Uncarina Posted October 29, 2018 Posted October 29, 2018 This is my first foray into 1/24 scale since I was a kid, building the MPC kits: the Airfix Cardoor Typhoon, and my second ever Airfix kit. For some reason I don't see many of these built, though James Hatch’s build has definitely inspired me. The parts need a little extra cleanup, but the engineering is amazing. Everything is out of the box, except for an Airscale compass decal. This is three days work, and pretty fun so far! Off to the basic engine next, since I don’t want to spoil the bull terrier lines of this aircraft. Cheers, Tom 10
Administrators Clunkmeister Posted October 29, 2018 Administrators Posted October 29, 2018 Great start so far. This kit along with it's bubbletop brother lingers in my stash, and I'm longing to see this built. 3
PeteF Posted October 30, 2018 Posted October 30, 2018 Apparently Airfix was able to actually detail that kit...unlike the unfinished Mosquito. Thinking of doing one of those later, looks great so far! 3
Administrators Clunkmeister Posted October 30, 2018 Administrators Posted October 30, 2018 I looked at my bubble top and quite simply put, it’s positively stunning! Probably the only kit I’ve ever seen that openly hollers “BUILD ME!” 4
Uncarina Posted October 30, 2018 Author Posted October 30, 2018 Thanks Guys! I appreciate your warm welcome to this build. Clunk, it would be great to see you work your magic with that kit. Today I built the basic engine, next is the lower wing! Cheers, Tom 3
Administrators Clunkmeister Posted October 30, 2018 Administrators Posted October 30, 2018 Tom I heard that the fit of the cowls is “interesting”, to say the least. Which might be why so many are built open. 2
Uncarina Posted October 30, 2018 Author Posted October 30, 2018 I’ve read about this as well. One tip is to keep the engine loose to aid with lining up the cowl pieces; unfortunately I glued mine, so I will have to see about this! Cheers, Tom 3
Administrators Clunkmeister Posted October 30, 2018 Administrators Posted October 30, 2018 Keep a sharp blade handy. What they don’t see can’t hurt them, right? 3
Peterpools Posted October 30, 2018 Posted October 30, 2018 Tom Terrific start on the Typhoon, looking so good. Will be following with great interest as you work your way through this gem. I wonder why Airfix never continued with another 24th scale WWII aircraft kit of such detail. Keep ‘em comin Peter 4
Uncarina Posted October 30, 2018 Author Posted October 30, 2018 Peter, Thank you! Your encouragement has always been a big support for me. As for Airfix...let’s see what happens at Telford! I think something big might be coming. Cheers, Tom 2
Bomber_County Posted October 30, 2018 Posted October 30, 2018 Stunning build Tom, I noticed Airfix have an announcement at 11.00am on the Saturday at Telford........intrigued, I’ll be there with the to report......... 2
Uncarina Posted October 31, 2018 Author Posted October 31, 2018 Thanks Phil! I’m really looking forward to the announcement, since this has been really fun so far. Cheers, Tom 1
Uncarina Posted November 12, 2018 Author Posted November 12, 2018 A wee update today: made a bit of progress since the last update! The fit has overall been really good, ranging from surgical precision to needing a little filler. To date: --I detached the engine to make fitting the cowling panels fit better; I wish I could have done this with the intake screen as well, but I managed to make it work; the biggest gap was at the interface with the wing, and I had to use tiny wedge-shaped shims on each side. --I cut the barrels from the wings and inserted them in the barrel covers, then glued them together separate from the wing. This made sanding easier. I also scribed the covers just short of midway down the barrel to denote the separate halves of each cover (The early Tiffies were missing the outer cover). Having the cannons separate will also make painting easier, and they fit really well into the wing. --The panel under the fuselage fit amazingly well into the rest of the fuselage (the gap simply disappears), but I found it about 0.5mm short of reaching the wing section; I added a shim and sanded it to match the contour. --The huge propellor really adds to the build, but the screw heads were missing from the spinner, 15 in all. I added these with a punch set. The photos are not the best quality, but hopefully you can see the amazing work Airfix put into the aircraft surfaces. Paint stage soon! Cheers, Tom 6
Uncarina Posted November 13, 2018 Author Posted November 13, 2018 Thanks Harv! She is a big beast, and it’s hard to stop staring. Flaps and masking next! Cheers, Tom 3
PeteF Posted November 13, 2018 Posted November 13, 2018 Coming along nicely...that kit is so superior to the Mosquito kit...but check out the Hellcat they just announced...that looks like a great kit! Would be a nice follow-on project. 2
Uncarina Posted November 13, 2018 Author Posted November 13, 2018 11 hours ago, PeteF said: Coming along nicely...that kit is so superior to the Mosquito kit...but check out the Hellcat they just announced...that looks like a great kit! Would be a nice follow-on project. Thanks Pete! I did ask Airfix if they wanted me to build a review sample of the Hellcat...:) Cheers, Tom 3
Martinnfb Posted November 13, 2018 Posted November 13, 2018 That surface looks uber-real, can't wait for more of your magic Tom. Cheers Martin 2
DocRob Posted November 13, 2018 Posted November 13, 2018 Looking great, and thanks for sharing your observations about the dreaded cowling alignment. I will let the engine rattle unfixed till everything is in position . Cheers Rob
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