...I made some custom decals for the missiles and for the reactor room bulkheads, and I fixed the missile doors so that they actually fit properly and can swing open.
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...The main watchword was 'Fill and Sand and Fill and Sand and Fill and Sand'! Not the best fitting kit but it looks good now.
Just gorgeous boomer, Rob - and the best example I've ever seen, showing just how much-improved this kit can look, given sufficient time and attention! This will make for just a great kickoff to your "induction" to our Gallery, above, Rob.
And also a guaranteed-lock for inclusion on the Matty's Models' "J-prop" page - an honor to have you use the upgrade on this build, and I'm glad you liked the results. (It really does make quite a difference, on these boomers, doesn't it?!!)
In any case though, congrats on a great build, Rob - and Thank You for this submission, buddy! How's the work on your Sydney-II coming along (were you waiting on some part[s] or other, from that upgrade project of mine)?