Archimedes Posted March 16 Share Posted March 16 Hi Andy, The additions you are making are really adding that extra level of detail that will give it that ‘certain something’ once done. The Dept of Corrections nose and prop look excellent! Kind regards, Paul monthebiff 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geedubelyer Posted March 16 Share Posted March 16 Nice work Andy and thanks for the heads-up on the wing fillets. I agree, Kotare have made a fine job of the dimpled rivet effect. She's looking alot like a Spitfire now. Keep it up. monthebiff 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeMaben Posted March 16 Share Posted March 16 Very nice monthebiff 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biggles87 Posted March 16 Share Posted March 16 Thanks also for the heads up on the wing fillets, your test fit looks pretty good. My natural instinct would have been to fit the fillets first, so that's what I'll do when I get mine It's a pity the Rotol prop is no longer available, it looks good. John monthebiff 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monthebiff Posted March 16 Author Share Posted March 16 20 hours ago, Archimedes said: Hi Andy, The additions you are making are really adding that extra level of detail that will give it that ‘certain something’ once done. The Dept of Corrections nose and prop look excellent! Kind regards, Paul Yes it's such a shame Dept of Correction went through as they had some lovely products but very happy I can make the most of the one I have. Regards Andy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monthebiff Posted March 16 Author Share Posted March 16 16 hours ago, geedubelyer said: Nice work Andy and thanks for the heads-up on the wing fillets. I agree, Kotare have made a fine job of the dimpled rivet effect. She's looking alot like a Spitfire now. Keep it up. So I built my MkI Early kit as per the instructions and had serous issues getting the wing assembly mated with the fuselage. Going this route is definitely better but still very tight. I really don't understand why kit manufacturers have to go this tight on tolerances as frankly its not enjoyable at times! Regards. Andy geedubelyer 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monthebiff Posted March 17 Author Share Posted March 17 (edited) A very enjoyable evening doing my favourite part of a build which is decals, Cockpit all decalled and very happy with the results So with the cockpit completed to this point It was time to file away several mm's of Yahu Mk.V instrument panel which was designed for the terrible Hobby Boss kit which is troubled by very poor shape. Time for a little weathering and then bring everything together. Regards. Andy Edited March 17 by monthebiff Landrotten Highlander, Biggles87, denders and 11 others 14 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Archimedes Posted March 17 Share Posted March 17 That is shaping up beautifully Andy. Totally agree on doing decals: always a fun process for me too! Kind regards, Paul monthebiff 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mozart Posted March 17 Share Posted March 17 7 hours ago, Archimedes said: That is shaping up beautifully Andy. Totally agree on doing decals: always a fun process for me too! Kind regards, Paul Horses for courses, I hate, loathe and abhor decals of any variety! geedubelyer, monthebiff, dennismcc and 2 others 2 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monthebiff Posted March 17 Author Share Posted March 17 55 minutes ago, mozart said: Horses for courses, I hate, loathe and abhor decals of any variety! It's all in the gloss coat Max, funny isn't it as I hate using your goto method of masks as I just find them painful to use. Regards. Andy mozart 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monthebiff Posted March 19 Author Share Posted March 19 Managed to complete the cockpit assembly today, first up was adding the HGW seatbelts and then fit the Barracudacast plastic seat and armoured backrest to the Kotare frame and then the Barracudacast late control column to the footboards as well as adding straps to the pedals And the rest of the sub assemblies prior to assembly And the cockpit tub together Time to get the fuselage together now and then concentrate on finishing the wing conversion. Regards. Andy duke_, patricksparks, chaos07 and 14 others 17 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geedubelyer Posted March 19 Share Posted March 19 Mouthwateringly good. monthebiff 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Kevin Posted March 19 Share Posted March 19 Lovely progress, Andy! Kev monthebiff 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncarina Posted March 20 Share Posted March 20 That is looking so good! Cheers, Tom monthebiff 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biggles87 Posted March 21 Share Posted March 21 Fantastic! The harness is particularly good. How long did that take? John monthebiff 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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