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Yes, I know, but I had to do something while watching the transfers on the Fokker set and dry.

A lot of nice etched brass parts in this kit.
I did scratch build one of these many years ago and so treat myself to a proper model.
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Re: 1:48 Copper State Models - Armstrong Whitworth FK8 - early version
« Reply #1 on: December 19, 2021, 09:22:34 AM »
Cockpit interior.
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Re: 1:48 Copper State Models - Armstrong Whitworth FK8 - early version
« Reply #2 on: December 19, 2021, 06:27:56 PM »
some good detail, plenty of metal work.

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Re: 1:48 Copper State Models - Armstrong Whitworth FK8 - early version
« Reply #3 on: December 20, 2021, 09:00:21 AM »
That's certainly some detail there. Very nice indeed.
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Re: 1:48 Copper State Models - Armstrong Whitworth FK8 - early version
« Reply #4 on: December 21, 2021, 10:08:26 AM »
Fuselage closed up.
Lower wing fixed.
Bothe wings painted.
Attachment points for the rigging.
Struts at the correct angle.
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Re: 1:48 Copper State Models - Armstrong Whitworth FK8 - early version
« Reply #5 on: December 21, 2021, 01:03:00 PM »
What speed would you sat you are working at  ::) ::) ::) ::)
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Re: 1:48 Copper State Models - Armstrong Whitworth FK8 - early version
« Reply #6 on: December 21, 2021, 02:11:56 PM »
Slow for me.
Top wing now in place, I really needed three hands/
Engine in position/
Etched panels being painted.
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Re: 1:48 Copper State Models - Armstrong Whitworth FK8 - early version
« Reply #7 on: December 21, 2021, 03:31:55 PM »
Slow for me.
Top wing now in place, I really needed three hands/
Engine in position/
Etched panels being painted.

Have you asked Santa for one?
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I hope my next is always better

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Re: 1:48 Copper State Models - Armstrong Whitworth FK8 - early version
« Reply #8 on: December 21, 2021, 05:35:47 PM »
Slow for me.
Top wing now in place, I really needed three hands/
Engine in position/
Etched panels being painted.

Have you asked Santa for one?
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Two!
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Re: 1:48 Copper State Models - Armstrong Whitworth FK8 - early version
« Reply #9 on: December 22, 2021, 02:25:26 PM »
Moving on at quite a pace Dave. Exquisite.
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Re: 1:48 Copper State Models - Armstrong Whitworth FK8 - early version
« Reply #10 on: December 23, 2021, 12:52:31 PM »
Rear Lewis gun and bombs.
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Re: 1:48 Copper State Models - Armstrong Whitworth FK8 - early version
« Reply #11 on: December 23, 2021, 01:45:50 PM »
Looking great the brass adds to the gun a LOT
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Re: 1:48 Copper State Models - Armstrong Whitworth FK8 - early version
« Reply #12 on: December 24, 2021, 01:58:26 PM »
Excellent detail.
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Re: 1:48 Copper State Models - Armstrong Whitworth FK8 - early version
« Reply #13 on: December 29, 2021, 02:33:45 PM »
Rigging.
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Re: 1:48 Copper State Models - Armstrong Whitworth FK8 - early version
« Reply #14 on: December 29, 2021, 02:56:19 PM »
Rigging looking good but what will Haddock say ?
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