Trumpeter Vickers Wellington Mk X – Steps 7 and 8? Not so fast!

I was still searching for more information. This I had found this on the Internet for James. He wanted to know where the crew members were stationed.

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We can see where they were stationed in the Wellington.

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Pilot at the controls, then the wireless-operator behind him listening to messages, and the navigator looking at his charts.

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The gunners were in front and in the rear ready for action.

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Last time I wrote steps 7 and 8 were next in line, but first I had to paint the parts black before assembly.

Step 7

Step 8

While painting those parts I had second thoughts about the reddish brown I had seen on photos.

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This is how James’ model kit would have looked.

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I had also painted other parts like the engines.

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And the cockpit area.

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This is how the interior would have looked.

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I have painted more details.

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But more touch-ups will be needed later.

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Next time?

Steps 7  and 8.