SE 535 Mistral

Michael Kohl
having my DH-100 close to the finish line, I am anxious what you make of the french sister.

Erik Leijdens
Great work rv! The panels you haven scirbed, I assume they are missing on the kit?

Rv
@ Erik: the Mistral is a French license-built Vampire (F5), but with a Nene engine instead of the Goblin, and other details (ejection seat for example). So the airframe is quite different, with the vents and new designed air intakes.

Nathan Dempsey
Nicely done on your rescribe and correction efforts. Can't wait to see more.

Michael Kohl
I like your detailling efforts. How did you create the scribing templates? Scribing panel lines and access doors are still pretty much of a challenge to me.

Rv
Hello Michael. I used the aluminium from a soda can, scribed with a needle and then cut with a sharpen x-acto blade… few blades and attempts were needed ! 😉

Michael Kohl
I like your proceedings. I wanted to suggest a similar technique to solve your exhaust problem, but your way to sand it such that it self centers is way better. Gotta keep that in mind. And a late Thanx for your explanation.