Icarus Posted May 3, 2013 Share Posted May 3, 2013 Here we go... Icarus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
c.smith10 Posted May 6, 2013 Share Posted May 6, 2013 Building the unbuildable, good man Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trickyrich Posted May 7, 2013 Share Posted May 7, 2013 cool, this is the big brother to the one I built for the 1/144th GB! will follow with interest! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exdraken Posted May 7, 2013 Share Posted May 7, 2013 Building the unbuildable, good man the unbuildable is the revised Airfix version,, with to recessed panel lines top fuselage that is also too wide...and the original bottom fuselage which has raised panel lines.... http://forums.airshows.co.uk/viewtopic.php?f=31&p=91243 the Hobbyboss kit seems to be buildable, maybe not the most correct kit to start with though... good luck, looking forward to this excellent scheme! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Icarus Posted May 12, 2013 Author Share Posted May 12, 2013 Evening all. Had a bit of a chance to work on this today. I am building this out of the box, so I'll have to put up with the laughable instrument decals. However, I intend to have the canopy down to show off the menacing profile of this beauty, so it probably won't matter too much. Still needs weathering, so hopefully the outrageously livid instrument colours can be blunted somewhat. Icarus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Icarus Posted May 17, 2013 Author Share Posted May 17, 2013 Further progress. What a fantastic kit - an absolute pleasure to build! Sub-assemblies coming along... Icarus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnonymousDFB1 Posted May 17, 2013 Share Posted May 17, 2013 Good progress Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Icarus Posted May 20, 2013 Author Share Posted May 20, 2013 Thank you Mish. Now going together. Note the minimal filling needed, and this probably represent a bit of cack-handedness by me. I use Tippex/correction fluid fluid, which I then almost immediately wipe off with new enamel thinners. Works a treat, no damage to plastic, and effective filling - as I hope we'll see after some priming tonight... More updates later, Icarus 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trickyrich Posted May 21, 2013 Share Posted May 21, 2013 thats looking nice. I have never used Tippex before, what's it like? Are there any issues with paints over the top, enamel/acrylic? from what you've mentioned is that you apply it along the join then remove excess before it dries. Will have to give it a go. I'm dying to see it fully painted, do like that colour scheme. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnonymousDFB1 Posted May 21, 2013 Share Posted May 21, 2013 Now it looks like a Tornado Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Icarus Posted May 21, 2013 Author Share Posted May 21, 2013 Thank you. Not quite sure what happened to the grammar in yesterday's reply. I don't use Tippex - rather, the "Pentel" Micro Correct pen-style applicator. This allows the correction fluid to run down the cracks, and ensures there isn't a ruddy great mess to clean up afterwards with the enamel thinners. I have never had any issues with spraying onto the surface afterwards, although of course this is preceded with a layer of the good old Halfords primer, so this may obviate the problem. More later... Icarus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trickyrich Posted May 21, 2013 Share Posted May 21, 2013 will have to give it a go........though Halfords primer might be a bit hard to find down here! I can see experiments ahead! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AirfixAndy Posted May 21, 2013 Share Posted May 21, 2013 Great to see someone having a go and doing the kit proud by the looks of things Andy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Icarus Posted May 21, 2013 Author Share Posted May 21, 2013 Thanks all. Halfords primer is a standard rattle can primer sold for use on (full size) cars. Haven't tried any other brands, but I'm sure the principle is the same for them. Icarus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heloman1 Posted May 22, 2013 Share Posted May 22, 2013 will have to give it a go........though Halfords primer might be a bit hard to find down here! I can see experiments ahead! Hi Rich. I'm in South Africa and we don't have the Hafords brand but I found Dulux have a GP Primer in cans and it warks very well. Great finsj when rubberd with 1000 grade wet and dry. There Matt White and SG Black are also very good shot throughh the airbrush. Colin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trickyrich Posted May 22, 2013 Share Posted May 22, 2013 Thanks Colin, I'll have a look for some when i get home and have a play. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dazzio Posted May 22, 2013 Share Posted May 22, 2013 I've used actual Tippex for a filler and it's not that great. I used it as a filler on my F-15. It's very brittle and cracks easily, shrinks a little and it gets everywhere when wet. Even the sweat from your hands will get it everywhere. Apart from that it's great!! It's probably okay for small filling duties. Love the Tonka, Icarus... Looking really cool from here Kind Regards Dazz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Icarus Posted May 25, 2013 Author Share Posted May 25, 2013 Thanks Dazz. I have never used Tippex - this would presumably be too viscous. Pentel-type correction fluids have a much lower consistency, but seem to dry hard enough to be sandable. However, the point of wiping off the excess correction fluid with enamel thinners immediately after application, is that this should obviate the need for sanding. So far, that has largely been true. Looking forward to priming the Firebird when I get back to the UK. Icarus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Icarus Posted May 30, 2013 Author Share Posted May 30, 2013 (edited) Evening all. Back from business abroad. Got a chance to mask then spray this tonight. I think it looks hopeful... I have blu-tacked the u/c doors in place to mask the white wheel wells. More updates tomorrow - might get a chance to lay down the first coat of RAF light grey, as well as starting to have some fun with Alclad and the engines. Icarus Edited May 30, 2013 by Icarus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Kunac-Tabinor Posted May 30, 2013 Share Posted May 30, 2013 Dont forget to add the 2 rear AMRAAM launcher external blister fairings though!! ( they are in the box somewhere I asure you) Looking V nice BTW, and sorry to drop in like this. Jonners Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Icarus Posted May 30, 2013 Author Share Posted May 30, 2013 Thanks Jonners. Will add the detail bits later... Icarus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Icarus Posted May 31, 2013 Author Share Posted May 31, 2013 A bit further progress. I will spray on the Light Grey next. Icarus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AirfixAndy Posted June 2, 2013 Share Posted June 2, 2013 That looks good just in primer ! Andy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Icarus Posted June 2, 2013 Author Share Posted June 2, 2013 Thanks Andy. This is a terrific kit. Hopefully the somewhat complicated decals come out okay. This is my first HobbyBoss build... Icarus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Icarus Posted June 17, 2013 Author Share Posted June 17, 2013 Right. One house move, and two business trips later, I'm back on planet modelling. The first layer of Light Grey has just been sprayed on. My reference photos show that this display Tonker only ever toted fuel tanks and Sidewinder rails, so that's all it's getting. More piccies, hopefully with better backdrops, when I make some space. Icarus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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