Thanks guys! 

And no worries Nick. 

Just confused as to why Steve can't see them. No issues there Steve, not that much in the photos- just proof that I have started the kit. 

Yeah, just the pictures. Maybe everyone else can see them 

Gamera and Steve thank you, 

Gamera. P-38 looking real good. Im sorry my ADD kicks in now and then

Nick: Yeah- very cool! And a great start!

Nick & GH: So you can see my posts and you can't Steve? Hmmmm, dunno what's going on- I posted the same way I always do.

Such a clasic Nick

Stunning work gents...its time to toss this old T-33 kit in to the ring.

Hmmm, I have them.

Looking good.  I've got one, seems like everyone is real pleased.

Your pictures arn't coming through Gam.

The cockpit has been entered into the central fuselage: 

The central fuselage from below:

Tamiya gives you three steel ball bearings for the nose weight- one here and one for each boom. Bit odd- I've never seen that feature before. Course you don't get a detailed gun bay like the vintage Monogram kit. I'm sure there's a resin aftermarket replacement set by now. 

Bottom of the central fuselage closed up. I went ahead and cemented it. It does need a little putty but not very much! 

Okay the cockpit is done. Fantastic detail, you could add PE but I'm not sure why you'd want to: 

Beautiful job on the Viper AA! She looks perfect from here!

Now that the forum's problem has been fixed,

AA> Great F-16!  Looks like its loaded for bear.  Congrats!

Gary

Got it up AA, first to finish!! Good job!

Thanks for joining in. It was fun watching you build one of my favorite jets. 

Use the last one for the front page gallery...thanks!

Looks great AA. Going to put some hurt on  someone. 

Which picture do you want up?

Okay, the F-16 is done!  Final reveal pics here.  Done in the kit-supplied markings of the 388th Tactical Fighter Wing out of Hill AFB, Utah:

Fully armed with extra fuel tanks, 4 Sidewinder missiles, and 2 GBU-10 laser-guided bombs - 

I love the windows Tony- it worked out so well! 

I really like that idea Tony. It looks like it worked on your A380 and now the Ventura 

I think I might give it a big go myself 

I really like that EC-121. I have a little Supper Connie that I may just be tempted with after I finish the Ventura. Then again, I also have a P-38, Lodestar, F-16 etc.

Here's a progress update. The clear resin has set. Here is how it looks. It's very clear. THe surface will need a loght sand and polish to be completely flush with the fuselage. I'm very pleased so far.

Cheers

Tony

I've heard nothing but good with that kit!

Looks good AA! 

Marine: Ohhhhhhh cool! That's something you don't see everyday. 

I started on the P-38 this weekend. It's a Tamiya kit all right- beautiful fit and the instruction sheet is perfect. Super nice change of pace! 

Oh yeah AA, love it. The 16 is still a Bad A##

Latest progress on the F-16:  got the exterior painting done, landing gear installed, now working on painting the ordnance load...

I got you down Marine.

Yep, nice looking bird. I love the Connie

That should be a big one in 1/72.  I did the 1/144 Minicraft in SEA camo a bit ago.  Beautiful airplane and I like the markings on your box a lot.

That's the Plus Model I take it, or the Heller?

1/72 EC-121 Warning Star

Tony: Neat idea! I'm interested in seeing how the windows work out.

O: That's outstanding work! I like Steve's idea of showing a little primer under the paint. Dunno why I never thought of it before.

I think the walkway looks alright but not sure about the scratches on the wings. Maybe insted all silver on the wings, some of the areas could be Zinc Ch. Our primer was pretty good.