Iain Posted April 29, 2019 Author Share Posted April 29, 2019 Thanks for the kind words folks - far too kind - but I am quite pleased with how the canopies have turned out. Bank holiday this weekend here in the UK - so, with the extra day off work, plan is to try and get her finished. Iain Trak-Tor 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chek Posted April 30, 2019 Share Posted April 30, 2019 In a phrase of the period, turned out nice again, Iain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iain Posted May 11, 2019 Author Share Posted May 11, 2019 Couple of quick and dirty photos before bed: Rear canopy now painted - and edges of the roundel added to the rear lower sections, where it sits over fuselage roundel. Opens and closes - and will work 'inverted' - unlike the kit supplied front canopy. I think the fit in the closed position against the 'tunnel' is as good as I can get it given material thickness etc.. Sqn. codes re-applied. Cowl panels painted inside and about to add some wiring to the engine area, before some very subtle weathering. Hopefully get the engine on and some subtle airframe weathering tomorrow - followed by final varnish layer. Then undercarriage and final details... My aim is to be able to take it down to show some friends at our model society meet on Thursday - finished! We'll see! Iain MikeC, scvrobeson, Fvdm and 7 others 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Kevin Posted May 11, 2019 Share Posted May 11, 2019 Looks amazing, Iain! Kev Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Ron Posted May 12, 2019 Share Posted May 12, 2019 wowzie! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazzas Posted May 12, 2019 Share Posted May 12, 2019 That's beautiful, Iain! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fvdm Posted May 12, 2019 Share Posted May 12, 2019 I think i said it before, beautiful! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iain Posted May 13, 2019 Author Share Posted May 13, 2019 More progress... More engine detail added - plumbing and brown frame strips (from decal) - and fitted to airframe. Lower cowl bonded to fuselage underside. Fit not brilliant so decision made to bond in place and act as a keel for the cowl frames/engine and ensure best fit of other, removeable, panels. Wing walks masked and sprayed. Undercarriage added - mainwheels still loose. Note the prop/spinner assy. is all lose at present - placed for photos - so no comments about fit please! Next up - a start of some subtle weathering - as befits a modern 'warbird'. Blue skies... Iain LSP_Kevin, BlackCanopy, TorbenD and 6 others 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anthony in NZ Posted May 13, 2019 Share Posted May 13, 2019 Totally awesome Ian....one of my favorite builds here on LSP! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dodgem37 Posted May 13, 2019 Share Posted May 13, 2019 This is great. Sincerely, Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeMaben Posted May 14, 2019 Share Posted May 14, 2019 Doooood !!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazzas Posted May 14, 2019 Share Posted May 14, 2019 Looking so nice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ade rowlands Posted May 14, 2019 Share Posted May 14, 2019 Outstanding work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MustangManiac Posted May 15, 2019 Share Posted May 15, 2019 Beautiful build Ian! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomprobert Posted May 15, 2019 Share Posted May 15, 2019 Lovely job. Right on cue, one of Biggin Hill’s twin seaters has cruised over my house... such gorgeous machines and this model certainly does the real thing justice. Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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