Airfix

[NARSES2]

Last time I saw the 262 at Hendon there was a 3" gap between the wing root and the fuselage. Wonder if Airfix's Lidar scanning will replicate that ? 

[Martin H]

Last time I saw the 262 at Hendon there was a 3" gap between the wing root and the fuselage. Wonder if Airfix's Lidar scanning will replicate that ? 

At least it would be a fairly accurate kit of the real thing then 

[rickshaw]

Last time I saw the 262 at Hendon there was a 3" gap between the wing root and the fuselage. Wonder if Airfix's Lidar scanning will replicate that ? 

Sounds like the 109 which is hanging in the ANZAC Gallery at the Australian War Memorial in Canberra (well worth seeing BTW).  It has a 1-2 inch gap around it's engine panel on top of the nose.  It's a late model Gustav so I've always assumed it was simply how it fitted by that stage of the war with all the production problems they were having.

Perhaps they need to invest in some PSR?   

[NARSES2]

I've seen a few "historic" aircraft where the "fit" has not been perfect. Always wondered if it was really like that or a case of mix and match with bits from various aircraft.

The weld seams on some AFV's are a sight to behold as well. A nephew in law is a Class 1 welder and couldn't believe some of the examples we saw at Bovington 

By the way coincidentally August's MAI has a photo report on the 262's return to Cosford.

[Old Wombat]

Its along the same lines as the story I heard about a WW2 aircraft (I'm pretty sure it was American) being restored where they found an entire row of rivets that had completely missed the framework they were meant to attach to.

Rosie the Riveter & friends weren't always as competent as some may have had the pilots believe.

[NARSES2]

Its along the same lines as the story I heard about a WW2 aircraft (I'm pretty sure it was American) being restored where they found an entire row of rivets that had completely missed the framework they were meant to attach to.

I can easily believe that. If you look at the pressures people were under added to the fact that most of them had been trained up very, very quickly, I'm just surprised there were more problems caused by "shoddy" workmanship. Or, as is more likely, was it simply a case that the accidents weren't reported in order not to endanger morale ?

[KiwiZac]

I'd think the latter, Chris. But it makes perfect sense that a few issues popped up.

I've seen a few "historic" aircraft where the "fit" has not been perfect. Always wondered if it was really like that or a case of mix and match with bits from various aircraft.

I've been watching a lot of old Flying Legends home movies on YouTube lately, sometimes the folks seem to need a lot of pressure to close the engine cowls! Particularly on the 109s. At least modellers can shave and sand to fit!

[Snowtrooper]

From what I've read, German industry at the time had in general still problems in moving from cottage industry to assembly line with tolerances. For example, spare parts coming from a different factory than the actual tank/airplane/etc. did not necessarily fit without some tinkering. After the Allied air raids forced to disperse the production, the problem got even worse. So wings not fitting in a late-war 109 would not surprise at all, since they probably came from a different "factory" than the fuselage and were only put together during the final assembly.

[Thorvic]

Their new 1/48 P-51D Mustang is previewed on their Workbench section of the Airfix Website today. Not my scale or theme but I guess some will be interested.

[McColm]

There's the new Curtis Tomahawk in 1/48 scale.

[McColm]

I've just seen the Airfix pictures of the Avro Shackleton AEW.2 due to be released on August 29th. Priced at £44.99 although some shops are taking pre-orders at discount prices.

[NARSES2]

The new tool 1/72 Me 262 is now available.

Might pick one up at Frimley, see what it's like.

[KiwiZac]

I think I may need to get the new Mustang, it looks rather nice!

There's the new Curtis Tomahawk in 1/48 scale.

Same plastic as the gorgeous P-40B released a couple of years back. Buy it, people - I've never smiled so much during a build in all my life. A true joy to assemble.

[NARSES2]

I think I may need to get the new Mustang, it looks rather nice!

Which scale Zac ?

[McColm]

The new B-17 MkIII has been released. 1/72 scale.