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Started by Paul Wilsford · 8 · 10 years ago
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    Paul Wilsford said 10 years, 11 months ago:

    Yep,a Wimpy. Trumpeter Vickers Wellington Mk Ic.

    Several months ago Chef built one in 72 and then I got this one from a friend for S.S. last year. I figured it is time to bring it out and see what kind of dam... err. Wellington I can produce.

    Instead of going with the pit first I chose to assemble the engines. I thought that the 32 scale R 2800 was a pain in the kiester but this tiny one has its own challenges, mostly due to the size.

    Then I went to the pit
    the ip is one of those size challenges again due to size.


    I doubt any of these will be seen once the fuse gets closed up but the parts are there to go into the plane so that's what I'll do.

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    Simon Whitney said 10 years, 11 months ago:

    Looking good Paul. When you think that it`s 1/72 scale, things do get fiddley or our fingers are not as small as they were LOL.

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    Paul Wilsford said 10 years, 11 months ago:

    this is actually 48, a friend of mine did one in 72.

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    Paul Wilsford said 10 years, 11 months ago:

    Here are a couple more ego shots. You know the drill, after its closed up it wont be seen.


    I will get this sewn up tomorrow and then Ill go on to finish up a couple of finished kit to get them done. I know it doesn't make sense but it needs to be done.

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    Simon Whitney said 10 years, 11 months ago:

    Ok Paul, I made mistake , sorry.
    Still looks good though.

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    Paul Wilsford said 10 years, 11 months ago:

    No apology needed Simon. Glad you like it.

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    Editor said 10 years, 10 months ago:

    Paul,

    I'm following this with interest and will be looking for your opinion on how this kit goes together. I have a soft spot for the Wimpy, have actually examined the 1/48 Trumpeter kit the other day, but are a bit scared about this fabric texture all over the a/c.

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    Bryan W. Bernart said 10 years, 10 months ago:

    Nice looking effort, Paul. I finished up the same over the summer, Tons of work on the inside-ends up looking like the proverbial "Mud Fence" in the end, as the Wimpy is just, well, plain. The big decision is bomb bay doors open, or closed...

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