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Thanks again for comments gents!

Martin: I used combination of etched lamp holders produced by Marabu Design and clear tape. I think you can do the same even on finished kit as I do it this way on my kits too. Just need to carefully trim the tape with fresh scalpel blade around the aperture.

Regarding the rivets, I do them to the primer (Mr.Surfacer) with Rosie the Riveter tool and they do not need to be deepen. The wash I mix from Abteilung oil paints or I use Mig washes directly of the bottle and it stay in the hole, although I always try to keep this effect a bit restrained.

Hope it is not an issue if I would refer to my book of modelling techniques that includes a chapter on making both raised and negative rivets:

http://www.valiant-wings.co.uk/airframe-workbench-guide-no1-550-p.asp

Cheers

Libor

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in this particular case (but it frequently repeats): extremely thick trailing edge, missing panel lines, cowling fasteners looking like grenade holes, thick and distorted clear parts, odd design omissions (main wheels here) to name few.

Cheers

Libor

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Hope it is not an issue if I would refer to my book of modelling techniques that includes a chapter on making both raised and negative rivets:

http://www.valiant-wings.co.uk/airframe-workbench-guide-no1-550-p.asp

Cheers

Libor

How can I get an autographed copy of your book, Libor? :)

Cheers,

Bill

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Very nice Libor, it doesn't seem an Airfix 1/72 one even if I consider it a good kit.

I was just going to post a question about the undercarriage housinh colours and the Boulton Paul turret interiors when I found this "pearl" and you solved my doubts.

Ezio

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