keithjs Posted January 4, 2022 Share Posted January 4, 2022 One of my Christmas projects was this civil Chipmunk using one of the new Xtradecal sheets. As I intended to dispaly the canopy open I also used one of the recent Eduard sets, namely the Look SPACE set which included some seatbelts, instrument panels, sidewall placards, the essential canopy masks and some resin wheels. Hopefully someone will soon do a resin engine and suitably thinned cowlings too? Anyway, thanks for looking and a Happy New Year to you all. 1 2 3 4 5 43 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul J Posted January 4, 2022 Share Posted January 4, 2022 A really lovely build. Lovely finish for the silver dope too, it highlights the excellent detail of the kit. I am collecting my third kit this week and it might be my first new build for 2022. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zephyr Posted January 4, 2022 Share Posted January 4, 2022 Lovely! Superb paint, for me this is the miniature version of reality that we're all striving for. The Airfix 1/48 Chipmunk seems to have inspired some of the best models I've ever seen, similarly the new Eduard Zlin Z-226. Is this a trend? I hope so! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homer Posted January 4, 2022 Share Posted January 4, 2022 Congratulations on a beautiful model, nice to see one in civilian marks well done 👏. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
javlin Posted January 4, 2022 Share Posted January 4, 2022 I should do some civil crates very Nice Job!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vesa Jussila Posted January 4, 2022 Share Posted January 4, 2022 Beautiful one, I am also building one in civil registry plane. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMCS Posted January 4, 2022 Share Posted January 4, 2022 Excellent work Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stringbag Posted January 5, 2022 Share Posted January 5, 2022 That really is nice Keith. Thanks for posting. Chris. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
k5054nz Posted January 5, 2022 Share Posted January 5, 2022 When I saw "civilian" I was really hoping it was in this scheme, what a beautiful job! Congratulations, she's stunning. It's hard to tell from the photos but did you manage to avoid Droopy Wing Syndrome? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Posted January 5, 2022 Share Posted January 5, 2022 What a cracker... beautifully executed scheme, really like this. Ian. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keithjs Posted January 5, 2022 Author Share Posted January 5, 2022 7 hours ago, k5054nz said: When I saw "civilian" I was really hoping it was in this scheme, what a beautiful job! Congratulations, she's stunning. It's hard to tell from the photos but did you manage to avoid Droopy Wing Syndrome? Thank you for your kind comments. No problem with the droopy wing syndrome. I think I can take credit for curing the problem back in July last year. It's simply a case of removing the lower wing locating pins as the tight tolerances causes the pin to force the wing apart as it doesn't sit in the hole correctly. This also helps in lining up the wingtip nav lights properly. 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Riot Posted January 5, 2022 Share Posted January 5, 2022 Very, very smart indeed! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MBM Posted January 5, 2022 Share Posted January 5, 2022 I'll never get bored of seeing Chipmunks on the forums especially if some are built with the civilian markings, you've got a stunning silver finish on those wings, a flawless build for sure! Cheers, Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
85sqn Posted January 5, 2022 Share Posted January 5, 2022 Lovely! I love this scheme from the Airways Club Chippie. I remember seeing it down at Wycombe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ForestFan Posted January 5, 2022 Share Posted January 5, 2022 Very nice, looks lovely Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dolphin38 Posted January 5, 2022 Share Posted January 5, 2022 Great looking Chipmunk, saw the real thing at Solent Airport a couple of years ago De Havilland DHC-1 Chipmunk G-BXGL (WZ884) by Phillip Wilmshurst, on Flickr 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loloskymaster Posted January 5, 2022 Share Posted January 5, 2022 Nice livery!! And very nice paint job. Lolo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gingerbob Posted January 6, 2022 Share Posted January 6, 2022 Very attractive scheme, build, and display. Except that last shot where it went over on its back in the grass- that's not something we want to see! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
k5054nz Posted January 8, 2022 Share Posted January 8, 2022 On 1/5/2022 at 9:20 PM, keithjs said: No problem with the droopy wing syndrome. I think I can take credit for curing the problem back in July last year. In that case, I think the Chipmunk modelling world owes you quite a debt! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Dyck Posted January 8, 2022 Share Posted January 8, 2022 The best color sceme at all! Very nice! Can’t wait to start my kit! Andy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keithjs Posted January 8, 2022 Author Share Posted January 8, 2022 7 hours ago, k5054nz said: In that case, I think the Chipmunk modelling world owes you quite a debt! That’s kind of you to say so but I’m sure someone else would have discovered it soon enough.. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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