February 23, 2010      Kit arrived at Metaline Falls, Washington

The kit is now in NE Washington state . The kit fared the travel Very Well - No Damage upon first inspection. 
I have several Doc appointments (200 miles RT)  this week so it may be the weekend before I get to it. From what I have looked at the assembly so far looks Top Notch.

Looks like some Texas BBQ sauce fingerprints on the shipping box , would those be Aaron's or Buddy's ?

Sean



March 3, 2010
          
Greetings all:
The steps I was put in charge of are complete. The aircraft is packaged and ready to be mailed to John today.
It will take months to get the stink of a "super kit" off my bench as it caters to the classics. I hope my Modeling Mojo is not wrecked from handling and working on  that Tamiya kit.
 I did pass on the picture as lately I have looked like walking death.  Last week I did 800 + miles from Doc appointments on MRI - with and without dye and blood work. Think I am still a few quarts low as I am beat.  I was scheduled for back surgery (Spine Fusion)  March 5th, but just received a phone call.  It has been moved to the 15th.  Boo, all that stress for nothing this week.

John, I didn't notice on the flaps those depressions were ejector marks till I studied the photos. I thought they were "lightening holes" as symmetrical of a pattern they are. Anyway if you or anyone else dislike them I won't be offended if they are redone. The paint used was MM Chrome  to match the previous work.  The work on the Spitfire has been Top Notch and I am proud to have been a part of it.

Happy Modeling my Friends,
Sean