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She looks fantastic, Kevin!

That is a worthwhile fix!

Added the pilot's headrest and windscreens. The kit provide neither interior frames nor glazing templates for the latter; I made photocopies and used those as templates.
 

I remember reading a long time ago that some very early paper models have survived surprisingly long times in museums. As for my models, they will probably survive until I die, but after that all bets are off!

Added the pilot's headrest and windscreens. The kit provide neither interior frames nor glazing templates for the latter; I made photocopies and used those as templates.
 

She looks fantastic, Kevin!

That is a worthwhile fix!

I remember reading a long time ago that some very early paper models have survived surprisingly long times in museums. As for my models, they will probably survive until I die, but after that all bets are off!

Added the pilot's headrest and windscreens. The kit provide neither interior frames nor glazing templates for the latter; I made photocopies and used those as templates.
 

More cowl bits added. I mighta got more done today except I spent the entire day stripping the old finish off my fence. 😬
 

Conclusion
 
The kit
This is my first Occre Ship kit and i was surprised  how well she would turn out, she will certainly not be my last one
The hull
at 1/50 she builds up fast into a nice  90cm long sleek looking hull, without much effort, but:
Far too few frames I think at least another 4 frames are needed and  as a result careful attention is required on the fairing to ensure the planks have max contact, she is  also  single planked therefore, some experience at planking would be suggested rather than the non tapering way suggested, with lots of infills
The shaft tube area, could do with  better defined photos and explanations, it is very much hit and miss on trying to get this important area correct
If being built as a static it might be worth looking at obtaining some better drawings to find a way of reducing the large area/space around the prop, ali I have done is put in a rudder post,
Superstructure
No real issues other than where the large 8MM holes for portholes which have to be drilled into the planked areas, the wood is very soft/balsa like and tends to rip rather than be allowed to be drilled, so took several redo’s to look presentable,
Fixtures and fittings,
 the cast items were clean of flash and required very little work to remove seam lines, but some items did seam out of scale to the hull
Conclusion
This was from the start going to be a OOB build, no scratch, lighting or special effects, the tyres are the only change from the metal kit ones.
Im mixed on this, the lack of detail, makes her a average static display kit, and as a RC build I think a lot of work would be required to make her work well on the water, but feel she would be quite delicate due to the way the superstructure lifts off to allow access into the hull, even on my desk the railings, forward vents and riggings got in the way and needed repair,
She was on my work bench for a period of six weeks, and reckon I put about 120 hours, from start to finish
With a retail price from Cornwall Model Boats of £269, I think that is extremely good value for money,
Thank you again Occre for the opportunity of myself doing the review, you have given me 120 hours of modelling enjoyment.
 
Paint
Hull  
Halfords Rattle can red primer and Vallejo red brown surface primer
Halfords rattle grey primer and Halfords Rattle can matt black
Superstructure
As above
Halfords Rattle white primer and  Vajello white primer
Funnel
Rattle cab VW brilliant orange.
Mast
AK 11118 ochre
Rigging various sizes from the Amati range. I found the Occre ones out of scale and very fluffy
Extras
The tyres are from the 1/35 Trumpeter M1070 tank carrier.

sorry about the lack of photos, and words and the general lack of discussions i have with followers, in hindsight i should have thought more about the log, as it was a free review kit, apologies 
i was going to use a Vanguard Models ships boat, but then removed it to keep in the build as a OOB theme, But i did replace the Metal Tyres with those for a 1/35 tank transporter set, i also used my own rigging thread, the kits was to fluffy for my liking
 
here are a few more photos to take her to the end of the build
 

I remember reading a long time ago that some very early paper models have survived surprisingly long times in museums. As for my models, they will probably survive until I die, but after that all bets are off!

The argument about whether this fighter or that fighter was the 'best' is fun for us to debate years later, but it was largely mooted by strategic considerations, though folks were less aware of it at the time. In order to have any real chance of winning, the Germans (and indeed all the Axis powers) needed to negate the combined industrial advantage of the Allies. German, Italian, and Japanese fighters didn't just need to be equal to their Allied counterparts -- they needed to shoot down their enemies in numbers that far exceeded their own losses. They never accomplished this, even during the Battle of Britain, when the Luftwaffe had a considerable numerical advantage. The fact that the P-40 gave at least as good as it got was seriously bad news for the Axis powers -- if both sides lost resources (planes, pilots) at an equal pace, there was never a question of who would run out of them first.

That is a worthwhile fix!

I remember reading a long time ago that some very early paper models have survived surprisingly long times in museums. As for my models, they will probably survive until I die, but after that all bets are off!

That is a worthwhile fix!

I remember reading a long time ago that some very early paper models have survived surprisingly long times in museums. As for my models, they will probably survive until I die, but after that all bets are off!

I remember reading a long time ago that some very early paper models have survived surprisingly long times in museums. As for my models, they will probably survive until I die, but after that all bets are off!

Added the pilot's headrest and windscreens. The kit provide neither interior frames nor glazing templates for the latter; I made photocopies and used those as templates.
 

I have been able to fix the mottled look by printing new segments on plain paper rather than card and gluing the new skin on. I am up to the window on the port side.  

Log 3. 
 
I have finally managed to back to the workshop, and after some reading realised that a rabbit line was needed to be cut in. Unfortunately, as the frame had been built prior to me  actually getting the required angle was difficult. It also seems that there is many opinions on planking and building, so I think a lot of it must come down personal preference together with trial and error. 
Once I had cut in the line, I then decided to start with planking the main deck. I decided to go for a symmetrical look with each plank 90mm and offset by 30mm. Sure this ain't the best way but will see how it ends up. 

Added the pilot's headrest and windscreens. The kit provide neither interior frames nor glazing templates for the latter; I made photocopies and used those as templates.
 

My priorities are in perfect order -- they just don't match my wife's priorities!

More cowl bits added. I mighta got more done today except I spent the entire day stripping the old finish off my fence. 😬