Paul J Posted March 11, 2017 Share Posted March 11, 2017 Wow. Nice going Cliff. And another wow... My order from Hannants turned within three days!!!! I now have those etch partts and once I have cleared a couple other things ... I think I will start on my Rapide and probable entrant number 2 for the GB 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CliffB Posted March 11, 2017 Author Share Posted March 11, 2017 42 minutes ago, CedB said: Um, is there a wing missing? No, in fact he Yugoslav machines only had one wing (to make them even more Rapide). Another unique feature was a roll-back fabric sunroof Cliff 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CliffB Posted March 11, 2017 Author Share Posted March 11, 2017 Just now, Paul J said: Wow. Nice going Cliff. And another wow... My order from Hannants turned within three days!!!! I now have those etch partts and once I have cleared a couple other things ... I think I will start on my Rapide and probable entrant number 2 for the GB Sounds good Paul! Any thoughts on the scheme yet? Cliff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CedB Posted March 11, 2017 Share Posted March 11, 2017 3 hours ago, CliffB said: No, in fact he Yugoslav machines only had one wing (to make them even more Rapide). Another unique feature was a roll-back fabric sunroof 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdrianMF Posted March 11, 2017 Share Posted March 11, 2017 Looks good Cliff, and a classy colour scheme to boot. What did you attach the 10 thou card with? I'm always afraid of using a solvent cement because of the risk of it eating through... Regards, Adrian 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bull-nut Posted March 11, 2017 Share Posted March 11, 2017 Lovely looking DR. I really need to get one of these myself. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CliffB Posted March 11, 2017 Author Share Posted March 11, 2017 2 hours ago, AdrianMF said: Looks good Cliff, and a classy colour scheme to boot. What did you attach the 10 thou card with? I'm always afraid of using a solvent cement because of the risk of it eating through... Regards, Adrian Thanks Adrian. I used a liquid poly cement, run in from the edges. No real problems to report! 1 hour ago, bull-nut said: Lovely looking DR. I really need to get one of these myself. Thanks bull-nut. Although I've had a few problems with the build (mostly my fault), I have really enjoyed it so far. It is a nice little kit, only let down by the poor quality cabin glazing. I managed to grab some time this afternoon and have finished applying the decals. As usual, the Lift Here! decals behaved perfectly. It's not the most colourful scheme though! Hopefully more to report tomorrow. Cliff 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAG058 Posted March 11, 2017 Share Posted March 11, 2017 Looking very nice indeed Cliff! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nimrod54 Posted March 11, 2017 Share Posted March 11, 2017 Looks colourful enough to me Cliff, nice job with the wing join. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul J Posted March 11, 2017 Share Posted March 11, 2017 On 11/03/2017 at 14:00, CliffB said: Sounds good Paul! Any thoughts on the scheme yet? Cliff Probably a very boring one. G-AIDL. Allover silver dope and standard Civvy reg. Nothing else. Reason for this one is its the first of the two DH-89 I flew in at a Biggin Hill Air Fair in 1978. The other being 'GTM several years later at Shoreham. But markings for this no one does 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CedB Posted March 11, 2017 Share Posted March 11, 2017 Very smart Cliff - looking forward to the rigging, it's a tricky bird from the photos I've seen. Best of luck! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nigel Heath Posted March 11, 2017 Share Posted March 11, 2017 Lovely looking build. Its a most attractive aircraft. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogsbody Posted March 11, 2017 Share Posted March 11, 2017 That's turning out to be very nice. You must have a newer release than I do. Mine was purchased in the late '80's or early 90's and is just white plastic, some green cellophane type material and a white metal instrument panel. No photoetch. The decals sheet looks nice, though. Chris 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Basilisk Posted March 12, 2017 Share Posted March 12, 2017 I like your Yugoslav scheme you have currently going. Interesting approach to fit the struts after painting and decalling. Cheers, Peter 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CliffB Posted March 14, 2017 Author Share Posted March 14, 2017 On 11/03/2017 at 9:26 PM, DAG058 said: Looking very nice indeed Cliff! Thanks DAG, I'm glad you are liking it. On 11/03/2017 at 9:47 PM, nimrod54 said: Looks colourful enough to me Cliff, nice