keithjs Posted March 21, 2022 Share Posted March 21, 2022 (edited) Latest addition to the collection is the new Airfix tempest V. Quite a nice model I thought overall and goes together really well. The only issue I had was that the wing halves were a little tight. Soon remedied tho' with some some subtle sanding of the wheel well component parts. As there's been a fair bit of discussion on here re this kit I thought I'd try to incorporate the lessons learned. Namely, a new set of wheels from Barracuda and the addition of the wing root bulge, which, I can only assume is applicable to this particular aircraft. I must admit I didn't bother with the fuselage fishplates as personally I can't see them on the photo (although I must admit the Eduard kit shows them fitted) and, anyway, they'd be so thin in 1/72nd if I do find out they should be there I'll just add them with some tiny pieces of Tamiya tape as even photo etch will be much too thick. Another thing I noticed that were missing were the 2 clear navigation/ID lights at the trailing edges of the tail planes. I only noticed them as I was using the Eduard kit instructions as a reference ( so I can only assume they should be there?) Strange that they're cut out but there's no mention of adding any clear parts? No problem to add them from some tiny pieces of clear acetate but strange they're missing yet catered for. I chose to build one of the kit offerings but changed the markings slightly using the Eduard instructions as a guide so as to incorporate the black and white ID stripes as shown in the photos of the actual aircraft. Anyway, that's my attempt and thanks for looking. T1 T2 T3 T4 T5 Edited March 21, 2022 by keithjs grammer 39 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farmerboy Posted March 21, 2022 Share Posted March 21, 2022 That’s a little beauty, nice clean build, good job! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColinChipmunkfan Posted March 22, 2022 Share Posted March 22, 2022 Very nice factory fresh machine. Great finish on a very neat paint job. Well done sir!! Colin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phat trev Posted March 22, 2022 Share Posted March 22, 2022 That's a beautifully built Tempest. Begining to see a few of these being started now. I like seeing the early black and white striped Identity markings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevehnz Posted March 22, 2022 Share Posted March 22, 2022 That is a beauty Keith, a sweet job in every way. Steve. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wulfman Posted March 22, 2022 Share Posted March 22, 2022 A tidy Tempest, great build ! Wulfman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PattheCat Posted March 22, 2022 Share Posted March 22, 2022 Nice and tidy. Very good job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ththtttu7 Posted March 22, 2022 Share Posted March 22, 2022 Really nice Keith, I hope mine is as good as yours, when finished 👍 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Dyck Posted March 22, 2022 Share Posted March 22, 2022 It looks fantastic! Superb paint job! Andy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bertie McBoatface Posted March 31, 2022 Share Posted March 31, 2022 Nice work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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