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[Martinnfb]

Got a box from Hannants yesterday so last nigh I had to put together the main wing assembly to see if the twisted right wing trailing edge is actually a real problem. It is not.

[Martinnfb]

prop blades needed little filling, nothing major. However I lost some detail on the spinner as I was rushing along.

[Marcleon]

Oh, looking very nice! I'm very glad to see this new kit go together... Marc

[Martinnfb]

Thank you Marc,  was really excited about this release, I might finish it, probably.
the radiator assemblies are in. It was a snug fit, forcefully snug. 
 

[Martinnfb]

The victim of choice. Erla build, R6, ribbed tires, # 27083, 5.JG2, Heinz Hunig, October 43 Juvincourt Airfield, France

 

[Martinnfb]

[Greif8]

Nice start and great choice of subject Martin.

 

Ernest

[quang]

Following from my hammock 😎

Cheers,

Quang

[Martinnfb]

Airfix designed the power egg to be assembled in two ways, with open and closed cowling. Instead of downsizing the engine, they have you to sand it downs a bit in case you’re closing the cowling around it. The whole process is trouble free.
I managed to crack the lower seam line as I was drilling a missing hole for the oil reservoir drain/ purge valve. Not a biggie, still have to replaced rivet lines.
The intake received some basic details and welding seams(to be tamed). Ventilation vents on the sides need some work ,or straight out aftermarket ones. @airscale@Roy Sutherland

 

Edited December 18, 2025 by Martinnfb

[Martinnfb]

Trumpeter - Model Monkey - Airfix

@Model_Monkey is the best, however, being designed for TRP kit, the diamenter is 1mm too short. It doesn't take much to fit it in, I might take that route 

Edited December 6, 2025 by Martinnfb

[Martinnfb]

And so it begins

[Martinnfb]

ModelMonkey spinner on AIRFIX base plate that was slightly tapered. 

 

 

 

[williamj]

10 hours ago, Martinnfb said:

ModelMonkey spinner on AIRFIX base plate that was slightly tapered. 

 

 

 

WOW!   kind of a big difference there. don't think I know what to say.

[D.B. Andrus]

Excellent effort, Martin. 

[monthebiff]

Vwry nice worknsonfar Martin and great subject choice

 

Regards. Andy