Hi Trev .
I did not know about the new store Trev.
That is fantastic news . Thanks for letting me know.
Do you have anymore info on the store ?.
I may see you in there then.
Best regards.
Mark

UPDATE: SPITFIRE.
190715.

NAVIGATION LIGHTS.

WING PLATE ENDS.


First job was to test both lights before fitting, the lights are powered by 4 AA batteries which must be the main power for the aircraft. Next I feed the lighting wire through the tube as shown in the instructions, test again when in place, you may need tweezers to help you insert the bulb.(I found I had to file out the hole it seemed to small).

Same again for the left wing.



WING PLATE ENDS.

After fitting the Navigation lights, I now can fit the wing end plates to both wings, I found in my build I had to adjust the fit and remove excess material that overlaps the wing tip,I adjusted mine on the curve as I need to keep that straight edge for the next plate along. The main point is to be sure that it fits in the grove on the metal rim, in my case I had to dig it out for the plate to fit in correctly mainly because it seemed to shallow.

A few pictures to show.



Some times it is a good idea to make your own template to see were you are.



Top side wing plate fitted with Navigation lights.


WING PLATES UNDER SIDE.

I found fitting the end wing plate much the same as the top plate again I had to remove some metal from the grove to get a good fit.



This shows lower wing plate this fits next to the wing end plate, it has to be a good fit that is the reason that I removed the excess material from the curve on the wing tip. Also you will have to mark the rivets on this plate, but before I marked them I found it best to fit or make all the adjustments first i.e. make sure it fits flush and is aligned with all edges first then mark it.

That's about all so far.

Thanks for looking

Regards Trev.

Hi Trev Nicely done as always

Hi Davetwin,
Good to here from you and thank you for your thoughts, found the nav lights a bit tricky regarding the holes for fitting the lights on both sides, had to take a small file and remove a small amount of material to fit snug and a spot of glue to hold the bulb.

Regards
Trev.

Hi Steve,
Thanks for taking the time to look at my build much appreciate.

Regards
Trev.

Alan,
Thanks again, hope to fit a few more under wing plates this weekend fingers crossed.

Regards
Trev.

UPDATE:SPITFIRE.
120915
PACK 25.
Issue 95.96.97.98.

In this Pack we have the rest of the engine assembly I now have.

Engine Cylinder Head
Exhaust Manifolds
Exhaust Pipes
Radiator top and sides
Rear engine cover
Electric motor supplied by DE-AG.

Looking at the Engine parts I am very pleased with the finish although as expected I will be working on them before I spray them and get them to the standard this model deserves.


Engine Cylinder block.


Exhaust Manifold.



Rear Engine Covers.


Radiator Top and side covers.


This picture shows all the parts I have to date, it also shows the Exhaust pipes.


This shows the motor purchase from De-Ag.

Thank you for your time.

Regards

Trev.

Hi Dan,
Thanks for looking, can't wait to paint it need to check out the paint colour's first.

Trev.

Looking forward to seeing the Merlin go together Trev

Rgd Martyn