearance of the bird.  It does look darn good in my case.  In the future, I will try those ready made masks for green-house equipt aircraft.  I believe Eduard had made a mask set for this kit in the past.  I just decided to attack it with Tamiya tape.  

Thank you for looking,

Chris

Very nice work !

Chris

Hi, Chris - That's one nicely done -24, excellent finish and especially the masking of the clear bits. With so much area to take in that looks perfect, I can't imagine that anyone would even find what you describe as a flaw.

Thanks for the post and photos, well done indeed.

Patrick

Thank you all very much.  Maybe it is just a case of model-perfectionist syndrome (MPS).  I chose the sand color, because I figured that I could do a B-17 in OD and a B-29 in natural metal someday.  I was very tempted to make this example OD, but she does look great in sand.  

-Thank you,

Chris

Yup, you need to listen to Bobby McPherrin, Don't Worry Be Happy.  Lots of victories there between pulling the sprues out of the box and getting the paint on, nice job!

I think your being a tab harsh on your self, that looks prety damn good to me. And you have done a damn beter job puting the nose on than i did.I ended up with a big step where it joins the fuselage.

Funny, we worry about a seam but when you see the actual aircraft they are not always as smooth as you think they would be!

Good job I say! She looks flightworthy and to be a good representation!

Max

Nicely done and well built model for sure. I would be proud to have this on my shelf . I especially like the colors you have chosen.

That is very well done, indeed. 

I don't see any gaps at all.

Fantastic!