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torqueofthedevil

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  1. Pretty good for the first one - as you say, getting the mix right takes some trial and error! Which paint are you using?
  2. Very impressive all round. One tiny suggestion for the stretcher recovery: is there any scope to add the winchman? In the real case, the winchman would always accompany the stretcher, because it took both rearcrew to manhandle stretcher plus casualty into the aircraft (while the pilot operated the winch control - it took some coordination!).
  3. Agree with all the above - engine and cowling are certainly a bit tricky! Is there any word on the forthcoming Trumpeter 1/24 Fw 190A? It's been listed on the Hannants website for ages as a Future Release, but still hasn't appeared. If/when it does, that will almost certainly be a big improvement on the Airfix kit - but in the meantime, the Airfix Fw 190 builds into an impressive model if you're patient with it. The Airfix Bf109E is better still (basic in places, but the fit is good and there are so many colourful aircraft to choose from); the only 1/24 Airfix kit I would steer clear of is the Spitfire...especially as there is already a Trumpeter alternative! Sure, there is no Trumpeter Mk I, but I would guess that converting a Trumpy Mk V into a Mk I would be both quicker and more enjoyable than trying to get the Airfix Mk I right... Couldn't agree more - it seems bizarre that 3 model manufacturers have released P-51s in 1/24, yet aircraft like the Corsair have been ignored.
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  5. I'm no P-51 expert, but having built one, the Airfix kit seems to be to be fine - crude by modern standards, but the fit of the main parts is okay and the shape appears fairly accurate (no doubt I'll be flamed for saying that!). The canopy is not great (rather thick) - but then you won't be needing that if you're converting it to a Reno racer. I would recommend the Airfix one simply because it's both easy to find and inexpensive (certainly compared to the Trumpeter one!). Enjoy!
  6. Thank you to all who have replied, I feel a bit more confident about the whole thing...if it goes well, I might post some pics...!
  7. Hi, I've been asked to paint a pewter model of a Hastings into a colour scheme as worn by 202 Sqn. I have a colour profile of the aircraft, and I have sourced appropriate decals etc. However, I have never sprayed anything other than plastic kits before now, and I don't want to ruin or spoil an expensive item! Please could someone with experience of doing this give me a few pointers on how to prepare the pewter and what kind of paints I should use. I was hoping to use Xtracolor enamels if appropriate, as these are what I normally use... Many thanks in advance for any comments received! TOTD
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