Caerbannog Posted August 11, 2015 Share Posted August 11, 2015 Hi all, I will give my Aeroclub Tiger Moth a go: The main parts are limited run injection molded plus some thick etched brass parts for the struts and a nice set of decals but they do not include what I have in mind. I would like to do an over all Trainer Yellow RAF maschine - maybe with polished cowl. But not sure yet. A set of new stencil decals is the only extra I have (right now...): I need to get another build done soon so progress on the Moth will be slow the next days. If anyone knows a Tiger Moth in RAF service in overal yellow please let me know ;-) Rene 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
galgos Posted August 11, 2015 Share Posted August 11, 2015 Welcome Rene, it's good to see an Aeroclub Tiger Moth....a lovely little kit but quite challenging. I'll look forward to seeing your progress. All of the DH82s used in S Rhodesia by fledgling RAF pilots were plain yellow if that's of any help. Max 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heloman1 Posted August 11, 2015 Share Posted August 11, 2015 Yes, Rene great choice. I wasn't aware Aeroclub produced the Moth as an injected kit. I'll follow your build with interest. Colin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
galgos Posted August 11, 2015 Share Posted August 11, 2015 OK Rene, now that I'm home I've just checked a "Scale Aircraft Modelling" mag. from 1993 which was a Tiger Moth special. It includes 8 pages of drawings by Mike Keep showing a range of markings from the mid-thirties to the 1960s from around the world. It seems that all British-based Tiger Moths used by the RAF at EFTSs and the like during the war years were fully or partially camouflaged. The scheme shown in your drawing for L-6923 is quoted as being from No. 1 E&RTFTS in 1938. So it seems the only overall yellow wartime RAF Tiger Moths are as I mentioned in Rhodesia. Max 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
06/24 Posted August 11, 2015 Share Posted August 11, 2015 Well Rene I have a soft spot for the Hatfield 20 as it was the first Tiggie I built. But whether you do a polished one or the plain yellow, I'm looking forward to this. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul J Posted August 11, 2015 Share Posted August 11, 2015 Just a word of caution. Correct me If i am wrong, but I believe the pre war yellow Tigers did not have the anti spin strake so you may want to file the kit representations off. A simple piece surgery 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
06/24 Posted August 11, 2015 Share Posted August 11, 2015 There's a photo of "20" in the Osprey book RAF Fighter Command Pilot, and it definitely does not have the anti spin strakes 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
galgos Posted August 12, 2015 Share Posted August 12, 2015 Just a word of caution. Correct me If i am wrong, but I believe the pre war yellow Tigers did not have the anti spin strake so you may want to file the kit representations off. A simple piece surgeryYou're right Paul. Some Tiger Moths were used in trials in 1940 as a light bomber, small bomb racks were fitted underneath the fuselage. This extra weight made it more difficult for the pilot to recover from a spin and these ugly strakes were fitted as a solution, Mod. 112 issued in December 1941 called for the fitting of anti-spin strakes. They then became adopted as a "safety feature" for many, but not all Tiger Moths despite the fact that the early planes had satisfactorily passed their spin trials. Max 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caerbannog Posted August 12, 2015 Author Share Posted August 12, 2015 Thanks a lot for all the helpful comments - very appreciated. I think I will go for the Hatfield 20 - I like the DH.82 without the strakes. Rene 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hrtpaul Posted August 18, 2015 Share Posted August 18, 2015 I'll be watching this for sure Rene. Looks like an interesting kit. I wish Airfix would come out with a 1/48 Tiger. Given their recent releases I reckon it'd be awesome Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted August 19, 2015 Share Posted August 19, 2015 Hi Rene good luck with your build will watch with interest too. Paul - Oh yes, Imagine a 1/24th TigerMoth, would be fantastic. We should all write to Airfix and ask for a 1/24 Gladiator too. All the bestChris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hrtpaul Posted August 21, 2015 Share Posted August 21, 2015 Hi Rene good luck with your build will watch with interest too. Paul - Oh yes, Imagine a 1/24th TigerMoth, would be fantastic. We should all write to Airfix and ask for a 1/24 Gladiator too. All the best Chris OMFG 1/24 Tiger Moth :Tasty: :Tasty: :Tasty: :Tasty: :Tasty: :Tasty: :Tasty: :Tasty: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
galgos Posted August 21, 2015 Share Posted August 21, 2015 OMFG 1/24 Tiger Moth :Tasty: :Tasty: :Tasty: :Tasty: :Tasty: :Tasty: :Tasty: :Tasty: Wouldn't that be something else....detailer's heaven! Max Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Belbin Posted August 27, 2015 Share Posted August 27, 2015 Hi Rene, Another one of yours to follow! Still working on my Tempest but fitted a couple of others in before hand . . . I'll be following this. Nick 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caerbannog Posted September 30, 2015 Author Share Posted September 30, 2015 Thanks Nick, sorry for the delayin this topic. I had quite a lot of full size things to do (and still have...) like repairing my motorcycle, old car and stuff in and around the house. So my hobby time was more limited than expected. I only started on the cockpit as shown below: Hope to get more stuff done from now. Rene 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted September 30, 2015 Share Posted September 30, 2015 Very nice so far. Keep up the good work All the bestChris​ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
galgos Posted September 30, 2015 Share Posted September 30, 2015 Those i/panels look very good Rene, I'm sure there are Tiggies about with them but black was more utilitarian for the RAF! Max 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hrtpaul Posted October 1, 2015 Share Posted October 1, 2015 Great work Rene. Looking awesome 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caerbannog Posted October 2, 2015 Author Share Posted October 2, 2015 Thanks all! I finished my work on the cockpits (so far) and closed the fuselage. Once the clamps are removed I will need to do some sanding and painting before I can attach the Airwaves shoulder belts to really complete the cockpits. Now the interesting part starts: Attaching and aligning the wings etc. Rene Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
galgos Posted October 3, 2015 Share Posted October 3, 2015 A confident looking build Rene, clearly well planned and going well. I look forward to more of your interesting photo montages! Max Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted October 3, 2015 Share Posted October 3, 2015 Very nice work Rene, Can't wait to see the finished article Keep up the good work Chris 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caerbannog Posted October 6, 2015 Author Share Posted October 6, 2015 Thanks Chris. Two more pics of the cockpit area: And I did some more work on the front end: Rene Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
galgos Posted October 6, 2015 Share Posted October 6, 2015 Well done again Rene. Small improvements like opening out air intakes, thinning edges of panels etc make all the difference as far as I'm concerned.....excellent work. Max Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted October 6, 2015 Share Posted October 6, 2015 Hi Rene Certainly pays dividends doing that work, looks great. Keep up the good work All the bestChris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hrtpaul Posted October 12, 2015 Share Posted October 12, 2015 Cracker job Rene Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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