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BATPLANE 1941 (Retrowings 1/72)
« on: September 17, 2016, 10:19:06 AM »
So my friend Dominique Jadoul just realised a new kit: Batman's aircraft!

Yes indeed, in 1941 Batman owned an aircraft, inspired from the P40.

The kit is not available yet on RetrokiT site but that will be imminent. I have to build the kit in priority for Dominique so he can use photos for the boxart...

I must say I'm impressed by the quality of the kit. And, for a resin kit, you can find a clear plastic canopy, not a vacuformed one!

First work: after having washed the parts into a bath of water with soap, I have removed the resin carrots.
The resin is agreable to work with and fitting seems good.

delicate moments were to remove the resin excess into the cockpit and under the floor, but with patience and being careful, you will have no problem at all...

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Re: BATPLANE 1941 (Retrowings 1/72)
« Reply #1 on: September 17, 2016, 10:37:28 AM »
Old cartoon design, what a great idea!!!!

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Re: BATPLANE 1941 (Retrowings 1/72)
« Reply #2 on: September 17, 2016, 10:39:48 AM »
Great idea, I agree. Kit will give a fun result...

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Re: BATPLANE 1941 (Retrowings 1/72)
« Reply #3 on: September 18, 2016, 10:28:36 AM »
Excellent idea !

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Re: BATPLANE 1941 (Retrowings 1/72)
« Reply #4 on: September 19, 2016, 11:05:47 AM »
Spinner corrected (with evergreen and sanding)

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Re: BATPLANE 1941 (Retrowings 1/72)
« Reply #5 on: September 21, 2016, 04:55:23 PM »
I like it, and can't help but wonder if a conversion to the XP-37 couldn't come from this kit!

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Re: BATPLANE 1941 (Retrowings 1/72)
« Reply #6 on: September 21, 2016, 07:22:42 PM »
Well, maybe... I will ask to Domi

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Re: BATPLANE 1941 (Retrowings 1/72)
« Reply #7 on: September 25, 2016, 05:29:53 PM »
Primer on the cockpit interior and the propeller/spinner

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Re: BATPLANE 1941 (Retrowings 1/72)
« Reply #8 on: September 26, 2016, 09:24:12 AM »
nice !

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Re: BATPLANE 1941 (Retrowings 1/72)
« Reply #9 on: September 26, 2016, 04:57:47 PM »
Thank you! ;)

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Re: BATPLANE 1941 (Retrowings 1/72)
« Reply #10 on: September 29, 2016, 06:55:11 PM »
Interior green was airbrushed on the cockpit interior then a wash with Citadel Colors Nuln Oil (sorry, no photo taken).
Then the aircraft is assembled. There will be a little work to do around the canopy but other than that it's fine!

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Re: BATPLANE 1941 (Retrowings 1/72)
« Reply #11 on: September 30, 2016, 06:52:16 AM »
This is so attractive!!!

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Re: BATPLANE 1941 (Retrowings 1/72)
« Reply #12 on: September 30, 2016, 07:02:51 PM »
This is so attractive!!!

...And addictive to build! ;-)

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Re: BATPLANE 1941 (Retrowings 1/72)
« Reply #13 on: October 01, 2016, 03:42:27 PM »
It's really an excellent build!

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Re: BATPLANE 1941 (Retrowings 1/72)
« Reply #14 on: October 01, 2016, 04:35:08 PM »
Thank you Scott ;)