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Boris B (bobolex)
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Percival Vega Gull OO-ANC build

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28 5 January 2022, 12:38
Alex K
Great subject - and very interesting research, as always, Boris! 👍
5 January 2022, 20:01
Guy Rump
Watching 👍
5 January 2022, 20:34
Robert Podkoński
Watching with interest!
5 January 2022, 20:57
Boris B
Thank you all. I always think my next build will be a simple, quick one, and then the reality... I mean the details kick in ! But I do enjoy the pre-build research, for sure. I get to learn so much about the particular aircraft's history, but also the type and aeronautics in general too.
So then, that has to find its way into the details of the build. Plus, I enjoy finding solutions for whatever is not (correct) in the box.
So, I always dream of that perfect out-of-the-box build, but it's quite unlikely indeed... especially with the aircrafts/period I prefer.
9 January 2022, 11:01
Robert Podkoński
It is called AMS (Advanced Modeller's Syndrome) Boris 😉 Even thinking of myself as a mediocre skilled one I know this all well 😄 And I agree that the research is an important part of fun here. (if you want to show the progress of your build there is a functionality in the Album "use the last photo" as the main one - just a suggestion...)
9 January 2022, 14:49
Gianluca Manissero
Looking forward to this project, I've always wanted to get one of these Kits and I'm curious to see how everything will fit.
9 January 2022, 18:59
David R. Meizoso
I agree with Boris' point of view, happens to me too.
Following this build with delight!
22 January 2022, 14:40
Boris B
Thanks for your envouraging comments!
I have to say that I am growing weary of the limits of the kit, even though I know the result should be fine in the end, so I keep with it.
It's a good thing the newer Dora Wings kits seem to improve, as I like their focus very much.
22 January 2022, 14:45
Daniel Klink
Cool, got two of them in 72 and will follow with interest 👍
5 February 2022, 16:53
bughunter
Nice color shades 👍
8 February 2022, 10:19
Michael Kohl
I follow the final steps
8 February 2022, 18:28
Boris B
Thanks for following this long build… And yes, it makes for quite a colorful aircraft… My eyes are still getting used to that blue shade !
12 February 2022, 21:42
Alex K
Beautiful work... - and that colour! 👍
13 February 2022, 19:26
Boris B
Thanks Alex. I'm nearing the end of the build, with only small details to add. There's definitely a few wrong choices on my part that will affect the result and if the build had been less tedious in some parts, I may have put in the energy to improve some more details, but I'll take the blame : there are no bad kits, just lazy builders, as they say 😉
19 February 2022, 10:24
Boris B
Well, I was thinking about the people at Dora Wings in the Ukraine today, so posted a few more pictures as a form of hommage. Let's hope they come out of this mostly unaffected !
24 February 2022, 23:04
ForestFan
Very nice! Agree about your comments re Ukraine, hopefully all remain safe and things can get back to normal soon
25 February 2022, 06:24
Guy Rump
Beautiful build, really like the colouring 👍
25 February 2022, 09:01
Boris B
Thank you ! I like colourful planes, but this one pushes the limits. As I explained in the picture comments, the colour of the actual plane is unknown and difficult to ascertain from B&W pictures, but among the possible choices, I went for the Percival standard 'turquoise blue', also because I like it on the Brussels Air Museum Gull Four aircraft (it's two-tone Turquoise Blue / Dark Dlue, and red interior). The Belgian military roundels and wing tips add yet another layer of colours. It's not exactly gaudy yet, but it's a fine line 😉
25 February 2022, 11:51
Alec K
I like this build very much Boris. Well done. I share your sentiments regarding Ukraine, what a tragedy.
25 February 2022, 12:37
Boris B
Thanks Alec ! It's particularly meaningful from you. I take it as an envouragement to improve on the weak parts on the next build.
25 February 2022, 18:50
Daniel Klink
Beautiful result boris and great work mate 👍
25 February 2022, 19:00
Boris B
Thanks! I have marked the build as complete for the moment. I still need to find 22mm. pre-war Belgian roundels for the wings, but that may take a while. If anybody has suggestions, maybe from a prewar set for Gladiators or Hurricanes, let me know.
27 February 2022, 17:13

Album info

Here are some images of my build of the 1:48 Percival Vega Gull by Dora Wings, as well as some of the period documents I used to improve it.
Unfortunately, I must say, the kit is essentially a modification of their Percival Proctor kit, so a number of (mostly internal) details must be modified. I hope re-boxing different versions of an aircraft and only adapting them minimally is not a general trend in Dora Wings' kits, as I have high hopes for the brand.
Overall the detail level is fine and the fit ok, but a fair bit of preparation has to go into many parts to get there. Also, the kit could be simplified in a few areas for an easier build and better result. I found the build a bit tedious after adjusting so many parts that could have been molded together (control surfaces, canopy) and ended up avoiding extra steps to improve detailing. The PE fret is not very useful, the masks are somewhat undersized, but the decals are fine, if not entirely accurate. Instructions are also fairly vague.
Looking at Dora Wings' latest kits, like the Curtiss CW 21, the molding quality and engineering seem to have improved overall, so that's good !

72 kuvien
1:48
valmistunut
1:48 Percival P.10 Vega Gull (Dora Wings DW48005)
Percival P.10 Vega Gull
BE Militair Vliegwezen-Aéronautique Militaire (Belgian Air Force 1925-1940)
00-ANC
syyskuu 1939 - Beauvechain
 

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