Dave the Doctor Posted June 28, 2016 Share Posted June 28, 2016 Just finished, lovely little kit, which comes 2 in colorfull markings. Dispite a lot of weight in the nose, both models were still tailheavy, so I've put a needle in both tails. Dave 36 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billydick Posted June 28, 2016 Share Posted June 28, 2016 A pair of terrific Tucanos. Well done ! BillyD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ForestFan Posted June 28, 2016 Share Posted June 28, 2016 Very nice, a big thumbs up from me! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WildeSau75 Posted June 28, 2016 Share Posted June 28, 2016 Great pair - like them. Cheers, Michael Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phone Phixer Posted June 28, 2016 Share Posted June 28, 2016 Great work. Very nice gloss finish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vh-bob Posted June 29, 2016 Share Posted June 29, 2016 Dave, two very nice Tucanos indeed. Flawless paint job and the decals look great. It's a pity Airfix don't kit the Brazilian built version as well Great work, Trev. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romeo Alpha Yankee Posted May 10, 2018 Share Posted May 10, 2018 Just noticed this, lovely build on both. Must find mine now! Â Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArmouredSprue Posted May 10, 2018 Share Posted May 10, 2018 Very nice. I've built one ages ago and had the same problem with the tail sitting despite the huge amount of weight I put in it. They look really nice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob G Posted May 10, 2018 Share Posted May 10, 2018 Gives me hope for the half dozen in my stash. Lovely work! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncle Pete Posted May 10, 2018 Share Posted May 10, 2018 On 6/28/2016 at 8:31 PM, Dave the Doctor said: Dispite a lot of weight in the nose, both models were still tailheavy It can be a headache stuffing enough lead in to fill the space without gaps.  I've had a bit of success making lead slugs that fill the available space by wrapping a couple of thicknesses of aluminium foil round the sharp end to make a conical mould, take the mould off then melt some lead into it.  A bit of filing and it fits right into the nose, conforming to the shape.  That way you fill the whole space with lead instead of a mixture of lead and air and, if you're lucky, it will stay put without even any glue. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-32 Posted May 10, 2018 Share Posted May 10, 2018 Great pair and lovely choice of schemes as well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Britman Posted May 10, 2018 Share Posted May 10, 2018 Very nice, could even move my kit to the front of the stash. Great simple idea Uncle with the lead. The Tucano always looks more "solid " than the PC9 / T6 Texan II. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete in Lincs Posted May 10, 2018 Share Posted May 10, 2018 Very impressive result on both of them. Â On 6/29/2016 at 12:33 PM, vh-bob said: It's a pity Airfix don't kit the Brazilian built version as well The Shorts built version is different to the Brazilian original in several areas. Â 9 hours ago, Britman said: The Tucano always looks more "solid " than the PC9 / T6 Texan I Having worked on both Aircraft types I know which I preferred. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArmouredSprue Posted May 11, 2018 Share Posted May 11, 2018 8 hours ago, Pete in Lincs said: Having worked on both Aircraft types I know which I preferred. Which is? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FAAMAN Posted May 11, 2018 Share Posted May 11, 2018 Great builds 😎 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete in Lincs Posted May 11, 2018 Share Posted May 11, 2018 1 hour ago, ArmouredSprue said: Which is? The Pilatus PC-9. Â Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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