dr_gn Posted March 27, 2015 Share Posted March 27, 2015 (edited) This is the first "serious" model my 7 year old son and I built together over the last few weeks. Kit was picked up at Huddersfield show for £3. Build thread here: http://www.britmodeller.com/forums/index.php?/topic/234976911-dornier-skyservant-matchbox-172/ The idea was that I'd show him some simple, fun techniques like paint masking and rattle can spraying, that I thought he could do himself. Some of it was "watch and learn", mostly it was "do it like this...now do the rest on your own". Biggest issue was me not allowing him to use a scalpel - even under supervision. Excluding the small bits where I was physically showing him how to do stuff by example, the model is entirely his work. We had a blast!That's it folks - Thanks for watching!Final word should go to the man himself:I put loads of effort in the Skyservant. Finally I completed the Skyservant. It looks really good it looks super. The last thing I did were the very, very small windows- I also did the doors which were a bit bigger. Edited March 27, 2015 by dr_gn 25 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deanflyer Posted March 27, 2015 Share Posted March 27, 2015 Blimey - even the propellers spin! It took me a good few models at his age before I mastered that...and painting was a long way in the future. Well done young 'un! Cheers, Dean 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lufthansi_63 Posted March 27, 2015 Share Posted March 27, 2015 Welcome to the club! Well done & keep it up! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spookytooth Posted March 27, 2015 Share Posted March 27, 2015 Very damn good young man, excellent first model done. Your Dad can be proud of you. Simon. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Discodaz Posted March 27, 2015 Share Posted March 27, 2015 Very very well done to you,young man..to create something that good at such a young age is a real atchievment.you should be very proud indeed..fantastic work. Please do more and post your pictures... Daz 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ace From Outer Space Posted March 27, 2015 Share Posted March 27, 2015 That really is excellent! Well done young man! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Knight Posted March 27, 2015 Share Posted March 27, 2015 Well done. Very nice job. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dr_gn Posted March 27, 2015 Author Share Posted March 27, 2015 Blimey - even the propellers spin! It took me a good few models at his age before I mastered that...and painting was a long way in the future. Well done young 'un! Cheers, Dean Thanks! I thought PVA would be the answer to small things like doors, windows, wheels, etc etc, and prop retainers; I showed him how to just apply a blob on the back of the prop stubs/retainers, and with no capillary action, or dissolving of plastic, they spun fine first time. On this kit they are pretty easy to do , becasue they are not trapped between fuselage halves, rather they push through a one-piece engine panel. He couldn't get over how they spin when you hold a hair dryer in front of them, which is how we got that picture! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Selwyn Posted March 27, 2015 Share Posted March 27, 2015 Not a lot wrong with that! Great effort Selwyn 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noah Greggs Posted March 27, 2015 Share Posted March 27, 2015 What a model. Look a million times better than anything I could build!!!! Genius in the making... Noah 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martian Posted March 27, 2015 Share Posted March 27, 2015 Wonderful! Will you post your next build when you do it please? Martin 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markjames68 Posted March 27, 2015 Share Posted March 27, 2015 First class , great to see it finished, plenty of talent there!!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deanflyer Posted March 27, 2015 Share Posted March 27, 2015 Thanks! I thought PVA would be the answer to small things like doors, windows, wheels, etc etc, and prop retainers; I showed him how to just apply a blob on the back of the prop stubs/retainers, and with no capillary action, or dissolving of plastic, they spun fine first time. On this kit they are pretty easy to do , becasue they are not trapped between fuselage halves, rather they push through a one-piece engine panel. He couldn't get over how they spin when you hold a hair dryer in front of them, which is how we got that picture! Just remember to set it on 'cold'... Dean Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dr_gn Posted March 27, 2015 Author Share Posted March 27, 2015 Just remember to set it on 'cold'... Dean Nope, it was full blast, even then he couldn't get them both spinning at the same rate. Good job I didn't pick up the heat gun by mistake. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob85 Posted March 27, 2015 Share Posted March 27, 2015 That's brilliant he and you must be very proud! I know none of mine looked anywhere near as good at the same age, and I definitely did not do a wip! Really great work Rob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russ c Posted March 27, 2015 Share Posted March 27, 2015 Came out great, well done Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CedB Posted March 27, 2015 Share Posted March 27, 2015 Good job! The genetics are obviously working, little one! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andy.m Posted March 27, 2015 Share Posted March 27, 2015 That's a really good looking build. Well done to both of you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmcclure Posted March 27, 2015 Share Posted March 27, 2015 I remember building the same kit when I wasn't very much older than you but it certainly didn't look like that! Very well done indeed. Cheers, Roger Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radleigh Posted March 27, 2015 Share Posted March 27, 2015 Well done young man! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevej60 Posted March 28, 2015 Share Posted March 28, 2015 Cracking job! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bod Posted March 28, 2015 Share Posted March 28, 2015 Great job. That brings back memories, I remember doing the skyservant when I was a nipper, I recall the gloss orange paint on the tail never dried, then it had orange fingerprints, then cat hair, then... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bordfunker Posted March 28, 2015 Share Posted March 28, 2015 Lovely build. Another one hooked. Karl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milktrip Posted March 28, 2015 Share Posted March 28, 2015 I thoroughly enjoyed your WIP updates; It really brought back lovely memories of when I first starting making model kits and why I enjoy this hobby so much. Its so good to see the hobby continued by the next generation ( I'm hoping my nephew will be interested when he's a bit older, already bought him a couple of those airfix quick builds ) First class model, well done young man! I'm looking forward to your next one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Viking Posted March 28, 2015 Share Posted March 28, 2015 There's a real talent there, beautiful model! Cheers John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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