Hopefully I'll get this done before the 30/11 but I'm off on holiday now for two weeks so this is to force me out of the inevitable inertia when I return!
Paul
Paul (not THE Paul a more inconsequential Paul)
On the bench:
A mess as usual...
now residing in the Peoples Democratic Republic of Penguinland - long live the Emperor!
This is my second attempt at an Eduard aircraft, the first was a 1/48th FW 190D-9 about 4 or so years ago, it has been the only kit I have completely given up on and trashed - it was beyond my ability at the time (probably still is)
The cockpit assembly comes first and goes together without too much issue, seatbelt fixing points are a bit vague and really the back of the pilots seat should be drilled to fit the belts (100% hindsight....)
It looks like the main dials are off kilter and that's because they are.... there's actually a slight twist in the cockpit floor which comes out when fitted between the fuselage halves.
These pictures were taken after that well known army officer Major Disaster stepped in. I decided in my ultimate wisdom to use Alclad 2 Klear Kote Flat to flatten the gloss, unfortunately it took Major Exception (Major Disasters cousin) to the oil wash and turned everything white....
including the pe...
panic ensues...
Fortunately I had some Mig type white spirit on the desk and this removed it (mostly) I then sprayed my usual Windsor and Newton matt and all was okish as per above and below
sorry for the long post but thanks for looking
Paul
Paul (not THE Paul a more inconsequential Paul)
On the bench:
A mess as usual...
now residing in the Peoples Democratic Republic of Penguinland - long live the Emperor!