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Offline Mike Norris

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Re: 1:32nd scale RAF BE2c
« Reply #105 on: June 14, 2022, 06:03:50 AM »
Hi all,
Just a few updates.
The bomb racks, wheels, interplane struts and propeller.
I'm now finishing off the eight 'Hale' heavy case Mk.II/C bombs,

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Re: 1:32nd scale RAF BE2c
« Reply #106 on: June 14, 2022, 08:01:23 AM »
That looks just great...
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Re: 1:32nd scale RAF BE2c
« Reply #107 on: June 14, 2022, 09:04:25 AM »
Lovely stuff, Mike!
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Re: 1:32nd scale RAF BE2c
« Reply #108 on: June 14, 2022, 10:43:50 PM »
Love this!!

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Re: 1:32nd scale RAF BE2c
« Reply #109 on: June 14, 2022, 10:49:22 PM »
Hi all,
A couple more updates.
The photo-etch camera mounting, which represents the CFS Mk.II/C mounting.
Also the three fuselage windows are done.
The photo-etch frames for the two square side windows were secured in position over the created openings, using thin CA adhesive.
I then infilled the frames with 'Microscale' Krystal Kleer, which once cured leaves a transparent film.
The opening in the larger rectangular window is too large to apply Krystal Kleer straight off.
Therefore I cut a very thin strip from the supplied windscreen acetate sheet.
The strip was just long enough to span across the centre, underside of the photo-etch frame.
This effectively creates two smaller openings for applying the Krystal Kleer.
The frame was then added to the fuselage in the same manner used for the side windows,

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Re: 1:32nd scale RAF BE2c
« Reply #110 on: June 14, 2022, 11:03:24 PM »
More nice work. I'm amazed the Kleer could span even that small window!

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Re: 1:32nd scale RAF BE2c
« Reply #111 on: June 14, 2022, 11:52:08 PM »
Quote from: pepperman42 on June 14, 2022, 11:03:24 PM
More nice work. I'm amazed the Kleer could span even that small window!

Steve
Hi Steve,
Yes, it's surprising how much of an opening you can cover with Krystal Kleer.
I use a toothpick loaded at the tip and just work it from corner to corner.
It'll cling to itself and cover the opening.
Although it seems too much has been applied, it will shrink as it dries.
Left overnight to cure and you have a transparent window,

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Re: 1:32nd scale RAF BE2c
« Reply #112 on: June 15, 2022, 02:50:07 AM »
More Really Good Stuff Mike !
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Re: 1:32nd scale RAF BE2c
« Reply #113 on: June 15, 2022, 04:44:53 AM »
Hi all,
The eight 'Hale' 20lb heavy case MkII/C bombs.
The red and green stripes were decals taken from another model kit.

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Re: 1:32nd scale RAF BE2c
« Reply #114 on: June 15, 2022, 06:56:04 AM »
The coaming windows and bombs look excellent Mike! Krystal Kleer and the like are beautiful tools to have.
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Re: 1:32nd scale RAF BE2c
« Reply #115 on: June 15, 2022, 07:17:50 AM »
Awesome work on the bombs and rack!
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Re: 1:32nd scale RAF BE2c
« Reply #116 on: June 19, 2022, 08:11:50 AM »
Hi all,
The pre-rigging is done.
The aileron, rudder and elevator control rigging will be fitted after the wings have been fitted and final rigged.
That way the exposed control lines have less chance of being damaged during handling.
Also the landing gear and rigging will be fitted later,

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Re: 1:32nd scale RAF BE2c
« Reply #117 on: June 20, 2022, 12:56:15 AM »
Impressive rigging prep Mike!
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Re: 1:32nd scale RAF BE2c
« Reply #118 on: June 20, 2022, 09:19:03 PM »
Hi all,
Tricky to fit but now the pre-rigged upper wing has been fitted.
I've kept the temporary elastic bands over the wings.
This is to keep them the wings restrained until the rigging is done.
The solid lower wings can flex slightly on their locating rods, which can cause the strut joints to separate.
That's due to having to use CA adhesive, which is not as strong a bond as many believe,

Now onto the final rigging,

Mike

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Re: 1:32nd scale RAF BE2c
« Reply #119 on: June 20, 2022, 09:30:38 PM »
THAT is a lot of rigging!! Looks good though.

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