A long overdue update, it's been a real struggle to find time for the important things in life like working on my Snipe. I need to get a better sense of priorities established around here!
The engine and guns are complete. The Kit supplied Bently was utilised, it's very nicely done and, once the parts are painted, it just snaps together. Copper speaker wire was used for the plug wires and a wash of Winsor Newton Oil, "Lampblack", was applied for oil and grime.
I built up both the Kit versions of the Twin Vickers Guns and also the GasPatch Set 32062 "British Hyland Type B Standard and Reversed Feed" I had bought for the Build. On comparison I found that the GasPatch Set, although slightly better in detail, appeared larger then the WNW version, and a tiny bit over scale to my eye, so I installed the Kit versions. The entire cockpit component was dry fitted inside the fuselage and fit perfectly.
Finally the top cowling was dry fitted to ensure a proper fit.
Now it's time to dress up the open area inside the fuselage around the tail skid/rudder area with some bracing wires, get the skid installed, and then I can close her up. Once closed there's very little visible through the cockpit opening; and behind the seat is completely covered.
I'll be taking a photo or two showing the contrast between the Wingnut and GasPatch Guns and will post it very soon.
Cheers,
Lance
