Scale Aviation Modeller International — November 2017

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but I am sure that there are
aftermarket items that will raise
the detail to the next level.
The cockpit really starts to
come together when the side
consoles and various junction
boxes and conduits are added.
Decals are provided for the various

data placards that adorn the
cockpit; surprisingly, however,
there is nothing for the compass
face (!) The fuselage fuel tank
is also included, but the join

Engine painted and fitted, with the cockpit well
underway

Front face of the radiator/oil cooler

Side view of radiator, showing the associated
plumbing

Ignition harness cleaned up, painted, and fitted

Rear face of the radiator/oil cooler

The piping that goes through part D15 was a
tight fit

Top view of the engine, with associated
plumbing

Part D18 has two nasty sink marks that require
filling

Fuselage fuel tank in place

Radiator fitted to engine

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