Toby's Dragon Rapide. FINISHED

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Toby's Dragon Rapide. FINISHED

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Just got the kit out to make sure it's all there and it does seem to be but I'm a bit concerned about the decals. They seem to have yellowed very slightly. I do have some spare decals for another version of the Rapide but not the 89.
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Nice choice, Toby. Put the decals in a window for a week or so - that should bleach the yellow out.
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Thanks Paul. I'll give it a go. Just need the sun to come out!!
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...of course - the British summer......
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PaulBradley wrote:...of course - the British summer......
Just read Z28 thread on decals so I've invested in a UV nail polish dryer. No doubt the sun will come out now :mrgreen:
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TobyC wrote:
PaulBradley wrote:...of course - the British summer......
Just read Z28 thread on decals so I've invested in a UV nail polish dryer. No doubt the sun will come out now :mrgreen:
But your nails will look good :-D
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Here are some shots of the Heller Rapide on the sprues
Too hot to spray atm

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Great choice Toby. I built one of these a few years ago. It's a peach of a kit. 8-)
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Great to see a Rapide in this GB. Such a beautiful looking kite. I'll be building this kit shortly into a replica of a friend's aircraft (currently in flying trim - http://www.themissions1937.com.au/the-a ... ide-vhutv/;) so I'll be following the build with added interest.

So how do you plan to do the rigging?
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VickersVandal wrote:Great to see a Rapide in this GB. Such a beautiful looking kite. I'll be building this kit shortly into a replica of a friend's aircraft (currently in flying trim - http://www.themissions1937.com.au/the-a ... ide-vhutv/;) so I'll be following the build with added interest.

So how do you plan to do the rigging?
The holes are already drilled and there's a diagram on how to rig it so I'm hoping it'll go fairly smoothly :roll:
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Famous last words, eh... :ha:

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VickersVandal wrote:Famous last words, eh... :ha:

Nylon thread?
EZ line probably.
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Before using UV light to get rid of the yellowing.

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After!!

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Rather pleased with the outcome but will give it some more treatment before applying some Decalfix to finally restore them.

Cabin floor started. Will paint aluminium and then add some red for the seat covers.

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Result! Having so many classic kits with old decals, I may have to invest in one of those little machines....
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TobyC wrote: Cabin floor started. Will paint aluminium and then add some red for the seat covers.

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There was a lot of Brylcreem used back then, don't forget the antimacassars! :lol:
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