Halifax under construction

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April 18, 2020
The Halifax which inspired me for this kit. It is a Halifax built up of parts of several different Halifaxes. In Canada they have the only original Halifax left, but this one certainly is a nice attempt
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April 17, 2020
The cockpit has a lot of nice details, of which most of them will hardly be visible 🙁
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April 17, 2020
Another view from the cockpit. Even the seats have seatbelts in relief. Not easy to paint but a nice touch
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April 17, 2020
The wings fit nicely on the wingspars. The fit of this model is superb! The wings slide in place withour effort and the canopy clicks in place. Hardly glue needed and certainly no filling or sanding. I think this is one of the best kits I've ever built!
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May 24, 2020
Engines in place
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May 24, 2020
Engine cowlings added and ready for primer.
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May 24, 2020
Dark green applied. It looks black, but it really is green,
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May 24, 2020
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May 24, 2020
The result!
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May 29, 2020
The beauty in close up
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May 29, 2020
On the port side arm which is feeding Bambi. The story goes, that once during take-off, the got a ride flare and the warning that the pilot should close the window and keep his arm inside. Needless to say the pilot ignored him, leave the traffic controller behind in confusion and shame.

Comments

1 17 April 2020, 18:45

Andy Ball
This is a super build, and I'm glad for your notes when I come to build mine. Was the rest of the kit good?

29 May 2020, 22:35

Wouter Roerdink
Yes it was one of the best kits I've ever built! But make sure to read the instructions carefully. Especially in the field of drilling holes. I forgot to drill out holes for thee trimtab actuators. On the tail they are indicated, but not on the wings. And it is better to drill out a hole for the adf, which is not indicated. And the aerial wires are connected to a small stub on the adf, which you have to add yourself.

30 May 2020, 09:08