discussion 1:72 DHC-1 Chipmunk AZ Model

[colin m]

So, I've finally remembered to finish off the little Chipmunk. It's no coincidence that it's batting down with rain outside, so garden duties are suspended.

The finished article. The canopy is a bit tatty, some paint lifted when I demasked. I think I forgot to repair it. Also, a bit of wash got left behind, then varnished in place - well that didn't help the canopy either.

It's a tiny model. After building this I feel qualified to try a 1:144
There is a build thread somewhere which highlights the problems the little limited run kit presented. Nothing would be a show stopper to any average modeller. Then again, if you want a Chipmunk, your options are limited.










It's tiny.


And the training squadron gets another member.

 

[mrtintheweb]

Got to get me one of these! I flew these in the CCF back in the 90’s. Have 7 hours in the chipmunk. Would be nice to have the kit. Doubt it would be as good as that though. Canopy looks perfect and I bet it was tricky.
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[yak face]

Beautifully done colin , the canopy looks fine to me . Its a lovely little aircraft isnt it , i have fond memories of the venerable Airfix chippie , still not a bad offering although covered in more rivets than the Titanic !! The training squadron is looking very nice , I reckon a nice Airfix Scottish Aviation Bulldog would fit in perfectly! cheers tony

 

[Gern]

We're back in that b****y museum again! I recognise the floor! But at least you had the decency to show us your real build Colin!

Why does the museum have that giant model of a Tamiya Extra Thin on display?

 

[flyjoe180]

Lovely result Colin, sits nicely among your training squadron members.

 

[colin m]

Thanks for stopping by everyone. It was a funny little build. Small, fairly insignificant, but quite satisfying.

I reckon a nice Airfix Scottish Aviation Bulldog would fit in perfectly!

Good call. ebayyyyyyyyyyyy.

Would be nice to have the kit

It's an ok kit. It does need a bit of filling, but it's so small, there isn't much to do.

Why does the museum have that giant model of a Tamiya Extra Thin on display

And it's no bl##dy fun moving it by yourself.

sits nicely among your training squadron members

Cheers Joe. It's actually nice to add a bit of colour to the shelves.