JeroenPeters

Question for Gunnar When the outer slat is out. Will we see the main spar? I.e.: Will we see the vertical spar? And would that spar be smooth? Closed?

Today, after losing an Ebay battle over a sheet with four Whirlwind pilot signatures, I decided to look for more signatures. A few pilots lived many years after the war (Like Wing Commander J.E. McClure and Group Captain L.H. Bartlett). I managed to find a signed photo of the latter. He mainly flew Hurricanes, but also a Whirlwind (P7111) in which he damaged a Ju-88.

Quinta set arrived! 50€ shipping yo! Looks good though. Way better than Kitsworld.

First paint is on. I sprayed a base of grey tones. Aluminum tones next.

So i closed the inside of the oil cooler intake.

Really interesting. I see the inner slats are not completely straight and taper slightly. And now i see hoe the rails disappear inside the upper wing. I need to make some adjustments, but i know how i will make them. Thnx!

scribing in the resin. The resin is delicate. Let’s say i’m glad i printed a few sets.

The aileron looks ok. Only need to add panellines and rivets. Looking at the pics right now i see a very small chip missing in the corner. Will have to fix that.

Finally happy with the slats after printing in every angle and setting. The resin is perfectly scribable so i enhanced the panellines on them. Nextl: the ailerons

I had to redesign the radiator slats. The angle was off as you can see here. Printing a new set now. And i need to add a push rod in the middle. The ailerons look to be ok so far.

I don’t want to cheer too soon, but this looks better.

Threw away the first prints. Printed a second set at a different angle. Bit better but not good enough yet. Need to give it a third go with more supports …

Fresh!

Nosejob succesful. If taking the nose clean off was the goal Wondering whether to open this hatch. It will require scratching some fuse frames and a radio i believe… 3D printing the ailerons and inner slats at the moment. Patience is not my forté.

Also started cutting off the nose

Started work on the radiator slats based on Gunnar's photo's and some drawings I found.

Wow… i believe i read that the slats in front of the oil coolers were interconnected with the flaps? That means i should open them too?

Just saw and got this! Really stoked. The Kitsworld sets will go into the paper archive.

Dryfit of the fuselage. The fuselage needs a lot of attention. Bit of a rough surface that needs polishing. Scribing and rivets need extra rescribing too. The fit is fine. Also closing the sides of the oil coolers. Figuring out the order of things.

Thnx Kev! more work on the wings. Scribed the panellines deeper and will need to accentuate all rivets. Just added the landing lights, oil coolers and dry fitting the wing to see how it all closes.

Thnx! I had a suspicion looking at some photo’s. The frame holding the guns. Was that painted silver too? And the engine bearers? Looking at photos i cant believe they were interior green.

Another question for Gunnar! Is it correct the the whole inside of the wing in the oil cooler area was interior green as per instructions?

I am getting a bit frustrated with Kitsworld to be honest. They sent me a replacement set. Only thing is: this set has the exact same flaws as the one I complained about. After bringing this to their attention. Again. I receive and email with lots of exclamation marks saying i did not read their mail properly. Apparently blistering is normal and should disappear after applying. When i replied that even the bezels are torn of the panel and completely deformed i get a simple; just return the set to the retailer and we will reimburse. It’s not about the money for me. I just want a proper set. I asked them why they would replace my first set with a set that is equally flawed. But no reply to that question. Just went to the range to focus on something else.

Also recieved a new cockpit set from Kitsworld today. The flaws are exactly the same as on the first set. It may be the same on the whole production run. Some seperation from bezels, blobs and deformations.

I’m having trouble trying to see what is what in this photo but i can make out several parts. The oil header tank i’ll make. If i can find a bit more info on it. Thanks!!