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  • papa 695
    Moderator
    • May 2011
    • 22771

    #31
    That’s looking sweet Colin.

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    • Ian M
      Administrator
      • Dec 2008
      • 18271
      • Ian
      • Falster, Denmark

      #32
      Originally posted by papa 695
      Your very lucky to find it in all that fluff Colin.
      I could have sent him mine. I did not use them on mine. The wheel covers are closed when they are parked, so I didn't have to do to much in the wheel wells lol.

      She is looking VERY nice in her 'birthday suit' lol.
      Group builds

      Bismarck

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      • colin m
        Moderator
        • Dec 2008
        • 8771
        • Colin
        • Stafford, UK

        #33
        Originally posted by Ian M
        The wheel covers are closed when they are parked,
        They are, but as the hydraulics 'relax' they fall open. Which is really unfortunate as when hydraulic pressure is restored on engine start up, the doors close rather quickly.
        Originally posted by papa 695
        Your very lucky to find it in all that fluff Colin
        It was a very satisfying moment.

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        • colin m
          Moderator
          • Dec 2008
          • 8771
          • Colin
          • Stafford, UK

          #34
          Originally posted by yak face
          looks a lovely kit to build
          It is. I really wanted something more 'up market' but could only find the Airfix at short notice - but what a find it was.

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          • colin m
            Moderator
            • Dec 2008
            • 8771
            • Colin
            • Stafford, UK

            #35
            The final bit of yellow is now painted. So, I’ve slapped a few decals on. As expected, Airfix decals are behaving perfectly.
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            • adt70hk
              SMF Supporters
              • Sep 2019
              • 10433

              #36
              That's looking very good indeed!!! Coming on very nicely!!!!

              ATB.

              Andrew

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              • papa 695
                Moderator
                • May 2011
                • 22771

                #37
                Very nice Colin.

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                • JR
                  • May 2015
                  • 18273

                  #38
                  Certainly eye catching Colin, beautiful paint work .

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                  • colin m
                    Moderator
                    • Dec 2008
                    • 8771
                    • Colin
                    • Stafford, UK

                    #39
                    It’s always nice to see them standing on their own three wheels.
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                    All decals are now done. As ever Airfix have been very generous with the amount of decals provided.

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                    • yak face
                      Moderator
                      • Jun 2009
                      • 13855
                      • Tony
                      • Sheffield

                      #40
                      That looks fantastic colin , and the newer Airfix decals are always great to use arent they , cheers tony

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                      • Geoffers
                        SMF Supporters
                        • Jan 2017
                        • 1716
                        • Geoff
                        • Shropshire

                        #41
                        Just catching up Colin, very nice work it looks great :thumb2:

                        Geoff.

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                        • Neil Merryweather
                          SMF Supporters
                          • Dec 2018
                          • 5201
                          • London

                          #42
                          That's looking lovely, Colin. I'm almost tempted to dig my old Airfix one out of the stash. Almost..

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                          • The Smythe Meister
                            • Jan 2019
                            • 6248

                            #43
                            Wow!! Cracking stuff there Colin, that's looking fabulous
                            Nice tip with the cling film for masking..... What a great idea!!
                            Andy

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                            • papa 695
                              Moderator
                              • May 2011
                              • 22771

                              #44
                              Looks great

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                              • Jim R
                                SMF Supporters
                                • Apr 2018
                                • 15746
                                • Jim
                                • Shropshire

                                #45
                                Just caught up Colin. What a great finish. It would be hard to beat Alclad metallic finishes. All credit to Airfix for the excellent fit and the decals.

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