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Offline Rip Van Winkle

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1/72 Avis Bristol M1.C
« on: January 14, 2023, 03:40:26 AM »
I thought this was going to be an easy build. I was wrong.  Lots of fit issues involving the wing to fuselage joint as well as others fit issues. It is a nice model once assembled.
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Offline Rip Van Winkle

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Re: 1/72 Avis Bristol M1.C
« Reply #1 on: January 14, 2023, 03:48:01 AM »
The wing comes in one piece but I had to cut them in half and glue them in  separately. The tail assembly was more difficult than it needed to be. The engine cowling was in two pieces but I don't know why.  I adjusted the full cowling that came with the kit instead. There was decent cockpit detail with the kit.
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Offline Rip Van Winkle

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Re: 1/72 Avis Bristol M1.C
« Reply #2 on: January 14, 2023, 03:54:21 AM »
I used Mister Kit PC12 and Mister Kit BC05 clear doped linen.  Rigging was .004 stainless steel. It was one of the easier kits to rig.  I found the fuselage decals a bit too small.  Next time I will use after market decals.  Overall a good looking kit.  I am glad Avis produced this in 1/72 scale.  Be aware that this kit is not as easy as it appears.
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Offline RAGIII

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Re: 1/72 Avis Bristol M1.C
« Reply #3 on: January 14, 2023, 04:05:20 AM »
All I can say is you overcame any difficult issues and produced a Beautiful Bristol!
RAGIII
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Offline Tim Mixon

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Re: 1/72 Avis Bristol M1.C
« Reply #4 on: January 14, 2023, 06:08:10 AM »
Excellent finish Rip.  Thank you for the color callouts. I like the PC-12 very much. This is an aircraft I’ve wanted to build for some time. I hope I can get as good results from my Pegasus kit. 
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Offline lone modeller

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Re: 1/72 Avis Bristol M1.C
« Reply #5 on: January 15, 2023, 05:15:03 AM »
Like Rick I agree that it would not be possible to see that you had problems with this kit as the finished model is first class.

Stephen.
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Offline NinetythirdLiberator

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Re: 1/72 Avis Bristol M1.C
« Reply #6 on: January 15, 2023, 09:37:53 AM »
Fit issues aside, what a nice little ship and a great job.  I always liked this machine.  Just finished reading about the airwar in the middle east and I believe these guys were used.  Pretty neat.

Thanks for posting...Dan
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Re: 1/72 Avis Bristol M1.C
« Reply #7 on: January 16, 2023, 10:50:07 AM »
Great recovery from fit issues. Nice model of an a/c we don't get to see often.

Warren
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Offline RichieW

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Re: 1/72 Avis Bristol M1.C
« Reply #8 on: January 16, 2023, 10:53:41 PM »
Super result from what seems like an immensely challenging kit. The finished model is lovely and a testament to your skill and persistence.

Richie
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Offline dr 1 ace

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Re: 1/72 Avis Bristol M1.C
« Reply #9 on: January 17, 2023, 04:11:20 AM »
Ditto ll the above comments !

Ed
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