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 Rank: Master        Groups: Registered
Joined: 20/09/2011 Posts: 1,312 Points: 4,126 Location: Austria
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Such an amazing model and what a great build!Greetings,
Walter
Present builds:
Revell B-24D Liberator 1:48
On the shelf:
Italeri "Fiat Mefistofele", Italeri "Moto Guzzi California", Fokker "Red Baron", Revell Bismarck, Revell Tirpitz, Arab Dow, Stage Coach, .....
Completed builds:
McLaren MP4/4, D-51 Steam Locomotive, HMS Victory, GWH F-15D Eagle, St. Stephen`s Cathedral (cardboard), Solar-powered paddle Steamer (little project with my son), HMS Victory X-section, "Geli" Phantom II (cardboard)
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 Thanks for looking in and your comments everyone  Current builds:-C57,Zero, Lamborghini Countach, Caldercraft HMS Agamemnon,Robi,R2-D2, MFH Cobra .
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 Rank: Pro  Groups: Registered
Joined: 11/11/2015 Posts: 273 Points: 792 Location: Minneapolis, Minnesota USA
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Nice work Andy.  So does the plane get skinned or is it displayed with the frame exposed? Best Regards,
Ron
On the bench: DeAgostini '67 Ford Shelby Mustang, Hachette Space Battleship Yamato 2202, Agora Models T-800 Terminator
Finished builds: DeAgostini Toyota 2000GT
In the Stash: Losing count...
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Thanks for looking in and your comments everyone, its a skeleton model so no skin to enable people to view what would normally be hidden by the doped linen covering. You could use clear solartex to cover it if you wished bit it is intended to be as seen. Current builds:-C57,Zero, Lamborghini Countach, Caldercraft HMS Agamemnon,Robi,R2-D2, MFH Cobra .
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Hi All Some more progress, The bungee's have been fitted to the tail skid and the undercarriage axle. The two grab handles by the tail were added along with the foot stirrup to aid getting into the cockpit. Next the wheels were made up by shaping the etch cone sides and then painting the tyre's a light grey. The wheel hubs were added along with the spoke outers, I found with my hubs they were a little short so I added a couple of plasticard washers to the hub and then fitted the wheels to the axle. More soon. Andy arpurchase attached the following image(s): Current builds:-C57,Zero, Lamborghini Countach, Caldercraft HMS Agamemnon,Robi,R2-D2, MFH Cobra .
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 Rank: Elite   Groups: Registered
Joined: 20/04/2012 Posts: 1,787 Points: 5,292 Location: Thurso
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Brilliant build Andy, looking fantastic.
Graeme
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Excellent work Andy, what a great piece of kit. Mark
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Rank: Pro Groups: Joined: 24/08/2009 Posts: 48,827 Points: -13,348
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Great to see it up on its wheels, was the wheel spoking easy?
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Top work, a real class looking build....  Regards Alan
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Thanks for looking in and your comments everyone. The spokes are easy enough to produce the cone effect I used the deluxe bending and rolling back plate that has a rubber mat designed to aid in bending etch along with the conical rolling tool. All the above tools are available from good stockists but here is where I got mine from:- https://www.scalemodelsh...html?infinite=true&
Andy arpurchase attached the following image(s): Current builds:-C57,Zero, Lamborghini Countach, Caldercraft HMS Agamemnon,Robi,R2-D2, MFH Cobra .
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 Rank: Super-Elite  Groups: Registered
Joined: 28/07/2014 Posts: 4,269 Points: 12,713 Location: Scotland
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Really excellent looking Model Andy regards Phil COMING SOON =1/72 Italeri diorama`s Battle for the Reichstag and Stalingrad battle at the tractor factory 1/16 Trumpeter King Tiger with loads of extras ON THE GO= refurbishment of 1/25 Tamiya tiger 1 , amt Star trek kits and space 1999 models
So Much to Build,But What a Hobby!
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Rank: Super-Elite  Groups: New Members, Unapproved Joined: 11/11/2009 Posts: 3,432 Points: 10,280 Location: Colwyn bay
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Excellent work Amdy, lovely looking model. Love the open frame work.
Chris On the bench 1/350 Revell Tirpitz Platinum Edition (Pontos PE and Wooden deck) plus extra Eduard PE set and extra MK1 door sets.
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Thanks for looking in everyone and your comments Current builds:-C57,Zero, Lamborghini Countach, Caldercraft HMS Agamemnon,Robi,R2-D2, MFH Cobra .
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Hi All The engine was made up next but first all the casting burrs were removed and then the engine was constructed. wires were added to the spark plugs and the etch rocker arms were added to the cylinder heads. The engine was then undercoated and once this was dry a coat of aluminium was put on. These engines had a throw away oil system that literally squirted out the oil with the exhaust gases and the oil used was caster oil, to counter the laxative effects of the oil british pilots were given plum brandy to drink   . The engine would therefore be covered in unburnt and burnt oil so a wash coat of burnt umber was added to the engine and then the decal added. The copper intake tubes were added next along with the brass push rods. The finished assembly was then added to the fuselage. The cowl was next to be added along with the carved propellor this then finished the build. Its a great kit with some challenges but the result more than speaks for itself as being a quality kit with a result worth displaying. The last few pics show the progress on the figure its now assembled and has been undercoated. Andy arpurchase attached the following image(s): Current builds:-C57,Zero, Lamborghini Countach, Caldercraft HMS Agamemnon,Robi,R2-D2, MFH Cobra .
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Rank: Super-Elite  Groups: Registered
Joined: 19/06/2013 Posts: 4,588 Points: 13,553 Location: West Yorkshire
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Nice work on the engine Andy its been an interesting build to follow. Al
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Thanks for looking in and your comments Spal Current builds:-C57,Zero, Lamborghini Countach, Caldercraft HMS Agamemnon,Robi,R2-D2, MFH Cobra .
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Rank: Super-Elite Groups: Registered
Joined: 28/07/2014 Posts: 4,269 Points: 12,713 Location: Scotland
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Agree with Al total amazing build great to whatch regards Phil COMING SOON =1/72 Italeri diorama`s Battle for the Reichstag and Stalingrad battle at the tractor factory 1/16 Trumpeter King Tiger with loads of extras ON THE GO= refurbishment of 1/25 Tamiya tiger 1 , amt Star trek kits and space 1999 models
So Much to Build,But What a Hobby!
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Thanks for looking in Phil and your comments Current builds:-C57,Zero, Lamborghini Countach, Caldercraft HMS Agamemnon,Robi,R2-D2, MFH Cobra .
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Rank: Master Groups: Registered
Joined: 20/09/2011 Posts: 1,312 Points: 4,126 Location: Austria
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Fantastic build!
I will spend my christmas-money on this kit!Greetings,
Walter
Present builds:
Revell B-24D Liberator 1:48
On the shelf:
Italeri "Fiat Mefistofele", Italeri "Moto Guzzi California", Fokker "Red Baron", Revell Bismarck, Revell Tirpitz, Arab Dow, Stage Coach, .....
Completed builds:
McLaren MP4/4, D-51 Steam Locomotive, HMS Victory, GWH F-15D Eagle, St. Stephen`s Cathedral (cardboard), Solar-powered paddle Steamer (little project with my son), HMS Victory X-section, "Geli" Phantom II (cardboard)
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Hi Walter thanks for looking in and your comments its a great kit and enjoy your build when you start her Current builds:-C57,Zero, Lamborghini Countach, Caldercraft HMS Agamemnon,Robi,R2-D2, MFH Cobra .
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