Now then people, I'm looking for some 72nd scale Tiger Moth decals. The ones I want are for NZ882/A1 of 3 EFTS based at Harwood, New Zealand 1940. These decals are part of Xtradecal X72190 covering a number of RAF, RAAF, RSAF, RNZAF and Rhodesian Air Force Tiger Moths in the early years of the war.

Thank you in anticipation, Francis

Todays instalment shows the rear suspension. rear body work strutting, injector intakes and spare wheel assembly in place.

A bit more done today. The armoured car needs some work to tone down the weathering but for the moment I am on with the figures.

Now then Bridlufc,

There are some very tasty schemes for North African and Middle Eastern air forces and I look forward to seeing this one.

Now then Kev,
There are no 'quality modellers' on this project, just a man in a shed having a bit of fun.

About this distressing, wear and tear, that lived in look or whatever phrase suits you. It seems sensible to me to duplicate what happens in reality rather than applying 'wear' on top of a finish. By undercoating with a metallic finish, in this case 'steel' then applying the service colours over that one can then abrade through the colour coat back to the 'steel' to replicate wear such as scuffing etc. That's the theory, we'll see how it turns out I reality.

Yes Dave, the very one purchased when I called to see you at Croppers last June.

A thoroughly competent repair which I would have no trouble certifying as airworthy for combat.

On another matter raised way back on page 3hree by Kiteman.
Of course small pieces be they whatever material, but particularly etch will fly off into the wild blue yonder when handled with tweezers as they require tension to hold the piece. Much better to get a pot of tacky wax and apply a small dab to a cocktail stick, piece of sprue or whatever takes your fancy then use the adhesion of the wax to maneuver the part into place. The adhesion of the wax is weaker than glue so does not drag as you remove the waxed holder. With no tension there  is no potential energy to launch delicate bits into the ether. It takes a little time to master but the worst that can happen during the apprenticeship is the wayward part will drop onto your work bench and wait for the next attempt.

Now then Gents and Gentesses,

Progress after a couple of hours on this build during the week. The light tan with silver and white dry brushing on the rear of the chassis is a first attempt at rendering raw fibreglass. I am not totally happy with the look and have a test piece using WEM clear doped linen as the base which looks better but still not quite the answer.

Happy plasticking
Francis

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