Paul J Posted February 19, 2017 Share Posted February 19, 2017 Decision made. It will be a quickie to start with to see how I get on and persevere following my 'downtime'. As you will see, I have gone for the High Planes resin kit of this little gem. Not many bits and should be fairly quickly done. In the above pic is an A Model Vampire which could follow and Canuck Decals to dress it. A start made on Saturday night and this is how far I had progressed. Some very delicate parts like the joysticks that won't last long I can see. Today, Sunday afternoon. I had a couple three hours to spare and got on with this build and the above pic and below show how I progressed. As for final scheme, it will be ths overall silver doped one as I can simply change it to a Civvy easily if a suitable scheme comes up later. I scoured the net for suitable colour schemes but there are so few UK based examples. Most seem to be in Australia so I think it will remain finished as one of the kit options. More later this week. 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nimrod54 Posted February 19, 2017 Share Posted February 19, 2017 That's a great start Paul. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CliffB Posted February 26, 2017 Share Posted February 26, 2017 The interior parts (especially the seats), look suitably delicate. Are you sure this is a High Planes kit? Cliff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Col. Posted February 26, 2017 Share Posted February 26, 2017 One of the most enjoyable aspects of this GB is diverse range of subjects with pleasing lines available to pick from and this one is no exception. Nice start Paul. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAG058 Posted February 27, 2017 Share Posted February 27, 2017 Very nice Paul, a lovely choice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul J Posted February 28, 2017 Author Share Posted February 28, 2017 Just a few pics of a little more work done while interrupted by other things like a birthday etc.... As you see, its almost done. Just a final paint scheme decision and windscreen fitting plus detail painting. I was thinking of an overall silver RAAF one or overall yellow also of RAAF. Not sure where to go with this now.... 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Col. Posted February 28, 2017 Share Posted February 28, 2017 Quick work Paul. The silver option sounds good to me but then again the yellow would add a great splash of colour to your display cabinet. Nah, go silver 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MickE Posted March 1, 2017 Share Posted March 1, 2017 looks good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul J Posted March 1, 2017 Author Share Posted March 1, 2017 Cheers all. Before I set up the paint job, I think I'll need to do something with that big gap along the wing underside joint line. It looks a little too prominent. Shouldn't take too long to sort that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul J Posted March 5, 2017 Author Share Posted March 5, 2017 Final build pics with completed model pics up in Gallery. Decals starting to be placed. The vac form wind shields cut out and being fitted. Very tricky cutting these out.The thin plastic requires the use of a new blade rro the the surgery essential! Decals completed. I used some black striping the right width( more or less) for the wing root walkways. Thats it. As mentioned above, pics of completed build over in Gallery. Am disappointed with the Humbrol silver (27001 I think) It sprayed OK but ends up with a Glittery finish. And I don;t have any other decent silver paint on my bench!!! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nimrod54 Posted March 5, 2017 Share Posted March 5, 2017 Given your trials with the paint, that's a good result Paul. Now, iIs that a Wobbly or a Kannagaroot on there? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dude_gan_ainm Posted March 5, 2017 Share Posted March 5, 2017 Hi Paul,lovely model there of a rear DH. type.I saw one years ago in the back of a hangar in Ireland with a British reg.I'm no expert on paint but the Humbrol metalcote range are buffable with a cotton bud or soft tissue.I've used them before but brused on,then buffed with a cotton bud but not too hard or you'll go through to the base colour.Maybe it's worth trying it on a test puece or under the wing to see if it improves the finish?If it works it might be too shiney for a painted fabric colour though. I hope this helps Paul, Jimbob.. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CliffB Posted March 6, 2017 Share Posted March 6, 2017 Congratulations Paul. That's a nice addition to the GB. Cliff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAG058 Posted March 6, 2017 Share Posted March 6, 2017 Lovely work Paul! I think the paint looks excellent if you ask me, just right for the scale. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul J Posted March 6, 2017 Author Share Posted March 6, 2017 11 hours ago, dude_gan_ainm said: Hi Paul,lovely model there of a rear DH. type.I saw one years ago in the back of a hangar in Ireland with a British reg.I'm no expert on paint but the Humbrol metalcote range are buffable with a cotton bud or soft tissue.I've used them before but brushed on,then buffed with a cotton bud but not too hard or you'll go through to the base colour.Maybe it's worth trying it on a test piece or under the wing to see if it improves the finish?If it works it might be too shiney for a painted fabric colour though. I hope this helps Paul, Jimbob.. I did think of buffing it but , as you say, it would end up with the wrong type of finish I wanted.. especially it was a wooden aeroplane. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grandboof Posted March 7, 2017 Share Posted March 7, 2017 Well done Looks great Martin H Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MickE Posted March 23, 2017 Share Posted March 23, 2017 Agreed, it looks great. Mick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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