BloorwestSiR 11,457 Posted January 1, 2019 Happy New Year everyone! Since my B-25s are well over the 25% threshold, I'm going to try this kit. I've got a bit of AM for it but I'm leaning towards a more OOB build. I'll use the belts and brass gun barrels but not sure on the rest yet. Carl 12 Out2gtcha, 109, LSP_Kevin and 9 others reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BloorwestSiR 11,457 Posted January 1, 2019 I managed to get a start on the kit. I'm using the correction data that was posted on Hyperscale shortly after the kit first came out. It seems most of it is related to the engines and MLG bays so I started there. Hopefully I'll get the other side down next. Carl 7 R Palimaka, florin13, mozart and 4 others reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dennismcc 4,013 Posted January 1, 2019 Will be interested to see how this one goes as the Revell list for 2019 includes one of these and is seriously tempting me. Cheers Dennis 2 BloorwestSiR and Erwin reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Thomas Lund 1,458 Posted January 1, 2019 Lovely !! I've got one in the stack as well, so I'll be keeping an eye on what you do :-) What scheme are you going for ? 1 BloorwestSiR reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Iain 10,170 Posted January 1, 2019 Lovely Carl - I have this in the stash (always loved those markings!) - any idea what scheme you'll go for? Iain 1 BloorwestSiR reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BloorwestSiR 11,457 Posted January 2, 2019 18 hours ago, dennismcc said: Will be interested to see how this one goes as the Revell list for 2019 includes one of these and is seriously tempting me. Cheers Dennis So far, the assembly is going nicely. The parts fit very well and the seam cleanup is straightforward too. The instructions are full of errors. Brett Green did a corrections list a while ago but I think I'm finding stuff not mentioned on it. They're fairly logical but could still catch you out. 16 hours ago, Iain (32SIG) said: Lovely Carl - I have this in the stash (always loved those markings!) - any idea what scheme you'll go for? Iain 18 hours ago, Thomas Lund said: Lovely !! I've got one in the stack as well, so I'll be keeping an eye on what you do :-) What scheme are you going for ? Thanks Thomas and Iain! At the moment I'm looking at a couple schemes. First option is this one: It's actually an Email but if I go this way, I'll snag the requisite parts out of an E kit I have in the stash. This is the second choice. I may just go with this as I can do it OOB and I have decals for it. Carl 11 florin13, 109, Gazzas and 8 others reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LSP_Ray 6,775 Posted January 2, 2019 Nice kit choice! 1 BloorwestSiR reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Thomas Lund 1,458 Posted January 2, 2019 That Wespen scheme is aaaaaawesome !!! 2 109 and BloorwestSiR reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mozart 8,094 Posted January 2, 2019 Enjoy the kit Carl, I'll be interested to see your progress with this fascinating aeroplane. 1 BloorwestSiR reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
monthebiff 5,707 Posted January 2, 2019 N8ce project Carl, the Dragon kit is really nice to build but one major point to be aware of is the clear canopy mould8ngs are super super brittle and will crack if you don't take the utmost care!! Regards.Andy 1 BloorwestSiR reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BloorwestSiR 11,457 Posted January 2, 2019 14 hours ago, LSP_Ray said: Nice kit choice! Thanks Ray! 13 hours ago, Thomas Lund said: That Wespen scheme is aaaaaawesome !!! It is isn't it? Especially in the winter scheme. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BloorwestSiR 11,457 Posted January 2, 2019 5 hours ago, mozart said: Enjoy the kit Carl, I'll be interested to see your progress with this fascinating aeroplane. Thanks Max! I'm enjoying it so far. 3 minutes ago, monthebiff said: N8ce project Carl, the Dragon kit is really nice to build but one major point to be aware of is the clear canopy mould8ngs are super super brittle and will crack if you don't take the utmost care!! Regards.Andy Thanks for the heads up on the canopy. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BloorwestSiR 11,457 Posted January 2, 2019 Got a bit more done. Both engines are together now. Fit was good and since the cowls will be closed, the detail is fine for my needs. I then built both MLG legs and the gear bays. I've left off so e of the gear bay details until I get the primary colour down. 4 BradG, mozart, Gazzas and 1 other reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mozart 8,094 Posted January 2, 2019 17 minutes ago, monthebiff said: N8ce project Carl, the Dragon kit is really nice to build but one major point to be aware of is the clear canopy mould8ngs are super super brittle and will crack if you don't take the utmost care!! Regards.Andy I can second that, been there, done it, got the tee shirt!! 1 BloorwestSiR reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Out2gtcha 31,282 Posted January 2, 2019 Coooool, nice project Carl! Ive got two of these bad boys in the stash now. Really need to get on one 1 BloorwestSiR reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
