Chop Ride JP3 7 FTS

[Stramash]

Here's my first lockdown build, a not very satisfctory rendition of a memorable (for me) JP3 from the Airfix kit.

 

I was a few courses behind Fritag at Church Fenton  Unfortunately, my piloting abilities were somewhat less proficient than his, and my RAF flying career ended after a horrible trip on a miserable day in November when I failed a flying test for the second time in JP TMk3a XN595.  I'd been struggling, so no great surprise. 

 

Anyway, I've added a few vents , scoops and ariels which are missing from the Airfix model, and added bits to the seats from an Eduard set. It's the first model I've finished for a few years, and I was quite pleased with it - until I looked at the photos. They don't half highlight the flaws!

 

I like the Airfx kit though. Might do the JP I soloed in next (XN552 since you ask . . .) now that doing XN595 has brought some sort of closure.*

 

_{* It hasn't.}

 

 

 

 

Edited May 5, 2020 by Stramash
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[trickydicky210]

Great JP, good to see you have used your experience to improve the build.

 

i can’t see any flaws btw (I think we are often over critical of our own work)

 

cheers Rich

[SAT69]

That's a very nice build. From what I can see, the cockpit is really nice.