bigbadbadge Posted October 26, 2016 Share Posted October 26, 2016 Hi Neil Wow, these to are looking mighty fine, what a lovely camo finish and the extra details really bring to life. Keep up the good work fella All the best Chris 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radleigh Posted October 26, 2016 Share Posted October 26, 2016 (edited) Splendid work Neil, I must try dig out that kit too (forgot the name! but yours smashed?) for Telford.. Edit - Heyford! Edited October 26, 2016 by Radleigh bad memory... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fritag Posted October 27, 2016 Share Posted October 27, 2016 On 23/10/2016 at 1:04 AM, stringbag said: Looking superb as usual Neil. Always impressed by your application of the dark earth and dark green cammo and subsequent weathering. This wip is certainly no different. Ditto, I may be well and truly late in picking up that there was a Woody build (or even two) on the go. But at least I'm on board in time to see the camo and weathering........ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kev67 Posted October 27, 2016 Share Posted October 27, 2016 Great work as always Neil, I am surprised I missed this build 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woody37 Posted October 27, 2016 Author Share Posted October 27, 2016 On 26/10/2016 at 4:41 PM, Fishbed said: Well on the basis of this thread, instead of finishing off the T4/5 lightnings; Spitfire XII; a coupe of Churchill's and numerous other projects that have vanished off into the cupboard that that should never be opened, I now find myself fettling the Valom Hampden to go with the Whitley I finished earlier in the year. Not going to the detail you have for the interior, but will add the plates on the tail and may be the cooling fins. Did pick up the Valom Harrow last night, and that looks rather nice, so that is taunting me to start it too! Tim (who will finish something one day) I want to grab a Harrow kit, do let us know how the kit looks 17 hours ago, Radleigh said: Splendid work Neil, I must try dig out that kit too (forgot the name! but yours smashed?) for Telford.. Edit - Heyford! That be the Heyford, I need to replace that for the shows. I suspect the real thing only flew marginally better than mine did at Huddersfield! cheers neil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimHead23 Posted October 27, 2016 Share Posted October 27, 2016 Beautiful work. The Whitley looks terrific but I am so looking forward to seeing the finished Hampden Neil. I might even be able make Telford this year after an absence of nine years so I hope they make the show. Regards Jim 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woody37 Posted October 27, 2016 Author Share Posted October 27, 2016 If you do Jim, we have a rather large display for the Bomber Command Sig this year so do pop over Been cracking on with the decaling tonight, should be finished tomorrow morning. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonyTiger66 Posted October 27, 2016 Share Posted October 27, 2016 I just caught up with this Neil. Very nice work indeed on both models. I think AZ Models are to release the Hampden (very soon) with entirely new injection mounded transparencies. I am not sure if they will have changed anything else. Best regards TonyT 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thom216 Posted October 28, 2016 Share Posted October 28, 2016 Looks outstanding. A great couple of builds. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woody37 Posted October 29, 2016 Author Share Posted October 29, 2016 On 10/28/2016 at 0:32 AM, TonyTiger66 said: I just caught up with this Neil. Very nice work indeed on both models. I think AZ Models are to release the Hampden (very soon) with entirely new injection mounded transparencies. I am not sure if they will have changed anything else. Best regards TonyT Thanks Tony Whilst the undercarriage is a bit of a pig, the transparancies are the only real let down, so quite looking forwards to seeing what they do. Had a bit of a setback yesterday, the airbrush has died. Still pumping away but no leaks and not getting up to pressure, so ordered a new one. I'm part way through the matt varnishing and still some smaller parts to spray yet. Here's where they are both up to, the Hampden has already had some matt varnish applied (Alclad flat) and weathering started. I've moved to Flickr, what a pleasure compared to Photobucket Cheers Neil 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonyTiger66 Posted October 29, 2016 Share Posted October 29, 2016 They look great Neil . I had erred away from Flickr, but it seems almost like a see-saw. Just as PhotoBucket seem to have really plunged into the, er, bucket, Flickr has become very user friendly. Even the iPhone app is good (shock horror). Thanks for the heads up on the Hampen undercarriage. That's ok. You've done well to deal with the original transparencies. Some (paid) online reviewers/builders ended up with pictures not showing the nose in photographs . ATB TonyT 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimHead23 Posted October 29, 2016 Share Posted October 29, 2016 Absolutely stunning Neil! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBaron Posted October 29, 2016 Share Posted October 29, 2016 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CedB Posted October 30, 2016 Share Posted October 30, 2016 ... and it's a yes from me 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ascoteer Posted October 30, 2016 Share Posted October 30, 2016 Yup those are starting to look very nice. I'm looking forward to seeing them at Telford. