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Old 11-20-2019, 09:36 AM
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Clear kit radio switch compared with the ready made




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Some of last cockpit parts and controls CAD designes done! Those are IFF switches and canopy open-close crank handle.











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IFF switches are done. Now I will make the masters and molds. I suppose, those items will be listed in couple of weeks.





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Iīm still working on the cockpit details. Today I did the cockpit spot lights and oxygen cut OFF/ ON valve.


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Some new items into 1/5 scale Spitfire cockpit collection. Those are of the last for cockpit side panels. Next Iīm going to make the platforms and prepare them for assembling.










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Finally Iīve done the first dashboard from the new design. The kit has been listed last year, but now are available also the ready made instrument panels.





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The first pair of the Hispano cannons is done. Weight of the pair is approx 30 grams. I will make both style of the fairings.





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Rudder pedals will come soon. The 3D design has been done!








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Today I did the first pair of rudder pedals. Really happy with the result.










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Another 3D design for Spitfire Mk.IX is done. I finished the antenna mast design. This one will be more detailed and right scale for Mk.IX.






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Just finished new aerial. I like the result. This one looks much better.






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Revised design of the compass.


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Itīs time finish the cockpit kit. The last missing part are the side panel platforms. They are in progress!! Would like to finish masters in 2 weeks. We will see.



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I am very close to finish the cockpit side panels masters. Just only several details and rivets. Then they will be molded.




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Just only polish the surface, cut the edges and letīs mold. Main part of masters are done!
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Old 09-25-2020, 11:18 AM
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That sure looks the part
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Crowbars are done. At first I wanted to make the brackets as a part of cockpit door, but they wouldnīt be detailed. So there are two options of the crowbar. With our without brackets. In my opinion the option with bracket is better choice.Ļ
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The brackets give I more finished look.
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I agree, but some guys want to make them by themself as a part of door.
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I guess you could make a with and without?
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Yes I can. That is presented in the pictures. Letīs see the attched picture once more. There are both options
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Before finishing molds for cockpit side panels I have time to finish some cockpit parts for my Brian Taylor 83in WS Spitfire Mk.IX. Another control stick I will make next week.
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Iīve just added the wire to Spitfire canopy latch. That wire is too long and thin. I will look at some bigger. But it will work!!!
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I did some works on the control stick and pilotīs seat. Very happy with the result. Chairīs levelling works!! Height of dummy pilot is not important!!!
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Good Job!!!


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