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Nick away! Looking at yours, I’m wondering if I’ve done enough filling and sanding. It’s going to look great with primer

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Thanks Dave - Almost too smooth!! I won't be scribing any lines but hopefully the camo and black nose will break it up nicely Wait until you catch your first trout off the top with a self-tied fly. Magic!! Many thanks - I used the Deluxe Perfect Plastic Putty for the first time; it's amazing stuff.

You weren't wrong about that join and I couldn't let it go. I had another round of filler and this is as good as it's going to get. Next is the tailplane followed by the top coats (after the primer has been left a day or two).

So after the primer, the only major joint imperfections were the nose and upper back-end of the fuselage but as you can see, they've been rubbed back ready for a tad more filler (which is also required in some other minor areas). Oh, and the 'cockpit' join but I'm not sure whether to live with that I'll see what the day brings !!

Quick update as she's ready for some primer. I've decided to leave the tailplane off at present just in case she needs more filling and sanding; this might get in the way so will be installed later.

I've always fancied doing one of those American trucks so might look out for a Peterbilt or Kenworth at a reasonable price

Haha - Yep - I went with it in the spirit of the 'Matchbox' theme. Think I'll call it Pinocchio!

Thank you!!

Hi Steve, Apologies if this has already been asked but what if it's an early tooling in a new box; does that count or does the box need to be old too?

If I recall correctly, I said this would be a good excuse for something on 2 wheels. I was thinking at the time of a track bike (full fairing and lots of decals) but after having a meander through eBay, I settled on a Tamiya Yamaha Virago XV1000. I've always fancied building one and as it was on offer, it's been purchased in readiness for April

OK - So after an evening of filling and sanding, this is what I have: Next on the list is to give the canopy the 'Klear' treatment

Just thought, I also have a Dapol 'Schools Class' locomotive if the lifeboat doesn't qualify

Looks good to me!! I have the joy of filling and sanding mine next

Mostly coarse and it tends mainly to be carp due to the local venues. I still have sea and fly gear but not used either for a fair few years now.