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Anyone who has built a Vulcan B1 in 1/72 from the Airfix kit, or in 1/144 from the GWH kit.... How??? How do I go about converting one? I know of the Flightpath conversion set, but it looks like a lot more work is needed. Has anyone got, or knows of, a guide to converting one, or a thread comprehensively detailing the build? What other modifications would be needed in a Vulcan B1 that aren't covered in the conversion set? Same for the straight early wing production aircraft? I'm just desperate to build a Vulcan B1...
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Folks, after a perhaps moment of madness I have bought a (thinking about it not that!) cheap 1/48 monogram typhoon off fleabay that's built up with the intention of stripping back to parts then re-building as a FR 1b (as one of the cannon barrels is missing which suits my needs ). Now for paint removal (I'm assuming its enamels - looks like it from the photos) I've read a good soak in dettol will do the trick? As for "splitting" the parts - any tips? I'm guessing (again) it's not tamiya extra thin that's been used by the look of it. I have some super glue de-bonder but I can;t see that working with non-ca? Thanks in advance! Ian
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I've gone pretty far with my Mini Cooper build. Tho I'm questioning myself whether i have to glue the rims to the brake disks. This is how they both look And to dodge the obvious answer,yes I have tried,but they don't stick to the brake disks. The middle piece has a larger hole than the rim requires
