LSP_Kevin Posted February 11, 2016 Share Posted February 11, 2016 Howdy folks, Some of you may remember LSP member Robin Koh's scratch-build of a 1/32 Chipmunk. Robin has now turned that model into a resin kit, and I've just published my review of the fruits of his labours: Robin Koh 1/32 de Havilland DHC-1 Chipmunk Enjoy! Kev rafju, reconspit, Lee White and 5 others 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mozart Posted February 11, 2016 Share Posted February 11, 2016 (edited) Thank you Kev for a very fair, balanced and objective review of this great little aeroplane. Chippies hold a special place in my heart having flown in several as an Air Training Cadet back in the 1960s, also the first time I wore a parachute and experienced the "waddle" of walking with one on, so I'm definitely a candidate for the kit based on your review (special thanks for the pdf) and Robin's build here.Max Edited February 11, 2016 by mozart Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hubert Boillot Posted February 11, 2016 Share Posted February 11, 2016 Another one I will have. Thanks for the review Kev. Hubert Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Kevin Posted February 11, 2016 Author Share Posted February 11, 2016 I've just reviewed my review, so to speak, and was horrified to realise that I'd completely mistaken the supplied vinyl masks. It's obvious to me now that they are not in fact canopy masks, but rather, masks to allow the modeller to paint a white underlay beneath the main insignia decals. That's still a pretty nice touch, and arguably even more useful than canopy masks. I've amended my review to reflect this new realisation. Kev MARU5137 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freemodeller Posted February 11, 2016 Share Posted February 11, 2016 Thank Kevin for your time and support for writing this review. As you can see this is evey much my way of scratch building, hope this can be accepted here and look forward to any comment. One small note is that I had insert rod in engine mounting,landing gear and engine cover hinges for strength. As you know I had broke my right hand week ago, I hope can return to my work as soon as possible. Cheers Robin Stevepd and MARU5137 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fightersweep Posted February 11, 2016 Share Posted February 11, 2016 (edited) WANT!!!!!!!!!!!!! Over and out. Regards;Steve PS: Nice review Kev! Edited February 11, 2016 by fightersweep MARU5137 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zero77 Posted February 11, 2016 Share Posted February 11, 2016 Very good ! Thanks for the review Kev. That's really a very cute little aircraft. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kagemusha Posted February 11, 2016 Share Posted February 11, 2016 Terrific review Kev, a very nice touch to provide the pdf file. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wunwinglow Posted February 11, 2016 Share Posted February 11, 2016 Delighted to see this come to fruition, and requested a price. I hope your hand heals quickly Robin!! All success with this project, you deserve it. Tim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freemodeller Posted February 11, 2016 Share Posted February 11, 2016 Thanks mate,I still need more information for the Canadian machine in order to make tooling. At the same time since I'm out of action I can only read and enjoy......... Hope to get back soon. Cheers Robin Zero77 and MARU5137 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zero77 Posted February 12, 2016 Share Posted February 12, 2016 By the way, i forgot to say how impressed i was by the clear resin canopy.... The clear parts looks even better than the best injected plastic clear parts. Very impressive. I dont know who is the caster, but he definitely rules the game for clear resin... Lee White and Kagemusha 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Dog Flying Posted February 12, 2016 Share Posted February 12, 2016 Beautiful kit! The Canadian version , as mentioned above; bubble canopy with a track on an extended dorsal fin, no gear fairings, landing lights under the wing were retractable, no anti-spin strakes on the fuselage, and the exhaust was larger diameter coming out of the cowling forward of the Brit style. I certainly would love one of these kits but with Mother Nature messing up my hands and pharmaceuticals messing up my vision, it is too late for me. This Old Dog can only dream of modelling now. Barney MARU5137 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radub Posted February 12, 2016 Share Posted February 12, 2016 The DHC-1B (bubble top) is a completely different beast. It is quite a task to make one from a British-made Mk.10 or Mk.20. Name a part and you can bet it is different. ;-) Radu MARU5137 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Dog Flying Posted February 12, 2016 Share Posted February 12, 2016 Robin: I have a contact looking for drawings of the CDN Chipmunk and hopefully they can be useful in producing a kit. I'll let you know ASAP Barney freemodeller and MARU5137 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freemodeller Posted February 14, 2016 Share Posted February 14, 2016 Robin: I have a contact looking for drawings of the CDN Chipmunk and hopefully they can be useful in producing a kit. I'll let you know ASAP Barney Thanks Barney. From what I know other then the canopy,I seen photos of the Canadian Chipmunk with longer elevators and many different in engine and cockpit details. As you can see from my design the windscreen and canopy can be replace without any changes to the fuslage moulding and the anti spin strakes can easily remove,but again I seen different bubble canopy. Regards Robin MARU5137 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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