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 Coming together very nicely now, nicely done  Current builds:-C57,Zero, Lamborghini Countach, Caldercraft HMS Agamemnon,Robi,R2-D2, MFH Cobra .
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Thanks to all who looked in. So todays update: Fixed all the front upper wing details including gun sight, tie cables etc. Then finished the engine and fixed it into its cowling. More coming soon. Regards delboy271155 (Derek) delboy271155 attached the following image(s): COME BACK GUY FAWKES "YOUR COUNTRY NEEDS YOU"
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Nicely done Derek, looking good.... Regards Alan
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Engin looks fab, nearly done me thinks Jase “Whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, it is time to pause and reflect.”
-Mark Twain
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Looking good and nice job on the engine Current builds:-C57,Zero, Lamborghini Countach, Caldercraft HMS Agamemnon,Robi,R2-D2, MFH Cobra .
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Thanks Alan, Jase, Andy and all who looked in. So the finish line is just round the final bend.  I`ve attached some pics of where I`m at below. The wings are not finally fixed yet as one still needs its bracing wires and "Oh boy" are they a pain. I`ll fix the wings very near to the end as I wan`t to put the decals on the fuselage without the wings getting in the way or causing handling damage. As you can see the torpedo and main undercarriage are also ready for final fitting, while the rear wheel and prop are in the coolest room I can find for the paint to dry. So the to do list: Brace wire the second wing Decals Bring it all together Have a large cold beer to celebrate completion.  Regards delboy271155 (Derek) delboy271155 attached the following image(s): COME BACK GUY FAWKES "YOUR COUNTRY NEEDS YOU"
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Looking good, what are you using for rigging thread I found Ezeline works well for me Current builds:-C57,Zero, Lamborghini Countach, Caldercraft HMS Agamemnon,Robi,R2-D2, MFH Cobra .
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arpurchase wrote: Looking good, what are you using for rigging thread I found Ezeline works well for me Hi Andy I`m using the Tamiya etch set that can be seen in the link below as it has other good parts to use with this kit. www.wheelspinmodels.co.uk/i/157180/Regards delboy271155 (Derek) COME BACK GUY FAWKES "YOUR COUNTRY NEEDS YOU"
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Hi All Made a start on the decals today while waiting for some of the bracing wires on the second wing to fully set. Not a lot but a step nearer completion. Regards delboy271155 (Derek) delboy271155 attached the following image(s): COME BACK GUY FAWKES "YOUR COUNTRY NEEDS YOU"
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Looks good from here Current builds:-C57,Zero, Lamborghini Countach, Caldercraft HMS Agamemnon,Robi,R2-D2, MFH Cobra .
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Hi looking very nice indeed ,be good to see her over the finishing line ,cheers mick . Builds hms victory, suzuki gsx 1300 R hayabusa, honda C B 750, lamborghini countach L P 500 S, tamiya 1/16 rc full option tiger 1 tank,
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You’ll deserve that cold beer once she’s done, but looking good so far 
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Looking great, she'll look superb with the wings and rigging in place.
Graeme
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Thanks for the comments every one and those who looked in. I`m very grateful.  This update shows the second wing rigged and the fuselage decals completed. I`ve still not permanately fixed the wings as decals on them to do next and then its the big coming together. Then a little surprise.  Regards delboy271155 (Derek) delboy271155 attached the following image(s): COME BACK GUY FAWKES "YOUR COUNTRY NEEDS YOU"
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Turned my attention to detailing the prop now. Main colour is semi gloss black with flat yellow tips. Easy enough, but then each tip has a decal to put on a thin flat red stripe. Thing was that the decal wasn`t just the red stripe. It was clear from the tip of the prop until you got the red stripe about 1/3rd of the way down each blade of the prop. So I decided I wanted to paint the red stripes, but how to get them even and in the right place? Here is my solution: Pics below. Trim the decal very close to its edges. Clamp the decal to the tip of a prop blade. It did damage the yellow paint as can be seen, but thats been repaired. Next slide a piece of 2mm masking tape under the decal so it lines up with the red stripe on the decal. Repeat with a second piece of masking tape for the other side of the red stripe and remove the decal. Paint the stripe between the pieces of masking tape. Remove the tape then repeat for the other two blades. The final pic shows the prop installed and Tamiya were very clever at this point as they give you a piece of rubber tubing that was hidden inside the built engine and the pin of the prop holds firm in this tube allowing the prop to spin but not fall out. SIMPLES  Left to do: Wing decals Then bring the final bits together Regards delboy271155 (Derek) delboy271155 attached the following image(s): COME BACK GUY FAWKES "YOUR COUNTRY NEEDS YOU"
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Looking impressive Derek, lovely work.... Regards Alan
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Nicely done with the red stripes end is in sight now. Al
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Coming together nicely Current builds:-C57,Zero, Lamborghini Countach, Caldercraft HMS Agamemnon,Robi,R2-D2, MFH Cobra .
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Nice work Derek, coming together very nicely.  Mark
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