CedB Posted March 12, 2016 Share Posted March 12, 2016 I picked this up on the T7 Models stand at the Yeovilton show a few weeks ago (thanks Martin - nice to meet you!) In a moment of madness I didn't put it down again. Box by Ced Bufton, on Flickr Here's my attempt presented after one of my longest and most challenging WiPs which, as usual, includes all the steps and some great tips and support from fellow BMers. Untitled by Ced Bufton, on Flickr Untitled by Ced Bufton, on Flickr NMF is AK True Metal, the waxy sort, which I like (a lot). Two used on this, Aluminium and Dark Aluminium. Not primed but 'brushed out' and allowed to dry overnight. Seems to be OK but I've not top coated. It also allows different finishes, buffed or non-buffed and handling produces some interesting 'weathering'. There's some references in the WiP for those who are interested in the development of this 'interesting' type. Thanks for looking, comments welcome. 42 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John_W Posted March 12, 2016 Share Posted March 12, 2016 You did well. The WIP was epic. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ForestFan Posted March 12, 2016 Share Posted March 12, 2016 Well you don't see many of these! Madness! Well done 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spookytooth Posted March 12, 2016 Share Posted March 12, 2016 Congratulations Ced, you beat it. Very well done sir. Simon. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevej60 Posted March 12, 2016 Share Posted March 12, 2016 Turned out superb Ced,very well done on a challenging kit,great job! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnny_7713 Posted March 12, 2016 Share Posted March 12, 2016 Congratulations on reaching the end! Turned out great 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beard Posted March 12, 2016 Share Posted March 12, 2016 Looks like it was worth the trouble. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russ c Posted March 12, 2016 Share Posted March 12, 2016 Fantastic looking aircraft, super job on it to 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sean Posted March 12, 2016 Share Posted March 12, 2016 She's done, and on the ceiling scaring the Spitfires. Epic build mate, and a thoroughly enjoyable wip, looking forward to the next one. She looks fantastic, Sean 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stew Dapple Posted March 12, 2016 Share Posted March 12, 2016 Nailed it Good job Ced Cheers, Stew 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cookenbacher Posted March 12, 2016 Share Posted March 12, 2016 One to be proud of Ced! The True Metal NMF is incredible and the WIP was epic, well done indeed. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darby Posted March 12, 2016 Share Posted March 12, 2016 Lovely end to an epic slog. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reini78 Posted March 12, 2016 Share Posted March 12, 2016 didn´t know that aircraft before, interesting, nice work there 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CedB Posted March 12, 2016 Author Share Posted March 12, 2016 Thanks everyone, very kind (Sorry, on the iPad so individual thanks difficult) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob85 Posted March 12, 2016 Share Posted March 12, 2016 Excellently tamed ced Rob 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlexN Posted March 12, 2016 Share Posted March 12, 2016 Well done conquerng the beast! Looking excellent! Cheers, Alex. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Procopius Posted March 12, 2016 Share Posted March 12, 2016 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CedB Posted March 12, 2016 Author Share Posted March 12, 2016 Thanks Rob, Alex and PC (Ooo, Harrison Ford!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MetroRacing Posted March 13, 2016 Share Posted March 13, 2016 Somewhere, someone at Valom is crying haha Great job on a truly awful kit lol. Ashley 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snapper_city Posted March 13, 2016 Share Posted March 13, 2016 Great finish. Great wip. Great subject. I'll get round to building mine sometime. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr T Posted March 13, 2016 Share Posted March 13, 2016 Very nicely finished. I would think twice about even attempting a natural metal finish on a kit like that. I intend putting my recently finished Valom Buckmaster on in the next day or so. Valom do like to challenge modellers with their products. Are you now going to relax by building the Mach2 Argosy? (just joking) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CedB Posted March 13, 2016 Author Share Posted March 13, 2016 Somewhere, someone at Valom is crying haha Great job on a truly awful kit lol. Ashley Thanks Ashley! Great finish. Great wip. Great subject. I'll get round to building mine sometime. Thanks Mark I hope this will help you avoid some of the pitfalls when you build yours although I'm afraid most of them are moulded! Very nicely finished. I would think twice about even attempting a natural metal finish on a kit like that. I intend putting my recently finished Valom Buckmaster on in the next day or so. Valom do like to challenge modellers with their products. Are you now going to relax by building the Mach2 Argosy? (just joking) Thanks Martin I agree, but they do do great subjects. I'll look forward to the Buckmaster - on my wish list. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nigel Heath Posted March 13, 2016 Share Posted March 13, 2016 An unusual and rather attractive aircraft nicely done Sir. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dermo245 Posted March 19, 2016 Share Posted March 19, 2016 Well done sir. A fine result and a terrific build to follow! Dermot 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CedB Posted March 19, 2016 Author Share Posted March 19, 2016 Thanks Nigel and Dermot, you're very kind Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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