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Title: Flettner FL 282 B-2
Post by: chriswil42 on September 29, 2025, 03:48:29 PM
Started this yesterday at the playday.  Some delicate parts removed from the sprue and cleaned up.
Title: Re: Flettner FL 282 B-2
Post by: zak on September 29, 2025, 03:54:00 PM
It looked like a nice kit.
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Post by: Bigkev on September 29, 2025, 07:43:46 PM
Ooooo, a Hummingbird.
This will be interesting, looking forward to seeing it come together.
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Post by: Wizzel on October 07, 2025, 01:40:34 PM
You made a good start with this on the play day. It'll turn into a tidy little model.
Title: Re: Flettner FL 282 B-2
Post by: chriswil42 on October 31, 2025, 02:45:15 PM
Fuselage assembled with engine inside. Fiddly work.
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Post by: Bigkev on October 31, 2025, 02:58:16 PM
Small is beautiful................and challenging!
Nice work, looking good
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Post by: cph64 on November 01, 2025, 05:50:33 PM
I enjoyed making this kit, even if it was fiddly at times (for me at anyrate!!).
Title: Re: Flettner FL 282 B-2
Post by: chriswil42 on November 02, 2025, 01:59:03 PM
Quote from: cph64 on November 01, 2025, 05:50:33 PMI enjoyed making this kit, even if it was fiddly at times (for me at anyrate!!).
What do you mean 'at times' - it's all fiddly.
Title: Re: Flettner FL 282 B-2
Post by: chriswil42 on November 02, 2025, 03:34:40 PM
Tail section added and slight modification to the seat assembly.
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Post by: cph64 on November 02, 2025, 04:31:17 PM
I can't remember how I stopped this being a tail-sitter, so I'm no help there!!!
Title: Re: Flettner FL 282 B-2
Post by: chriswil42 on November 07, 2025, 04:14:37 PM
Yes, it's definitely a tail sitter Chris. I shall have to work out where to put the ballast.
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Post by: Bigkev on November 07, 2025, 06:27:21 PM
Looking like an insect about to leap into the air.
Looking good though.
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Post by: zak on November 08, 2025, 08:12:34 AM
Very Gnat like.
Title: Re: Flettner FL 282 B-2
Post by: chriswil42 on November 21, 2025, 03:18:24 PM
Ballast in and the undercarriage added.
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Post by: Bigkev on November 21, 2025, 03:40:58 PM
Are those lead wieghts?
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Post by: zak on November 21, 2025, 05:30:40 PM
Sitting pretty now.
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Post by: Wizzel on November 24, 2025, 01:30:36 PM
That's coming on nicely - im looking forward to seeing the paint go on.
Title: Re: Flettner FL 282 B-2
Post by: chriswil42 on December 03, 2025, 02:55:10 PM
Brush painted. Now ready for decals.
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Post by: Bigkev on December 03, 2025, 04:40:18 PM
Ready to leap into action. Looks very smart. Well done.
Title: Re: Flettner FL 282 B-2
Post by: chriswil42 on December 07, 2025, 03:13:10 PM
Finished. A nic little kit - a bit fiddly at times.
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Post by: MSea on December 07, 2025, 04:03:34 PM
Fiddly or not it looks great
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Post by: zak on December 07, 2025, 04:04:42 PM
Yes, a nice addition to the helicopter collection.
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Post by: cph64 on December 07, 2025, 05:52:39 PM
Great build. Well done.
Title: Re: Flettner FL 282 B-2
Post by: chriswil42 on December 09, 2025, 04:17:00 PM
Thanks for comments chaps.
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Post by: Bigkev on December 09, 2025, 07:33:38 PM
Quote from: chriswil42 on December 07, 2025, 03:13:10 PMFinished. A nic little kit - a bit fiddly at times.

It looks superb Chris, a very nice build.