RadBaron Posted June 22, 2022 Share Posted June 22, 2022 Finally regaining control of my Flickr account means I can start posting again, wahoo! This one was part of a private group build of all things RAF. Be that I like my trainers, the Bulldog fits the bill nicely. The kit is typical of short-run fare. The delicate scribed panel lines were almost all obliterated by the copious amounts of filling and sanding needed. A LOT of nose wight is required to keep from being a tail-sitter, I filled the nose with lead shot, and made a new nose gear leg from brass tube to keep the kit supplied plastic one from collapsing. The paint scheme came straight from the box, the kit decals worked nicely. Fun little build, now if only I could get my hands on Tarangus' Saab Safir! Denzil. Nose weight for days! Arado 96 for scale. Alex, Sasha As, Tony T and 11 others 14 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeC Posted June 22, 2022 Share Posted June 22, 2022 Nicely done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Kevin Posted June 22, 2022 Share Posted June 22, 2022 Now that looks nice! I could almost be tempted by one of those myself, though it would be an ideal size for 1/32 scale. Kev MikeC 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RadBaron Posted June 26, 2022 Author Share Posted June 26, 2022 On 6/22/2022 at 1:04 PM, MikeC said: Nicely done. On 6/22/2022 at 3:21 PM, LSP_Kevin said: Now that looks nice! I could almost be tempted by one of those myself, though it would be an ideal size for 1/32 scale. Kev On 6/24/2022 at 3:33 AM, MARU5137 said: Denzil, Quite a Cool and RESPLENDENT model. ... Thanks guys! It adds a bit of colour to the cabinet! @LSP_Kevin it would be a fantastic subject in 1/32, even in 1/48 it's on the small side! Denzil scvrobeson, MikeMaben, LSP_Kevin and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iain Posted June 26, 2022 Share Posted June 26, 2022 Looks great Denzil! Yes, 1:32 would be ace - along with a Chipmunk - one day, perhaps... Iain RadBaron and MikeC 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RadBaron Posted June 26, 2022 Author Share Posted June 26, 2022 3 hours ago, Iain said: Looks great Denzil! Yes, 1:32 would be ace - along with a Chipmunk - one day, perhaps... Iain I wish I'd gotten my hands on a couple of these! https://www.largescaleplanes.com/reviews/review.php?rid=1629 Iain 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iain Posted June 26, 2022 Share Posted June 26, 2022 Indeed. I have a couple of Tarangus Bulldogs that I'm building for friends (their aeroplanes). I have a share in a Chipmunk (profile pic) - and one of my best buddies owns a Bulldog that I've spent a lot of time in and around - so I'm a little biased on both subjects... Iain RadBaron 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RadBaron Posted June 26, 2022 Author Share Posted June 26, 2022 That's fantastic Iain! The chippy is such a delight to fly. How does the Bulldog compare? My dad owns a Chippy in Australia, it keeps his fleet of Austers company Denzil LSP_Kevin, Iain and rafju 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iain Posted June 26, 2022 Share Posted June 26, 2022 The Bulldog is a delightful aeroplane - very sturdy and has been great for touring (and great photo-ship with that big canopy) - but doesn't have the handling/control delicacy of the Chippy IMHO. That said - I'm still converting to the Chipmunk/tail-dragger rating - so I'll be able to comment better when (if!) converted! Our Chipmunk is a little different in that its a Lycoming O-360 Powered 'SuperMunk' - so a bootful of right rudder needed on take-off - rather than left rudder... Iain RadBaron 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Kevin Posted June 26, 2022 Share Posted June 26, 2022 1 hour ago, RadBaron said: I wish I'd gotten my hands on a couple of these! https://www.largescaleplanes.com/reviews/review.php?rid=1629 As it happens, the one I reviewed there turned out to be the only production kit Robin ever got around to producing, so it's one of a kind. I still have it, and still intend to build it. Robin informed me quite some time ago that he decided to remaster the kit anyway, and improve quite a lot of the parts. He even sent me some photos, but I'm not sure what the status of the project is these days. Kev Iain 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RadBaron Posted June 27, 2022 Author Share Posted June 27, 2022 (edited) 23 hours ago, Iain said: The Bulldog is a delightful aeroplane - very sturdy and has been great for touring (and great photo-ship with that big canopy) - but doesn't have the handling/control delicacy of the Chippy IMHO. That said - I'm still converting to the Chipmunk/tail-dragger rating - so I'll be able to comment better when (if!) converted! Our Chipmunk is a little different in that its a Lycoming O-360 Powered 'SuperMunk' - so a bootful of right rudder needed on take-off - rather than left rudder... She's one smart looking ship! With the O360 they REALLY love to climb! Enjoy, I bet she's a blast 23 hours ago, LSP_Kevin said: As it happens, the one I reviewed there turned out to be the only production kit Robin ever got around to producing, so it's one of a kind. I still have it, and still intend to build it. Robin informed me quite some time ago that he decided to remaster the kit anyway, and improve quite a lot of the parts. He even sent me some photos, but I'm not sure what the status of the project is these days. Kev Thats a shame, It seemed to really show promise! Edited June 27, 2022 by RadBaron Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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