JohnB Posted July 11, 2023 Share Posted July 11, 2023 I may be sorry but this kit has been on the shelf too long so now I think it's time to build it. I know it has some problems but I'll try to work around them as it should make a really nice model. This is the one I have in mind. (I saw a post on FB where a group is rebuilding a REAL Whirlwind using parts from one that crashed. I think that is great and hope we will see a full size Whirlwind at some point.) 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlrwestSiR Posted July 11, 2023 Share Posted July 11, 2023 Nice choice John. It's a nice kit. The only fit problem I found was the engine bulkheads in the nacelles. The mounts for the landing gear need a quick trim to fit properly. The top one is stock and the lower one is the modded one. Then the bulkhead fit fine. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted July 11, 2023 Author Share Posted July 11, 2023 40 minutes ago, BlrwestSiR said: Nice choice John. It's a nice kit. The only fit problem I found was the engine bulkheads in the nacelles. The mounts for the landing gear need a quick trim to fit properly. The top one is stock and the lower one is the modded one. Then the bulkhead fit fine. Thanks Carl. I'll make a note of it. The fewer headaches the better! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spitfire Posted July 12, 2023 Share Posted July 12, 2023 One of my favourite subjects, I just have not had the time to build mine so will just have to watch your build instead. Cheers Dennis 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bomber_County Posted July 12, 2023 Share Posted July 12, 2023 Following with interest John, a Whirlwind would make a good comic for my Mossie……….. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted July 12, 2023 Author Share Posted July 12, 2023 5 hours ago, Spitfire said: One of my favourite subjects, I just have not had the time to build mine so will just have to watch your build instead. Cheers Dennis The Whirlwind has always been one of my favorites too Dennis. I hope it turns out nice! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted July 12, 2023 Author Share Posted July 12, 2023 32 minutes ago, Bomber_County said: Following with interest John, a Whirlwind would make a good comic for my Mossie……….. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted July 12, 2023 Author Share Posted July 12, 2023 Guys I need a set of guns for this build. Quick Boost, CMK or any other manufacturer. Can someone recommend a source, preferably in the US? Thanks!!!!!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
denders Posted July 12, 2023 Share Posted July 12, 2023 Try searching for 20mm cannon barrels. SB has a metal set by RB for a spitfire kit that might work for the top pair but would need modification for the bottom pair. Edit: Master has a set for a Hurricane IIc which might be adaptable. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterpools Posted July 12, 2023 Share Posted July 12, 2023 John Looking forward to following your build and I know for sure yours will be a beauty. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted July 12, 2023 Author Share Posted July 12, 2023 57 minutes ago, denders said: Try searching for 20mm cannon barrels. SB has a metal set by RB for a spitfire kit that might work for the top pair but would need modification for the bottom pair. Edit: Master has a set for a Hurricane IIc which might be adaptable. Thanks Dave. I'll check those out. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted July 12, 2023 Author Share Posted July 12, 2023 52 minutes ago, Peterpools said: John Looking forward to following your build and I know for sure yours will be a beauty. I hope so Peter. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted July 13, 2023 Author Share Posted July 13, 2023 Cockpit about completed. Terrible instructions make a already tedious job even more tedious. Good thing I have some good photos of a Whirlwind cockpit. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterpools Posted July 13, 2023 Share Posted July 13, 2023 John Nice work on the front ... looks mighty good and completely agree about how poor SH instructions are. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted July 13, 2023 Author Share Posted July 13, 2023 1 hour ago, Peterpools said: John Nice work on the front ... looks mighty good and completely agree about how poor SH instructions are. Thank you Peter. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted July 14, 2023 Author Share Posted July 14, 2023 About ready to join the nacelles to the wings and then the wing assembly to the fuselage. (Thanks again to Carl for the heads up on the forward bulkhead/nacelle fix.) 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlrwestSiR Posted July 14, 2023 Share Posted July 14, 2023 Fast work John. Glad to have pointed out the bulkhead issue before it causes any problems. For the cannon, there's only the CMK ones in resin. The Whirlwind had the recoil springs exposed so there's nothing else that matches. The closest would be ones for a Hurricane IIC or D but they're not an exact match. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterpools Posted July 14, 2023 Share Posted July 14, 2023 John talk about a speed build - incredible. Looking so good. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted July 14, 2023 Author Share Posted July 14, 2023 38 minutes ago, BlrwestSiR said: Fast work John. Glad to have pointed out the bulkhead issue before it causes any problems. For the cannon, there's only the CMK ones in resin. The Whirlwind had the recoil springs exposed so there's nothing else that matches. The closest would be ones for a Hurricane IIC or D but they're not an exact match. I've decided to use the kit cannons Carl. I drilled out the muzzles and they look okay for use. Thanks again for the tip! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted July 14, 2023 Author Share Posted July 14, 2023 2 minutes ago, Peterpools said: John talk about a speed build - incredible. Looking so good. Thanks Peter. Not a intentional "speed build", it just happened that way LOL. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spitfire Posted July 14, 2023 Share Posted July 14, 2023 Now this is coming along nicely, in the time it would take me to open the box, but it does go quickly when you are enjoying a build. Cheers Dennis 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterpools Posted July 14, 2023 Share Posted July 14, 2023 Dennis, same here 😉 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted July 14, 2023 Author Share Posted July 14, 2023 2 hours ago, Spitfire said: Now this is coming along nicely, in the time it would take me to open the box, but it does go quickly when you are enjoying a build. Cheers Dennis Thanks Dennis 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted July 14, 2023 Author Share Posted July 14, 2023 I was pleasantly surprised at the mostly good fit of everything. A few little spots that needed attention but not a big problem. 6 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KevinM Posted July 14, 2023 Share Posted July 14, 2023 Liking it John! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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