Thank you, Nigel. Your videos on 1MA masks convinced me to try the 1/24 Mk.IXc set on two builds. Managed to get great results for both models. I communicated with Sven 14/8, 20/8 and told him I now make future project choices influenced by his mask sets so I now have a 1/24 Kinetic P-47D to build. That is how much I like the masks. Your tutorials were a big help. If interested the Spitfires are posted as reveal vids on my channel.
@NigelsModellingBench Nige this is what I have found out As I understand it it does stand for 'Wireless Transmitter' - the stencils mark the points at which earthing straps are attached so that different parts do not build up different charges. The primary source of charge would be the W/T. Interestingly there is often a DTD number next to them - this specifies the paint, which needs to have particular electrical properties as well.
@@anniepoulton8501 The term used is 'Bonding straps' and as you say WT stands for wireless transmitter or telegraph, which in the early days refered to morse rather than voice(RT). The metal hinges or movement of access panel generates electrical noise, which is nulified by bonding. WT signified where there was bonding (woven metal strap). The electrical noise causes unwanted signals on radio reception similar to a loud background hiss or scratching sound matching control movement. Aluminum dope will be the only finish that has an electrical property, but this is not a requirement for any finish that I know of. Aluminum was required to protect the cotton fabric from UV light, which weakened the fibres quickly and is required even today. DTD (Directorate of Technical Development, part of the Air Ministry) was a UK goverment specification for just about everything, and became British Standards after the WW2, but still clings on today. The finish codes are painted on to prevent application of an incompatable finish during repairs
Thank you, Nigel. Your videos on 1MA masks convinced me to try the 1/24 Mk.IXc set on two builds. Managed to get great results for both models. I communicated with Sven 14/8, 20/8 and told him I now make future project choices influenced by his mask sets so I now have a 1/24 Kinetic P-47D to build. That is how much I like the masks.
Your tutorials were a big help. If interested the Spitfires are posted as reveal vids on my channel.
Trumpeter Hurricane is a very good kit, IMO one of there best.
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well done Nige, brilliant review and well explained! I'm going to by the 1/32 set for the Kotare Spitfire soon!
"Wired (or wiring) Throughout" to show bonding points on the airframe.
I really like these sets. 🛩
I think it's wireless/ transmitter, I think is mainly on the control surfaces, so guessing electric interference related or something.
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Hi Nige WT is possibly wireless telegraph
Hi Annie. Not sure.. it appears on most control surfaces on all ww2 British fighters?
@NigelsModellingBench Nige this is what I have found out
As I understand it it does stand for 'Wireless Transmitter' - the stencils mark the points at which earthing straps are attached so that different parts do not build up different charges. The primary source of charge would be the W/T. Interestingly there is often a DTD number next to them - this specifies the paint, which needs to have particular electrical properties as well.
@@anniepoulton8501 sounds like what I've read also, totally forgot I knew this. Thanks
@@anniepoulton8501 The term used is 'Bonding straps' and as you say WT stands for wireless transmitter or telegraph, which in the early days refered to morse rather than voice(RT). The metal hinges or movement of access panel generates electrical noise, which is nulified by bonding. WT signified where there was bonding (woven metal strap). The electrical noise causes unwanted signals on radio reception similar to a loud background hiss or scratching sound matching control movement. Aluminum dope will be the only finish that has an electrical property, but this is not a requirement for any finish that I know of. Aluminum was required to protect the cotton fabric from UV light, which weakened the fibres quickly and is required even today. DTD (Directorate of Technical Development, part of the Air Ministry) was a UK goverment specification for just about everything, and became British Standards after the WW2, but still clings on today. The finish codes are painted on to prevent application of an incompatable finish during repairs
Thank you Mel. I am familiar with said bonding straps as they also appear on Jeeps of he same period.