PhantomBigStu Posted February 21, 2017 Share Posted February 21, 2017 (edited) Spent so much money on kits I'm broke, but fortunatly I have some amazon voucher balance left, so just ordered myself this from them, did the fbvi last year for the made in britain GB, nice kit but had some problems with the paint after the decals went on so technically I did the kit twice. Fingers crossed this time. Did also do the old airfix XVIII at the end of 2014, though evidence of that is long since gone, wouldn't mind doing that one again as well Edited March 23, 2017 by PhantomBigStu Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAG058 Posted February 21, 2017 Share Posted February 21, 2017 Welcome aboard PBS! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhantomBigStu Posted February 22, 2017 Author Share Posted February 22, 2017 ANDS ITS ARRIVED Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhantomBigStu Posted February 23, 2017 Author Share Posted February 23, 2017 And were off 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhantomBigStu Posted February 24, 2017 Author Share Posted February 24, 2017 All togethor, looks like Ill have to clearfix the front windows, both fell out and have vanished 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MickE Posted February 24, 2017 Share Posted February 24, 2017 Good progress. I see the 1/72 version instructions look to follow the same order as for the 1/48 version. Mick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAG058 Posted February 24, 2017 Share Posted February 24, 2017 Wow, coming together quickly here Stu, nice work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Basilisk Posted February 25, 2017 Share Posted February 25, 2017 15 hours ago, PhantomBigStu said: All togethor, looks like Ill have to clearfix the front windows, both fell out and have vanished That is a shame. I would be surprised if clearfix will work on these windows due to the curvature and size - I guess you will find out. Cheers, Peter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stew Dapple Posted February 25, 2017 Share Posted February 25, 2017 Crikey Stu, that's fast progress - good luck with the side windows mate Cheers, Stew Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beard Posted February 25, 2017 Share Posted February 25, 2017 I might have some spare side windows Stu, I'll have a look later and let you know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhantomBigStu Posted February 25, 2017 Author Share Posted February 25, 2017 2 hours ago, Beard said: I might have some spare side windows Stu, I'll have a look later and let you know. no need, they have reappeared, getting in looks tricky, may have dismantle it back to the separate fuselage halfs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beard Posted February 25, 2017 Share Posted February 25, 2017 3 minutes ago, PhantomBigStu said: no need, they have reappeared, getting in looks tricky, may have dismantle it back to the separate fuselage halfs Glad to hear they re-surfaced. Good luck getting them installed, I was going to suggest a method but thought better of it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Basilisk Posted February 25, 2017 Share Posted February 25, 2017 31 minutes ago, PhantomBigStu said: no need, they have reappeared, getting in looks tricky, may have dismantle it back to the separate fuselage halfs Great news. They are attached from the outside, so there shouldn't be a need to dis-assemble the fuselage. But they are not the best fit and are a bit fiddly to fit properly. Cheers, Peter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhantomBigStu Posted February 25, 2017 Author Share Posted February 25, 2017 17 minutes ago, Basilisk said: Great news. They are attached from the outside, so there shouldn't be a need to dis-assemble the fuselage. But they are not the best fit and are a bit fiddly to fit properly. Cheers, Peter Indeed. which explains why they fell out the first time, wish I figured that out before dismantling it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhantomBigStu Posted February 25, 2017 Author Share Posted February 25, 2017 Well some ocean grey is on, forgot the scheme has a high demarcation, so bit of paint was wasted Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Col. Posted February 26, 2017 Share Posted February 26, 2017 You're cracking on at quite a pace with this one Stu! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhantomBigStu Posted February 27, 2017 Author Share Posted February 27, 2017 Some green on, also found the pic of my FBVI in its first livery 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhantomBigStu Posted March 17, 2017 Author Share Posted March 17, 2017 Not been the most atentative of it, but have progressed, hope to get the canopy on tommorow, also snuck in a picture of another build that will be finished tommorow 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhantomBigStu Posted March 20, 2017 Author Share Posted March 20, 2017 (edited) canopys on, delayed as the control yoke had vanished and hoped to find it, but has been lost edit predicatbly 10 minutes after giving up the yoke reappeared Edited March 20, 2017 by PhantomBigStu Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MickE Posted March 20, 2017 Share Posted March 20, 2017 Good progress I had the same problem with my mossie regarding the control wheel that goes on the floor to the left of the pilots seat. Luckily it is not noticeable with the canopy on. Mick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhantomBigStu Posted March 21, 2017 Author Share Posted March 21, 2017 some decals on 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhantomBigStu Posted March 25, 2017 Author Share Posted March 25, 2017 Well I could call the first one finished....but I'd be lying, one of the wing tip lights has been claimed by the carpet monster Also intended to start the 2nd one today but thats gone out the window..... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozzy Posted March 25, 2017 Share Posted March 25, 2017 Looks fantastic Stu, I'm building the same scheme but in 1/48. I hope mine turns out as good. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhantomBigStu Posted March 26, 2017 Author Share Posted March 26, 2017 Well can not find the tip light, fortunatly theres a spare in the FBVI kit it so now it is offically finished. Also made a start to the fbvi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhantomBigStu Posted March 26, 2017 Author Share Posted March 26, 2017 7 minutes ago, PhantomBigStu said: Well can not find the tip light, fortunatly theres a spare in the FBVI kit it so now it is offically finished. Also made a start to the fbvi 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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