robvulcan Posted November 5, 2015 Author Share Posted November 5, 2015 (edited) Well I have a few jobs but one is mental health care work and on the nights it usually (hopefully) is quiet as long as it does not kick off. I hope that's the case tonight as I have just encountered the engine fit problem ! Now I have to make them fit and reaming the things out. While searching for the Stirling pictures for some reason this turned up I have no idea who or what she is but would prefer she come with the kit it's looks like she would be able to handle a Stirling alight ! I have used up as many of the eduard masks as possible , left blank the ones I believe are painted over and now making up the rest with double laminates of tamiya tape to make them more robust for cutting and drawing over the gaps. Cheers Rob more posts later Edited November 5, 2015 by robvulcan 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
perdu Posted November 5, 2015 Share Posted November 5, 2015 Until today I had regard for your taste in the fairer se... er gender tonight I'm less convinced still gerronwivit, black on tonight take it to work and green it up then brown it tomorrow pm Only need to get the decalcomanies on then Three o'clock Sattiday Morning Or finish on site Sat am About time there was some real modelling in the show, not just the clever demo stuff we all love 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robvulcan Posted November 5, 2015 Author Share Posted November 5, 2015 Cheers Perdu my taste in the fairer Gender is varied so many nice ones out there (and a lot more bad'ns !! ) Nearly done the masking, engines are a NIGHTMARE. !!!! , primer then green then brown then black or "night" as I believe they called it. Then it's just turrets and wheels ! Oh and decalomanys !! Cool Cheers Rob 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robvulcan Posted November 6, 2015 Author Share Posted November 6, 2015 Still sorting the engines out they just don't fit ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ace From Outer Space Posted November 6, 2015 Share Posted November 6, 2015 Back from the pub. Bit squiffy, only advice is: 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
March Posted November 6, 2015 Share Posted November 6, 2015 Looking good Rob. Well, I'm making the trip to Telford on Saturday. It will be my first show, don't know what to expect, but I've compiled a shopping list! I'm on something of a Flanker and F-14 binge lately. Oh, and collecting some B-1B aftermarket goodies from the Hannants stand. Although I won't contemplate building that devil until I have a bigger house. It's the only model I've seen that requires an actual aircraft hanger to store it in... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robvulcan Posted November 6, 2015 Author Share Posted November 6, 2015 Cheers Ace I am March your in for a shock and fhe time of your life 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robvulcan Posted November 6, 2015 Author Share Posted November 6, 2015 To get them on you need to ream our the edges and angle off the front internal parts , each fits differently the engine parts feel like a short run kit. Woeful completed to the fit of the rest of the kit which in the main is very good. Not Tamiya and not as good as modern Airfix (Hornby ) feels like an old Revell kit from the 80s More set backs as tommorow I have a hospital appointment looks like it's a 3 am job again 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob G Posted November 6, 2015 Share Posted November 6, 2015 See, if you'd spent one less night at t'pub, you'd be done now. And your pirate maiden is a little scary. (Ace, I've nicked that meme. Thanks.) 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robvulcan Posted November 6, 2015 Author Share Posted November 6, 2015 See, if you'd spent one less night at t'pub, you'd be done now. And your pirate maiden is a little scary. (Ace, I've nicked that meme. Thanks.) Possibly but then possibly not I'd had my fill for the day at that point and it was this kit that drove me to drink lol I really am up against it now. Im gonna try all I can though. Hospital first then back at it till the small hours I guess. It's gonna look like a dog compared to Neil , Andy and Pauls I desperately want it done though as the more the merrier Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Val Posted November 6, 2015 Share Posted November 6, 2015 Keep on fighter her buddy, she'll look a treat when she's finished! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nick32 Posted November 6, 2015 Share Posted November 6, 2015 It will look ace when done Rob, i admire your spirit for taking this on so close to telford - I'll be sure to say hello if i make it to Telford (It's not looking as certain as it was..) Stay focused, stay calm! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robvulcan Posted November 6, 2015 Author Share Posted November 6, 2015 cheers guys, Working very hard since 1.30 this afternoon. Engines on, masking them now, Nearly at the paint stage... I am getting scared now ..... 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robvulcan Posted November 6, 2015 Author Share Posted November 6, 2015 Now ! Priming time at last just made a little balls up that may compromise the final finish ! On the upper surface , sod it too late now she has to be there whatever even is she is a tatty piece Those engines are the time killer !!! It's like different people worked on different parts of the kit the main parts are good but the little parts for the engines are of such poor quality and design it begars beliefs for a modern kit. It feels like they almost rushed it to get it out before a competitor released something superior ! Wonder if an Airfix job is in the wings ! 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlaStix Posted November 6, 2015 Share Posted November 6, 2015 Good luck Rob! Hope you can get it to stage you are reasonably happy with - but don't make yourself feel ill so it spoils the weekend! Have a good'un! Kind regards, Stix 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robvulcan Posted November 6, 2015 Author Share Posted November 6, 2015 Good luck Rob! Hope you can get it to stage you are reasonably happy with - but don't make yourself feel ill so it spoils the weekend! Have a good'un! Kind regards, Stix Hi Mate I will be reasonable about it. Its not going to be a great build but this was all about the fun of trying and wanting to take part more than anything else. I wish I had more time to spend on it this year but its been a crazy year that has seen little modelling. Just making the props which will likely be plain black for now I can add the yellow later. I will also leave all the etch off the turrets. Wonder if there was a Sterling called "Plane Jane" as that is very much what this shall be. Cheers Rob , (blue tak sausage time ) 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CedB Posted November 6, 2015 Share Posted November 6, 2015 OR you could bring the part painted model with you and give us a demo of Robvulcan painting techniques so we can all see how you get such great finishes with hairy sticks! 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woody37 Posted November 6, 2015 Share Posted November 6, 2015 Rob, it's looking good. Agree about those engines. Got mine finished tonight, o boy, did it feel good shoving it in a box! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robvulcan Posted November 6, 2015 Author Share Posted November 6, 2015 Ced that might be an option however im ising tamiya and Humbrol rattle cans today Woody I fee your pain im hoping to get her near done for 1am but it's a gamble, anyone opening books again ? So far ! Tamiya AS-9 Humbrol 29 over Halford primer normal stuff which managed to make a balls of the top surface with ! Cheers Rov 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob85 Posted November 6, 2015 Share Posted November 6, 2015 Racing along here Rob, I really hope your late night session pays off and you get this done for tomorrow Rob 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ace From Outer Space Posted November 6, 2015 Share Posted November 6, 2015 Excellent work Rob, Good going mate, almost there now, Cheers Viv 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radleigh Posted November 6, 2015 Share Posted November 6, 2015 Getting there mate, love it lol 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
perdu Posted November 6, 2015 Share Posted November 6, 2015 Wheels on, sellotape the stickers on whip the goo off the windows bung gun thingies in Drive to Teflord job done sittheee tomorrow 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WV908 Posted November 7, 2015 Share Posted November 7, 2015 I really hope you get her done Rob, I've just literally finished up my Shackleton and it's been stressful enough. What you can do in a night would take me a week! Looking forward to meeting you tomorrow, just got to ferry this Shack to Telford in one piece! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robvulcan Posted November 7, 2015 Author Share Posted November 7, 2015 So near and yet so far I tried damn hard to get this beast done so close but if I go at it any more it's gonna end in tears so im sorry to say she won't make it to Telford ! Well I will try for Sunday but im not promising Thanks for the support it was fun trying working in the shed 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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