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Post by jkb on Dec 3, 2022 20:13:07 GMT
Now i know that a lot of ppl will say that it is not worth building. I think otherwise. I disagree. The dimensions and several features such as the longer wing at one side and other things are very accurately represented. The panel lines are very correct at were they are. The decal sheet is from the best you can find in any kit. If you ask me this dirt cheap kit has only two issues. First, the engraved panel lines are quite deep, on the other hand, so it is on most modern kits and the wheels are too small. I ' ll see if i can find anything to fix that. The other kit for a Veltro is the PCM kit that is both very rare and very expensive and it also has a number of issues it self. Well at the very least it is a beautiful plane and with interesting camo schemes. So here it is.    |
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Post by Ian H. on Dec 3, 2022 20:25:58 GMT
Very cool! Yes, I always thought that was an interesting fact about the wing dimensions on those. It was a great fighter, too!
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Post by jkb on Dec 7, 2022 15:47:56 GMT
Very cool! Yes, I always thought that was an interesting fact about the wing dimensions on those. It was a great fighter, too! There was good reason for the wing difference. It countered the propeller torque. That gave it a vibration free flight with much smoother controls. It was a big part of the characteristics that made it a great fighter. 😎 |
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Post by Paul B on Dec 15, 2022 16:00:24 GMT
Oh cool, this is one my favorite birds  . Looking forward to the camo scheme  |
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Post by jkb on Dec 16, 2022 18:55:48 GMT
Finally managed to get this one moving. I decided to make a flying one. That means i couldn't find other wheels so i simply wont display the landing gear. 😁😛 Cockpit is basic but i wont do anything about it. Just a basic paint job and fabricated some belts and will move on.... Cant see much anyway with the canopy closed. I wont use the screws that are provided in the kit as they deform it if you tighten them. Their caps are closed with putty and will be sanded. The main effort will be at the camo. I think it will look good somewhere on my old pc....   |
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Post by Paul B on Dec 16, 2022 19:18:41 GMT
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Post by jkb on Dec 16, 2022 19:25:06 GMT
You did a fine job mate there. I don't think i want to go that path... 🤣🤣🤣🤣 As you may have noticed, i try to keep things simple nowadays. 😛 I will go for the grey camo scheme. 😉 |
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Post by jkb on Dec 17, 2022 19:53:48 GMT
Well If you guys didn't have a good laugh today, that's what i am here for!!! Looking after your mental health.... The fuselage is getting glued...... It took a lot of putty and many sanding sessions to fill the gaps from the screw caps. More pics tomorrow. Can't take pics as it is right now... 🤣🤣🤣    |
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Post by Boots on Dec 17, 2022 20:29:15 GMT
You do like a good plastic wrestling session don`t you John  , great work fella and a cracking looking fighter  |
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Post by jkb on Dec 17, 2022 20:37:44 GMT
You do like a good plastic wrestling session don`t you John , great work fella and a cracking looking fighter No i definitely don't!!!! 🤣🤣🤣🤣 Too many old kits. I don't want to just leave them in a corner. (They cry at night). So i have to wrestle them into submission. 😁😛 |
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Post by Boots on Dec 17, 2022 20:44:08 GMT
LOL |
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Post by armorguy on Dec 17, 2022 23:22:01 GMT
You're defo winning this fight John, what a collection of plastic domination tools lol.
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Post by Ian H. on Dec 18, 2022 3:08:36 GMT
Clamps and sheer force will defeat any kit! Looks like this one is being tamed.   |
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Post by tommygunn on Dec 18, 2022 6:03:33 GMT
It sure does!
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Post by SteveM on Dec 18, 2022 7:55:37 GMT
A good old fashioned bit of old kit modelling if just what the Dr ordered for my mental health matey.. thank you
Looks like fun too!
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Post by Snipersmudge on Dec 18, 2022 9:59:13 GMT
Nice work old chap.
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Post by jkb on Dec 20, 2022 20:35:18 GMT
With the kits i see getting built here i honestly feel ashamed to post anything... Skill wise and as to the quality of the kits. But since the start has been made i will post the progress. So after a lot of filling and sanding it was ready for primer. It will rest for now and let the primer sit and see if the putty will need more work after it absorbed the primer. Hopefully tomorrow i can start painting.   |
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Post by Boots on Dec 20, 2022 21:46:37 GMT
You do yourself an injustice John......absolutely nowt wrong with your building/painting/weathering whatsoever......especially the way you wrestle some of these older kits into shape Wingy is looking da bizz btw  |
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Post by tommygunn on Dec 21, 2022 7:14:31 GMT
Quality too, jkb.
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Post by armorguy on Dec 21, 2022 20:00:31 GMT
Nothing to be ashamed of John, it looks just luvverly.
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, great work fella and a cracking looking fighter 
