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Main IPs are done (or as done as I'm gonna make 'em!).... I started by painting the IPs Tamiya flat black.... I then pried them apart so I could scratch off the markings on each painted black dial..... However! THAT didn't go as well as planned so I switched gears, dug out some Mike Grant instrument decals and punched out each individual instrument and white glued them onto the back of each panel. I then added some spare PE parts and some painted red buttons to finish them up. Interestingly, I believe using the spray can Tamiya flat black may have hindered my initial idea. The scratch-off dial method was originally developed using enamel paint back in the '70s and I think it actually scratches off easier than the Tamiya acrylic/lacquer paint. All I know is I was having more trouble scratching off the paint to make the dials than I have in the past and that's the only difference I could think of. Just file that away for future reference! No pics.... but I also got the interior frame and fuselage interior sides sprayed with their initial coat of metallic aluminum! Perhaps I might have the interior "done" and the fuselage glued together by the end of the week! Gil

Here is the update on the ongoing B-1A HYBRID ..Youl'le notice there is only one image available you can view more of the update picture of the projects on the Google link ! (FEB 25th ) .. Today , I completed the basic detail of the front section , gave it a coat of white and gett prepared to work on the back side of the front bomb bay ! If you like to help out on this projet I need these ... : from the REVELL 1/48 B-1 LANCER stenciling for the WHITE prototype aircraft, this was on the decal sheet of the first edition of the B-1 kit.. I'm also seeking the NOSE WINGLETS + LEFT TAIL STABILIZER .. used parts are welcome as long they are useable ! A big thank you for helping out , without your help I won't be able to do a good job on the project !... ..If you like to view more WIP of this project and 2 other 1/48 B-1 bombers ,This is 'PHASE 2' by the way follow this Google link https://goo.gl/photos/QkeSiGZuvcRfG7yV7 Enjoy and it's an 'rendez-vous' next week for more on this particular project..!. Jmarc