Andrew's Falcon Martin-Baker MB-5 *Finished*

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Here's the Freightdog decals for the Spitfire Mk 21.

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The alternative history is that Spitfire development ends with the Mk XIV Griffon engined version. The MB-5 is brought into service because its longer range allows more tactical flexibility. The RAuxAF gets the original MB-5 (in-service name Mamba Mk-1) after the war, as jets are brought into widespread service in the RAF.
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Good backstory!

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And the decalling gets done.

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As usual, the Freightdog decals go on very nicely.

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The exhaust manifolds need a wee bit of filler or Milliput.

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I have to tackle the vac form canopy next!
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Looks terrific, Andrew!
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PaulBradley wrote:Looks terrific, Andrew!
Bit rough in places, and I need to work on getting thin trailing edges!
But from normal viewing distance, it's pretty good.
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Did you want me to sit three feet from my monitor...?
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PaulBradley wrote:Did you want me to sit three feet from my monitor...?
Depends on your glasses :ha:
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Gently warm the canopy first before cutting.

Tip via HPM.

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I didn't like the gaps between the spinner segments, so some filler has been added.

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I hope to get some sanding and painting this evening.
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A day off today, apart from bureaucratic stuff like renewing driving licence and health card...

So, time for the vac canopy:

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Monty takes it all in his stride!

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That was the easiest vac form canopy ever. Nice and thin, just cut out with scissors and a tiny trim with a scalpel.

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I may add a seat cushion, as I think the pilot is seated too low at the moment. I'm cleaning up the cockpit coaming. Then I'll add a gunsight.

The red paint on the spinner has also been touched up, but will probably need another coat.
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And the spinner gets that second coat.

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The pilot figure is for the Frog Vampire.
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Very smart indeed!
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Canopy framing done.

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A few paint touch ups on the airframe and it'll be time for varnish.
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Nice to see you are thinking about the comfort of the pilot and giving him a cushion to sit on.

Comfort and a very smart looking a/c what more could the pilot want?
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splash wrote:Nice to see you are thinking about the comfort of the pilot and giving him a cushion to sit on.

Comfort and a very smart looking a/c what more could the pilot want?
In-flight entertainment provided by the Luftwaffe :-D
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