Mach2

[PR19_Kit]

Will have to dig out the RF-57F I had started way back before my house move some years ago. It got packed away for the move and I haven't seen it since, got to remember which box it's in    .

It'll be a big one for sure!

[kitnut617]

Will have to dig out the RF-57F I had started way back before my house move some years ago. It got packed away for the move and I haven't seen it since, got to remember which box it's in    .

It'll be a big one for sure!

Yes, it will go with the High Planes RF-57D I have too --- mind you, while working on it's engine nacelles, they inspired my new inner wing engine section for a my 'wide-body' Avro Atlantic

[Captain Canada]

Time to break out the camera Robert !

[kitnut617]

Right here Todd --

http://www.whatifmodelers.com/index.php/topic,27077.0/highlight,avro+atlantic.html

[McColm]

Has anyone built the Mach2 RB-57F  on this site?

[PR19_Kit]

Has anyone built the Mach2 RB-57F  on this site?

I've started mine, three times so far............. 

It's not easy, and the transparencies aren't, as usual with Mach 2, but they're slightly better than others. Getting the wings to have the same amount of anhedral really needs a jig though.

[McColm]

Thanks Kit, I'll check and see what aftermarket products there are and may buy a donor Canberra for spare parts.

[kitnut617]

Thanks Kit, I'll check and see what aftermarket products there are and may buy a donor Canberra for spare parts.

There's not very much, but I've got a clear-vac canopy for mine, Squadron or Falcon, can't remember which (the model is started but got packed when I did a house move a few years ago and not seen it since).  When High Planes was still owned by it's original owner you could buy bit & pieces from his kits from him, I got a bunch of u/c stuff from his RB-57D kit to do mine.  Don't know if the present owners are as accommodating ---

[Weaver]

Hannants have Mach 2's 1/72nd Bell X-1E on sale for a tenner:


http://www.hannants.co.uk/product/MACH7239

[NARSES2]

Do you get the headache medication of your choice included for that price ? I've not built that kit but the other Mach 2 kit I've attempted gave me a severe headache 

[PR19_Kit]

The one big advantage a Mach 2 model of the Bell X-1E has is that the clear bits are VERY small! So there's not so much scope for seeing an awful cockpit, either the windows themselves or the misshapen interior.

I doubt it makes much difference to the lack of fit of all the other bits though......

[Captain Canada]

Do you get the headache medication of your choice included for that price ? I've not built that kit but the other Mach 2 kit I've attempted gave me a severe headache 

lol that's a good one Chris ! I've been thinking of ordering a resin kit of late, but to tell you the truth, you guys are scaring me ! lol

[kitnut617]

Do you get the headache medication of your choice included for that price ? I've not built that kit but the other Mach 2 kit I've attempted gave me a severe headache 

lol that's a good one Chris ! I've been thinking of ordering a resin kit of late, but to tell you the truth, you guys are scaring me ! lol

You'd be better off buying a resin kit Todd, Mach II kits are a bit of a challenge as injection kits go though. But I wouldn't say worse than some other short run injection kits I've built.

[NARSES2]

Do you get the headache medication of your choice included for that price ? I've not built that kit but the other Mach 2 kit I've attempted gave me a severe headache 

lol that's a good one Chris ! I've been thinking of ordering a resin kit of late, but to tell you the truth, you guys are scaring me ! lol

Capt, a well produced resin kit can be as easy, sometimes easier, than an injection moulded type to make. I build a lot of resin and enjoy it. Only difference from them and mainstream is the need to give them a thorough wash prior to starting, you use superglue and wear a mask whilst sanding, although many don't.

So it really depends on the maker of the kit

[Captain Canada]

Thanks for the tips Chris ! I have a resin TSR.2 that Thor gifted to me years ago...too chicken to build it tho. I should probably start with somat smaller/ cheaper/ easier !