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Airfix F-111 instructions issue

Started by van883, July 20, 2010, 08:52:07 AM

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van883

I decided to build a very early issue of the Airfix kit-has anyone else found the instructions for the main undercarriage as baffling as me?

Van

PR19_Kit

Van,

ABSOLUTELY!

I did  a review of it for Scale Models a century or two ago and said that. Actually I think I said it was impossible to build if you followed the instructions, but the Editor said I couldn't say things like that and to resort to '....due to the complexity of the landing gear the instructions must be followed very carefully'. What a cop-out! :o

I think I solved it by comparing it with the Revell kit I was doing at the same time and following my nose.
Kit's Rule 1 ) Any aircraft can be improved by fitting longer wings, and/or a longer fuselage
Kit's Rule 2) The backstory can always be changed to suit the model

...and I'm not a closeted 'Take That' fan, I'm a REAL fan! :)

Regards
Kit

van883

I dug out a later airfix F-111 instruction sheet and all became clear. Primer on now-I forgot to take any pics though  :wub:

Van