**** DONE: GB-36 1:48 Macchi C.205 ( 2 ) - Axis Manufactured Aircraft of WWII

[fubar57]

Back at the model, there are 2 inserts for the cowling to bring the kit from a MC.202 to a -.205. I do not like inserts but whaddayagonnadoaboutit.

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First up a press fit of the lower cowl piece, not too shabby.

 

[turbo]

 

[Crimea_River]

Learning a lot here. Good work Geo. Hopefully Ezra will fit through the doors.

 

[Wurger]

 

[fubar57]

Thanks men. The bottom insert slotted in slicker than snail snot with a bit of work; I cut back the alignment tabs a bit. The top insert needs some advice as I have never really succeeded in doing this. As can be seen, the two As line up almost perfectly. Where the Bs are, the insert is slightly below the fuselage.

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I'm not sure if gluing bit by bit will be enough to force B up. Bending might put everything out of whack or worse. Adding plastic strip along the fuselage around the B location but will probably throw the front A out of kilter. I'm working on the (1) build right now to catch it up to where this one is right now

 

[Airframes]

Is 'B' actually below the joint line, i.e. overlapping, or is it slightly sunk in ?
If the latter, then maybe a spreader inside.
If the former, perhaps trim the curved part very slightly, then fill once cemented in place ?

 

[Gnomey]

Looks good so far George!

 

[turbo]

Hmm, show me the way Geo!

 

[fubar57]

Here is the best pic I can take. Everything to the West of the RLM04 line is flush and to the right its probably less the ½mm. I'm going to check the fit of the spinner as this sits and see if I can get away with filing it even

 

[javlin]

I am not holding it Geo but my first thought was fine sand the area R of RLM04.

 

[Crimea_River]

I'm with Kevin, given all the lumps to the west of the line which you'll lose if you fill the divot and sand it down. Having similar issues on my 190 and am building up low spots with plastic card.

 

[Airframes]

Yep, I agree. Lightly fill left of the yellow line, then re-scribe, and gently sand the edges right of the yellow line.

 

[fubar57]

Got the gaps as good as it's going to get for now, tail feathers added.

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A few small bits to add and then I'll catch (1) up to that stage, ready for painting

 

[Wayne Little]

Nicely done George.

 

[Wurger]

 

[T Bolt]

Looking real good George

 

[Crimea_River]

Agree

 

[JKim]

Veltro #2 is shaping up nicely!

 

[turbo]

Nice one Geo, coming together now

 

[fubar57]

Thanks all. Hoping to get (1) up to this state before I head off tomorrow