Another update. Been preparing some sub-assemblies and finishing the clean up ready for the first primer coat.
A couple of shots of the nose now I have trimmed and sanded the plastic card fillet. I might have to do a little more work when I see it under primer. It has also been rescribed.
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The second pic shows a prop base plate held in position to view the fit of the plastic card. It looks ok for now I'm fact I am rather pleased with it.
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Just a tweak more with the sander I think once the primer on on.
I have painted and weathered the cockpit sides and will fit them before priming.
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I have also installed the plumbing in the wheel wells. This was very fiddly and the fit is not great and I still have a 'end' to glue down somehow that just doe not fit. I might leave it as it is difficult to see and even then you would need to look for it.
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Finally here some more sub assemblies being prepared. The wheels are large and have large locating pins and holes but, nevertheless they are a loose fit with some 'give' and not at all a good fit. After a lot of fiddling around and clamping I managed to get the best fit I could before cementing but I will have a fair bit of sanding to do and maybe some Mr Dissolved putty will be needed.
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Anyway despite the issues which are really minor and very manageable this remains one of the most enjoyable builds I have done. Hopefully I will be able to post more progress tomorrow