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Spit Mk Vb strengthening plates above wheel wells
Vanroon replied to Spitfires Forever's topic in Aircraft WWII
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 -
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
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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
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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
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One should always check the sauce. 😎 Grant
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Wow! What a thrill for those kids. Grant
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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
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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
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1/32 Lightweight Aluminium E Type - Group progress
Vanroon replied to roymattblack's topic in Work In Progress - Vehicles
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 -
DAP Bristol Beaufort IX (Beaufreighter)
Vanroon replied to bristol boy's topic in Work in Progress - Aircraft
I have long used watch glass cement, but just bought my first tube of UV cure cement which displays much promise. Grant -
The EDSG Files # 2: Fairey Barracuda 1/72
Vanroon replied to TheBaron's topic in Work in Progress - Aircraft
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 -
Yes, the old Revell kit was a rivety old thing. No extra bits like noses ot turrets. That looks nice.
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The wheels alone will make it a must.
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Happy riding Idjidup, on the illness front, the burn-offs gave me a shocking cough this year. Grant
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Airfix tooling in 1/48th scale - The Supermarine Walrus Mk.I
Vanroon replied to stan's topic in Aircraft WWII
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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
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I'm a big fan of having the injection gates onto the mating surfaces. Hendie , thanks for your explanation of the process. Grant
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Possible source here, http://ultimatecarpage.com/cg/708/Ferrari-330-P4.html Grant
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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
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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
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Sadly, that is an open door to mischief makers.
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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
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More New Airfix for 2016 - 1/48 P-40B & 1/72 B5N1 Kate
Vanroon replied to DaveCS's topic in Aircraft WWII
It's similar to a pigpen, except the inhabitants are less active and covered with muslin.