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Wizzel

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Re: Before the Battle of Britain
« Reply #45 on: March 18, 2017, 08:32:26 AM »
Goodness, there's some tempting schemes there.  I'm keen to see which you will pick for yours now!
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Re: Before the Battle of Britain
« Reply #46 on: March 18, 2017, 11:55:18 AM »
Now that is an aircraft from WW11 that I don't mind seeing, makes a change from spits, hurricanes, 109s and 190s. Each to their own no disrespect, but I enjoy your builds no the less

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Re: Before the Battle of Britain
« Reply #47 on: March 18, 2017, 01:25:59 PM »
Cheque's in the post for these kind words!
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Re: Before the Battle of Britain
« Reply #48 on: April 05, 2017, 05:42:26 PM »
Fortunately the Revell 1/72 Stuka is moulded as to allow you add some detail around the engine or indeed, even have it completely exposed. I've ordered the resin kit (photo) from Aires and will scratch build the supports (?) The engine will need a little refinement but hopefully this will make the finished model a bit more interesting...
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Re: Before the Battle of Britain
« Reply #49 on: April 05, 2017, 05:44:11 PM »
The fuselage, cockpit and engine cowlings laid out...
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Re: Before the Battle of Britain
« Reply #50 on: April 05, 2017, 05:46:14 PM »
... including a nicely moulded instrument panel!
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Re: Before the Battle of Britain
« Reply #51 on: April 07, 2017, 12:23:06 PM »
Received my Aires 'Jumo' engine today for the Ju.87 Very neat mouldings indeed but I can see some 'fiddly' bits that will take some care...
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Re: Before the Battle of Britain
« Reply #52 on: April 07, 2017, 12:25:26 PM »
The main 'block' looks impressive and the gear box pure delight. There are even some small P/E parts (Be still my beating heart!) to add to my simple joy...
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Re: Before the Battle of Britain
« Reply #53 on: April 08, 2017, 10:11:00 AM »
Okay, engine almost complete - still some 'plumbing to do - but I notice the radiator and exhausts from the kit have to be fitted in situ? A lot of cutting, filing, sanding and 'expletives deleted' to come I fear!!!
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Re: Before the Battle of Britain
« Reply #54 on: April 09, 2017, 07:47:12 PM »
Making progress on the fuselage and cockpit. Even at 1/72 there's quite a bit of scope for some detailing. Sadly I didn't realise the inside side panels could have done with some more work at the rear.
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Re: Before the Battle of Britain
« Reply #55 on: April 11, 2017, 10:17:31 AM »
Before adding some bulkhead detail a substantial 'plug' is needed to fill space usually covered by the complete nacelle. Having done this, you can start building some detail. Fortunately, there are plenty of references to this aircraft to copy from. The 'test' will be in scratch-building the supporting struts that attach the engine to the bulkhead....
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Re: Before the Battle of Britain
« Reply #56 on: April 11, 2017, 03:55:18 PM »
Looking Good!
Nice to see this, I must get to the bench again soon.
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Re: Before the Battle of Britain
« Reply #57 on: April 11, 2017, 07:08:10 PM »
Slow wiring job but getting there...
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Re: Before the Battle of Britain
« Reply #58 on: April 21, 2017, 11:26:23 AM »
Never been happy with masking tape except when spraying, so now tend to brush my camo free-hand. quite pleased with progress on this... so far!
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Re: Before the Battle of Britain
« Reply #59 on: April 21, 2017, 07:24:14 PM »
You will recall my Spitfire Mk.1 with only one roundal on the upper wings. I thought this was peculiar to that squadron and aircraft but have now discovered this photo of Hurricane Mk.1 (L.1934) of No.3 Squadron in 1938.
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