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Bristol Bulldog MkII - Airfix 1:48

colin m

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Thank you Mr Airfix. When this release was announced, it was a 'want' from me. Straight to the bench when arriving, getting right in the way of my D day build.
Troubles ? the trailing edge of the wings need a bit of work to make them a better fit, as did the fuselage seam, on my build anyway. My inlet manifold was squashed which I had to rectify.
But, the kit, nice plastic to work with, the decals were brilliant, with no noticeable carrier film.
But what really caught my attention, the engine, I do like a nice engine and Airfix have given us one here. When finished, there's a lot of weight up front !
Picture 1, on my mk1 generic small piece of field - some of you have seen this before.
On top of the wing, you can see what looks like an upside down gun. Talk about confusing. It turns out, some old Lewis guns were converted for use as a gun camera.
One last thing about the Bristol Bulldog, it was one of these aircraft that Douglas Bader, had his accident, apparently only 18 months after joining the RAF.
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The tiny prop'driven generator provides power for the radio. As radio's weren't always carried, this was removable.
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And finally, another interwar Airfix classic, but this is actually a classic, not a new tool kit. The Hawker Fury.
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Any comments or questions please fire away.
 
You do like spending my money... I will have to add the Bulldog to my stash and hope I can make as good a job of it that you have - excellent.
 
That looks like a great kit and it's been beautifully built & finished. Very nice indeed!
 
That is absolutely beautiful colin . Superbly built and finished , its a far cry from the old 1/72 airfix bulldog ! First class work matey , cheers tony
 
What an amazing pair of silver planes! I love the Bulldog. What did you use for the rigging?
 
That's a brilliant finish Colin. Very very crisp indeed.

Very well done.

Andrew
 
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You do like spending my money... I will have to add the Bulldog to my stash and hope I can make as good a job of it that you have - excellent.
You won't be disappointed Mike.
its a far cry from the old 1/72 airfix bulldog
It certainly is. We just need a Siskin now - Mr Arifix, are you listening ?
What did you use for the rigging?
My go to rigging material is 0.085mm fishing line.
Very very crisp indeed.
As it's the 1930's I suspect these were clean machines.
 
SHINY!

A superb job there. And the Fury too (well, actually it's a Fury 'One', and a Bulldog 'Two'. See what I did there)

And still I resist the temptation to get one myself. Not. My. Silver. Scale. Willpower. Fading...
 
Last winged thing I built of any significance was 50+ years ago but your build has certainly hit a strong nerve with me. Loving all mechanical things the exposed engine is very appealing.
Your build is exemplary and the colour scheme gorgeous.
Must make stash smaller.... resist temptation..... make appointment with therapist.......
 
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