job with the wing join. A trick of the camera I'm afraid, as the top wing was not actually fixed in place in the last photo. However it is now! Just a little filler required and some delicate touching up with the airbrush (plus clingfilm masking over the decals .) The join lines are just visible from some angles/lighting! On 11/03/2017 at 10:35 PM, Paul J said: Probably a very boring one. G-AIDL. Allover silver dope and standard Civvy reg. Nothing else. Reason for this one is its the first of the two DH-89 I flew in at a Biggin Hill Air Fair in 1978. The other being 'GTM several years later But markings for this no one does It's nice to have a personal link Paul. On 11/03/2017 at 11:28 PM, Nigel Heath said: Lovely looking build. Its a most attractive aircraft. Thanks Nigel. It's a nice little kit for an oldie (the kit, not me - well maybe me too!) On 11/03/2017 at 11:07 PM, CedB said: Very smart Cliff - looking forward to the rigging, it's a tricky bird from the photos I've seen. Best of luck! Struts and rigging next. Always a little stressful, but worth it when it's finished. On 11/03/2017 at 11:41 PM, dogsbody said: That's turning out to be very nice. You must have a newer release than I do. Mine was purchased in the late '80's or early 90's and is just white plastic, some green cellophane type material and a white metal instrument panel. No photoetch. The decals sheet looks nice, though. Mine was bought in 1994. It had a couple of white metal bits too, but I haven't used them. I didn't get any green cellophane type material though??! The PE is an aftermarket accessory, recently bought from Hannants. On 12/03/2017 at 0:19 AM, Basilisk said: I like your Yugoslav scheme you have currently going. Interesting approach to fit the struts after painting and decalling. Thanks Peter, I always build my biplanes this way as I find it makes it easier to paint and decal that way (particularly if there are stripes etc on the fuselage side). There doesn't seem to be downside Thanks for all your interest Cliff 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grandboof Posted March 14, 2017 Share Posted March 14, 2017 A good looking work horse We done looking forward to the finish Martin H 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdrianMF Posted March 15, 2017 Share Posted March 15, 2017 Nice job on the top wing join. And the canopy looks amazingly clear too - you didn't need the Falcon vac at all! Regards, Adrian 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonyTiger66 Posted March 20, 2017 Share Posted March 20, 2017 Lovely work on this kit. I have an old Heller; I broke the canopy in a house move. I wrote to the chap at Tasman Models and he sent me one for free . He still sells the Rapides (very reasonably priced), there are other versions now too, I think even including one with glowing/neon lettering! There are some at the bottom of this page and the start of the next: http://www.jaysmodelkits.com/jaysmk/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=65_71&sort=20a&page=2 The window frames have made a big difference. Also a big improvement on the upper fuselage, no 'hump' as is so often seen on this one when built. I had been put off building it. Now I know that a bit of re-skinning will do the trick! Great stuff. TonyT 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MickE Posted March 23, 2017 Share Posted March 23, 2017 looking good, great progress. Mick 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CliffB Posted March 28, 2017 Author Share Posted March 28, 2017 Thank you guys for your continuing support I was interested to see your link Tony and it's nice to see that the Tasman releases are still available. The version with the neon lettering is just crazy though! I am pleased to say that mine is now finished - I will post a few moire photos in the Gallery shortly Thank you once again to all of you who have commented on, and/or 'liked', the thread. And thanks too of course to the famous five, aka the Hosts. Cheers Cliff 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAG058 Posted March 28, 2017 Share Posted March 28, 2017 What a stunner Cliff, it looks so classy, I'm sure it will sit very nicely in your collection. Well done on your build and thank you for taking part in the GB 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allyby Posted March 28, 2017 Share Posted March 28, 2017 Some real nice work Cliff, that's one helluva beauty. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nimrod54 Posted March 28, 2017 Share Posted March 28, 2017 Beautiful build Cliff and a top notch finish as always. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CedB Posted March 28, 2017 Share Posted March 28, 2017 That's gorgeous Cliff, just gorgeous, a high bar to aim at. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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