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Flying Start Models Slingsby T.31B - RAF Air Cadets


Iain

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  • 2 weeks later...

Well, wing and struts attached so she was complete enough to display at the Avon Model Show in Thornbury, UK yesterday.

 

Still needs rigging and strut stays fitting - but hopefully gave an idea of the quality of this kit out of the box!!

 

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Final surface finish is a thin coat of Gunze Aqueous Satin Clear that was burnished slightly afer drying for a few days - and gives a nice representation of the sheen, rather than full gloss, of the originals.

 

Iain

 

 

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And a few, more detailed, images...

 

General underside view - weathering still a 'work in progress'...

 

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'Landing Gear'...

 

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Tail skid in place - printed using a more resilient resin:

 

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Tail ballast weight (included in kt):

 

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Not often (if at all?) you get an opportunity to build a model in RAF Air Cadets markings:

 

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Hopefully I'll get the rigging sorted at the weekend and post some RFI images.

 

I've thoroughly enjoyed this project - the kit is just beautifully done and is a joy to put together and paint, but it's also a really good change of pace in terms of subject matter, and methods of building.

 

A really good MoJo restorer!!

 

If you want one I suggest you get in touch with Tim at Flying Start Models as numbers are limited and it won't be around forever.

 

All Out!

 

Iain

 

 

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