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Yes, I really do build model kits as a day job....

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Decals on! #MonogramB52

13.03.2026 16:19 ๐Ÿ‘ 2 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Most of the remaining bits of the model now prepped. Decaling next (such as it is!).... #MonogramB52

11.03.2026 15:56 ๐Ÿ‘ 9 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Main paint job applied. #MonogramB52

09.03.2026 16:44 ๐Ÿ‘ 13 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Wings on! #MonogramB52

04.03.2026 22:28 ๐Ÿ‘ 13 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Wings done, including as mentioned, magnetic catches for holding the flaps in place. #MonogramB52

03.03.2026 17:06 ๐Ÿ‘ 6 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Tail section on. #MonogramB52

01.03.2026 22:49 ๐Ÿ‘ 6 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Stampe SV4C

More photos here: www.bowemodels.co.uk/gallery/airc...

28.02.2026 15:31 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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As it's now been presented, I can reveal the Stampe Formation Team repaint job I did on a Pilots Station 1/20 wooden model SV4C. Also I replaced the rigging and the (awful) windscreens. Not the most refined model in the world, but was duly appreciated by the pilot! #SV4C

28.02.2026 15:31 ๐Ÿ‘ 13 ๐Ÿ” 1 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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And finally the fuselage together! #MonogramB52

25.02.2026 20:01 ๐Ÿ‘ 10 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Cockpit installed. #MonogramB52

23.02.2026 16:24 ๐Ÿ‘ 10 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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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

22.02.2026 23:03 ๐Ÿ‘ 8 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Have installed the undercarriage structure. #MonogramB52

20.02.2026 15:33 ๐Ÿ‘ 9 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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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

19.02.2026 00:12 ๐Ÿ‘ 10 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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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

14.02.2026 11:32 ๐Ÿ‘ 8 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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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...

13.02.2026 15:57 ๐Ÿ‘ 32 ๐Ÿ” 3 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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And decals on! #DoraWingsVegaGull

12.02.2026 10:25 ๐Ÿ‘ 13 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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And main painting done. #DoraWingsVegaGull

11.02.2026 00:07 ๐Ÿ‘ 6 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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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

10.02.2026 13:38 ๐Ÿ‘ 9 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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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

09.02.2026 17:56 ๐Ÿ‘ 7 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Instrument panel and coaming installed. #DoraWingsVegaGull

07.02.2026 19:57 ๐Ÿ‘ 6 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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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...

07.02.2026 11:44 ๐Ÿ‘ 4 ๐Ÿ” 1 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Wings and tail on! #DoraWingsVegaGull

06.02.2026 16:31 ๐Ÿ‘ 8 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Fuselage together - was worryingly easy for a three part shell, hoping it doesn't come back to bite me. #DoraWingsVegaGull

05.02.2026 14:04 ๐Ÿ‘ 5 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Office painted up. #DoraWingsVegaGull

04.02.2026 08:31 ๐Ÿ‘ 3 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Putting the office together. #DoraWingsVegaGull

02.02.2026 22:47 ๐Ÿ‘ 3 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Under way with the Percival Vega Gull. First item on the agenda, the instrument panel. #DoraWingsVegaGull

02.02.2026 20:11 ๐Ÿ‘ 2 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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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

29.01.2026 22:53 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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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...

29.01.2026 11:43 ๐Ÿ‘ 18 ๐Ÿ” 2 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Decals on. #CMRCA15

26.01.2026 23:48 ๐Ÿ‘ 3 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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The silver stage! #CMRCA15

26.01.2026 09:45 ๐Ÿ‘ 8 ๐Ÿ” 1 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0