CockneyCol Posted June 19, 2013 Author Share Posted June 19, 2013 Quick update...those pictures will follow soon...... Painting finished, markings on, hardware installed and tested, just going through the final detailing before the big reveal....all things equal I plan to have her complete for the weekend and ready for her maiden voyage and trials...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CockneyCol Posted June 19, 2013 Author Share Posted June 19, 2013 Okay, here she is, I decided to let you guys see her before I go any further. As per my original plan, most of the fittings are scratch built, Vinyl stickers for the markings, the deck is grained rather than "real" wood, simply because I messed up the original ply surface (which I wanted to varnish). She's not perfect and is a mix of several types, having been drowned in references I decided to just build a mix of the bits I liked, not historically or factually accurate, but not bad for a first attempt (I hope) Just a few more bits to do, a test in the bath or my son's paddling pool and it's off to the big lake....pictures of the sink or swim will follow!!!! 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RNoAF Aerobatic Team Posted June 19, 2013 Share Posted June 19, 2013 That look really good! Thanks for sharing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
perry Posted June 19, 2013 Share Posted June 19, 2013 Stunning!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrismac60 Posted June 19, 2013 Share Posted June 19, 2013 Hi Col' I finished mine in November last year, it is a vacform kit roughlt 1/40ish. There are some photos here, let me know if you need any info' or help http://ipms-farnborough.co.uk/gallery/key/Chris%20McKee regards Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CockneyCol Posted June 19, 2013 Author Share Posted June 19, 2013 Hi Chris, Am I right in thinking your model was in the competition at the nationals last year? which ever it's stunning and you should be suitably proud, I did use pictures I had from the Nats as some reference for mine, though it's a toy compared to your beauty of a model. Cheers Col' 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ojays Posted June 19, 2013 Share Posted June 19, 2013 Absolutely Stunning, love the decking. A credit to you, I will be pleased if mine turns out half as good as yours! Gregg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seadog Posted June 20, 2013 Share Posted June 20, 2013 Dunno how I missed this, being rather fond of coastalcraft. Brilliantly done! Looks like a nice kit too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longshanks Posted July 25, 2013 Share Posted July 25, 2013 Great build, you must be dead chuffed. Looking forward to seeing some pics of her on the water. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kitshack Models Posted October 6, 2013 Share Posted October 6, 2013 Hi Col Firstly may i say thankyou for doing such a great job with one of our kits! she looks really good. If you would be so kind to supply us with some of your build pictures, we would like to use them on our brand new (muchly needed!!) website/shop which should be up and running in the next few weeks?.. For everyone else we can supply you also with the above kit from the existing KitShack Website along with other scales and kits that we produce ourselves. Look forward to see more builds from you guys, as all the information we can get to improve our kits (if Nessassary!!!) is a great help. Thnaks again Col KitShack Any more info you can contact us on [email protected] 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kitshack Models Posted January 26, 2014 Share Posted January 26, 2014 Hi Col How has it all gone? Chris KitShack 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CockneyCol Posted January 27, 2014 Author Share Posted January 27, 2014 Hi Chris, Still waiting to get a chance to take her for her maiden voyage, kids and family commitments get in the way (Curses) I may try for Wednesday or Friday this week. Weather permitting of course. Cheers Col' 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beefy66 Posted January 27, 2014 Share Posted January 27, 2014 Hi Col great work I have not tried any of the balsa kits but the work you are doing with this is a great inspiration for me will have to try one at some point as for now will just be sticking to my plastic kits. Cheers Keith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarcococca Posted March 20, 2014 Share Posted March 20, 2014 It is a wonderful model! Great work on it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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