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Wimpy! A Slightly Smaller Build - Vickers Wellington Mk.1A


toboldlygo

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When this kit arrived direct from Airfix (courtesy of my regular DPD Courier Boran), on opening the box I knew the Shack would be put on hold temporarily will this kit was started.

 

The Aircraft division of the Hornby/Airfix of the design/research team have done an amazing job of this kit - they've captured the Geodetic structure perfectly.

 

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The fuselage and it's interior is incredibly detailed and takes a while to build (though a number of parts can be left out if you wish)

 

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30 odd parts later the fuselage was closed up

 

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Tail & Rudder assembly installed - I'm doing the Loch Ness version R for Robert - as an apprentice at British Aerospace Kingston, I helped in the rebuild of the rudder.

 

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The Wimpy looks small next to the Shack..

 

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Building the wings and tail planes was next. These have been dry fitted to ensure there are no gaps, as they won't be fitted till after painting - the fit is superb straight from the box (Airfix even handed the tail planes to ensure they go on the right way up!)

 

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More Loco's beckon, so that's it for now.

 

TBG

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Fair Stood The Wind For France...

 

Lovely kit and great build.....

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