canberra kid Posted October 13, 2017 Author Share Posted October 13, 2017 22 hours ago, mcdonnell said: Hello,John - The progress you’re making is equally matched by the results.She’s a stunner! 😉👍 All The Very Best,Paul. Thanks Paul, 18 hours ago, David H said: Ooh Baby!! 4 hours ago, TheBaron said: How simply splendid does that look already. Restraint and power in equal measure! Thanks mate John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F4u Posted October 13, 2017 Share Posted October 13, 2017 Very nice John certainly looking the part now , engines look great too .she has a fair wing span didn't realise the size until now. All the best Guy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canberra kid Posted October 14, 2017 Author Share Posted October 14, 2017 14 hours ago, F4u said: Very nice John certainly looking the part now , engines look great too .she has a fair wing span didn't realise the size until now. All the best Guy Thanks Guy, she has got a big span, you can't really appreciate just how big on the photos. John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canberra kid Posted October 14, 2017 Author Share Posted October 14, 2017 The first coat of gloss black is on, it's a big area to paint with a brush! John 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radleigh Posted October 14, 2017 Share Posted October 14, 2017 I'd love to build this in 1/72nd scale, maybe one day!? Looking great John, I can't wait to see it at Telford. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canberra kid Posted October 14, 2017 Author Share Posted October 14, 2017 7 hours ago, Radleigh said: I'd love to build this in 1/72nd scale, maybe one day!? Looking great John, I can't wait to see it at Telford. It's odd but I think this build has been easier than the 1/72 HP kit, but you should go for it Radleigh John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canberra kid Posted October 14, 2017 Author Share Posted October 14, 2017 The second coat of black went on early AM I've added the nose radome, when all is dried out tomorrow I can fit out the cockpit, then it's on the home straight I think John 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canberra kid Posted October 15, 2017 Author Share Posted October 15, 2017 That's the office fitted out John 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted October 15, 2017 Share Posted October 15, 2017 Top notch 👍 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canberra kid Posted October 16, 2017 Author Share Posted October 16, 2017 20 hours ago, Corsairfoxfouruncle said: Top notch 👍 Thanks friend, it's looking busey enough 😊 John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canberra kid Posted October 21, 2017 Author Share Posted October 21, 2017 Sticker time John 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcdonnell Posted October 21, 2017 Share Posted October 21, 2017 Hello,John - Superb result and great modelling in every respect.The Wing Walkways are a true test of symmetry in their own right.Well done indeed,That Man!! 😉👍 All The Very Best,Paul. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBaron Posted October 21, 2017 Share Posted October 21, 2017 That black underside looks truly wicked compared to the pale and interesting topsides! Definitely a Janus-like aircraft and beautifully turned out as ever John. Now, I wonder whereabouts at Telford a chap might get to see this? Tony 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hamden Posted October 21, 2017 Share Posted October 21, 2017 That is absolutely stunning, decals really bring it to life! Roger 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canberra kid Posted October 22, 2017 Author Share Posted October 22, 2017 16 hours ago, mcdonnell said: Hello,John - Superb result and great modelling in every respect.The Wing Walkways are a true test of symmetry in their own right.Well done indeed,That Man!! 😉👍 All The Very Best,Paul. Thanks Paul, I'm surprised the lines as straight as I did :-) 14 hours ago, TheBaron said: That black underside looks truly wicked compared to the pale and interesting topsides! Definitely a Janus-like aircraft and beautifully turned out as ever John. Now, I wonder whereabouts at Telford a chap might get to see this? Tony Thanks Tony, We won't be too hard to find this year, they've put us in the entrance 13 hours ago, Hamden said: That is absolutely stunning, decals really bring it to life! Roger Thanks Roger, they do add a bit of interest. John 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBaron Posted October 22, 2017 Share Posted October 22, 2017 1 hour ago, canberra kid said: Thanks Tony, We won't be too hard to find this year, they've put us in the entrance Hope to drop by and say Hi John - looks like it'll be a busy day! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canberra kid Posted October 22, 2017 Author Share Posted October 22, 2017 7 hours ago, TheBaron said: Hope to drop by and say Hi John - looks like it'll be a busy day! I hope so too Tony, make yourself known though, I'm hopeless at remembering people, I know lots of faces but I can't put names to them John 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canberra kid Posted October 22, 2017 Author Share Posted October 22, 2017 (edited) A good days work on her today, I got a coat of satin varnish on, the undercart almost complete, she looks almost done but I still have a lot of small detail things to add. John Edited October 22, 2017 by canberra kid forgot the photo :) 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Head in the clouds. Posted October 22, 2017 Share Posted October 22, 2017 On 21/10/2017 at 5:16 PM, mcdonnell said: The Wing Walkways are a true test of symmetry in their own right. I have to agree Paul, they were the first things to catch my eye, if only one was out it would stand out like the proverbial sore thumb. I did not realise John that you used a hairy stick to paint the black on the wings, it must have been as wide as your yard brush, I always thought that when using a brush it took several sweeps of very thin layers, you have got great results from just 2....how? She is an absolute beauty John and in those colours will look very catching. Gary. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevehnz Posted October 22, 2017 Share Posted October 22, 2017 Looking fantastic, another reason I'm sorry I live so far from Telford. Steve. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hamden Posted October 23, 2017 Share Posted October 23, 2017 That's absolutely stunning, a championship winning show stopper! Roger 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David H Posted October 23, 2017 Share Posted October 23, 2017 Wow. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caerbannog Posted October 23, 2017 Share Posted October 23, 2017 Looks absolutely great. And surely is... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeffreyK Posted October 23, 2017 Share Posted October 23, 2017 Can't wait ti see this in person! Are you going to apply some (very subtle) weathering to pop out some detail? Jeffrey 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canberra kid Posted October 23, 2017 Author Share Posted October 23, 2017 22 hours ago, Head in the clouds. said: I have to agree Paul, they were the first things to catch my eye, if only one was out it would stand out like the proverbial sore thumb. I did not realise John that you used a hairy stick to paint the black on the wings, it must have been as wide as your yard brush, I always thought that when using a brush it took several sweeps of very thin layers, you have got great results from just 2....how? She is an absolute beauty John and in those colours will look very catching. Gary. Thanks Gary, the lines were very well behaved, which was a big relief!Although I chose to brush the black I did consider using Halfords but the masking put me off, although on the next one (there, I've said it now) I will use a can. THe paint was strait out of the tin and again on reflection I should have thind it and gone with more coats close up it is far from what I would have wished for, but I'm mindful of the time constraints of the ever looming Nationals! 18 hours ago, stevehnz said: Looking fantastic, another reason I'm sorry I live so far from Telford. Steve. Thank you Steve, It;s a shame you can't make it, but I know what you mean, it is a treck even for me. 11 hours ago, Hamden said: That's absolutely stunning, a championship winning show stopper! Roger Thank you Roger, it's kind of you to say! 2 hours ago, David H said: Wow. 1 hour ago, Caerbannog said: Looks absolutely great. And surely is... Thank you! 1 hour ago, JeffreyK said: Can't wait ti see this in person! Are you going to apply some (very subtle) weathering to pop out some detail? Jeffrey I'm not sure Jeffrey, they were very clean machines and I'm worried about screwing it up! John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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