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Vanroon

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  1. The stiffeners were retrofitted to prevent the collapse of the surface over the wheel well. Removal is relatively simple using a sharp knife and file. As most of my Mk.V Spitties have been converted into Mk.Vc Trop, it is just one of the steps required to get there. Happy modelling Grant
  2. I suggest for colour matches, refer to the Nakajima only A6M2-N floatplane. It stands to reason that interior and equipment colours would be the same. From memory, one glaring difference in the external schemes between the manufacturers is the break between upper and lower colours. Mitsubishi underside colour followed the lower contour to the tail planes then rose abruptly to them, dropping again for the tail cone. Nakajima painted aircraft had that long arc to the tail plane from just aft of the wing trailing edge. Hope this doesn't muddy the waters. Grant
  3. The other survivor of that whole debacle was the Curtiss SOC3 off the USS Houston. All the way from the Java Sea to Perth Water. HMAS Perth being the other ship lost. Grant
  4. I'm beginning to have success with light curing epoxy. Slightly sticky and holds parts quite well, then expose to the UV torch supplied, done. Really good for exhaust bits on (say) Roden Bristol engines to the ring. Grant
  5. One should always check the sauce. 😎 Grant
  6. Oh, very nice rendition of this aircraft. Just hoping I may finish my 1/72 version as cleanly. Grant
  7. Wow! What a thrill for those kids. Grant
  8. Very well done. Enjoying seeing the aftermarket fill a hole. If it matters, i have always been partial to Polish marks. Bare metal would be an exercise, but I enjoy doing the trim on cars. How different can it be? Grant
  9. My spot of the week was a very shiny Vauxhaul Cresta Wagon. Given the location, it was possibly going for a roadworthy check. Drum brakes all round. Brrrr.... Anyway, a bloke of my vintage and temper was driving it quicker than conditions indicated. Cream and green, lick of chrome. All hubcaps and awful looking tyres. The colour seemed different to original by my recollection. Grant
  10. Oh dear, it has been a year since participating in this build. I shall endeavour to return to modelling shortly. Meantime, the Jag I selected as my topic is up for sale again. http://www.ultimatecarpage.com/chassis/3031/Jaguar-E-Type-Lightweight-Roadster-S850667.html That removes a lot of the angst I was having re: the roll over structure. Grant
  11. I have long used watch glass cement, but just bought my first tube of UV cure cement which displays much promise. Grant
  12. Hmm. Not sure what went wrong with my reply there. However, a friend who makes railway rolling stock uses high melt solder for sub assemblies then joins them with low temperature solder. Grant
  13. Yes, the old Revell kit was a rivety old thing. No extra bits like noses ot turrets. That looks nice.
  14. Happy riding Idjidup, on the illness front, the burn-offs gave me a shocking cough this year. Grant
  15. I find cleanup easier to achieve when the mould gate is on a flat surface rather than attached to a detailed, possibly curved face. Less detail loss for a start. Grant
  16. I'm a big fan of having the injection gates onto the mating surfaces. Hendie , thanks for your explanation of the process. Grant
  17. Possible source here, http://ultimatecarpage.com/cg/708/Ferrari-330-P4.html Grant
  18. I'm going to say decently close. At least as close or closer than the colours from different manufacturers can be. Just like model paints, batches vary, brands vary in their renditions of certain colours. USA equivalents of colours from the many countries which placed orders for aircraft in the turmoil following events of late 1939 will have been probably not been top priority. Hudsons were ordered by RAF & RAAF at the same time, (our Mk.I is the equivalent of RAF Mk.IV) we followed British camo conventions and patterns so it's doubtful the smaller order was catered for colours. Hope this isn't too confusing. Grant
  19. Shows beautifuly the leading edge fairing over the inconel exhaust. The exhaust colour is completely unlike the bronze which is often referred to in kit instructions. Grant
  20. Sadly, that is an open door to mischief makers.
  21. Well covered by Ian K Baker in his Aviation History Colouring book monographs, Vol.4 (1921-1941) and Vol.5 (1942 - 1947). His short run Vol.19 has brushed out colour chips covering the RAAF main colour palette 1921-1947. Grant
  22. It's similar to a pigpen, except the inhabitants are less active and covered with muslin.
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