Paul J Posted October 2, 2021 Share Posted October 2, 2021 DHC-1 Chipmunk T.10 WK630:15 of 2 AEF/ Hamble 1971. One of the Chippys I have flown in and still in the country somewhere. Finally got this one out the way. I am not sure why but this build was jinxed! Had a job with the clear parts messing them up but 7quid later and Airfix sent me a replacement set. The two tabs that are supposed to help locate the wing in to place I cut off because they interfered with the fit and at the rear end,. Then it was the decals. A lovely set from Xtradecals but I really messed up the lovely 2 AEF/SUAS unit emblem which is why it is missing on starboard side. On the whole, I enjoyed making this one despite a couple issues and look forward to doing it again.. With experience of this kit it should be better. THis one and the pic below it is alongside my Aeroclub kit as WD346:3 of the same unit but in 1968 and the very first Chipmunk I flew in. Re the unit badge, if anyone has the same set and not going to use the items, I will be very happy to give it a home on my build seen here. Many thanks for looking. 26 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twinpin Posted October 2, 2021 Share Posted October 2, 2021 It looks very good to me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rod Blievers Posted October 2, 2021 Share Posted October 2, 2021 They're both lovely models, Paul. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColinChipmunkfan Posted October 2, 2021 Share Posted October 2, 2021 Nice work Paul, both models look good. It is good to see an Aeroclub vac form built so well, I have one in the storeroom somewhere, Colin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul J Posted October 3, 2021 Author Share Posted October 3, 2021 9 hours ago, ColinChipmunkfan said: Nice work Paul, both models look good. It is good to see an Aeroclub vac form built so well, I have one in the storeroom somewhere, Colin. Thanks. But the Aeroclub one I show here is the injection version. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Riot Posted October 3, 2021 Share Posted October 3, 2021 Looking fabulous in that older scheme. One of the nicest Chipmunk builds I’ve seen, very neat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted October 3, 2021 Share Posted October 3, 2021 A lovely Pair Paul, great work, shame about the issuse, but you have certainly triumphed over them. Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maginot Posted October 3, 2021 Share Posted October 3, 2021 What a lovely pair of Chipmunks. Nice work. First aeroplane I (was) ever sat in; aged 5ish, Blackpool Airport (I think), circa 1960. I sort of remember a funny smell, an uncomfortable seat and strange metal bits all around the cockpit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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