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Hi all I decided to make the radiator a little more authentic. ALW attached the following image(s):
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Alan,that looks good to me. Thanks for posting Trev Work in progress: Tombstone (Scratch) - San Francisco 2. -The Mayflower ( scratch by plan).
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Thanks Trev
More to follow!
Probably slow down a bit now, back to work. Had a good few long days
with the model so will get back to it ASAP.
Regards.
Alan
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Hi Alan, you are flying ahead quite nicely,have u tried to fit the elevators mine are too long will have to cut off about 4mil by the way Alan I built 1/32 scale lancastor through Hachette, it was a magnificent build every thing down to the finest detail,cheers MAX.
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Hi Max
The Lancaster looks good but I have already decided never to build a model other than plastic kits from now on.
The construction type of this Spitfire, metal and wood, whilst it hasn't been horrendous to build, isn't really for me, however I am absolutely loving the look of it 100% now the build is nearing completion.
So I'll continue to wait for the HK Models Lancaster-hopefully soon-always preferred large scale models.
Have you got any photos of your Lancaster?
Cheers Max
Alan
PS Done the elevators, needed to cut the port side down about the same as yours but the starboard side was ok!
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ALW wrote:Hi all
I decided to make the radiator a little more authentic.
Nice bit of enhancement on the Rad.
Don't forget that the Mk.Vb Spitfire only had one Radiator which was beneath the Starboard wing.
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ALW wrote: .... So I'll continue to wait for the HK Models Lancaster-hopefully soon-always preferred large scale models.
I agree Alan, the HK Models 1:32 Lancaster is definitely on my 'want list' and something which I really want to build, though likely I'll wait to see what aftermarket parts are needed or available first?
Should build into an awesome model - one of those once in a lifetime builds!!
Kev
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Some very nice detailing you are doing with your model. Hope the rest of the build goes well. Happy Modelling
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Hello all.
Thanks for your comments, much appreciated.
Mr T, I will be sending the spare radiator back along with the remainder of
other packs of which, parts I didn't need, due to missing or damaged items in the original packs.
Kev-looking forward to seeing the Lancaster proudly sitting next to my Spitfire!
Regards to all
Alan
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Little point in returning left overs/spares as the warehouse does not re-use them, they are simply scrapped.
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Oh ok!
Thank you for letting me know
Regards
Alan
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Hi Alan, Very impressed with your build and cockpit painting, you should now be very proud of your work to date, looking forward to your next post. Regards Trev. Work in progress: Tombstone (Scratch) - San Francisco 2. -The Mayflower ( scratch by plan).
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Hello Trev
Thank you. I'm fitting a couple more plates at the moment-just having a quick lunch-then back to it-waiting for a delivery so got a bit of time to work on it.
Regards.
Alan
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A dry run just to get a feel of what it's going to look like! ALW attached the following image(s):
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Alan, Looking very good, you should be well pleased with it. Alec Built: Bluenose, Arab Dhow, HMS Bounty, Hummer H1, D51, Spitfire,E type Jaguar.
In Progress: HMS Victory, , Yamaha YZR-M1
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Hi alemo
Thank you for your comments. I am really pleased with it now. I admit
I have made several mistakes along the way and in your words 'adapt,improvise,overcome and that's exactly what I've done!
Thanks again
Alan
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Alan And your efforts have paid off because its looking great. Way beyond my skills with all that metal forming so have been watching the build diaries on this one with great interest because there is some very skilled work being done by all. Well done. Happy Modelling
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Thanks Tony, very kind of you to say.
I cannot wait to get the markings applied. And I still have a little something planned for the end of the build-secret for now-I want to make sure it will have a visual impact-intrigued?-watch this space!
Regards.
Alan
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Another photo! Wheel not fixed as just sprayed the wheel well ALW attached the following image(s):
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Certainly moving on now Alan, I think we have a nice build coming on looking forward to your next post. Regards Trev. Work in progress: Tombstone (Scratch) - San Francisco 2. -The Mayflower ( scratch by plan).
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