1/72 Percival Mew Gull

[Mark Braunlich]

Propeller / airscrew finished except for blue paint on the spinner.

[Gearup]

Looks great. You've done a great job on the prop to get the twist in it.
Fraser

[Mark Braunlich]

Undercarriage legs, the one on the left has been fully shaped and doped.  The one on the right is still in blocked form.  They are built up on a core of 1/16 plywood with 1/16 basswood "cheeks".  All the shaping is done with files and sandpaper.

[Gearup]

About how big are the parts?

[Mark Braunlich]

Parts are tiny.  Think of the Hallmark Christmas tree airplane ornaments.  This is a practice model to reacquaint myself with working in 1/72.

Unpainted undercarriage temporarily fitted today.

[lastvautour]

Very realistic model. You capture the aircraft perfectly.

Lou

[Boomerang]

Coming along very nicely Mark.

Gordon

[Mark Braunlich]

The 1/72 Percival Mew Gull is finished, here seen with lead Skybirds figures and a Dinky MG.

[Mark Braunlich]

Additional views

[Mark Braunlich]

Markings here are those worn for the 1938 King's Cup Air Race.

[Gearup]

Mark. That is a well crafted model. Canopy detail really adds to the look. The design of the airplane is timeless. It would certainly turn heads in the 2020's if one showed up at your local flying field. Beautiful!
Fraser

[lastvautour]

Awesome workmanship Mark. The setting is just right and the colour schele make one pay attention.

Bravo Zulu
Lou

[Boomerang]

Fantastic model Mark,

Well Done

Gordon