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1930 Austin Seven special. 1/10th scale.
Vanroon replied to Austin 7 model's topic in Work In Progress - Vehicles
How wonderful! I’m admiring your CAD skills as a retired drafter. -
Mirage IIIO 1/32, Scratchbuild
Vanroon replied to Bandsaw Steve's topic in Work in Progress - Aircraft
The nearest i can come up with would relate to a ‘swing arm’ as in a motorcycle suspension or ‘Wheel fork’.- 485 replies
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Nice progress. The Porsche (BBS?) wheels look good. I coloured my MB wheel centres, it may not work so well in your case.
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That looks like a fun build and quite a painting challenge after dealing with those bubbles in the chrome embelishments.
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Ferrari 512 TR by fnick - Revell 1/24
Vanroon replied to Fnick's topic in Work In Progress - Vehicles
May i suggest something which may assist in eliminating 'masking bleed'? Before applying the black, try spraying the wet edges of your masking with a coat of clear. That should seal any gaps with a non-intrusive tone and block the most of the black from following any capillarities. Nice build. -
What CAR/BIKE kits have you recently bought 2?
Vanroon replied to shood23's topic in Vehicle Discussion
As no Australian Britmodeller seems to have posted one yet, I have most recently purchased two DDA brand 1/25 Holden Monaro GTS kits. Long awaited these are based on DDAs own die-cast models which are widely distributed in specialist shops and motor parts outlets. Of the pair purchased, one is stock 308"V8 4 speed 4 door GTS sport sedan, the other is the same basic kit but 'slammed' and fitted with a twin-turbocharged LS1 V8. There are two other kits, a 6 cylinder three-speed family sedan and an overexcitable supercharged 'door-slammer' for burn-out duty. Here is a link to the front page of a shop which sell them. https://www.manscalemodels.com.au -
Welcome from an old boomer in Geelong. You shall be in good company if your introduction is anything to gauge from. Grant
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Tamiya 1:48 F-51 Mustang late WW2/Korean War Canopie
Vanroon replied to Sercrets07's topic in Aircraft WWII
Hi Sercrets, I have several 1/48 Falcon vacuum formed canopies for P-51s left over. (I have given up 1/48 because of space to display reasons). Send a PM with your postal address and I'll get one in the mail to you as a secret Santa gift. Grant in Oz. -
Blenheim Mk I in the Battle of Britain Period - Any Non-Fighter Variants?
Vanroon replied to Mike N's topic in Aircraft WWII
My Dad lives at RAAFA Merriwa in the retirement village on Sir Hughie Edwards Drive in Western Australia. Hughie won a Victoria Cross during the BoB by leading a raid on Bremen in bomber variant Blenheims https://www.awm.gov.au/visit/exhibitions/fiftyaustralians/17 Perhaps that may be a worthwhile subject? G -
Thanks Kodiopa for alerting me to the JDM Mini. Perfect for Moogs personal Mini from Mighty Car Mods Youtube diy series. Tho' without the Honda 2.4 litre engine. Found one and ordered it. Grant
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Mirage IIIO 1/32, Scratchbuild
Vanroon replied to Bandsaw Steve's topic in Work in Progress - Aircraft
No you aren't, tho' I was thinking of the underside of an egg. G- 485 replies
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Mirage IIIO 1/32, Scratchbuild
Vanroon replied to Bandsaw Steve's topic in Work in Progress - Aircraft
Always up-to-date eh? The bayside city of Geetroit has had quite a deal of free movement possible for most of the last six weeks provided one doesn't go to or from Melbourne. My deprivation have been the quarterly trim and family visits to home. Nice whittling by the way. I must send you a sample of Queensland Rosewood gathered during my road trip to Cairns in April. G Not scared of wallopers.- 485 replies
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Mirage IIIO 1/32, Scratchbuild
Vanroon replied to Bandsaw Steve's topic in Work in Progress - Aircraft
Interesting! I need neither a haircut nor shave, (in my opinion) perhaps he is going to help out at the barber of Pako St? Or is he coming to 'rock' the apostles?- 485 replies
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Mirage IIIO 1/32, Scratchbuild
Vanroon replied to Bandsaw Steve's topic in Work in Progress - Aircraft
I recall that conversation Steve. I also recall an earlier effort you showed at your home. Shall be tagging along on this build, best wishes. G- 485 replies
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Mirage IIIO 1/32, Scratchbuild
Vanroon replied to Bandsaw Steve's topic in Work in Progress - Aircraft
It's a Miracle! G- 485 replies
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The term 'B wing' was an armourers shorthand for a 20mm + 2x0.303" per wing. A being the 4x0.303" and C being for the bomb rack capable newly designed wing able to be fitted with 2x20mm. Fitting the necessary radiators to the old style of wing would involve a hideous number of hours. Grant
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Spitfire Vc 6 stack exhaust for the Airfix 2020 new tool
Vanroon replied to Cheshiretaurus's topic in Aircraft WWII
I'm not sure that's so. when 453 (RAAF) sqn were withdrawn from channel cover duties they handed in Mk.IXs and were reassigned to Cornwall getting issued renovated Mk.Vbs with the above mods. All concerned were unimpressed. -
Spitfire Vc 6 stack exhaust for the Airfix 2020 new tool
Vanroon replied to Cheshiretaurus's topic in Aircraft WWII
I'm going to chime in here. The term for second-line RAF Spitfires fitted out so was Clipped, Cropped and Clapped. http://spitfiresite.com/2008/05/clipped-cropped-clapped-yo-q.html Grant -
1:48 ICM Spitfire Mk VII to a Mk XI conversion
Vanroon replied to Olly_5's topic in Work in Progress - Aircraft
I've not had the pleasure of using that brand. Look nice. Measure the sill width of the canopy and a dry fit of the ICM fuselage at the same point. -
1:48 ICM Spitfire Mk VII to a Mk XI conversion
Vanroon replied to Olly_5's topic in Work in Progress - Aircraft
If you are going for Falcon canopies check the width as ICM were a bit slim at the top of the spine. I put in a wedge of plastic on second build with vacuum transparency. Watching as you go. Grant -
RAAF Beaufighter 21 Cowling ring colours query (pics included)
Vanroon replied to Red Dog's topic in Aircraft WWII
The A19-xxx series being British manufacture had a few versions of the Bristol cowl exhaust ring. Most if not all A8-xxx series had late power-eggs shipped from Britain to be installed on the Mk.21 airframes. Hope this doesn't muddy the waters too much. G -
I believe that to be correct as I have a spare P-51 tail fin fillet which will not fit any of the P-51B or Cs I've done. G
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Pleased my old camo pattern is still relevant. 👍🏽 GRE
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Heres that drawing which shows the two construction methods. The Mk.I used the left hand method. G
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