Got a bit more done with the P-53 and Started on my A63 Taipan which will be in Australian service. Here are some progress pictures.

The underside had some paint applied to the joints so I can see what additional filler is required



As did the upper surfaces



And here is a side view to show the modified tail, so far



And finally, for now, a picture to show that I have started on the second of my AZ MB.5 kits. This one will be in Australian service, just to confuse people into thinking that it's the CA-15 Kangeroo



There should be more updates over the weekend

Gondor

EDIT: Put the wrong picture up      Sorted it now so you can see the sprues of the second kit.

 

A bit more work to show.

This is what you get if you follow the instructions for the walls of the main wheel well bays



And this is what it should look like



The parts are different from one wing to the other. It's possible that I have got the parts transposed but it's not going to be a problem.

Gondor

Another small update.

Most of the parts are fitted into the Starboard half of the fuselage so it's nearly ready to be closed up. The wings should have the upper and lower parts glued together as well.



The black foam inside the fuselage is an Idea I have taken from @Dizzyfugu 

I have marked out where I believe the wire supports for the wings will go through the fuselage before fitting into the wings without getting in the way of the undercarriage bays.

Gondor

Only done a little to the P-53. I did think about putting a late Spitfire Five-Bladed propellor onto it, tried one and thought better of it as the size of the propellor disk is too small for the front of the model, I would have to add to one or the other or even both to make a matching contour. Maybe for another one and another time.

Gondor

Try a Sea Fury prop and spinner.  Bigger boss so theoretically a better fit, but at the risk of losing one of the MB5s selling points. 

Quote from: The Wooksta! on September 01, 2024, 08:05:43 AMTry a Sea Fury prop and spinner.  Bigger boss so theoretically a better fit, but at the risk of losing one of the MB5s selling points. 

At least it wasn't all torque and no trousers 

Gondor

The A63 now has its fuselage together. I hope that I have managed to make a decent job of it. It will be left until tomorrow to make sure that the glue has dried. It took a while for me to get the glue to come out of the container. I had to heat the tube of a new bottle of Contacta to get it clear. I am so glad that I have a gas cooker, makes that job so much easier.

Gondor

Quote from: Gondor on September 01, 2024, 11:46:40 AMIt took a while for me to get the glue to come out of the container. I had to heat the tube of a new bottle of Contacta to get it clear. I am so glad that I have a gas cooker, makes that job so much easier.

Gondor

I find the needle applicator has to be cleared prior to use every single session, easy enough to do as long as you have a gas cooker, but a pain nevertheless. I got the Deluxe Materials version at Telford last year and have found the needle doesn't clog, touching all the wood going, so will be getting some more in a few weeks time.

I always have a card of fuse wire handy for such jobs, Usually the middle size does it OK, but sometimes it needs the very small one.

Quote from: NARSES2 on September 02, 2024, 06:03:33 AM

Quote from: Gondor on September 01, 2024, 11:46:40 AMIt took a while for me to get the glue to come out of the container. I had to heat the tube of a new bottle of Contacta to get it clear. I am so glad that I have a gas cooker, makes that job so much easier.

Gondor

I find the needle applicator has to be cleared prior to use every single session, easy enough to do as long as you have a gas cooker, but a pain nevertheless. I got the Deluxe Materials version at Telford last year and have found the needle doesn't clog, touching all the wood going, so will be getting some more in a few weeks time.

The bottle I had been using was just about empty anyway. You will have to show me Deluxe Materials version in a few weeks time.

Gondor

A small update on the A63, the clamps have been removed and the joint found to be solid, except behind the cockpit where there is a slight tapered gap. Nothing that a little filler can't fix. So tidying up of the seam tomorrow, followed by drilling the holes in the wings and fuselage for the wire to help hold the wings in place.

Gondor

I solved the Contacta Pro yrs ago...   .5 piano wire..I always leave it in the tube ..use it..put it back ..easy.
I hated it when I had to heat the tube with a lighter just to use it again ...the wire fixed it prematurely 

I watching this build matey 😀
This bird looks cool 😎

Quote from: Gondor on September 02, 2024, 07:14:02 AMThe bottle I had been using was just about empty anyway. You will have to show me Deluxe Materials version in a few weeks time.

Gondor

Will do, they've been there the last few years. All the stuff I've had from them has been very good apart from their two part putty (Milliput style) where they tried to be a little to clever I think. I know in a few cases they've almost certainly repackage existing stuff, but they've done it very well and often creatively. They think about how and what you are going to use things for in my opinion.

Latest update on the P-53



Hoping to get some paint on it over the weekend, even if it is only primer. Only managed to find one canopy with is a bit of a bother considering that I have two kits 

Gondor