I basically agree with everything you just said. I love the look of a vintage build before paint (or primer), and I couldn't see myself sitting on vintage kits (having amassed a few now.)
Beautiful work as always, Scigs.

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Just completed: Estes Cherokee-E, Estes Multi-Roc.

Current project: Painting the roll pattern on my new Ventris build, gifted me by the estimable Dr. Houchin.