Silver Fox Posted June 21, 2013 Share Posted June 21, 2013 I was a bit dubious about buying this one, but if I wanted a Devon in 1/48th it was the only choice. I needn't have worried too much, the castings cleaned up well though there were some air bubbles just below the sure that needed attention. Though the nose section is hollow and filled to the brim with lead shot she is a determined tail sitter so a piece of clear rod is providing the balance. The clear dome over the canopy is provided as a two part vac form and to be fair I don't know how else they could have done it. Beyond my limited skills to make anything of it, I fettled a spare Beaufighter camera dome until it fitted.Not 100% prototypical but close enough for me. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raguk Posted June 21, 2013 Share Posted June 21, 2013 Don't see many of these built! Nice looking model Well done, Rick G Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keith in the uk Posted June 21, 2013 Share Posted June 21, 2013 Thats great who makes the kit ? as i have never seen one before Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr B Posted June 21, 2013 Share Posted June 21, 2013 Wow ....this really brings back memories....the scheme reminds me of pictures from my dads collection during his stint at Wigram during his basic and QFI flying training days..... nice job on a rare subject in todays modelling scene......wish I could get a dove in 1/48....will be all over that ....magna hope you are lisitning.... rgds mr b Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silver Fox Posted June 21, 2013 Author Share Posted June 21, 2013 Keith, its a Magna Models resin kit. Not cheap but reasonable value for money given the labour intensive nature of the moulding process. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martian Posted June 21, 2013 Share Posted June 21, 2013 Nice model, but are you sure the pictures are in proportion? Martin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris57 Posted June 21, 2013 Share Posted June 21, 2013 Wow ....this really brings back memories....the scheme reminds me of pictures from my dads collection during his stint at Wigram during his basic and QFI flying training days..... nice job on a rare subject in todays modelling scene......wish I could get a dove in 1/48....will be all over that ....magna hope you are lisitning.... rgds mr b How many do you require?. Will one for each hand suffice.or are you looking for multiples? cheers chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silver Fox Posted June 21, 2013 Author Share Posted June 21, 2013 Nice model, but are you sure the pictures are in proportion? Martin That's how they came out, could be the colour scheme or angle? Not sure what theproblem is? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr B Posted June 22, 2013 Share Posted June 22, 2013 How many do you require?. Will one for each hand suffice.or are you looking for multiples? cheers chrisI am looking for at least 2 one for a RMAF and one RNZAF ......really will make my day .......pls pm me if you can help.......apologies mr silverfox for hijacking yr threadRgds mr b Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scorpiomikey Posted June 22, 2013 Share Posted June 22, 2013 Well done, even the real aircraft was precariously balanced. The paint is pretty damn close. Those short run resin kits can be a real mare sometimes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyot Posted June 22, 2013 Share Posted June 22, 2013 Congratulations on a lovely model which is the first Magna Devon that I`ve seen built up so far. I`ll be building mine in Fleet Air Arm markings! Cheers Tony O Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paxton Posted June 22, 2013 Share Posted June 22, 2013 I wondered about the photo proportions as well - Looks a bit too short and too deep and the wheels look a bit oval . Lovely build and an unusual colour scheme too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irish 251 Posted June 22, 2013 Share Posted June 22, 2013 I wondered about the photo proportions as well - Looks a bit too short and too deep and the wheels look a bit oval . Lovely build and an unusual colour scheme too. If you click on the photo in the discussion thread, a correctly-proportioned image should open. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muppet Posted June 22, 2013 Share Posted June 22, 2013 (edited) Hey! Really nice work there I fully appreciate the effort that must have gone into this as i have a Magna 1/72 Percival Prince awaiting its turn on the bench. In truth i've been putting it off as i can see it's going to be more work than the norm.Good taste too, the Devon is a lovely looking aircraft. Just out of curiosity, were there any issues of resin warping in the wings? The wings on my Prince seem to have a distinct upwards curve to them.... ~M~ Edited June 22, 2013 by Muppet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris57 Posted June 22, 2013 Share Posted June 22, 2013 Muppet this happens if the item is released early from the mould. immerse the wings in hot water and the problem should rectify itself. hth cheers chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abacus Posted June 22, 2013 Share Posted June 22, 2013 Don't see too many of those, nice job! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolfpack Posted June 22, 2013 Share Posted June 22, 2013 It needs matting down a tad, otherwise your hard work has paid off. W Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silver Fox Posted June 22, 2013 Author Share Posted June 22, 2013 Muppet, no warping on the wings though I have a twist in the rear fuselage, which hot water couldn't solve. Wolfpack looks like the flash has exaggerated the gloss and shortened the fuselage!! They were very glossy, even NZ1814 at Wanaka which has been outside for a few years was still very glossy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aero Imageworks Posted June 22, 2013 Share Posted June 22, 2013 don't see this a/c often, nice job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muppet Posted June 22, 2013 Share Posted June 22, 2013 Muppet this happens if the item is released early from the mould. immerse the wings in hot water and the problem should rectify itself. hth cheers chris Muppet, no warping on the wings though I have a twist in the rear fuselage, which hot water couldn't solve. Heyhey, Thanks for the tips guys ~M~ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scorpiomikey Posted June 22, 2013 Share Posted June 22, 2013 In terms of the gloss, (hope you dont mind Fox) This photo is of the one at Ashburton, its been sitting outside in the weather for a looong time, its started to rot and the paint is peeling. (Not sure who took the photo, but credit to them) As you can see, even heavily weathered its still glossy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silver Fox Posted June 22, 2013 Author Share Posted June 22, 2013 Great Photo SM that's NZ1803 so she's at Ashburton now? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scorpiomikey Posted June 24, 2013 Share Posted June 24, 2013 Yup, sitting between 2 hangars last time i saw her. I think shes been moved inside since then, she was full of birds nests and all sorts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silver Fox Posted June 25, 2013 Author Share Posted June 25, 2013 Any idea what's going to happen to her? Sad end if she is just allowed to rot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scorpiomikey Posted June 25, 2013 Share Posted June 25, 2013 Im not sure to be honest, there was talk about restoring it, but i dont know if thats people just spouting or actual future plans. I know theyve sold the friendship in the background of the photo, they didnt have the space, resources or time to restore it so theyve sold it to someone who does. Last time i was there i didnt see the devon, but im pretty sure its still floating around. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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