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well i thought it was about time to start the Model Airways Wright Flyer that i purchased (for my 2 girls to give me on my birthday  ) thought it would be a good start before attempting the Sopwith Camel. (another birthday present from the girls to me or should i really say from me to me!) so here are a few pics of the box contents dandare attached the following image(s): Built - MP4/23, Zero, Deagostini Falcon, Model Airways 1903 Wright Flyer, Senna Mp4/4.
Working - Mclaren M23 1/8th scale to complement the Deagostini MP4/23 & Mp4/4
on the bench, Model Airways Sopwith Camel.
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im missing a basswood sheet! but having contacted Model Airways a new one is on its way. therefore little progress to start with, but have managed to build the wing frame JIG and have started to build the leading edge and main spare of the top wing. the ribs are extremely delicate and model airways have accounted for possible breakages by suppling more than is required to finish the wings. dandare attached the following image(s): Built - MP4/23, Zero, Deagostini Falcon, Model Airways 1903 Wright Flyer, Senna Mp4/4.
Working - Mclaren M23 1/8th scale to complement the Deagostini MP4/23 & Mp4/4
on the bench, Model Airways Sopwith Camel.
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Looks like a really nice kit, will be following
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Great start, watching with interest 
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My kid brother built one. It looked really nice, but it didn't bear up well under the scrutiny of a 4 year old boy. The Flyer is one of their better kits. I've been hankering for a Jenny for years, but I need another model kit like I need yet another hole drilled in my already vacuous head! Tired, Old, and Cranky!
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Looks a nice kit ,will be watching with interest Current builds:-C57,Zero, Lamborghini Countach, Caldercraft HMS Agamemnon,Robi,R2-D2, MFH Cobra .
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Dan This looks a very interesting build. Modelexpo really do produce some lovely kits and if you time your purchases right quite often some very big discounts. While this or the camel are on my wish list that point of buying will be some way off I think as I am running out of space  Hope you enjoy your build. Happy Modelling
BUILDING: Hachette Spitfire Mk 1A, Constructo Mayflower
SUBSCRIPTION COMPLETE (Awaiting building): USS Constitution, Sovereign of the Seas, 1:200 Bismarck (Hachette)
COMPLETED: Porsche 911, E-Type Jaguar, Lam Countach
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I will be watching this with interest.I have this kit and the Sopwith Camel.I am just about finished with the 1:16 Fokker DR1 and that was quite a challenge to build.I am going to tackle the Camel next.I have heard the Flyer is VERY fragile once finished.
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Great looking kit Dan... Karl did a great build diary on this one and think you can find it under the Finished build section.... Well worth have a look at..... Will be following with interest...
Regards
Alan
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thanks for the interest guys. im surprised at how quick ive managed to build the upper wing considering the amount of ribs used! and although looks fragile is surprisingly strong once together! although as you say Mark (mr crazy Yank)it wont stand up to the scrutiny of little hands  so the next part to build is the lower wing, which is a little more complex having to hold the pilot support, engine & wing warping pulleys etc. regards Dan dandare attached the following image(s): Built - MP4/23, Zero, Deagostini Falcon, Model Airways 1903 Wright Flyer, Senna Mp4/4.
Working - Mclaren M23 1/8th scale to complement the Deagostini MP4/23 & Mp4/4
on the bench, Model Airways Sopwith Camel.
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Nice work Dan, hasn't taken you long and think you've done a fab job... Regards Alan
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Gandale wrote:Nice work Dan, hasn't taken you long and think you've done a fab job... Regards Alan thank you Alan im enjoying this one so much the MP4/4 is just being neglected for now regards Dan Built - MP4/23, Zero, Deagostini Falcon, Model Airways 1903 Wright Flyer, Senna Mp4/4.
Working - Mclaren M23 1/8th scale to complement the Deagostini MP4/23 & Mp4/4
on the bench, Model Airways Sopwith Camel.
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Just a little update majority of the lower wing is now assembled. next bit is looking a little bit challenging cradle, engine & drive train, rigging regards Dan dandare attached the following image(s): Built - MP4/23, Zero, Deagostini Falcon, Model Airways 1903 Wright Flyer, Senna Mp4/4.
Working - Mclaren M23 1/8th scale to complement the Deagostini MP4/23 & Mp4/4
on the bench, Model Airways Sopwith Camel.
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a few more bits completed must admit this will be slow progress as i feel the instructions are not very clear! does anyone else that's completed a model airways kit feel this way?? regards Dan dandare attached the following image(s): Built - MP4/23, Zero, Deagostini Falcon, Model Airways 1903 Wright Flyer, Senna Mp4/4.
Working - Mclaren M23 1/8th scale to complement the Deagostini MP4/23 & Mp4/4
on the bench, Model Airways Sopwith Camel.
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Excellent work Dan, looks a pretty delicate process putting this together... Really enjoying following your build.... Regards Alan
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Dan Your certainly a dab-hand at working on such delicate looking parts. A very neat finish to the work on the wings which is very impressive indeed. Happy Modelling
BUILDING: Hachette Spitfire Mk 1A, Constructo Mayflower
SUBSCRIPTION COMPLETE (Awaiting building): USS Constitution, Sovereign of the Seas, 1:200 Bismarck (Hachette)
COMPLETED: Porsche 911, E-Type Jaguar, Lam Countach
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You say slow progress but what you have done in 10 days is amazing, love watching this Steve
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Hi Dan, This is such a great kit Dan your skill's are showing once again thank you for posting. Regards Trev. Work in progress: Tombstone (Scratch) - San Francisco 2. -The Mayflower ( scratch by plan).
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thanks for the kind comments guys. well progress has been slow. only managed a few bits of photo etch and the two elevators. waiting for some aluminium tubing to arrive before i commence the wing warping wires etc, which looks extremely confusing  to do, but im sure it will work out in the end. dandare attached the following image(s): Built - MP4/23, Zero, Deagostini Falcon, Model Airways 1903 Wright Flyer, Senna Mp4/4.
Working - Mclaren M23 1/8th scale to complement the Deagostini MP4/23 & Mp4/4
on the bench, Model Airways Sopwith Camel.
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Hi Dan, This is a very impressive build and I am sure it will keep you thinking all the time, it really is a beauty, thanks for posting. Regards Trev. Work in progress: Tombstone (Scratch) - San Francisco 2. -The Mayflower ( scratch by plan).
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