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[Airframes]

Seems like we've all had similar problems with this kit in that area! I got mine to almost match up, but the dihedral is slightly off on the starboard wing, compared to the port wing, Hopefully, it's not too noticeable. I was able to fill the gap at the wing root with just a very small bead of Superglue, topped off with the old varnish and talcum powder mix - much easier than trying to get any kind of putty in there.
Jan, my Model Shop stocks brass, steel, ally and copper tube. I think the smallest inner diameter is 0.5mm. (actually works out at 24mm in 1/48th, but close enough!) I should have checked when I picked up some paint today, as I want some for future use, but I forgot! Doh!
The 'phone number is 01625 511646 if you want to check with Iris what she's got. But note, she's closed on Wednesdays.

 

[Lucky13]

Cheers chaps! Would this one be about the right size, Thinwall Micro Brass Tube 12" x 0.50mm?

 

[Airframes]

That's the one Jan. The inner diameter is about close enough, and I think the wall is thin enough to look the part. If you can hang on until Thursday, I'll call in and have a look at it.

 

[Lucky13]

I'm cool Terry, thanks! I'll be fannying about with other things around the '190 and the '109....sorting the gap in the wings etc.

 

[Airframes]

OK mate, I'll let you know on Thursday. Now, I'm going to attack my Dora's paintwork! Be prepared to hear the sound of cursing wafting over the border......

 

[Lucky13]

Got the earplugs right here by my side buddy....you just let it rip! 8)

 

[javlin]

Hey Guys ever thought about using some stryene stock with liguid cement cut off the remanining stock that sits out the top and sand.Kevin

 

[Wayne Little]

Sometimes i have this gap problem too, i usually glue some sprue spacers under or around the cockpit tub to spread the fuselage slightly to get a better match, then glue and fill.

I may have to take some pics of what I mean it might come in handy for more than just yourself Jan?

 

[Lucky13]

Yeah...if you would Wayne, please! I know what you mean with the spacers, trying to find something useful here....

 

[A4K]

Good point Wayne! Just watch your cockpit tub fit Jan when you spread the fueslage.

 

[Wayne Little]

will post up my spacer method in the morning when I get to work....

 

[Lucky13]

Been fannying about a tad bit more with the Dora-9...

The gap isn't as bad as before, but it'll still need a wee bit of filler...

 

[rochie]

good technique with the tape Jan ! looks good

 

[Wurger]

But looking good. Keep woking bud...

 

[Lucky13]

Much appreciated chaps!

 

[lesofprimus]

I used the putty in the gap, swipe with a q-tip with nail polish remover on it Jan for those gaps and it came out perfect....

 

[Airframes]

Looking a lot better Jan. Try the varnish and talc for such a small gap - dead easy, and no b*****ing about with filler or putty in such a confined space.

 

[Wayne Little]

here ya go Jan...

 

[Wurger]

Nice short tutorial Wayne.

 

[lesofprimus]

Great stuff Wayne...