Eric Mc Posted March 11, 2018 Share Posted March 11, 2018 (edited) This is one I've been building for a chap who asked if my local model club could build him some aeroplanes he flew in as a teenager back at the end of the 1950s and early 1960s. I volunteered for the task. He'd already bought the kits so I had to make use of the models he provided.As you can see, the version of the Airfix Chipmunk he provided is a recent boxing and comes with markings for one of the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight examples. However, he wanted his to be specific to the one in which he flew, WK621, so I had to cobble together the markings using an aftermarket RAF roundel set and a laser printer.The kit is festooned with unrealistic and far too prominent rivets so these were all sanded away. Other than that, the kit is essentially out of the box.The real Chipmunk still survives in airworthy condition and is now flying in New Zealand. Edited March 11, 2018 by Eric Mc Correction 34 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alpha Delta 210 Posted March 11, 2018 Share Posted March 11, 2018 Very nice. I can see the effort that has gone into it. Has the owner seen it yet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted March 11, 2018 Share Posted March 11, 2018 Wow that's lovely the owner will be very pleased . What a great job All the best Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RidgeRunner Posted March 11, 2018 Share Posted March 11, 2018 Very nice, mate Martin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric Mc Posted March 11, 2018 Author Share Posted March 11, 2018 Owner not aware it's finished yet - I only put the finishing touches to it a few hours ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted March 11, 2018 Share Posted March 11, 2018 Good looking Chipmunk ... Happy that the person will get his model in such great form. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColinChipmunkfan Posted March 11, 2018 Share Posted March 11, 2018 Always like to see another Chipmunk model- well done, I hope the new owner is pleased. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glatisant Posted March 12, 2018 Share Posted March 12, 2018 Super build. Always nice to see a Chipmunk! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Head in the clouds. Posted March 13, 2018 Share Posted March 13, 2018 Very nice, gotta luv a Chippy and in the early scheme. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canberraman Posted March 13, 2018 Share Posted March 13, 2018 Looks great and just shows that with skills, hard work and patience, despite its vintage, the old Airfix Chippy can still give the newer AModel kit a run for its money. Mark. Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
k5054nz Posted March 13, 2018 Share Posted March 13, 2018 Lovely work, and to learn it's a machine that's in the same country as me is a little exciting! I'll have to remember to take a photo next time I see '621 at an event. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adey m Posted March 13, 2018 Share Posted March 13, 2018 You have done a lovely job on that old very rivetty Airfix Chipmunk Eric. I don't think I would have the courage to build a kit for someone else nowadays. I think he will be very pleased with it. regards, adey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric Mc Posted March 13, 2018 Author Share Posted March 13, 2018 He picked it up at our club meeting last night and seemed pleased. On to the next one - which will be the Piston Provost. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martian Posted March 13, 2018 Share Posted March 13, 2018 That's a very smart little build! Martian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric Mc Posted March 27, 2018 Author Share Posted March 27, 2018 Some better quality pictures of the Chippy (taken at our most recent club meeting) - 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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