jrlx Posted November 21, 2017 Share Posted November 21, 2017 Good to see this build back on track Great scratch build work detailing the interior! Very well done! Cheers Jaime Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dermo245 Posted November 26, 2017 Author Share Posted November 26, 2017 Cheers Jamie! So the internals got painted up with the bulkheads just tacked in place. Revell_4380_Grumman_Albatross_fuselage_5 by Dermot Moriarty, on Flickr Cockpit glued in place along with a 20g fishing sinker. Revell_4380_Grumman_Albatross_fuselage_6 by Dermot Moriarty, on Flickr And all buttoned up. Some filler needed here and there but not bad for a kit that's older than me. Revell_4380_Grumman_Albatross_fuselage_7 by Dermot Moriarty, on Flickr Thanks for looking. Dermot 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jrlx Posted November 27, 2017 Share Posted November 27, 2017 Great progress, Dermot! Shaping up beautifully! Cheers Jaime 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John_W Posted November 28, 2017 Share Posted November 28, 2017 Looking good. Another classic aircraft crying out for a new tool 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snapper_city Posted November 29, 2017 Share Posted November 29, 2017 11 hours ago, John_W said: Looking good. Another classic aircraft crying out for a new tool Definitely. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dermo245 Posted December 12, 2017 Author Share Posted December 12, 2017 So still battling away with this one. Main wing added. Revell_4380_Grumman_Albatross_fuselage_8 by Dermot Moriarty, on Flickr And some areas to improve as best I can... Revell_4380_Grumman_Albatross_fuselage_9 by Dermot Moriarty, on Flickr More soon! Cheers, Dermot 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jrlx Posted December 12, 2017 Share Posted December 12, 2017 Good work, Dermot! Filling and sanding seams can be a real chore but all effort invested in this phase of the build pays off later. Cheers Jaime 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dermo245 Posted January 2, 2018 Author Share Posted January 2, 2018 Sorry to say this one won't get done by the closing date - the poor weather over Christmas took away my spray booth (i.e. outside) so am well behind. Bit disappointed as I didn't miss a single GB closing date at all last year. Oh well, lesson learned. Will try to get more done before the closing and will keep it going over in the Aircraft WIP forum. Thank you to jlrx, TonyTiger66 and RobG for leading a great GB and until the next time, enjoy your modelling! Cheers, Dermot 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jrlx Posted January 2, 2018 Share Posted January 2, 2018 Hi Dermot, Sorry to know you won't be able to finish it in time. Please keep updating your thread as you keep working on the build. This is a really good looking aircraft! Cheers Jaime 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dermo245 Posted January 4, 2018 Author Share Posted January 4, 2018 (edited) Last bit on this before the curtain comes down. Finally ready for some paint that's not white! The book by Arthur Pearcy was a bargain find at a hobby show last year, I think I paid €9 for it Revell_4380_Grumman_Albatross_paint_10 by And while the decals I have are for the scheme on the left, I'm going for the more modern scheme on the right. Revell_4380_Grumman_Albatross_paint_11 by Masking underway.. Revell_4380_Grumman_Albatross_paint_13 by And a first coat of International Orange laid down. One goof though - should have left a clear panel on the tail for the national insignia. Doh... Revell_4380_Grumman_Albatross_paint_14 by More later Cheers, Dermot Edited January 4, 2018 by Dermo245 Fixing photo links 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jrlx Posted January 4, 2018 Share Posted January 4, 2018 Great choice of scheme, Dermot! Good progress with painting! Cheers Jaime 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dermo245 Posted January 5, 2018 Author Share Posted January 5, 2018 Thanks everyone. With 3 coats of the orange done, time to do the de-icer boots and nose panel. Once I fix the tail white panel, I'll mask that for the rudder/tail boots. Revell_4380_Grumman_Albatross_paint_15 by Dermot Moriarty, on Flickr Cheers, Dermot 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jrlx Posted January 5, 2018 Share Posted January 5, 2018 Great paint finish! Well done! Please note that the GB deadline has been extended one week till the 14th of January, at 23:59. You have some more time to finish this build Cheers Jaime 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dermo245 Posted January 6, 2018 Author Share Posted January 6, 2018 Great to hear about the GB extension (thanks Mods) and might even get this one finished in time! Done with the masking and painting for the deicer boots and also did the engine exhaust areas and the blue insignia line behind the cockpit. With the blue line, I think it's possibly a little narrow but happy with how it turned out for a hairy stick and some masking tape. Revell_4380_Grumman_Albatross_paint_16 by Dermot Moriarty, on Flickr Cheers, Dermot 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jrlx Posted January 6, 2018 Share Posted January 6, 2018 Wow! Beautiful paint job! Turning out beautifully! Well done! Cheers Jaime 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
janneman36 Posted January 6, 2018 Share Posted January 6, 2018 Simply love your build on this dinosaur... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dude_gan_ainm Posted January 6, 2018 Share Posted January 6, 2018 Coming along nicely there Dermot. Jimbob. .. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dermo245 Posted January 8, 2018 Author Share Posted January 8, 2018 Decals underway. These are from Print Scale and really nice. sharply printed with strong colours. If anything, they're thin and don't like being moved when in place. The Coastguard badge marking is from my spares which is why they're not as strong as the others. Revell_4380_Grumman_Albatross_decals by Dermot Moriarty, on Flickr Cheers, Dermot 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nimrod54 Posted January 8, 2018 Share Posted January 8, 2018 That's looking very sharp Dermot, and will be a fine addition to the gallery. Keep up the good work buddy. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jrlx Posted January 8, 2018 Share Posted January 8, 2018 The decals brought to life an already beautiful build! Cheers Jaime 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dermo245 Posted January 10, 2018 Author Share Posted January 10, 2018 Thanks everyone, appreciate the kind words. Just a little more done - a light panel line wash just to give it some more depth. Maybe a little dark in places but happy enough with the result and my efforts at rescribing were ok! The cockpit glass fitted really well but i forgot to paint the lower edge of it so it's a little transparent where it meets the nose.. Revell_4380_Grumman_Albatross_weathering_17 Just the landing gear and other bits to add and she'll be done in time hopefully. Cheers, Dermot 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jrlx Posted January 10, 2018 Share Posted January 10, 2018 Looking great! I really like this USCG scheme! Cheers Jaime 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zebra Posted January 10, 2018 Share Posted January 10, 2018 Looking good Dermot. I've been thinking about getting one of these for a while, your build might just be the inspiration to take the plunge. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dermo245 Posted January 11, 2018 Author Share Posted January 11, 2018 18 hours ago, zebra said: Looking good Dermot. I've been thinking about getting one of these for a while, your build might just be the inspiration to take the plunge. Thanks! I know I probably slagged off the kit but the shape is good for what is an old kit (late 1950's) and if you can look beyond the skinny wheels, millions of rivets and simplified details like the engines/cockpit/landing gear, I've really developed a soft spot for the old girl. I also think it looks way better with the rivets sanded off and some panel lines rescribed but build it whatever way suits you. I'd happily build one again, maybe in US Navy or Air Force rescue scheme. i wouldn't spend much time on the interior as it's hardly visible. Cheers, Dermot 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romeo Alpha Yankee Posted January 12, 2018 Share Posted January 12, 2018 Very nice Dermot, the decalling and wash looks great. Nice colour schem as well BTW! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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