Hello Everyone!
This is my third build in just over 30 years, so won't be anywhere near the quality of the vast majority of builds on here, but I thought it might be interesting to post the build as a quick search of the forums doesn't return many examples of this specific kit.
The attraction was mainly around the instructions, as I enjoy the building rather than the painting/detailing etc, they hold my hand through a more complex build than I've done previously, so a good opportunity to learn. The kits in the Super Wings Series (of which this is number 17) seem to have a reputation for over engineering, and I can see why, but that's not a downside for me.
Anyway, that's enough waffling.
The first part of the build is the two engines, and each of these are made up of 35 parts. The cylinder halves even have pistons, which will never be seen, even if the engine is exhibited using the supplied stand:
This shows the sub-assemblies that make up the engine. For those like me unfamiliar with aircraft component, the instructions name everything as implemented in the specific aircraft.
And finally assembled/painted, and attached to the mounts:
Everything will be brush painted, the majority using Revell Aqua Color. There's a small amount of wash on the cylinders to bring out the detail, and on the exhausts. I suspect that the engines will be almost entirely covered by the cowlings, but I'm wondering whether I can leave hatches/cowlings open as much as possible to avoid losing the interior details.
As mentioned above, this is very much a learning experience so if there are any improvements I can make (either to the build or the post), please let me know!