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by CavOk
Wed Mar 09, 2016 7:33 pm
Forum: Modelling Section
Topic: 1/48 Bristol Blenhiem IV, Classic Airframes
Replies: 20
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Re: 1/48 Bristol Blenhiem IV, Classic Airframes

PAFG wrote:Stunning. Great work Mike, well worth the effort you've put in to get over the road bumps. A fitting tribute to the men who flew her.

Thanks for sharing. What's on the workbench next?!

Richard
Hi Richard
A Halifax either Mk III or VII

Thanks for looking

Mike
by CavOk
Fri Mar 04, 2016 5:29 pm
Forum: Modelling Section
Topic: 1/48 Bristol Blenhiem IV, Classic Airframes
Replies: 20
Views: 27206

Re: 1/48 Bristol Blenhiem IV, Classic Airframes

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by CavOk
Fri Feb 05, 2016 5:10 pm
Forum: Modelling Section
Topic: 1/48 Bristol Blenhiem IV, Classic Airframes
Replies: 20
Views: 27206

Re: 1/48 Bristol Blenhiem IV, Classic Airframes

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A quick update the wing tip lights have been polished and coated with klear. The resribing can now commence
Till the next

Mike
by CavOk
Thu Feb 04, 2016 6:14 pm
Forum: Modelling Section
Topic: 1/48 Bristol Blenhiem IV, Classic Airframes
Replies: 20
Views: 27206

Re: 1/48 Bristol Blenhiem IV, Classic Airframes

http://i1268.photobucket.com/albums/jj578/treelane/Bristol%20Blenheim%20IV/IMG_7754_zps5oe1ztms.jpg http://i1268.photobucket.com/albums/jj578/treelane/Bristol%20Blenheim%20IV/IMG_7756_zpsgskpgeii.jpg In this update I've added pieces of clear plastic taken from a toothbrush to the wing tips. I've al...
by CavOk
Mon Feb 01, 2016 6:43 pm
Forum: Modelling Section
Topic: 1/48 Bristol Blenhiem IV, Classic Airframes
Replies: 20
Views: 27206

Re: 1/48 Bristol Blenhiem IV, Classic Airframes

http://i1268.photobucket.com/albums/jj578/treelane/Bristol%20Blenheim%20IV/IMG_7750_zpstdvxca8l.jpg Its been pointed out on another forum thatthe propellers are the wrong diameter. I've spent part of this morning shortening and profiling the propellers; the before and after can be seen in the pictu...
by CavOk
Sun Jan 31, 2016 2:01 pm
Forum: Modelling Section
Topic: 1/48 Bristol Blenhiem IV, Classic Airframes
Replies: 20
Views: 27206

Re: 1/48 Bristol Blenhiem IV, Classic Airframes

http://i1268.photobucket.com/albums/jj578/treelane/Bristol%20Blenheim%20IV/IMG_7747_zpso3einqru.jpg Its been a while since my last post as the house has been knocked about and I'm only now getting my work room back together and taking up from where I left off. This project has not been plain sailin...
by CavOk
Sun Jul 05, 2015 3:15 pm
Forum: Modelling Section
Topic: 1/48 Bristol Blenhiem IV, Classic Airframes
Replies: 20
Views: 27206

Re: 1/48 Bristol Blenhiem IV, Classic Airframes

http://i1268.photobucket.com/albums/jj578/treelane/Bristol%20Blenheim%20IV/IMG_7478_zpspbgmjfgx.jpg Here's the latest instalment. I've finished closing the fuselage and joined all of the flying surfaces. The cleanup work has begun and unsurprisingly the liquid poly has removed the paint from the jo...
by CavOk
Sun Jun 28, 2015 1:59 pm
Forum: Modelling Section
Topic: 1/48 Bristol Blenhiem IV, Classic Airframes
Replies: 20
Views: 27206

Re: 1/48 Bristol Blenhiem IV, Classic Airframes

http://i1268.photobucket.com/albums/jj578/treelane/Bristol%20Blenheim%20IV/IMG_7457_zpse9c4ok41.jpg A quick update while the fuselage dries. I've made a simple jig for the propellers which are a nice combination of resin hubs and plastic blades. Basically it's a slab of granite work top covered wit...
by CavOk
Sun Jun 28, 2015 11:32 am
Forum: Modelling Section
Topic: 1/48 Bristol Blenhiem IV, Classic Airframes
Replies: 20
Views: 27206

Re: 1/48 Bristol Blenhiem IV, Classic Airframes

PAFG wrote:Looking good, Mike. Any thoughts at this stage on squadron, period and so on?

Richard
I'm tempted by the 1940 era and possibly 40 squadron when based at Wyton. Any links to photographs would be well received.

Mike
by CavOk
Sun Jun 28, 2015 11:24 am
Forum: Modelling Section
Topic: 1/48 Bristol Blenhiem IV, Classic Airframes
Replies: 20
Views: 27206

Re: 1/48 Bristol Blenhiem IV, Classic Airframes

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Closing up the fuselage has been conducted over a couple of days using liquid poly.
The final closure is next .
Till the next

Mike