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Stunning work as always my friend. Enjoy your travels. Regards Ron

Hi Jason, Eucryl is a smokers tooth powder...and is used to return the 'clarity' to clear plastic after the initial sanding to remove the pin marks. It can be applied by damp brush or fingers....simply rub it well into the surface...rinse...and repeat if needed. Ordinary toothpaste can also be used for lighter scuff removal....but needs to be allowed to dry on the surface after application....then buff and rinse. Jewellers Rouge does a similar thing if that is easier for you to source (Ebay). Hope this helps. Ron

With regard to polishing out injection marks on the clear.....I always use smokers toothpowder (Eucryl) from Boots or Poundland.....or jewellers rouge (ebay). Always try anything on spare sprue first....and avoid the Dremell as others have said. Ron

If I may offer this with regard to the 'shiny' tubing......neither paint or varnish are real solutions.....as neither will adhere to the tubing! A far simpler solution is to pull the tubing through some folded....and very fine.....sanding sheet....1000 grit is usually about right....as you don't want to cut the surface.....just remove the shine. Hope this helps. A nice build though mate. Regards Ron

Dear Sam....this is an unreserved masterclass in building a MFH kit of this scale....and a superb effort in the name of our friend Paul. Congratulations on weathering the storm of delays and problems....all the while maintaining your composure....and never deviating from the chosen path. Stunning effort my friend. Warmest regards Ron

You have my utmost respect for your methodology and skill....a stunning showcase by any standards. Ron

Chas (Codger) your words are eloquent and heartfelt....and give insight and perspective to a very sad cause. Whilst we are simply three like minded people...who wished nothing more than to honour a fallen brother....this project has kept the flame of Paul's memory well and truly lit....and brought his work some of the recognition he rightly deserved. As a bonus....it has brought many on here to understand what this hobby means to us all....and how the loss of a 'brother in arms' can have a sad but positive effect on us all. Sam....your words and efforts with this project do you much credit....and your skills are there for all to see. What has not been said...is that your dedication extends beyond the completion....to personal delivery to Paul's widow (Zoe)...and that my friend....IMHO....makes all your efforts so much worthier of praise. From a personal perspective....I regard myself very lucky to have known a true modeller....and to have had the honour of calling him a friend. Most of all....I consider myself very lucky to belong to this forum....and have the pleasure of learning from so very many gifted people. In reality....this build has become a tribute to all of us...in that it has helped us all to share the pleasure this hobby brings to so many like minded souls. Thank you all. Kindest regards and respect to all, Ron

Sam...despite your words of praise for Chas and I.....the praise must all got to you....stunning work that any here would be proud to emulate....bravo my friend. Respect Ron

A joy to see this back on the bench Wayne....a great start to 2019. Ron

To everyone who has/is supporting this build, please accept my thanks and very best wishes for Christmas and the New Year. Sam, your skill and dedication to this build are a shining example of a true modeller and friend, and your progress is a fitting tribute to Paul's memory. Mr C, you have overseen this project with great support and diplomacy whenever called upon, and I only wish I had been able to do more to help you both. Much respect to you all. Ron

Exactly as Codger says mate

Sam you are doing marvellous credit to Paul's memory....superb craftsmanship and attention to detail. Much respect Ron

Great work Sam....certainly a fitting progression of Paul's work....by a very professional modeller in yourself....Paul would be proud of your efforts....as am I and Codger....well done mate. Respect Ron

I admire your tenacity Olivier.....you are taking the hard road for sure Regards Ron

We three are very touched at your words of support gentlemen. We are sure it will warm Zoe's heart to know how the members felt about Paul. It would be a great bonus to have the input of the members when Sam re-opens the build thread for the 'Eagle'. Thank you all, Respect Chas, Sam Ron