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fishbed Posted November 2, 2016 Share Posted November 2, 2016 On 10/27/2016 at 5:11 PM, woody37 said: I want to grab a Harrow kit, do let us know how the kit looks It actually looks rather good. not many bits in the box, but it was a fairly simple aircraft. Its larger than I had expected too! I've done a bit of dry-fitting and it all appears good. no problems with the clear bits like the Hampden! There is not much of an attachment point for the tail fins or the undercarriage so I will pin these with some tubing. A coupe of photos to illustrate if you don't mind a bit of a thread hijacking - 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woody37 Posted November 2, 2016 Author Share Posted November 2, 2016 Funny enough, mind turned up today. Great news about the dry fitting and clear parts. I had the same thought about using brass rod to make a stronger join on those undercarriage joints. Your Hampden is coming on nicely too got the new compressor yesterday, an AS-186 and it's a little gem. Unfortunately, I'm still getting a splatter from the airbrush, so suspect the nozzle or needle or both are worn. I managed to get the Matt varnish down with the cheap airbrush that came with the compressor. Now got the masks off the Hampden, but those black vinyl ones I used on the Whitley are a nightmare, I won't be using them again. They are very difficult to remove and leave a lot of glue deposit, so removing them all is going to be a slow job. I'm using one if those glue applicator sticks soaked in thinners to remove the glue. Hope to get some piccies done later Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woody37 Posted November 2, 2016 Author Share Posted November 2, 2016 Well, if you are thinking of buying some of the P Masks because they are cheaper, I would strongly advise against them based on this experience. Getting them off is a nightmare, I may have to remask and repaint by the time I've managed to scrape them off... Edit....I've given up on the canopy and split it in half trying to remove it. Has anyone got a spare canopy from a build where they've used the version with a blister on top? There's some tidying up of the frames around the glazing on the Hampden, but the masks were done by hand from Tamiya normal and stretch tape, a much better experience... 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CedB Posted November 2, 2016 Share Posted November 2, 2016 Ouch! Bad luck Woody - I must admit I've had similar problems and now stick to Eduard masks or DIY with Tamiya. Have you tried a gentle clean up with IPA on a pointy (Tamiya) cotton bud? It's worked for me in the past. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radleigh Posted November 3, 2016 Share Posted November 3, 2016 Shame I don't have the kit, I'd have sent you the clear parts. Hope it's sorted with no hassles.. Looking very good though @woody37 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woody37 Posted November 3, 2016 Author Share Posted November 3, 2016 Cheers guys. Ced, I couldn't even get some of the masks off in one piece. The vinyl was stuck down so hard, it torn trying to remove it. Also, I was scratching the glass trying to get under the vinyl to lift an edge. A cocktail stick wasn't string enough so had to use a blade. lesson learned. I was hoping to get these finished for Telford, but think they're gonna get boxed up for now until I can sort it out. I'm wanting to get the new release with civvy and maritime options. If they have both canopy options, I can use the one from that set. cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CedB Posted November 3, 2016 Share Posted November 3, 2016 Oh dear... sorry to hear that Woody. Not to put any pressure on but, if you get hold of another kit quickly, you still have a week... it would be good to see them in the flesh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fishbed Posted November 3, 2016 Share Posted November 3, 2016 "Well, if you are thinking of buying some of the P Masks because they are cheaper, I would strongly advise against them based on this experience. Getting them off is a nightmare, I may have to remask and repaint by the time I've managed to scrape them off... Edit....I've given up on the canopy and split it in half trying to remove it. Has anyone got a spare canopy from a build where they've used the version with a blister on top?" I have a spare. If you still need it PM me. Tim 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fritag Posted November 3, 2016 Share Posted November 3, 2016 'Ouch' to that masking experience - some things you just can't completely control but I've no doubt you'll get it sorted. In better news the weathering on that Hampden is looking signature-like typically bl**dy brilliant Neil....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBaron Posted November 3, 2016 Share Posted November 3, 2016 2 hours ago, woody37 said: The vinyl was stuck down so hard, it torn trying to remove it. Ouch! Sorry to see this marring your excellent work Woody. Sending some positive vibes your way. Tony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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