Hi all,
I've been saving up some photos for a nice big update for you! enjoy!
I've installed 2 more control rods in the cockpit section, nothing special here.

It's also time to start skinning the main fuselage but already I've hit a problem! the instructions never told you to leave a space for the windows in the cockpit section when installing the wires so consequently, I've now got to spread them to make room!

These are the covering skins for the cockpit section, rolled to shape and painted black on the inside, and fitted in position using it's own shape for a guide.



I've also been able to finish the wireless operator/Navigators positions, plenty of fancy equipment to build here, I won't bore you with a description just enjoy the pics!





whilst on the cockpit section, I've also built more of the controls for the pilots position and fitted all the seatbelts!



And finally, a few photos of random parts either progressions, completions or just tying up of loose ends! in no particular order.....
First up, I've finished both the tail elevators, primed and ready for install.

I've also replaced the 2 ammo tracks that I demolished while attempted to fit them!

they are made using 3mm plastruct 'C' channel. painted silver. I've left them empty coz I cant be bothered tor replicate the thousands of rounds of ammunition!

I've now finished skinning both the upper and lower of the port wing, just the tips remain and the engine cowlings which will wait until later.


I've also finished both of the landing flaps, I've had to modify (greatly strengthen) the hinges as these were just tiny loops of aluminium casting which kept breaking off!

so I made a 'H' shape beam and drilled a hole in it so that it has the support of the whole flap and not just the tip. works fine now!




And I've added more wires in various parts of the fuselage,




And finally, I've glued 4 of the 6 fuselage sections together so it now looks more like a plane!!

There is just one problem... It is only now becoming apparent just how big this damn thing is!!!

and this is without the front 2 sections and both wings!

which just leaves one question..... where the hell am I gonna put it??
