KiwiZac Posted July 4, 2022 Share Posted July 4, 2022 Beautiful work Andy! monthebiff 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeMaben Posted July 4, 2022 Share Posted July 4, 2022 monthebiff 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dpgsbody55 Posted July 4, 2022 Share Posted July 4, 2022 Looking good . Cheers, Michael monthebiff 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woody V Posted July 4, 2022 Share Posted July 4, 2022 23 hours ago, monthebiff said: Some more done and now the big BMW engine is fitted, very nearly went back to the SOD after huge difficulty getting the exhausts fitted to the engine and after much trimming, cursing and repainting they behaved. No, no, no. No quitting now. Citadelgrad, D.B. Andrus and monthebiff 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monthebiff Posted July 7, 2022 Author Share Posted July 7, 2022 I think I now remember why I put this build on the SOD 4 years ago after a fraught few days of trying to move this build on. Although beautiful in detail the Eduard Brassin engine set really is a very difficult set and causes fit issues down the line and I've had to remove the engine several times and then repair any damage as well. Finally today I've had a good clear head and several hours to work through the fit issues and happy and relieved to get the engine and cowls correctly in place Quick test fit to check the prop fitted correctly Upper cowl has taken a fair amount of trimming as well as the cylinder heads of the engine to get a good fit And then another issue I had caused myself resolved with the MG151's now fitted Super happy with this progress and now know I can see the build through to the end with the worst issues over. Some remedial paint work needed around the cowl area but time to move on the landing gear. Regards. Andy John1, Woody V, MikeMaben and 14 others 17 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nmayhew Posted July 8, 2022 Share Posted July 8, 2022 Looks great - and yes I never would have thought that cowling top would fit without some serious surgery. End in sight - will look fantastic when finally done monthebiff 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woody V Posted July 8, 2022 Share Posted July 8, 2022 12 hours ago, monthebiff said: Super happy with this progress and now know I can see the build through to the end with the worst issues over. We've all been there and know how hard it is not to give up. Can't wait to see it finished and we know you will finish. monthebiff 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onspring Posted July 8, 2022 Share Posted July 8, 2022 Great modelling! I will be keeping an eye out for any updates. monthebiff 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monthebiff Posted July 13, 2022 Author Share Posted July 13, 2022 Another step forward with upper owl now in place and MG131's fitted along with the feed chutes. Also have bomb racks and undercarriage fitted ready for wheels to go on Hopefully have the wheels fitted later and then on to final fitting of various open panels. Regards. Andy scvrobeson, VintageEagle, IainM and 10 others 13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woody V Posted July 13, 2022 Share Posted July 13, 2022 That's some clean workmanship! monthebiff 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monthebiff Posted July 13, 2022 Author Share Posted July 13, 2022 And on her feet Now it's just hatches, latches and some final assembly and weathering. Regards. Andy scvrobeson, duke_, Antonio Argudo and 9 others 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dutik Posted July 14, 2022 Share Posted July 14, 2022 It's marvelous! A real gem Regards - dutik monthebiff 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spyrosjzmichos Posted July 15, 2022 Share Posted July 15, 2022 Proper beauty Andy! monthebiff 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monthebiff Posted July 15, 2022 Author Share Posted July 15, 2022 So final build update on White 48, managed to complete all of the final bits and pieces today and get them fitted without to much trouble which was a nice suprise. Just need to add ab aerial wire and support wires for the upper cowls but calling this one done after six years on and off. RFI pictures to follow very soon. Regards. Andy scvrobeson, Fanes, Dpgsbody55 and 11 others 14 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scvrobeson Posted July 15, 2022 Share Posted July 15, 2022 Yay! It looks great Andy. Definitely a build to be proud of, no matter the struggles. Matt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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