Shawn M Posted March 14, 2014 Share Posted March 14, 2014 I too would like to hear of any other flaws you find, what you've pointed out so far I've noticed as well through research. Granted I wont correct a lot of them, some of them though will be addressed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SirBlueHenry Posted March 14, 2014 Author Share Posted March 14, 2014 Hi Anthony. No problem - we can discuss it here, and i can substantiate everything I say, so i welcome comment. I am not a rivet counter on most aircraft, but some i really like to go all the way, and the Harvard is one of those. But its not a case of river counting (though I suppose some would call it that) its a case of basics. But anyway - no problem to show as I go - what is right or not. I wont be correcting anything (for fear of running out of lifetime). Im just going to build it and do the best with whats available. Would have loved a Vector engine - but now I think it would be a waste putting such a nice engine hidden away under cowls. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SirBlueHenry Posted March 14, 2014 Author Share Posted March 14, 2014 oh and yes i did get 2 kits - but i think i will sell one of them on trademe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anthony in NZ Posted March 14, 2014 Share Posted March 14, 2014 Thanks mate, that would be awesome, Sounds like any help, suggestions and advice will assist me on mine. Love your comment on running out of a lifetime.....I feel the same with my 32nd Westpac Rescue BK-117 and 24th Mossie!!! I am interested in your spare T-6 if you get rid of it. Either buy or swap?? Anyway, must dash. I have to head to work (not used to working Saturdays!) as I am Optician in Northwood and will have people waiting for me otherwise! Cheers Anthony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SirBlueHenry Posted March 14, 2014 Author Share Posted March 14, 2014 See the curvature of the area behind the rear pilots head - that bit of fuselage. compare it to the Monogram which is correct. The Kittyhawk is waaaay too wide. sandokan 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SirBlueHenry Posted March 14, 2014 Author Share Posted March 14, 2014 one of my Harvards sandokan 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SirBlueHenry Posted March 14, 2014 Author Share Posted March 14, 2014 My Dauntless - just for something different sandokan 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Out2gtcha Posted March 14, 2014 Share Posted March 14, 2014 Looks great so far!Keep in mind the quite wide myriad of rear canopy arrangements the T-6s had too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anthony in NZ Posted March 14, 2014 Share Posted March 14, 2014 (edited) Hmmm, great observation! It almost looks like the base profile for the earlier curved Harvard type. Just been looking at images and Monogram seem to have got it spot on in comparison.....but then thats nothing new Monogram seem to have stood the test of time for a long time. Thanks for that! Cheers Anthony Edited March 14, 2014 by Anthony in NZ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SirBlueHenry Posted March 14, 2014 Author Share Posted March 14, 2014 The fuel caps on the wings. firstly they rea in fact recessed into gollows in the wing - not flush like on the model. The caps are smaller and differently shaped than what the model shows, but there may be fuel systems out there where this was the case, just not on any Harvard Ive ever seen, so to be correct, you should remove them and make new ones to sink under the wings surface. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SirBlueHenry Posted March 14, 2014 Author Share Posted March 14, 2014 The baggage compartment end s too low making the shape wrong and the 2 footpegs are also too low. see the side views of Monogram vs Kittyhawk and maybe you can make this out. on the model i reckon about 4mm too low. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SirBlueHenry Posted March 14, 2014 Author Share Posted March 14, 2014 see the sizes of the 2 instr panels. i havnt verified anything here yet - but back one looks pretty small. The actual layout of instruments I am sure is not correct. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SirBlueHenry Posted March 15, 2014 Author Share Posted March 15, 2014 (edited) cut the tabs off the elevators so that you can lower them. If you are modelling the T-6 standing in the usual parked manner, the elevators are drooped oh - while i remember. the tailwheel is not a Harvard tailwheel. looks like a Mustang tailwheel. i guess some owners are using such a tailwheel as what is provided in the kit, but not from what ive seen. anyway - just saying. model whichever one you want, if you can find a balloon type. Edited March 15, 2014 by SirBlueHenry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SirBlueHenry Posted March 15, 2014 Author Share Posted March 15, 2014 engine halves not going together very easily. I have removed all pins but still the 2 halves dont want to mate flush. glued the 4 cowling pieces together. that came out well, with great care. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hubert Boillot Posted March 15, 2014 Share Posted March 15, 2014 engine halves not going together very easily. I have removed all pins but still the 2 halves dont want to mate flush. glued the 4 cowling pieces together. that came out well, with great care. From Kev's building thread, it seems the engine halves are "handed" one way or another, and there must be a better way of assembling them (not that I have tried it yet :-) ) Hubert Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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