1/72 Mitsubishi A5M Claude Commenced 21 NOV 18 Completed 20 DEC18

[Boomerang]

 
I decided on this after Lou started the Zero.

Still can't find the plan I had so went with the Richard Ferriere drawing.

Slowly emptying the scrap box.

Undercarriage is 1.5mm ply faced with balsa.

I was going to do the cowling separate but it all seems to be working out.

Cheers

Gordon

[lastvautour]

Very nicely done. Novel idea for the undercarriage.

Lou

You are getting me going.

[Boomerang]

This has progressed somewhat . In parallel with the Shrike.

Hopefully post a pic tomorrow.

Cheers

Gordon

[Boomerang]

Has progressed somewhat.

I decided that making a template and cutting out a windscreen was a bit too fiddly. Decided on "crash " moulding,

Made up a plug ,attached to a skewer . Held vertical in a homemade hole cutter with a bit of tissue for wadding.

Initially had the plastic between some bulldog clips but got a wee bit hot.

With the help of my wife and some gloves a passable result was eventually achieved. Its a matter of watching what the heats doing to the plastic.

Having gained a little confidence I will have a go at a canopy plug I've had finished for a while.

All that remains to be done is attach the windscreen. Pilot figure has been carved up from a piece of basswood.

Cheers

Gordon

[lastvautour]

Great paint job. I have not had any luck with forming canopies so congratulation on yours.

LOu

[Boomerang]

Thanks Lou,

No that I have a little confidence I'll try doing a 1/48 Vampire canopy later on.
Gordon

[lastvautour]

Which Mk Vampire?

Lou

[Boomerang]

FB 31 25 SQN done all RED with a black swan on nose or as a "Bumble Bee" target Tug

https://www.flickr.com/photos/berniep/8553308759

FB 30 Target Tug.

https://www.airforce.gov.au/sites/g/files/net3736/f/minisite/static/1469/RAAFmuseum/exhibitions/b_scenes/air_store/vampire.htm

[lastvautour]

Interesting colours scheme.

Lou

[Boomerang]

Claude is finished. Used Super glue on windscreen hence a wee bit of snowing.

Overall a nice little model to build.