Everything is in block shape for now. I just noticed I swapped the Port and Starboard engines.

Louis

I agree with Dave.

Louis

Looks great.

I was able to get the lower fuselage carved and rough sanded. I'll still need to draw the parallel lines on it to check the shape. Next will be working on getting the nacelles finished up and glued to the wings, followed by the intakes and things.







I drew on the canopy frames and nose just for fun:

Yes, all black. I think it will look good.

That's very cool. Yours is looking great! Are you going to paint it black like the WWII models or do a paint scheme?

Generally ,sanding was all that was required to shape the tail surfaces and smooth out the mill work. They supplied the powdered glue and sandpaper in the kits.

That is interesting. Were those kits made to be assembled right away with no additional carving or shaping?

Strombecker had an interesting way of solving the nacelle issue. The drilled a hole onto the leading edge of the wing the same diameter as the nacelle. I don't have the actual kit so a photo found online is attached here. I might try this sometime.

I like the idea of carving the underside of the wing to fit the nacelles. Looking good!