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A tale of two Comets

PostPosted: Sun Apr 27, 2014 8:19 pm
by frediv
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Airfix Comet. Although nearly 50 years old the reissue model is quite accurate in shape but is lacking in detail. Extra work required: a rudimentary cockpit, vac-form canopy, landing light cover, replaced the cowling front with the item from the Heller Rapide and opened up the grill on the cowling and outlet vent at wing leading edge/ cowling junction. Scratch built metal undercarriage/tailskid, turned and polished aluminium spinners and wing mounted navigation lights.

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The other Comet: Extra 330SC with the remains of the donor Airfix Comet
FGH

Re: A tale of two Comets

PostPosted: Sun Apr 27, 2014 9:13 pm
by tor lives
Very impressive indeed Fred!!!.
Your usual innovative and creative approach to modelling.
Ray

Re: A tale of two Comets

PostPosted: Mon Apr 28, 2014 6:31 am
by hrtpaul
Outstanding as usual Fred. Great work mate :)

Re: A tale of two Comets

PostPosted: Mon Apr 28, 2014 6:57 am
by Capt NG
Lovely Fred, keep em coming.

Re: A tale of two Comets

PostPosted: Mon Apr 28, 2014 8:52 am
by Nillus
Comet = Gorgeous !

Re: A tale of two Comets

PostPosted: Mon Apr 28, 2014 9:41 am
by Adam the Akrodude
Brilliant Work Fred! Very impressed with the little scratch built 330SC - magnificent! Question - what did you make the aerobatic wing tip sights from - stretched sprue?

Cheers

Adam

Re: A tale of two Comets

PostPosted: Mon Apr 28, 2014 7:46 pm
by frediv
[quote="Question - what did you make the aerobatic wing tip sights from -

Cheers

Adam[/quote]

Hello Adam,
A wire strand pulled from a wire brush and soldered.
Fred

Re: A tale of two Comets

PostPosted: Mon Apr 28, 2014 8:35 pm
by Knotty
Nice work Fred , they both look great .