Mence
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Post by Mence on Dec 31, 2023 12:44:30 GMT
Well seeing as January is statistically the most depressing month of the year, I feel I should do my bit to give you all a good laugh. So here is my next clumsy attempt to build something. Chocks away soon...
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Post by Ian H. on Dec 31, 2023 12:45:47 GMT
Great choice, Mence! Looking forward to this and anxious to see how this kit unfolds.
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Post by Armorguy on Dec 31, 2023 12:47:36 GMT
I'm in. This one is on my list too.
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Post by Mence on Dec 31, 2023 12:56:34 GMT
Thank you chaps, I will do my best to show you how NOT to do it.
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Post by Ian H. on Dec 31, 2023 12:58:28 GMT
Don't sell yourself short. You will turn it into another beauty.
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Post by Armorguy on Dec 31, 2023 13:02:35 GMT
Don't sell yourself short. You will turn it into another beauty. Ditto that!
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Post by Paul B on Dec 31, 2023 13:17:24 GMT
That is one ugly bird, but also one that I have nearly been drawn to . Let your magic roll Mence
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Post by Boots on Dec 31, 2023 14:57:52 GMT
Count me in
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Post by Mence on Dec 31, 2023 18:25:02 GMT
Chaps. Made a small start which, following the instructions begins with the bomb bay and nose gear bay. Very clear and accurate location points ensure things go together Tamiya style. Then flip it over and add the wing spar. The mating area for this has four ejector points so a little filing is necessary to ensure a good fit. Instructions call for you to fit part A6 to accomadate some of the necessary weights (12g) to avoid tail sitting. I opted not to fit that part, instead using the extra space to fit 20g of self adhesive wheel balancing weights.
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Post by Paul B on Dec 31, 2023 18:34:28 GMT
Lovely start Mence, and I reckon that the 20gr. is the way to go
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Post by Mence on Dec 31, 2023 18:39:17 GMT
Lovely start Mence, and I reckon that the 20gr. is the way to go Further on there is more weight required so trying to plan ahead.
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Post by Mence on Dec 31, 2023 18:50:00 GMT
Cockpit floor added, once again, positive location points ensure it almost clicks into place.
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Post by Boots on Dec 31, 2023 19:13:54 GMT
Looking nice and tiny Mence and nice snug fit for those weights
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Post by Mence on Dec 31, 2023 19:49:36 GMT
Thanks buddy, so far, so good. No I haven't fast forwarded through the build but being impatient I wanted to see how well the fuselage halves fitted with what I have done so far. Very pleased to say that the halves come together almost perfectly. Of course, this may well change when the rest of the bulkheads are added but at this point, looking pretty decent.
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Post by Ian H. on Dec 31, 2023 19:51:33 GMT
Excellent, Mence! Love the detail they provided for the bomb bay!!!
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Post by Armorguy on Dec 31, 2023 20:01:17 GMT
I didn't see this one coming this fast, you da man ! I like the surface detail.
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Post by Paul B on Dec 31, 2023 20:01:35 GMT
Yep, excellent
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Post by Boots on Dec 31, 2023 20:16:15 GMT
That does look good fella .........and my last post should have read `tidy` not `tiny`
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Post by Mence on Dec 31, 2023 21:29:03 GMT
Thanks chaps, three questions for you.
1. Colour callouts suggest black for the nose gear well and aluminium for the main gear wells, shouldn't they all be the same? 2. Seats, one a brown colour, other two black, same question. 3. Anybody able to suggest appropriate seatbelts from another aircraft I can use?
Thank you.
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Post by Boots on Dec 31, 2023 21:50:24 GMT
I can catergorically tell you i am defo not the person with the answers to any of those questions There are those that do thankfully
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