Aeroclub Neptune progress

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adey m
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Aeroclub Neptune progress

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I decided it was time to install the vertical tail, it is a butt fit so it is important to get the meeting surfaces square and level.
I have also tackled the searchlight and search scanner on the rhs wing tank, a job I was not looking forward to, a bit of micro engineering that must allow the small vacform clear nosecone to fit over it.
Another bit of micro engineering that I accomplished earlier was the nose observer's foot rest made from very thin fuse wire.
It is good to have it finally stood on its undercarriage too.
I had always wanted to build the 1/72 Hasegawa Neptune but the size and space to store and display it now puts me off, whereas this 1/144 one sits on a sheet of A4 paper 😃.
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Searchlight and search scanner assembly
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Searchlight and search scanner assembly
Vertical tail installed at last
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Vertical tail installed at last
Last edited by adey m on Mon Jul 13, 2026 9:11 am, edited 2 times in total.

MikeV
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Re: Aeroclub Neptune progress

Post by MikeV »

Lookin' good sir !!

adey m
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Re: Aeroclub Neptune progress

Post by adey m »

Thank you Mike 😃

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