Patrik

Mine arrived today. The plastic is (as expected) identical with the Hawker Hart boxing, plus there are two additional small sprues with parts specific to Audax - exhausts, message pick-up hook and flare brackets.

Two views at the completed internal structure before it disappears in depths of the fuselage for eternity.

I could not help it. Wonders of 3D printing in practice. The size of the real thing is just about 6 x 6 mm.

The propeller in the kit (left) had rather suspicious shape. First I tried to correct it, but then I gave up and hunted my stash for replacement. Which was found, though it had to be trimmed for about 2 mm on each side and then reshaped. However, I am happy with the result.

I had no success with the previous boxings. It was just ebay, and directly from Ukraine. On the other hand, I have had only positive experience with the services from the Ukraine so far.

Great news and even better future prospects.😃

Can it be without (pre-war) or with (late) the cutout for the carburettor air intake in the rear of the cowling? I will post pictures later today.

It has not been mentioned yet, however photos of No. 56 Squadron Bulldogs with larger fins, tailwheels, and additionally engine cowlings and exhaust muffs can be found, with at least three serial numbers known. Fortunately, Bulldog references - compared to many other interwar gems - are quite numerous.

Fairey IIIF is a genuine can of worms. I have spent quite some time studying the subject, and I have been consulting Kora models on their IIIF/Gordon/Seal boxings (except the first two). If you want I will be ready to assist you too.

Started working on the interior. Basic construction completed - a combination of evergreen profiles, wire and PE pieces from the dedicated Part S72-075 set. In fact, the PE set contains the entire internal structure, but I know from previous experience that fitting it inside the fuselage is more or less impossible task, therefore I opted for the combination. Now some painting to do and then all the missing bits.

56 Squadron is an excellent choice. Have you considered the earlier variant of the marking as well? So far, I have been able to locate two photos, J7414 and Grebe trainer J7535. The photo of J7414 is rather small, but you are well known for unearthing surprising pictures, so you may have more luck here.

Yes, I did. Excellent information source. Thanks for the hint anyway.

Was supposed to be a joke, now you made me count it.😉 Used the list by @Dave Swindell as a base and modified it. 1. Reprofiled rounded front 2. Opened oil tank fillers 3. Opened up and reprofiled link ejector chutes 4. Raised side panels outboard of guns 5. New panel below the guns 6. New panel above the guns 7. Asymmetric cutaway on port side of coaming 8. Instrument panel 9. Instrument panel 10. Ammunition feed cover Some were not easy to spot. I am not counting the guns. They are not mine, bought them from GasPatch. And I am not counting the drilled holes either.

The build has stalled a bit due to lack of modelling time. At least I was able to finish the modifications of the area in front of the cockpit. Now, find (minimum) 7 differences.😉 Both broken gun cocking handles were successfully found, safely stored, and they will be glued back later on, when they are definitely out of harm's way.

The space in front of the cockpit is unfortunately completely wrong. Correction - phase one - destruction.