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DH 83 Fox Moth, A41-4 RAAF. ------ 1/72 --------Finished.

Started by Allan J Withers · 102 ≡ · ↻ 3 years ago · 1/72, de Havilland, de Havilland GB, DH83, Fox Moth, RAAF

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Allan J Withers said 4 years ago:
Thanks Spiros, whatever works at the time ! --------------
Thanks Erik, a bit of both, these doors were in place and I carefully brushed the thinner into the join, or I also soften the two parts to be joined with thinner before adding Revell contacta to one side !
1 attached image. Click to enlarge.
1. enamel thinner, # 3 brush.
Allan J Withers said 4 years ago:

Doors and some other things painted !
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Spiros Pendedekas said 4 years ago:

Starting to come nicely together, Allan!
Allan J Withers said 4 years ago:

Thanks Spiros.
Erik Gjørup said 4 years ago:

Thank you for the explanation on thinner/glue Allan. Very helpful information!
Allan J Withers said 4 years ago:

Thanks Erik, happy to help !
Allan J Withers said 4 years ago:
cabin rear / instrument panel in !
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1. fuselage clamped while bulkhead sets !!
1. glued in place.

2. forward cabin windows in with Pledge.
1. CPC window.
Spiros Pendedekas said 4 years ago:

Nice progress, Allan @kalamazoo!
How strongly does Pledge hold the transparencies in place?
Allan J Withers said 4 years ago:

Thanks Spiros, strong enough if treated gently, refer my Korea build !
Allan J Withers said 3 years, 12 months ago:
Cockpit in now, ready to close the fuselage !
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1. cockpit in.

2. CPC window.
Allan J Withers said 3 years, 12 months ago:
Fuselage together, needs some interior work !
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1. clamped together while glue sets.
1. needs a bit of filling !!

2. and here !!
1. joins closed, needs filling.
Erik Gjørup said 3 years, 12 months ago:

Unmistakable shape appearing. I like your use of these clamps, must save a billion in tape!
Spiros Pendedekas said 3 years, 12 months ago:

I agree with Erik! I just love the looks of the Fox Moth!
Good progress, Allan @kalamazoo!
Allan J Withers said 3 years, 12 months ago:

Thanks Erik, ---------
Thanks Spiros, ---------
clamps are good where they fit !
Allan J Withers said 3 years, 11 months ago:
A bit more painting and assembly !
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1. Polly scale 505248.
1. cabin paint touched up.
1. lower wing onto fuselage.

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DH 83 Fox Moth, A41-4 RAAF. ------ 1/72 --------Finished.