Right progress :
The Tempest has moved into the paint shop and has had her undersides painted. I used a spray can of Tamiya MSG which I found in the clear up (must be 10 years old and still sealed) as I'd used it on the Welkin so it was out.
Welkin had had to go back to the putty shop (the crew have been disciplined

). When I sprayed her a hairline crack appeared on the top seam. To be honest I don't think it was poor psr as it didn't show up when primed. The resin on this kit is very thin and the cockpit "tub" is a tight fit and I think the stresses and strains cased the resin to crack ? Anyway I fixed it and re-sprayed (that Tamiya can). If I'm honest I can still see part of it under working lights but I'm going to call it good for Government work and get on with the undersides.
The Hurricane has had her transfers so is on the last lap.
I also started another Defiant yesterday and she is now ready for the paint shop

To my mind, of the new tool Airfix stuff this is probably the best, especially in terms of fit. The cockpit is not as fiddly as the Hurricane's and the wing to fuselage and tailplane to fuselage are just superb. It really is a lovely kit

Must admit I was enjoying myself so much painting the interior that I've probably made the most complicated masking tape seat belts I've ever done