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    There is no comparison John between the Revell Typhoon of 50 years ago and what Peter is producing! I have some early bits that he printed for me: Just superb quality and detail! Peter’s present plans are to have the fuselage halves and wings made from IM, all the rest 3D printed. Max
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    Thank you very much, very useful. What are people's opinions about overall dimensions?
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    My Typhoon is 1/32 scale so somewhat out of scale! Actually I have just checked, and Brengun do them in 1/32 but they’re not very good, I’d rather make my own. But thanks for the reference. 😁
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    Well done Duggy, that’s exactly what I was hoping for! Spot on…..thank you! 😄 Max
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    I’m working on a diorama of a Typhoon being serviced, using this photo: as my inspiration. The mechanic servicing the Sabre engine is standing on some type of protective mat which can (possibly) be rolled up? Has anybody more detail on these mats please? Max
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    I kinda wish you hadn’t told me that Tony! 😁🤣
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    The Jet Age museum is a little gem, I was there a month ago taking pictures of their Typhoon cockpit for a current build, and their Gamecock is stunning! If I lived closer I would seriously consider volunteering too, but two hours away is a bit of a stretch. The model of the Gauntlet is impressive too!
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    Any clues from better documented contemporary aircraft Tony? I assumed doped linen was fairly “standard”, but then I’m not claiming to be yer mythical expert! 😁 Max
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    Congratulations Tomas, it has been an epic journey and one that I have enjoyed immensely. I’m pleased also that a real friendship between us has emerged, I have valued it greatly. Onwards to the next masterpiece!
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    Indeed Tomas, over the moon! There’s also another famous Hawker in the pipeline……but my lips are sealed! 😁
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    Brilliant work Tomas, she’s a real corker! (what’s next?)
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    Thank you Tony…..following! 😆
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    If you ever get to the point of printing the whole model, and you are able to do this in any scale, I’d be interested in a 1/32 Woodcock Tony. Max
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    Try the CMK ones, they are superb in my humble opinion.
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    Thanks for your input Troy; logical, factual and well reasoned as ever. I have looked at many photographs and was able to persuade myself both ways, so I'm pleased to have a more definite steer! (And I've already painted it aluminium so that saves a job!) 😁
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    I’m currently building Sqdn Ldr Jacko Holmes Typhoon JP504 circa Sept/Oct 1943, the plane is being serviced with all front panels stripped off and the Sabre engine exposed. An unknown to me at the moment is the likely colour of the firewall, interior green or aluminium? The CMK engine kit call-out is IG, but it also quotes that for the engine bearers (remembering that the Sabre kit is labelled for a Tempest fit which could be different?) I was at the Jet Age museum at Gloucester a couple of weeks ago, their firewall is this: But is it correct? Any thoughts etc very welcome.
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    https://forum.largescaleplanes.com/index.php We’re a very friendly helpful bunch of people. 😃
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    The Kotare Spits would be a good place to start, the cockpits are pretty complex but once you get through that stage the rest is very straightforward and simple, though personally I think the rivetting on the fuselage is somewhat overdone and can make the settling of decals and/or masks “challenging”. For something less detailed some of the older Revell kits are great value….but the new mould Hurricane IIB would be my recommendation, superb kit!
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    I keep forgetting that this is in 1/48 scale Tomas….absolutely fabulous!
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    The price of PCM kits will plummet Dennis! Best I get on and build mine quickly.
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    I ordered a set of WAAF figures to use in a Typhoon dio…..but I’m afraid I’m changing their gender with the help of some Hornet (male) heads since I’m certain WAAFs weren’t servicing 2TAF planes in 1944/45.
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    Constant problems when trying to go beyond the initial thread page using my MacBook Pro laptop, sometimes messages telling me the server stopped responding, but never any difficulties at all using my iPad, also Apple-based of course. Strange and annoying.
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    Thanks Geoff for this fascinating info. The “kit” arrived yesterday: Only 96 bits of resin to clean up and assemble.
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    And it will be! Along with its Sabre engine from this 96 piece kit! Should keep me busy.
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    Thanks Chris, that’s all I need to know! Much appreciated. Regards Max PS Slightly odd circumstances about Jacko Holmes demise though: the squadron diaries say: but James Kyle, his wingman, in his autobiography reports flak and that Holmes was hit by “a lucky shot”. Holmes sounds quite a character, I think I have the perfect “slightly rotund” figure to have him standing by his Tiffie.
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