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And finally the fuselage together! #MonogramB52

Cockpit installed. #MonogramB52

Just used what's in the box for the cockpit, no dressing up other than providing the side pieces for the seats. Why the kit doesn't I just don't know. Not a lot will be seen but it's a decent impression nonetheless, nice not to worry about going to town on it. #MonogramB52

Have installed the undercarriage structure. #MonogramB52

Under way with the big B-52D. As requested by the customer, will be pretty much an "out of the box" build, including the Monogram movable bomb bay doors. But have added a magnetic latch system to make sure they stay shut when required. #MonogramB52

Next up! Doesn't seem very long since the last one of these big brutes hit my workbench, although last time I turned it into an NB-52. This time we are sticking with the "D" version in the Vietnam theatre and in line (although not quite) with the kit scheme... #MonogramB52

All done! Dora Wings 1/48 Percival P.10 Vega Gull. Joan, Lady Sherbourne, 1952 Kings Cup Air Race, Newcastle Upon Tyne, UK. #DoraWingsVegaGull More photos here: bowemodels.co.uk/gallery/airc...

And decals on! #DoraWingsVegaGull

And main painting done. #DoraWingsVegaGull

First stage of painting. No - it's not going to be yellow. As many of you will know, if you want your red to truly look red, you need a base of yellow... #DoraWingsVegaGull

The canopy parts are a bit over engineered IMHO, but finally got them together. Some of the kit masks don't fit, and the vinyl doesn't stick to curves so had to score and trim some of them. #DoraWingsVegaGull

Instrument panel and coaming installed. #DoraWingsVegaGull

After a couple of recent enquiries, I've penned a piece about how I pack my models for shipping. Hope you find it interesting! bowemodels.blogspot.com/2026/02/tech...

Wings and tail on! #DoraWingsVegaGull

Fuselage together - was worryingly easy for a three part shell, hoping it doesn't come back to bite me. #DoraWingsVegaGull

Office painted up. #DoraWingsVegaGull

Putting the office together. #DoraWingsVegaGull

Under way with the Percival Vega Gull. First item on the agenda, the instrument panel. #DoraWingsVegaGull

Next up! Only ever built a couple of Dora Wings offerings thus far, but I have found them to be very enjoyable builds. A lot of care appears to have gone into their design and they always provide a few "extras" to enhance matters. Looking forward to this... #DoraWingsVegaGull

All done! CMR 1/72 Commonwealth CA-15 "Kangaroo". A62-1001, (sole prototype aircraft), RAAF, 1946. #CMRCA15 More photos here: bowemodels.co.uk/gallery/airc...

Decals on. #CMRCA15

The silver stage! #CMRCA15

Primed and ready. #CMRCA15

Wings and tail on! #CMRCA15

Fuselage together. Wasn't at all happy with the way the instrument panel sat according to the kit, scratch built a new one with some proper coaming as in the real aircraft. #CMRCA15

And cockpit dressed and painted up. #CMRCA15

Apologies I've been distracted elsewhere but now finally under way with the Kangaroo. Not much in the kit to work with for the cockpit but won't be really visible anyway. #CMRCA15

A happy new year to you all! Next up, more rare Australiana - the CA-15 "Kangaroo", of which only one was ever built. It may bear a passing resemblance to the P-51 but allegedly owes it nothing. A resin set from CMR here which will no doubt present it's own challenges, #CMRCA15

OK - one final presentation in 2025 for you, as well as the Skeleton Army I've been working on Ray Harryhausen's Medusa from "Clash of the Titans" (1982). Star Ace 1/6. More photos here: bowemodels.co.uk/gallery/spac...

Well I'm winding things down for Christmas 2025 now. Many extremely interesting projects lined up for the new year, so I shall take this opportunity to thank all my customers and followers and wish you all a wonderful festive season with my very best wishes for 2026.