Hi All,
Just like to show you that the wings are now attached. I had a little difficulty getting it all lined up all in one go. So I resorted to doing it in two stages.
Firstly I glued the undersides at the front and rear. I found a small gap at the front, which I partially filled with a slice of plasticard.
As you can see there is a small gap either side to be dealt with when all dried. When front and back were dry I turned my attention to the top joins. These were very good, just some tape needed to hold them in place whilst the glue dries (in this case Tamiya Thin Liquid Glue)
I also used 4 Berna clamps to hold the joins level. These are brilliant, and I thank Haddock for bringing them to my attention. I recommend them to everybody.
The engine parts have been sprayed Tamiya Gloss Black, in readiness for Alclad II silvers.
Next job is to fill the gaps with Green Stuff and Super Glue/Talc and to attach the nose pitot and fair that in again Superglue/Talc.
Pictures of progress attached.
Bigkev



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Hi Wizzel,

You mean you can actually manage to park in an increased size parking bay??

Your skill knows no limits!

Bigkev

Hi Zak,
If you continue to build to this quality and speed, you'll get snapped up by either 'John Deere' or 'New Holland' tractors!

Great work, I envy your skill!

Bigkev

Cheers Gents,
Thankyou for the comments.
Wizzel, I rubbed down the superglue/talc as it is a harder better filler for things like airliners. The clear kit part is still there but its mating edges are now filled and very smooth.
I will be applying decals for the cockpit and fuselage windows once painted.
Cheers
Bigkev

PS. Wing to fuselage tonight, will post tomorrow after it has dried.

Hi Wizzel,

Hot stuff matey!
Look forward to seeing it at the meeting.
Bigkev

Hi Kiteman,
Another model, how do you find time.........................

That looks like a horrendous gap at the wing to fuselage join. I see you have filled it with Green Stuff.

One word of caution. I don't know whether you partially filled the gap with some plasticard before adding the filler.
Heavy applications of Green Stuff can cause problems as the solvent can soften and distort the surrounding plastic if added too liberally all at once. It is better to apply thin layers, sanding down between each after drying period. Thin coats of filler will need only 30mins to dry, heavy applications can take hours, and affect the plastic.
Keep up the good work.
Bigkev   

Gentlemen,

I am still awaiting news on Geoff's funeral arrangements. I was expecting to get them Friday 30th January, but still awaiting info.
Col. Tony is going to get in contact with Geoff's family as soon as he can, but to date there has been no one available to answer his calls.
As soon as I get any further update I shall post on here as well as contacting those of you who can by email.
Bigkev

Hi Kiteman,
Cheers for that.
I hope my builds give you the confidence to try some of the things that work for me. Like yourself you pick up lots of tips just by talking and watching others.
I am still learning things too, etch brass is my 'bogey' I need to overcome.
Bigkev