Airfix Victor

[Jabba]

I am currently building an Airfix Victor K2, and I am getting close to fitting the intakes. This is probably better meant for someone who has built the kit but I am wondering whether it is better to build up the intakes and then fit them to the upper wing or to build them as per the instructions. I ask due to the fact that there maybe the possibility of filling them after they have been built which maybe better done in my way if thinking before they are fitted to the upper wing due to handling difficulties. Any help will be gratefully received. 

[stever219]

It’s easier to clean up the seams inside the intake tunnels before attaching them to the wing centre section structure: it’s also easier to fettle the latter to ensure a good fit with the fuselage crown without the intake tunnels installed.  Some filling of the joints where tunnels meet leading edge may be necessary (it was on my B. Mk. 2) but it’s not a major issue.  Just be careful when aligning intake tunnels and upper centre-section panel.

[Jabba]

Thanks for that info. I sprayed all the intake parts white last night, so I shall start to build them as a separate part before gluing to the upper wing.