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  1. Edwardkenway
    Settling in for a good build! 👍
  2. Edwardkenway
    Although I have not got anywhere near doing these details yet, I have to agree with the previous comments and say go for the 10 and not going simple. For myself I'm thoroughly enjoying the challenge of Winnie and trying to create a model to be proud of!
  3. Edwardkenway
    Is this the bench? Veritas Woodworking Project Plans Veritas Workbench System Plan £9.90 (£11.88 incl VAT) These are available from Canadian Tools, Chronos Ltd uk Veritas Woodworking Project Plans Veritas Traditional Bench Plan £8.80 (£10.56 incl VAT) although there may be a delay in getting them due to supply issues because of COVID19
  4. Edwardkenway
    I do hope you can find a solution to the issue Chris! It's a fine model!
  5. Edwardkenway
    I was thinking of wings folded, for space saving on the shelf 😉.
  6. Edwardkenway
    Looks very impressive indeed, I agree with Lou that is the last view you want of this beast! Great weathering, especially the dust.
  7. Edwardkenway
    Sitting quietly at the back, nice start on the engine!
  8. Edwardkenway
    Appreciated EG! Yep the wing assembly sits somewhat badly even without any obstruction, and the curve of the top of the wing does not match the cut out on the fuselage, that said it's nothing that putty/filler can't rectify 😉. Thanks for your continued faith brother!
  9. Edwardkenway
    The cockpit is in!!😊 In the end this is the only gap left to fill. The joint between the fuselage and the wings is pretty poor, but no worse than when dry fitted without the cockpit 🙄 Thanks for looking in, the advice, encouraging comments and hitting the like button! Cheers
  10. Edwardkenway
    Great work Alan! It's a good looking little tank😉
  11. Edwardkenway
    The fitting of the seat and rear bulkhead to the rest of the cockpit gave me another small setback! Just as I thought it had all gone far too easy, there was a ping and the joystick went flying out, after a fruitless search, I decided to make one from some wire and a piece of sprue. With the replacement piece fitted, I gave the whole thing a trial run in the fuselage 😰 😊☺I'm calling it a success! The gaps will close up a touch more, and a bit of filler will make good any discrepancies. The wing assembly also fits albeit with a slight gap, but again friend filler will help out. next time it's glue it all together and give the bodywork and coat of primer. Thank you for visiting and commenting, and also for the likes 👍 Cheers
  12. Edwardkenway
    But it is fun, if frustrating at times, and it keeps me occupied 😁😊 Thanks to all for the nice comments😉
  13. Edwardkenway
    Thanks for the tips gents, the flash was on auto🙄. The rest of the troops have been primed, tunics and trousers painted and highlighted, also the skin parts have had one coat. those pesky allies have sewn bear traps everywhere 😁 thanks for your interest and 👍. Cheers Edit : No flash this time😊
  14. Edwardkenway
    Well the seat belts that have been causing me grief have finally capitulated 😅 as can be seen the lower left belt on the back has no detail on it, this is a homemade replacement because the original part went MIA. It may be quite a while before I dip my toes in P/E again🤪😂 Thanks for all the likes, comments and just calling by. Cheers
  15. Edwardkenway
    I decided to start painting the figures to have break from getting the F4U-1A cockpit to fit! thefirst guinea pig, poor fellow drew the short straw for letting me practice. It's been a few years since I painted any figures! Thanks for looking in. Cheers
  16. Edwardkenway
    "Steady now, my lads, let's show them frenchies what we're made of!" Very nice OC!
  17. Edwardkenway
    Welcome, Leo, have fun! Good work on your bulkheads 😉
  18. Edwardkenway
    Looking good Chris, great filling jobs!
  19. Edwardkenway
    Thanks EG for your faith in my dubious bashing skills, did I mention this is my first major foray into detailed add-ons🙄🤭 Yes the Black Box cockpit is very nice, but I could not find one within a reasonable budget for the life of me at the time!😔 I've been doing some serious sanding and thinning of both fuselage and cockpit tub😊, I'm nearly there with an acceptable fit and putty/filler is on standby! As I'm still wrestling with the P/E seat belts with my eyes going crossed after 10 minutes. That's another advantage of the Black Box offering, it's all resin parts, no curse inducing photoetch😃
  20. Edwardkenway
    I'll tag along if you don't mind Tim?
  21. Edwardkenway
    Better and better! nuff said 🙂
  22. Edwardkenway
    Thanks to everyone for the encouraging comments and for the 👍's up. A little bit of an update, and it looks as though there is going to be some major bashing to fit the cockpit into the fuselage! This is because the cockpit is for the Trumpeter kit and not the Revell🙄 part of the kit had to be pared away to allow the instrument panel piece to fit in. the underside is causing me a headache as the body of the cockpit prevents the wing assembly to sit in place🤔😶 I'm thinking that the marked area may have to be sacrificed?, but once everything is fitted it won't be noticeable. If none of this works I'll revert to the kits cockpit 😔 I don't want to do that though as the AF kit looks nice. Anyway I'll let you know what happens. Thanks again for visiting 😊 Cheers
  23. Edwardkenway
    Cheers Craig! Yes, even at this scale they're fiddly things, but perseverance is the name of the game, and I will fit them one way or another 😳 Thanks for the flying lesson😁, and the compliment!
  24. Edwardkenway
    Thanks Craig, and thanks to all for the likes! More bits fitted and glued in the cockpit, both sides and rear bulkhead dry fitted, the pedal thingys (actual technical term😆) are a bit wonky but my hand wouldn't stop trembling 🙄 Still got some detail painting to do and the seat belts to put on the seat. I've started them and already cursing 🤬. P/E is a bit more challenging than I'd allowed for. Big respect to the people who work wonders with it, more often at smaller scales than this 😛 Appreciate all interest in a novice photoetch user muddling through! Cheers
  25. Edwardkenway
    Wow! Big parts count. Should be good, I'm sitting comfortably 😉

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