I’m thinking I may hit Red 1 with some Tamiya Smoke after remasking the replaced panel on the forward fuselage and upper port engine. Washed out a lot in the photos so far.
Started Red 2 for the Big Three Universes build, Red 3 will be started later in the week for Sci-Fi 9.
Helmet markings are next. I will be freehand painting the markings on Wedge and John D. I found the helmet decals left over from a FM X-Wing for Biggs, hoping they’ll fit.
The FM Biggs helmet decals disintegrated when dipped in water this evening. Would not have thought that a decal 1mmx2mm could break into 5 pieces. Laid down a coat of yellow in the spots where the decals would have gone. Will try to use a technical pen to ink in the checkerboard.
Finally back at Red 3. Got the parts cleaned up and the sub assemblies glued. I did a little surgery to switch the upper engine cans from left to right. It should be in primer tonight and base color tomorrow.
Another two week business trip starting Monday so everything will be nice and cured by the time I get back.