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Post by harrysone on Dec 17, 2022 10:54:06 GMT 12
There has been some criticism of this kit on the net owing to its simplicity and lack of opening doors etc. Having just built one in RNZAF colours, I think its a huge improvement over the old Airfix Kit and the various conversions available for it. quite a few resin bits, nicely detailed (and quite visible) cockpit. Yes it could do with some internal details BUT ONLY IF you intend to open those doors up. Beware the tailwheel components they are fragile...have broken this one's about 4 times during construction. A SAFE Bristol would also look pretty good I reckon!  Untitled by Harry Follas, on Flickr  Untitled by Harry Follas, on Flickr  Untitled by Harry Follas, on Flickr  Untitled by Harry Follas, on Flickr  Untitled by Harry Follas, on Flickr  Untitled by Harry Follas, on Flickr |
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Post by johnnyfalcon on Dec 17, 2022 11:03:38 GMT 12
Oh that's gorgeous! 1/72 I assume?
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Post by harrysone on Dec 17, 2022 11:07:32 GMT 12
yep
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Post by ZacYates on Dec 18, 2022 15:01:42 GMT 12
Harry, again you've taken my breath away. She's gorgeous! My own Airfix-Kiwi Resins one is stalled thanks to the SAFE decals not fitting despite the whole thing coming as a package from the decal manufacturer (one guess as to who made them) so it's encouraging to see a finished example to your high standard.
The serial font looks different to what I expected - is that the kit's version?
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Post by Dave Homewood on Dec 18, 2022 15:05:57 GMT 12
A SAFE Air model will need the cowls off and Al and Marty tinkering with the engine to make it even better.
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Post by Dave Homewood on Dec 19, 2022 8:09:50 GMT 12
Kevin Smith has asked me to post this: Hi Dave Seeing the new RNZAF model by Harry I thought I might send you the following again with my model (dare I ask you to show a SAFE model?) Rgds Kevin  |
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Post by tbf2504 on Dec 19, 2022 10:10:49 GMT 12
Harry, I note that you have included an astrodome on the top rear fuselage in you model. Although I have seen early photos of NZ5902 in this configuration which indicates that it was a dual pilot version, in the later
camouflaged photos the astrodome is missing. See the air force museum photo collection (search using NZ5902) and there are two pics of it in later finish sans astrodome
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Post by harrysone on Dec 19, 2022 11:09:00 GMT 12
Harry, I note that you have included an astrodome on the top rear fuselage in you model. Although I have seen early photos of NZ5902 in this configuration which indicates that it was a dual pilot version, in the later camouflaged photos the astrodome is missing. See the air force museum photo collection (search using NZ5902) and there are two pics of it in later finish sans astrodome Oh well, this one was just built off the plans  |
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Post by harrysone on Dec 19, 2022 12:35:47 GMT 12
Harry, again you've taken my breath away. She's gorgeous! My own Airfix-Kiwi Resins one is stalled thanks to the SAFE decals not fitting despite the whole thing coming as a package from the decal manufacturer (one guess as to who made them) so it's encouraging to see a finished example to your high standard. The serial font looks different to what I expected - is that the kit's version? Yeah saw that too when I’d already started decalling, the serial font does look strange |
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Post by simdad on Sept 10, 2023 11:39:19 GMT 12
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Post by tbf2504 on Sept 10, 2023 15:50:06 GMT 12
Magnificent model of NZ5902 for Steve, Cliff would have been very impressed with the workmanship
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Post by Dave Homewood on Sept 10, 2023 16:05:53 GMT 12
Agreed, that model is awesome Simdad.
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Post by Antonio on Sept 10, 2023 17:49:20 GMT 12
WOW! Freighter OD  LOVE IT! |
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Post by Mustang51 on Sept 11, 2023 7:02:51 GMT 12
God they are a beast
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Post by tbf2504 on Sept 11, 2023 11:05:21 GMT 12
Perhaps the only thing to add to both models is lots of exhaust staining on both engine nacelles. The magnificent sleeve valve engines leaked oil everywhere. There is a famous airforce saying that if there is no oil around the nacelles
on a freighter you have problems V's oil on a dakota engine nacelle equals a problem!
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Post by markrogers on Sept 11, 2023 11:41:25 GMT 12
That's quite a good looking kit with good detail and shape. Looks great.
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Post by markrogers on Sept 11, 2023 11:43:34 GMT 12
Ps. Didn't any of the Freighters have an astrodome in the cockpit roof?
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Post by tbf2504 on Sept 11, 2023 15:16:39 GMT 12
No astrodome in the cockpit roof, there was a clear raised blister as part of the hatch at the signaller's position which gave access to the top of the fuselage. It also provided natural light to the very cramped signalers "office"
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Post by paul1953 on Oct 5, 2023 4:32:38 GMT 12
Very nice 'Biffo'. I take it the camo was hand painted. If so, you have done a nice job.
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Post by harrysone on Feb 10, 2024 17:04:54 GMT 12
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