Making progress seems to be becoming a healthy staple at my workbench the past few days. I, for sure, welcome the idea with open arms.
So why the sudden improvement? It’s the Airfix kits. The kits that I endlessly complain about but yet always go back to are making me look silly. The Fw 189 and Duck are both harsh looking kits but I have discovered some workable balance within them and they’re moving along nicely.
With those going well and keeping my good mood at bay, its transferring over to the B-24 and U-2 builds. The B-24 is slowly advancing. I attached the port side nose to the cockpit and fuselage last night. The vertical stabilizers have begun paint and should be ready for decals in a few days. I have a few more little odds and ends to prepare before I can finally wed the fuselage halves.
The U-2 is just moments away from paint. There is a seam on one of the air intakes that needs tended to and a few details to accomplish with the cockpit and it’ll be set.
Sounds like you are making good progress on all fronts!
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Absolutely. The two Aifix kits are the real gems of this set of builds.
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I have a question, What purpose do the fishing weights serve in your build? 🙂
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They are to keep the airplane from tipping back on its tail.
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Do you leave them in the plane after it is all glued together or is that just for the building stage?
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Yep. They stay in to keep the nose weighted down. Most of my builds get weights added. Some get a lot more than others. This one may not have enough but my fingers are crossed.
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ok, I learned something new today. 🙂
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Wonderful!
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