tc2324 Posted February 8, 2012 Share Posted February 8, 2012 Continuing with my task/project/obsession* of building an example of pretty much every type flown by 74 Sqn, it was time to go back to the very start when 74 was formed at Northolt in 1917 as a training sqn rather than a fighter unit. They were flying a few types at this time with the Avro 504 being it`s main type on the books. (*delete as necessary) So I obtained this Airfix kit a couple weeks ago, and yes, it really is that old judging by the colour of the instructions paper....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nimrod54 Posted February 8, 2012 Share Posted February 8, 2012 I bought a Merit version of the Avro 504 several years ago but the kit was in such original condition when it arrived (still had the little tube of glue inside) that I decided not to put it together in the end, shame I know. Looking forward to watching your build of the Airfix kit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martian Posted February 8, 2012 Share Posted February 8, 2012 This one is going to be very interesting! Even though there are a few accuracy issues with the kit it is one of my favorite Airfix biplanes. Martin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Fleming Posted February 8, 2012 Share Posted February 8, 2012 This one is going to be very interesting! Even though there are a few accuracy issues with the kit it is one of my favorite Airfix biplanes.Martin Not as many as some reviews would have you beleive - the worst is an undernourished fuselage (A slab of 60 thou plastic card along the bottom helps) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnonymousDFB1 Posted February 8, 2012 Share Posted February 8, 2012 love these old kit builds Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
POMPEO Posted February 9, 2012 Share Posted February 9, 2012 OMG, a classic plane... and that boxart, is pure history... looks amazing... looking forward for more... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martian Posted February 9, 2012 Share Posted February 9, 2012 This one is going to be very interesting! Even though there are a few accuracy issues with the kit it is one of my favorite Airfix biplanes.Martin In that cae perhaps an example needs to be added to my collection Martin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tc2324 Posted February 9, 2012 Author Share Posted February 9, 2012 Thanks for the comments all. Todays update. Painted the cockpit and fitted the chairs. The two fuselage sections seemed to be warped and would not stay together so I had to bring out the `big guns` and clamp them together. Once done the engine, cowling, wings and tail including the struts were stuck in place. Next up will be the wing struts and a tad of fuselage and upper surfaces painting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tc2324 Posted February 10, 2012 Author Share Posted February 10, 2012 Progress so far. Went back to the choping board and mixed up some paint to get an approx match. (Picaso I ain`t!!) Then once painted, put the wings into place. The struts were `troublesome` to say the least, but after about 30 mins all were in place. Waiting for it to dry before I tidy it all up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tc2324 Posted February 10, 2012 Author Share Posted February 10, 2012 Apart from the rigging, this build is now pretty much complete. Just need to add some matt varnish and a decal or four.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murdo Posted February 10, 2012 Share Posted February 10, 2012 Looking good! Love these early & WW1 aircraft. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tc2324 Posted February 11, 2012 Author Share Posted February 11, 2012 Some of you may have noticed that while I have stated that this is for my 74 Sqn collection, the serial is that of the machine at Hendon. Simple answer it that there are no decals for the 74 examples, therefore this is just a representation of the type used. So here we have it, my gap filler for, 74 (Training) Sqn, RFC Station Northolt, 1917 And to finish up, a couple of shots of my pre Second World War 74 Sqn collection. (A Gauntlet is on the way soon......) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nimrod54 Posted February 12, 2012 Share Posted February 12, 2012 Wow that went together really quickly and a great result. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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