ben_m Posted June 17, 2013 Share Posted June 17, 2013 From my recollection, my MPM one needed 2 mm of shims in front of the windscreen to get the nose transparency to fit- though the nose still needed considerable sanding to fit well. Mine has been waiting a good few years for me to have the courage to face the engine installation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sgt.Squarehead Posted June 17, 2013 Share Posted June 17, 2013 I find that Revell instructions are best taken with a pinch of salt and much dry-fitting (at least where their AFVs are concerned). 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveCromie Posted June 16, 2014 Share Posted June 16, 2014 On reflection I think I read the instructions incorrectly. I thought that shims needed removing from the nose as per the instructions. I now believe that these should be added........if so, will that throw out the transparencies? Hmm, maybe a dram of courage will be needed when I get back to the modelling groove. Trevor Hi Max any update on this "interesting" model? I only ask as I have gone and bought one (and yes, I had read this review and several others elsewhere so I have no one else to blame but myself) and was hoping your dram of courage had worked? I have a nice bottle of Laphroaig sitting staring at me and I need to know if I should hide it before I start or should I just go straight to the bottle and see if working drunk will make things easier? Cheers DC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Headroom Posted June 16, 2014 Author Share Posted June 16, 2014 Stalled. I keep thinking about it though and I will pick it up soonish! Trevor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gruffy Posted June 17, 2014 Share Posted June 17, 2014 Your a brave man! Good work so far! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Headroom Posted June 17, 2014 Author Share Posted June 17, 2014 Brave.......... No pressure then. Ok I'll rummage around for some mojo and do some more. I've got to finish something for 2014! I think the first thing that needs to be done is to pay attention to the bulkheads as it is obvious that they need shaving to fit properly. If you look at some of the photos above for the dry fit, they are responsible for splaying the fuselage halves. Trevor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveCromie Posted June 17, 2014 Share Posted June 17, 2014 Cheers Max, I will wait for you to find your mojo and have a crack at something slightly less intimidating :-) DC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tempestfan Posted June 17, 2014 Share Posted June 17, 2014 . Ok I'll rummage around for some mojo and do some more. I think the Laphroaig Dave suggested is just the right stuff for this model. Preferrably cask strength (Caol Ila cask strength may just not be strong enough). 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Headroom Posted June 17, 2014 Author Share Posted June 17, 2014 Trouble is, of I indulge in the Celtic fire water I'll see double and end up making two! Seriously though, as this is on people's radar again I will have to give it another splurge of my attention. Trevor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveCromie Posted June 18, 2014 Share Posted June 18, 2014 Hi Tempestfan Off topic I know, but if you like your Malt Whisky at Cask Strength then you need to try Glenfarclas :Tasty: DC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tempestfan Posted June 18, 2014 Share Posted June 18, 2014 (edited) Hi Dave, It's not o/t as we are discussing indispensable aids in building the Revell Hudson Thanks for the tip, I must give it a try, but do I have to buy three Hudsons then (cask strength probably leads to triple vision) ? Edited June 18, 2014 by tempestfan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Headroom Posted June 18, 2014 Author Share Posted June 18, 2014 There are six UK versions of the type then the USSAF and USN Navy versions. That's a lot of firewater. I will prolly have a bash at the model tomorrow night and see how far I get......malt free (for now) Trevor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hardtarget Posted January 16, 2018 Share Posted January 16, 2018 Hi Max, did this ever get completed? Thinking of tackling this beast. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Headroom Posted January 16, 2018 Author Share Posted January 16, 2018 Not yet, not yet........ Maybe this year. I’ve resolved not to buy any kits this year (the Daily Mail Spitfires don’t count) so it may well get its turn. Ive been thinking of the bulkheads because they fit whee they touch. I met well use them as templates for plasticard replacements and correct the outline errors. Others have successfully battered this into submission (I think Ced B?) if you do a search. Trevor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John_W Posted January 18, 2018 Share Posted January 18, 2018 Finished mine eventually. It was hard work. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hardtarget Posted January 18, 2018 Share Posted January 18, 2018 I will check Ced out and look forward to yours finally finishing. Nice work John. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyot Posted January 20, 2018 Share Posted January 20, 2018 On 18/01/2018 at 2:15 PM, John_W said: Finished mine eventually. It was hard work. Nice job,...it`s no shake and bake is it? Haha,.....but would you build another? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John_W Posted January 20, 2018 Share Posted January 20, 2018 With Eduard masks for the nose and turret it might be less painful. Will wait out for Airfix to do a remould... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seahawk Posted January 20, 2018 Share Posted January 20, 2018 1 hour ago, John_W said: With Eduard masks for the nose and turret it might be less painful. Will wait out for Airfix to do a remould... It'll take more than a set of masks. Quite apart from the formidable and well-attested fit problems, the turret looks like a goldfish bowl because it has been moulded symmetrical when it is not (steeper curve on back than on front). It needs replacement with an Aeroclub Hudson turret or maybe one from a Revell Halifax. Like the idea of a new one from Airfix but think that, in their current financial state, it may be some way down their list. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dalea Posted January 20, 2018 Share Posted January 20, 2018 Should have bought a PBO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Headroom Posted January 20, 2018 Author Share Posted January 20, 2018 I have the Aeroclub turret but not sure I’ll use it because I rather fancy this scheme..... http://micklem.com/planes/hudson-camo-scheme.jpg Trevor 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JWM Posted January 21, 2018 Share Posted January 21, 2018 23 hours ago, Max Headroom said: I have the Aeroclub turret but not sure I’ll use it because I rather fancy this scheme..... http://micklem.com/planes/hudson-camo-scheme.jpg Trevor Interesting scheme - do you know perhaps what is the story of it? Regards J-W Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Headroom Posted January 21, 2018 Author Share Posted January 21, 2018 10 minutes ago, JWM said: Interesting scheme - do you know perhaps what is the story of it? Regards J-W I think it was part of Sydney Cotton’s camouflage experiments. Obviously that particular combination never made the cut! Trevor 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelldoc Posted January 21, 2018 Share Posted January 21, 2018 I think, in the box are some parts to build a Super Electra. That's my opinion. modelldoc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gamevender Posted January 21, 2018 Share Posted January 21, 2018 (edited) I wrestled with the Italieari version of this. Detailed interior that kept the fuselage halves from mating. Much filing and sanding, but it closed. Edited January 21, 2018 by gamevender 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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