Been on the list for a while.
Had some time at home and started this
Cheers
Gordon
You have a wonderful list of projects. This will be another winner Gordon.
Lou
It's a little bit different.
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Gordon
Nice work Gordon, another unusual subject. regards Paul J.
Thank You , Paul
Some progress.
Propeller made from bamboo chopstick.
The picture is a bit warts and all. The filler at the front of the cockpit is for the gun covers. On the wings its for the nav lights and landing light.
cheers
Gordon
Moving along quite nicely. Thanks for the updates.
Lou
Thanks Lou
Gordon
Looking good Gordon, it's surprising what you can use to make parts. Regards Paul J.
I think that's half the fun of it. Keeps the grey matter a wee bit more active.
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Gordon
Still trying to get the breech covers "right".
General tidying up around engine etc..,
Will put a picture when some worthwhile progress has been made.
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Gordon
Looking forward to the progress photos.
Lou
Picture of both the D-XXI and XFT-1.
The D- XXI is slightly out of focus. :(
Started painting the D-XXI.
On the XFT-1 the breech cover is nearly "right ".
A coat of light grey has been applied.
Cheers
Gordon
Some further work done.
The engine was made using one from an old "Texan"kit.
Having no Plasticine I utilised a wad of "Blue Tac" made an impression of it. Used some olive oil as a release agent and mixed up some two part epoxy.
Bit more work required. The breech covers are now deemed as Ok. Coat of Chrome yellow applied. ( didn't wait long enough- there is a finger print).
Just leaves the mass balances and radio mast to be made .
cheers
Gordon
Looking great.
Lou
Thank you Lou. Getting there slowly.
Gordon
I currently spend lest than an hour a day on my models. That is just the way it goes sometimes. I enjoy seeing your progress photos however small the advance.
Lou
Engine, cowling and guns have been attached . Still need to do the mass balances.
Gordon
Looking good Gordon, nice detailing. Regards Paul J.
Thank you Paul.
Aiming to have it finished by the end of the year.
Gordon
Eagerly awaiting the completion and adding it to the 2016 Yearbook Poster.
Lou
Lou, In the Star trek vernacular "I will make it so".
Cheers
Gordon
Finished !
The mass balances are from small diameter brass tube squashed and 5 minute epoxy . The epoxy is wrapped around the brass with a bit of scrap balsa Like fairy floss I guess.
Not all the same size but they'll do for me.
Radio antenna from EZ line.
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Gordon
Just in time for Christmas. Congratulation on an other fantastic build and a unique subject added to your collection.
Lou
Another fantastic and unusual build Gordon. Very nice work. Regards Paul J.
Thank you Lou and Paul. Enjoyed it.
I'll consult my archives for next year.
Cheers
Gordon
Gordon - A great looking model to bring 2016 to a close. The bright colours, decals and the engine detail bring the model to life. Looking forward to seeing your 2017 endeavors.
-ken