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For this build I will be modifying the 1/32 Tiger Moth to represent the radio controlled Queen Bee. I will leave the floats as they are, even though they aren't quite right in shape. Have already blanked off the rear cockpit in which the electronics were kept. An important feature is the windmill generator on the port side of the fuselage and will add that. Am contemplating flattening the sides of the fuselage as Queen Bees were plywood like the DH60 Moth and not canvas - yet to investigate properly. As this had an amusing ground radio control box it will be represented as part of a mini diorama and use the kit standing figure as the operator. This has passed muster, being less that 25% built. The ground control with telephone dial. A while ago I took photographs of a Queen Bee and associated equipment at the De Havilland museum. For reference I have the Putnam DH book and the Warpaint on the Tiger Moth. Will probably do the scheme of Dark Earth/Dark Green on top with Sky on the sides and undersides and the floats silver as illustrated in Warpaint.
