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 Hi All This is where i will start my diary of the 1/24 Airfix tiffy, it will be a straight out of the box build without etch enhancements as there is little out there anyway apart from decals and a gun set that,s really for the 1/24 mossie. There are several build options with this kit wheels up or down ,full engine cowl , half cowled or fully uncowled, I have chosen with the half cowled engine exposed at the top version and a late war paint job. The build starts with the cockpit frames and spreaders being fixed together, straight away I noticed that if this is assembled out of true it will affect the whole build to the point that gaps will appear later on when adding the wings and fuselage. My solution to getting everything square was to use the wing spars on a flat surface to get everything square and correctly aligned and seams to have worked out ok, after everything was dry i then added the undercariage mounting points to the spar's. Then its add the major components to the cockpit, more soon Regards 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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I love the detail in this kit, and I know it will be a fantastic build without any enhancements. Superb start to your diary.
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This is an amazing kit with a fantastic level of detail.
I am going to really enjoy following this
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Thanks everyone for looking in and your comments, I forgot to mention some pilots liked to have the cockpit painted black thus the black side bars. Lots of detail in this kit but a good deal gets covered up aswell. More soon. Regards Andy Current builds:-C57,Zero, Lamborghini Countach, Caldercraft HMS Agamemnon,Robi,R2-D2, MFH Cobra .
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I missed this one Andy, I must have been in La La Land when you posted this.... .. Looks a great detailed kit and a challenge to put together, will be watching as usual..... .. Great start... Regards Alan
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Looking very nice indeed Andy Spencer
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Looks a lovely kit Andy, Im sure you will do it justice Steve
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Thanks again for looking in and your comments, more soon Current builds:-C57,Zero, Lamborghini Countach, Caldercraft HMS Agamemnon,Robi,R2-D2, MFH Cobra .
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Hi all More bits added to the cockpit, side panels ect the instrament panel comes in two parts the clear plastic part that the decals are stuck too and the outer that fits over it i did need to enlarge the holes for the red bulbs to get a good fit and make sure all the decals for the dials are centraly placed. I have been painting as recomended then weathering with a mixture of smoke and burnt umber. No real issue's as yet but i would recomend dry fitting everything before glueing it in place. More soon . Regards 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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Thats coming along very nicely! Superb work as always!!
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Looks like your enjoying this kit
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Thanks everyone for looking in and your comments Current builds:-C57,Zero, Lamborghini Countach, Caldercraft HMS Agamemnon,Robi,R2-D2, MFH Cobra .
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Hi All After finishing the cockpit detailing it was onto the engine bay and its detailing. The Napier engine is very highly detailed but you have to watch what you add as there are choices of how much you want exposed or cowled up, the detailing will prevent the cowling from fitting properly if you go for the fully or half cowled versions. Again dry fit everything and make sure everything is square before glueing. More soon . Regards 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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Excellent work Andy and the detail is superb.....  .. Top notch work from you as usual, keep the pics coming..... Regards Alan
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Now that is looking rather nice Andy keep the updates coming Spencer
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Hi Alan and Spencer Thanks for the comments and looking in, I also forgot to mention that the engine hasn't been weathered as yet so still looks a little too fresh. Regards Andy Current builds:-C57,Zero, Lamborghini Countach, Caldercraft HMS Agamemnon,Robi,R2-D2, MFH Cobra .
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Top job your doing on this Andy, looks like a fun kit Steve
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Hi Steve its certanley a big step up from the old Airfix kits and thanks for looking in and your comments Current builds:-C57,Zero, Lamborghini Countach, Caldercraft HMS Agamemnon,Robi,R2-D2, MFH Cobra .
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Now that is looking amazing! Airfix kits have certainly come a long way since my days! Look forward to more pictures.
Regards
Eddie
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Looking fantastic Andy Building - DeAgostini HMS Victory, McLaren MP4-23, Suzuki GSX1300R Hayabusa, Harley Davidson Fat Boy, Lamborghini Countach
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