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Post by kiwichappers on Oct 26, 2021 23:10:38 GMT 12
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 DSC_0374 by kiwichappers, on Flickr  DSC_0375 by kiwichappers, on Flickr At first the Kiwi connection looks tenuis however this is how the Commemorative Air Force A6M3 Type 22 Model 0 as appeared at Wings Over Wanaka air show 2010. |
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Post by ZacYates on Oct 27, 2021 12:55:31 GMT 12
Nice work! I have that on my to-do list in 1/48. Felt very privileged to see the 1:1 machine at WOW10.
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Post by kiwichappers on Oct 29, 2021 9:53:05 GMT 12
Thanks Zac, my model is based on the Hasegawa 1:48 moulding which is a very fine kit. I had to struggle getting the the P & W 1830 engine into the cowl but other than that it was a straight forward build.
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Post by markrogers on Oct 29, 2021 15:55:58 GMT 12
Very nice work, I'm surprised that the model actually has a P&W engine in it to match the real aircraft.
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Post by ZacYates on Oct 29, 2021 20:52:53 GMT 12
I had to struggle getting the the P & W 1830 engine into the cowl Bravo, that's what I was planning on doing too! Those extra details really help. |
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Post by kiwichappers on Oct 30, 2021 8:33:30 GMT 12
Well now Mark and Zac, it's more accurate to describe the engine as a pruned 1830 engine. I did thin the cowl walls until my nerves gave out. I then moved on to plan B, plaining the cylinder heads until they just fitted.
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Post by nuuumannn on Oct 30, 2021 12:54:53 GMT 12
Beautifully done, Kiwichappers. Did you replicate the Russian morse key and the GPS on the head of the instrument panel!? I jest of course, but you've done a terrific job.  NX712Z 18 |
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