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Offline Mike Norris (UK)

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Re: Port Victoria P.V.7 'Grain Kitten' - 1:32 scale
« Reply #45 on: May 03, 2020, 01:23:47 AM »
Hi all,
The only weapon intended to be fitted to this aircraft was a Lewis machine gun, fitted over the centre cut-out of the upper wing.
However there are no photographs or details of this weapon fitted to the PV.7 and the kit does not supply any weapons for this model.
The only comparison I could find were photographs of a Lewis machine gun fitted on the Port Victoria PV.8, the  ‘Eastchurch Kitten’.
The Lewis machine gun fitted to the PV.8 was offset to the right, presumably to allow easier access to the cockpit for the pilot.
As can be seen on the following photographs of the PV.7, there is what appears to be the front mounting for a Lewis machine gun, located on the forward centre line of the wing.
Therefore I decided to fit an aftermarket gun.  In this instance it was the Lewis Mk.II (13-32056) from ‘Gaspatch’.

I drilled through the pivot mounting point of the Lewis, then modified a swivel mount from my spares box.
That was also drilled through and a 0.4 mm diameter tube was inserted through both to allow the gun to pivot on the mounting.
The front support for the gun is 0.5 mm diameter tube, secured into the upper wing then flattened with pliers.

Mike

Port Victoria PV.8 'Eastchurch Kitten' (Ser No.540).





Port Victoria PV.7 'Grain Kitten' (Ser No.539).





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Re: Port Victoria P.V.7 'Grain Kitten' - 1:32 scale
« Reply #46 on: May 03, 2020, 04:57:53 AM »
The MG will add a nice touch Mike! I can't help but notice how Rough the fabric/ dope looks on the real bird.
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Re: Port Victoria P.V.7 'Grain Kitten' - 1:32 scale
« Reply #47 on: May 03, 2020, 07:38:33 AM »
Hi all,
The undercarriage strut assembly has been fitted.
I had to shorten the span of the axle fairing as it was too long, causing the two undercarriage struts to spread too far apart at the bottom.
This meany cutting off the pre-moulded stub axles, so those were added afterwards using 0.5 mm diameter rod.
Another problem is that the material used to mould the undercarriage parts seems to be neither styrene or normal resin.
Whatever it is the finish is moulded smooth and hard and the parts will not join using CA adhesive.
In the end I resorted to using two part epoxy adhesive, which did the trick,
Locating holes needed to be drilled into the underside of the fuselage as they're were none,

Mike


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Re: Port Victoria P.V.7 'Grain Kitten' - 1:32 scale
« Reply #48 on: May 12, 2020, 02:02:42 AM »
Hi all,
Thought it was about time for an update.
The model has now been primed and painted, using 'AK Interactive' white primer and filler, 'Hataka' lacquers and 'Tamiya' acrylic paints.
Once painted it was sealed with 'Alclad' Light Sheen lacquer, then given a coat of 'Flory Models' Dark Dirt fine clay wash.
This was removed as desired to leave a weathered effect then re-sealed with the 'Alclad' lacquer.

Now it's onto pre-rigging before fitting the upper wing.
Then I'll be final rigging,

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Re: Port Victoria P.V.7 'Grain Kitten' - 1:32 scale
« Reply #49 on: May 12, 2020, 03:16:53 AM »
I have been catching up  Mike and I am very impressed as usual by your minute attention to detail. Very impressive indeed.

Stephen.
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Re: Port Victoria P.V.7 'Grain Kitten' - 1:32 scale
« Reply #50 on: May 12, 2020, 04:11:44 AM »
Nicely done as always. Love the subtle weathering!
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Re: Port Victoria P.V.7 'Grain Kitten' - 1:32 scale
« Reply #51 on: May 12, 2020, 06:21:20 AM »
Great work as always Mike, love the weathered effect you've achieved with the Flory wash.
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Re: Port Victoria P.V.7 'Grain Kitten' - 1:32 scale
« Reply #52 on: May 13, 2020, 02:05:41 AM »
Hi all,
The fun begins.
Pre-rigged flying, landing and strut cross bracing wires for the wings.
Also the two aileron control lines from the cockpit into the underside of the upper wing,

Mike





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Re: Port Victoria P.V.7 'Grain Kitten' - 1:32 scale
« Reply #53 on: May 13, 2020, 03:36:24 AM »
Looking good Mike!  I read somewhere that this is a limited run kit and not the easiest to build.  You are making a fine job of it.  The colors and construction look top notch. 

Best regards,

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Re: Port Victoria P.V.7 'Grain Kitten' - 1:32 scale
« Reply #54 on: May 13, 2020, 06:35:15 AM »
Hi Bob,
It's strange the these types of kit are called 'limited runs'.
It implies they'll not be available after the 'limited' stock of kits have all gone.
I think in reality it means they're not always in stock and readily available - as resin kits, they may need to be made to order.
Traditionally 'limited run' kits were intended to be fairly basic with the modeller having to add or modify the kit to bring it up to standard.
Whichever, this kit certainly needs some attention!!

Mike
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Re: Port Victoria P.V.7 'Grain Kitten' - 1:32 scale
« Reply #55 on: May 13, 2020, 08:43:26 AM »
As always great work on the rigging Mike!
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Re: Port Victoria P.V.7 'Grain Kitten' - 1:32 scale
« Reply #56 on: May 13, 2020, 11:16:04 AM »
I See your kitten's whiskers have grown longer  ;)



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Re: Port Victoria P.V.7 'Grain Kitten' - 1:32 scale
« Reply #57 on: May 16, 2020, 06:44:44 AM »
Hi all,
I've now rigged the wings and undercarriage.
Not as easy as I'd thought - small model and resin.
Anyway now it's onto the ailerons and tail unit,

Mike

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Re: Port Victoria P.V.7 'Grain Kitten' - 1:32 scale
« Reply #58 on: May 16, 2020, 08:48:03 AM »
Looks Fantastic Mike!
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Re: Port Victoria P.V.7 'Grain Kitten' - 1:32 scale
« Reply #59 on: May 18, 2020, 07:51:28 AM »
Hi all,
Rigging complete.
Just the windscreen, Lewis machine gun, engine, propeller and spinner to go.

Getting there,

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