Just been doing some test fitting of the main parts before I add glue to anything... Overall it's not too bad, certainly no worse than some of the old kits I've made.
(Airfix Tornado anyone...)
I have to say I'm tempted to build up the firewall/IP and fit that BEFORE I cement the wings into place - and then maybe leave the nose unglued until after the engine is fitted and the nose cowl is ready to go on.
I've also been checking the position of the gear mounting point when the wing halves are mated. I saw a review on youtube where the guy had an issue with the it being in the wrong place after he'd glue the wing together, and the leg not sitting correctly. It's okay on one side and slightly off on the other (0.25 - 0.5mm maybe). I'll adjust it to fit with the legs in place when I glue it together. I have got a warp in my wing, in the lower fuselage part, but that seems to straighten out when fitted - however I do think the dihedral might be a bit too steep, so I'll have to see if I could adjust.
I'm actually wondering if I should attach the lower wing half to the fuselage before I add the upper wing parts.
Looks lie it'll be an
interesting
build anyhow.
Cheers!
