Martinnfb Posted January 19 Posted January 19 (edited) And so it begins. Edited January 19 by Martinnfb Greif8, coogrfan, rafju and 10 others 13
Greif8 Posted January 19 Posted January 19 This will be a fun build to follow Martin. Looks like you are already making some modifications right from the start! Ernest Martinnfb 1
rafju Posted January 19 Posted January 19 Cool build, very interesting and fun to follow, will you use some Trumpy parts? Martinnfb 1
Martinnfb Posted January 21 Author Posted January 21 @Greif8 Hi Ernest, glad to have you aboard, yes some alternation have to be done prior to assembly. Not very exciting first steps. @Gazzas Avia is still in the waiting. @rafju I am sorry, forgot to clarify. The light plastic is Trumpeter, it will become more apparent as we progress further. I am using prop blades, bulges, radiator and the tall tail from the TRP kit. Rest should be resin putty molded to shape. What can go possibly wrong? When I go completely mental, I won’t tell anyone, but there will be signs. Greif8, Landrotten Highlander, Troy Molitor and 7 others 8 1 1
williamj Posted January 21 Posted January 21 So everyone voted for the Avia, but you just went ahead with the "K" anyway. Ever think of getting into politics? Gazzas, geedubelyer, KiwiZac and 5 others 8
Martinnfb Posted January 22 Author Posted January 22 7 hours ago, williamj said: So everyone voted for the Avia, but you just went ahead with the "K" anyway. Ever think of getting into politics? Ok, moving on. Blob is taking over. williamj, Kais, dennismcc and 2 others 3 2
Greif8 Posted January 22 Posted January 22 That is some serious modifications you are doing Martin! Ernest Martinnfb 1
Martinnfb Posted January 23 Author Posted January 23 Grafting Trump radiator on the Airfix power egg assembly. You can see how Trump. had to compensate for the nose up attitude by altering the slope of the upper edge. And how I tried to alter it by layer of putty at the front of it. Greif8, Gazzas and denders 3
Martinnfb Posted January 23 Author Posted January 23 Some preliminary shaping of the cowling. Modified Trp. nose for comparison. Landrotten Highlander, Gazzas, Greif8 and 5 others 8
Martinnfb Posted January 23 Author Posted January 23 Pretty girl Greif8, Gazzas, monthebiff and 2 others 5
Greif8 Posted January 23 Posted January 23 Serious modification work on this build Martin! Your sanding skills are getting a workout for sure! Ernest Martinnfb and Gazzas 2
williamj Posted January 23 Posted January 23 On 1/21/2026 at 9:45 PM, Martinnfb said: Ok, moving on. Blob is taking over. What the h are you doing? Are you blobbing for Messerschmitts? Can't wait to see how you come out of this one. Martinnfb 1
Martinnfb Posted February 4 Author Posted February 4 Gentlemen, apologies about the prolonged silence . I went through unpleasant emergency/medical episode related to a gnarly pulmonary embolism affecting my heart as well. Was released from the Rocky View hospital yesterday. There is some collateral damage, so my recovery will take some time, I am still little unsteady on my feet, but I will try to dedicate some time to this build as I get better. Martin BloorwestSiR, Alain Gadbois, LSP_Kevin and 5 others 4 4
dennismcc Posted February 4 Posted February 4 That sounds horrible, get well soon and follow the medical guys advice religiously. Take care Dennis Martinnfb and williamj 1 1
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