TOPIC: New Models for 2020

Oh yes please I will definitely have a crack at one.

Progress on the DH108 Swallow, just awaiting some silver paint....FD1 is calling.

Looking good.

Sure does:



Roger adds:

can't resist (sorry!) adding this picture of the prototype I made in 2002, the one Steve Bage based his version on:



I still have templates for the decals if Daniel is interested.

I thought having to design a model from scratch would slow Daniel down ... but not a bit of it. Below are the 'bare bones' of his scratch built Fairy Delta FD 1:



I wonder how the wings is to be attached ... and who will be the first to ask Daniel for a plan?

Below is the '3-view' he is working from.



Daniel has, I think, like Pete Smart enlarged the tailplane .

These sorts of simple model respond well to careful decoration. Below is a nice guide:

How easy is the DH108 to build ? Considering my inherent clumsiness.

Some progress on the Fairey FD1, yes I have indeed enlarged the horizontal stab and will probably cut in some trim tabs. Need to hollow out the intake next. Very lightweight.