I'm going to call this one finished. the windscreen is not great, but I'm not going to make much of a difference now. Everything else, I am reasonably happy with. I can even see my passengers, if I look through the windows.
Not an easy build by any means, and Airfix really need to retire this kit! If you are forewarned that there are significant problems with the nacelles, transparencies and the undercarriage, then it's easier to build. If you try following the instructions...
I like the colour scheme, and I will do one of the Eduard Nieuports in a similar scheme. I'm very glad that I opted for a light grey instead of a metallic colour, as that would have shown up a lot of defects
We should have another one of these group builds next year, they're fun!
cheers
Andrew
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Nice colour scheme, Andrew!
And good work on a terrible kit! Really, Mr. Airfix - retire this one immediately! (And give us a new tool one instead!)
And good work on a terrible kit! Really, Mr. Airfix - retire this one immediately! (And give us a new tool one instead!)
Paul
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Thanks Paul, it was a bit of an effort!PaulBradley wrote:Nice colour scheme, Andrew!
And good work on a terrible kit! Really, Mr. Airfix - retire this one immediately! (And give us a new tool one instead!)
A new tool with an option for Lycoming engines and three blade props would open up a lot of possibilities for upgraded post-war civilian aircraft.
Mind you, a new tool Beaufighter and/or Mosquito would be much nicer still
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Nice work Andrew, I think you've a great job on an old horror and it looks great in that scheme!
I agree this was a fun GB, we should definatly do another!
Regards.
Stuart
I agree this was a fun GB, we should definatly do another!
Regards.
Stuart
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Georges will be pleased with his new aircraft! Two engines! A nice, warm, sealed cockpit! And it lands on water too!
A great build, Andrew. A dog of a kit and you've turned it into (very nearly) a silk purse. And it looks really smart in those colours to boot!
Well done, mate!
A great build, Andrew. A dog of a kit and you've turned it into (very nearly) a silk purse. And it looks really smart in those colours to boot!
Well done, mate!
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Great finish Andrew, this is an old woofer of a kit that really does need to be retired now, but it looks very good in those markings.
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