Fred Posted August 31, 2012 Report Posted August 31, 2012 Hey Folks, I recently picked up the re-release of the Airfix 1/48 Seafire FR46/FR47. It is a nice little kit, but I want to spruce it up a little without going overboard. I purchased the eduard PE 48424 mostly for some cockpit stuff. I'm tempted by a few other things, but I need some clarification and advice. Are the kit rocker covers for the cowling OK or do I need to replace them? Same question regarding the prop blades. Also, are the exhausts for the FR46 variant circular or flattened (fluted, whatever)? I'm confused by the Quickboost offering because their set for the FR46 has the exhausts flattened, but other pictures show them to be round. What say ye? Thanks for the help.
Gaston Posted September 19, 2012 Report Posted September 19, 2012 The cowling rocker bulges taper in plan view towards each other at the nose: They should be paralell: Not a hard fix. The shape of the bubble sliding hood is poor, with ICM having produced something a lot closer on their Mk XVI bubbletop: Falcon may offer some cheap help. That is all I know on these unfamiliar marks. Gaston
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