Percival Prince 3, ATU, RAAF 1953. --------- FINISHED

Started by Allan J Withers · 68 ≡ · ↻ 1 year ago · 1/72, Magna models, Percival, Prince, RAAF, Special Hobby
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    Allan J Withers said 2 years, 6 months ago:

    Thanks Spiros and John, --------
    canopy on with glue and Pledge, V and H stabilizers extended, some interior green on the canopy and filler paint in a few places.

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    Spiros Pendedekas said 2 years, 6 months ago:

    Excellent progress so far, my friend @kalamazoo!
    I like glue/Pledge approach in attaching the canopy. Is Pledge favorable at "sensitive" places like the front part?

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    John vd Biggelaar said 2 years, 6 months ago:

    Superb work done, Allan @kalamazoo
    Everything fits nicely.

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    Allan J Withers said 2 years, 6 months ago:

    Thanks Spiros, I like Pledge near the clear bits but glue is good next to the painted ceiling, --------
    Thanks John, all good so far, --------------
    a bit more painting, canopy and ribbing, dropped it, breaking the wing off.

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    Spiros Pendedekas said 2 years, 6 months ago:

    Great ribbing technique and great overall progress, my friend @kalamazoo!
    A small setback with the wing breakage.
    Looking forward to your progress!

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    John vd Biggelaar said 2 years, 6 months ago:

    Indeed great ribbing technique, Allan @kalamazoo
    Will note that in my notebook if you are ok with that.
    Pity about the wing though.

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    Erik Gjørup said 2 years, 6 months ago:

    Happy to see the relatively mild damage from the Vne test!

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    George R Blair Jr said 2 years, 6 months ago:

    Immaculate work on the nose, Allan (@kalamazoo). Glad to hear I am not the only one who occasionally drops one, amid many choice words, I might add.

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    Allan J Withers said 2 years, 6 months ago:

    Thanks Spiros, these setbacks are sent to try us, -------
    Thanks John, note away, ----------
    Thanks Erik, it's not the velocity but the sudden deceleration, ------------
    Thanks George, I'm sure our choice words would be similar, --------------
    Engine, undercarriage nacelles together with sprue glue in the back to allow shortening.

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    Spiros Pendedekas said 2 years, 6 months ago:

    Yep, sprue glue is great but shrinkage happens quite often where it is applied, my friend @kalamazoo : nothing that patience and your follow along excellent filling and sanding skills cannot handle!

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    Allan J Withers said 2 years, 6 months ago:

    Thanks Spiros my friend, needs to be applied in several small amounts.

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    John vd Biggelaar said 2 years, 6 months ago:

    Nice technique on applying the prue glue, Allan @kalamazoo
    Pity about the shrinkage, but like said by Spiros @fiveten, you will definitely get it corrected.

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    Allan J Withers said 2 years, 6 months ago:

    Thanks John, ---------
    Tail planes and engine nacelles on, filling, sanding, masking ready for some paint, grey to start with.

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    Spiros Pendedekas said 2 years, 6 months ago:

    indeed coming along very nicely, my friend @kalamazoo!

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    John vd Biggelaar said 2 years, 6 months ago:

    Nice progress, Allan @kalamazoo

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