1/48 Hobbycraft DH.100 Vampire F.1

[Stikpusher]

Thanks Mark. But with as many kits as you work on concurrently, I’m sure one of them, if not several of them, have to show visible progress frequently.

[jkim]

Very nice work on the cockpit, Carlos!

[Stikpusher]

Thanks John. All I’ve been doing lately is getting the wings ready for attachment. I need a few more details that I need to attend to there before I glue them in place.

[KennyX]

Wing attachments, as I’ve learned, involve a lot of care and attention. I’m glad I figured that out early. It’s all about attending to the details, test fit a lot, and make sure it’s all just right.

You’ll do fine I’m sure, but good luck anyway! I can’t wait to see the photos.

[Stikpusher]

Thanks Kenny. I slathered on a coat of Mr Surfacer into the intake surfaces to fill the last seam bits and will sand them up in the next day or so. Then there are a couple of splitters that go into the intake openings before I can attach the wings. And yes, planning and preparation go a long way in dealing with attaching the wings.

[Stikpusher]

Starting to take shape now! The wings are on!!!!



I had to use some shims on the lower seam to insure proper dihedral.



Now comes the seam clean up,,, lots on this one....

[speedgraflex]

Missed you, bud. It's nice to see how you're handling these fit issues! Looks great!!!

[KSaarni]

Nice, very nice with those PE parts in the wheel wells !


- Kari

[Stikpusher]

Thanks guys. It’s getting there finally. Now we just have to see how much sandi g is involved to smooth out the wing roots...

[jkim]

Interesting to see how small the booms must be to fit those small fairings.