Kesa Tiho
That looks really well made, youve really out done yourself capt. Having built my fair share of revell im really surprised that the cockpit has such a good level of detail

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Thanks Kesa! You can give that credit to Eduardo! 😀

Guy Rump
Looking good, following. 👍

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Welcome guy! Progress will be a bit slow due to work, but stay tuned! 😀

gorby
Nice work so far Capt. The cockpit looks great.

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Thanks Gorby! I haven't worked with PE very much and am still debating on whether or not I should continue using CA, or canopy glue

Gary Victory
Nice work CaptGBF....Having build this kit myself... watch out on the wing fit. You need to sand in inner surfaces before fitting, otherwise you we have a noticeable step around the underside forward flap area.
Keep up the good work.

gorby
Capt, with PE I prefer CA jell.

Ben M
Perfect plastic putty, my beloved.

Neil
I've just purchased this kit too, saw it display in my hometown and also at IAT. Such a striking scheme! Will follow your build with much interest CaptGPF, it's looking like great (hard) work so far. And of course it should be armed! 😉

★ Starfish ★
Good luck with that! Maybe you can find one or two things to watch out for in my video about this kit: Youtube Video

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Oh God, it's been too long since I checked in!
Gary - thank you for the heads up, I ran afoul of that wing fit too - but I had to cheat and sand down the area I couldn't quite get right.
Gorby - I followed your lead and used gel, much more flexible and allows me to reposition it.
Neil - ROFL, I'm with you, all aircraft needs to be armed to the teeth, brimming with weapons!
And lastly.. Starfish, thank you for sharing your video, but my Bothan spies already clued me into it, and I recall you noting that this may by your last Revell kit - AND I AGREE WITH YOU!!!

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OK, so back from some holiday break, so here's the latest updates.

Nei - there are some notes for your build 😀

Desert Marlin
Looks great so far! That was a really rugged fit for the fuselage! You really beat it into shape!!!

★ Starfish ★
Good progress and I'm a bit relieved that I'm not the only one who struggled with this kit. Enjoy applying the decals... 😉

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2Marlin - ROFL! This is why I like PLASTIC kits! Given enough time, effort, pressure and swearing - you can beat it into submission! Somewhat…

2Starfish - having seen your struggles with the decals, I am dreading that part. I have a day or two left till the X-22 gloss coat sets, so I might as well enjoy those cuss-free days while I can!

Desert Marlin
Absolutely! 😆👍

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I applied the decals. And unfortunately, Starfish was right on the money - it's pathetic. I can now understand why he swore off of Revell!

★ Starfish ★
I also don't understand how something like these not-fitting decals could happen. Anyways, looks like you've almost made it!

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@ Starfish, I just noticed last night that the decals were rev-ed to v01.01! So I guess it could have been worse?

Jennifer Franklin
Late to the party but following now!

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Welcome Jennifer! I hope you enjoy the train wreck! 😜

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Alright, all done. The hazy front canopy was a disappointment for me, which ruined an otherwise okay build. The kit is really a mixed bag. Arvel has demonstrated that it has the ability to produce quality kits, but this kid has so much detractions to it, it is very difficult for me to recommend it to anyone, but the most seasoned model kit builder, or those who simply wish to suffer needlessly on such a kit. The details are wonderful, but the overall execution is just plain terrible: with the decals being the absolute worst offender for this kit. Revell may have labeled this a level for difficulty kit, but that is largely due to questionable engineering on the wings, air intakes, and landing gears. But the greatest sin of all was the atrocious decals that neither fit, or labeled correctly, or were scattered throughout the sheet, making a visit to the dentist for a root canal with no anesthetics a more pleasant experience than building this kit.

Desert Marlin
Beautiful outcome! Well done CaptGPF!

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Thanks Marlin! It was definitely a testing build!

Desert Marlin
Tell me about it! My Ju87-G2 Stuka has been a train wreck for markings!

J35J
Great work with the kit! Sometimes you just have to push through the build. 👍🏻👏🏼

Alexander
Great job with the Typhoon (and overcoming all the struggles Revell put in place..)! 👍

★ Starfish ★
Looks great with all that armament. Congratulations on finishing this challenging kit!

Jennifer Franklin
It looks fantastic; I agree with everyone. Great work.

Robert Podkoński
That's an epic story. I admire your skills and perseverance. Fantastic job!

gorby
Very nice result Capt!

Mark Sherwood
I concur with all the above. 🤟🥸👍

Guy Rump
Great result! 👍

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Thank you everyone (J35J, Alexander, Starfish, Jennifer, Robert, Gorby, Mark and Guy - for the encouraging words and support -there were times I wanted to see how well that kit flew, but was happy I stuck it through! Time for a palate cleanser, I think that Hasegawa Super Messiah is calling out to me! 😜

@Marlin - i know how you feel - getting a kit so close to the end to have something like decals tripping it up!
@Starfish - you get my special thanks for prepping me for this kit, greatly appreciate it!

Rafiq Muzakki
Are all the missiles available in the revell box?

Robin (WhiteGlint)
One of my favourite jets! Really nice work CaptGPF 👍

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Thanks Robin! I was really worried about painting an all-black jet, but the paint scheme really breaks it up. 😀

@Rafiq - Yes! The kit comes several sprue trees of ordinance! There are Taurus and AMRAAMs also provided. The only downside is you will need to create the decals for these yourself.

Dave
That is one very sharp looking aircraft.

Stefan Fraundorfer
A very nice Typhoon!

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Thank you for your kind words, Dave and Stefan!

Gary Victory
Well done CaptGPF... Like most Revell kits you get a challenge getting them together, long as your careful removing the parts of the tree's, clean up the attachment point, getting rid of the flash- ejector pins- flash - and lots of test fitting and careful sanding you can get a nice looking model. I think you have done a great job. Top marks.

Neuling
Beautiful result indeed.

Rui S
Yes. Beautiful bird 👍

Martin Weinpold
Nice result.

Neil
Looks great in livery and armed too obviously - as you say the way it should be! 😉 You may laugh... But I remain inspired to build my one too. Thanks for the build log. It all turned out epic mate 👍

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Thanks everyone for the kind comments!

@Gary - I'm humbled everyday how many builders in this forum can really turn an old, ill-fitting kit into wonders with their scratch builds! I love your bomber theme and was wondering when you will be building a Handley Page Victor!

@Neuling & @Rui - really love your dioramas and always look forward to your next works of art!

I need to work on my weathering like Martin's Vietnam Dio and Neil's Jug - so much to learn, so little time! 😀