wimbledon99 Posted January 24, 2017 Share Posted January 24, 2017 OK - So I thought I'd go for another quick 'gap fill' build whilst waiting for the NATO GB to commence. Not sure one of these has been a WIP before but figured it would be fun to post anyhow. I like that this one comes with a stand (whatever happened to aircraft kits having stands?) Just the one picture for Box, Sprue and Decals (two pence piece in there for scale)!! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlaStix Posted January 24, 2017 Share Posted January 24, 2017 I'm in. I have only built one of these 1/144 kits - it's the one in my avatar picture - and I too was impressed that it came with a stand. I look forward to seeing this in progress. Kind regards, Stix 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wimbledon99 Posted January 24, 2017 Author Share Posted January 24, 2017 Nice to have you along Stix! Tonight has been rather productive (with some unexpected work I must add). This part was fairly straight forward; though I did find it amusing that the clamps were bigger that the kit!! The first unexpected element was that although the kit comes with a stand, it's designed to be modelled with the undercarriage in the 'down' position. Hence, a thin strip of plastic in the wing was required to support a carved and sanded 'up' undercarriage Next was a strip of plastic to assist with supporting the filler that's required (there is a gap when the wings are fitted) Mind the Gap!! Filler will also be required on the upper sides of the wings but I'm sure it will be OK once done 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crossofiron1971 Posted January 26, 2017 Share Posted January 26, 2017 Wow, wish my eyesight would stand such a project... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wimbledon99 Posted January 26, 2017 Author Share Posted January 26, 2017 First touches of colour 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wimbledon99 Posted January 26, 2017 Author Share Posted January 26, 2017 It's under there somewhere!! Klear applied - Ready for decals and a dark wash when dry 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wimbledon99 Posted January 26, 2017 Author Share Posted January 26, 2017 11 hours ago, Crossofiron1971 said: Wow, wish my eyesight would stand such a project... Hi, I do have the assistance of a magnifying lamp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Work In Progress Posted January 26, 2017 Share Posted January 26, 2017 That looks like it will be very nice when finished, and a fun little project. I'd love a Platz 1/144 P-47 but haven't been able to find one. Yours looks better than most of the Revell and Crown 1/144 fighters though. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wimbledon99 Posted January 26, 2017 Author Share Posted January 26, 2017 1 hour ago, Work In Progress said: That looks like it will be very nice when finished, and a fun little project. I'd love a Platz 1/144 P-47 but haven't been able to find one. Yours looks better than most of the Revell and Crown 1/144 fighters though. Thanks WIP (If I can call you that)! Fun is definitely the word! I'm sure hours could be spent on these if one wished. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aircraftkit Posted January 26, 2017 Share Posted January 26, 2017 Following this with interest - coming along nicely ! Don 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlaStix Posted January 30, 2017 Share Posted January 30, 2017 That is looking amazing, especially considering the size! Your paintwork looks superb! Very nicely done. Kind regards, Stix 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wimbledon99 Posted January 31, 2017 Author Share Posted January 31, 2017 On 1/26/2017 at 10:10 PM, aircraftkit said: Following this with interest - coming along nicely ! Don Thank you Don - Almost over the finish line 18 hours ago, PlaStix said: That is looking amazing, especially considering the size! Your paintwork looks superb! Very nicely done. Kind regards, Stix Very kind of you Stix - Thank you I must admit that masking the canopy was a bit of a fiddle!! A coat of aluminium to follow and then I'll have to see how it comes out 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlaStix Posted January 31, 2017 Share Posted January 31, 2017 You forget to mention it has now got it's decals on! Really coming together quickly with those in place. Kind regards, Stix 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wimbledon99 Posted January 31, 2017 Author Share Posted January 31, 2017 1 hour ago, PlaStix said: You forget to mention it has now got it's decals on! Really coming together quickly with those in place. Kind regards, Stix I managed to put the decals on the other night Stix but forgot to take photos at the time When making this one, the cannons were moulded to the wing and very vulnerable so I removed them. However, I ended up putting then in the bin by mistake Anyhow, after rummaging for something suitable, I found some spare resin handles from the jerry cans I used on by SAS Jeep. I cut these this morning and fixed them with cyano Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wimbledon99 Posted January 31, 2017 Author Share Posted January 31, 2017 OK - Well here she is - Cannons and canopy fitted. Hope you like her!! And here's one 'on the shelf' for scale comparison. Between a 1/32 and a 1/48 with a couple of 1/72s in the front Thanks for keeping me company with this one Cheers Nigel 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valkyrie Posted February 1, 2017 Share Posted February 1, 2017 That, is super impressive! Always wondered about this scale and I think you have convinced me. Frantically researching and searching hoping to join the Warsaw Pact GB and noticed lots of 1;44 stuff, I fancy a go. Great work, great skill. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wimbledon99 Posted February 2, 2017 Author Share Posted February 2, 2017 16 hours ago, Valkyrie said: That, is super impressive! Always wondered about this scale and I think you have convinced me. Frantically researching and searching hoping to join the Warsaw Pact GB and noticed lots of 1;44 stuff, I fancy a go. Great work, great skill. Thank you Valkyrie - I'll keep an eye out for your builds in the GB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valkyrie Posted February 2, 2017 Share Posted February 2, 2017 I'm just returning to this hobby so please don't expect much Learning watching on here and each one I do marginally improves. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wimbledon99 Posted February 2, 2017 Author Share Posted February 2, 2017 1 minute ago, Valkyrie said: I'm just returning to this hobby so please don't expect much Learning watching on here and each one I do marginally improves. Ditto re. watching and learning. I pick up a lot from the site and then try to apply the techniques to my models. I'm sure your build will be great. Enjoyment is the key Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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