hendie Posted October 17, 2017 Share Posted October 17, 2017 2 hours ago, Ex-FAAWAFU said: I am getting there, but some of the stuff I have seen is mind-blowing, so I know I have a way to go. Oh I dunno... you seem to have mastered it from where I'm sitting. Unlike some other builds I have seen, you manage to keep the weathering/chipping to a subtly refrained and convincing finish. Will you be oil dotting on top? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ex-FAAWAFU Posted October 17, 2017 Author Share Posted October 17, 2017 (edited) Probably not oil dotting, I think; these aircraft weren't in service for long enough to get seriously faded (not least because they didn't go to sea). I might do a little, but having seen @woody37's fabulous results with pastels on his Lincoln, I think I'm going to do any further weathering that way - after all, one of the points of this build was to try new techniques (actually I have used pastels a bit, so it wouldn't be completely new to me). Thanks for the compliment; I try to build something that looks at least plausible - wartime aircraft certainly got into a right state at times, but this is 4 years later on an RNVR Squadron which only flew at weekends, so they FR46s weren't thrashed to death. Less is more! Anyway, the transfers / stickers / decals are all on: The only markings now missing are the yellow cut marks around the canopy (which will have to await unmasking, obviously), plus the side numbers (the yellow 104 marks). The side numbers are going to be sprayed through Montex masks, just like the under wing serials - I have left them until now because I thought it was going to be tough to line them up with nothing else around. The undercarriage also awaits - it's ready, but won't be going on until all painting & weathering is complete. I am away all day tomorrow, but reckon we're pretty close to RFI now. Crisp Edited October 17, 2017 by Ex-FAAWAFU 26 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bedders Posted October 17, 2017 Share Posted October 17, 2017 (edited) Phwoar... What is it about EDSG over Sky? That's looking really nice. Justin Edited October 17, 2017 by Bedders Forgot the 'w' in 'phwoar'. I think there is one. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
k5054nz Posted October 17, 2017 Share Posted October 17, 2017 On 16/09/2017 at 7:15 AM, Darby said: By all accounts LA546 is under the ownership of a Mr PR Arnold. This I have been reliably informed of and have a very good contact regarding Seafire stuff 'behind the wire' so to speak. If you need a 'heads up' on owt give me a shout. And that Mr PR Arnold is by all accounts THE man to talk to about Spitfires and Seafires. He's a walking, talking, photographing, internet-posting encyclopedia on the subject. I think he posts here from time to time, too, as Mark12 (he has one of those too ;-) ). If you've ever seen the photo/meme of a man with a Griffon Spit fuselage poking out of his single-car garage, that's Peter. Apologies if I'm going over previously-covered ground but I've only read up to page four (beautiful build, Crisp!) and had to chime in. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hairystick Posted October 17, 2017 Share Posted October 17, 2017 Whether it has been said yet, but this build seems to have literally flown by! A lovely build of a rather tasty aircraft. Those prop blades do look impressive. Top work Crisp! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJP Posted October 17, 2017 Share Posted October 17, 2017 (edited) Looking really smart - there's something about the look of the lower EDSG demarcation scheme and the C1 roundels CJP Edited October 17, 2017 by CJP 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
perdu Posted October 17, 2017 Share Posted October 17, 2017 Wow I think I detect a change of scheme for my Sea Fury... She looks kinda wonderful Crisp, just a bit tastyer than blarry marvellous Can't wait to see her sat, just there Waiting to fly ☺ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martian Posted October 17, 2017 Share Posted October 17, 2017 It looks great Crisp! As to weathering, these aircraft were kept in immaculate condition. A former ground crew member from Culham I once met recalls spending most of the week making sure they were spotless in readiness for the weekend aviators to arrive on a Friday afternoon and the son of a former Commander Air of the base confirms that there was all Hell to pay if his father encountered any dirt on any of the base's aircraft. Martian 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keefr22 Posted October 17, 2017 Share Posted October 17, 2017 She is a gorgeous thing of delectable beauty Crisp....!! One thing (probably obvious, but you never know) to mention to those thinking of trying the hairspray/chipping fluid weathering business, is that it only works with acrylic paints! Keith 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJP Posted October 17, 2017 Share Posted October 17, 2017 44 minutes ago, keefr22 said: She is a gorgeous thing of delectable beauty Crisp....!! One thing (probably obvious, but you never know) to mention to those thinking of trying the hairspray/chipping fluid weathering business, is that it only works with acrylic paints! Keith Interesting piece of information Keith - thanks for sharing CJP 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giemme Posted October 17, 2017 Share Posted October 17, 2017 (edited) She's looking gorgeous, Crisp. Period. Mission accomplished, I'd say Ciao Edited October 18, 2017 by giemme 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brandy Posted October 17, 2017 Share Posted October 17, 2017 Wot they said, gorgeous! Ian 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biggles87 Posted October 18, 2017 Share Posted October 18, 2017 + 1 John 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Courageous Posted October 18, 2017 Share Posted October 18, 2017 Bloomin fantastic... still can't get use to those tail planes pointing the 'wrong' way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brandy Posted October 18, 2017 Share Posted October 18, 2017 I just looked at those pics again, is there something wrong with the starboard wing roundel? I thought it was just reflection at first but the same lighter patch shows on both right and left views...... Ian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keefr22 Posted October 18, 2017 Share Posted October 18, 2017 4 hours ago, limeypilot said: I just looked at those pics again, is there something wrong with the starboard wing roundel? I thought it was just reflection at first but the same lighter patch shows on both right and left views...... Ian That's a bit weird isn't it, hadn't noticed that! Nothing can be seen in the overhead shot though.... Keith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ex-FAAWAFU Posted October 19, 2017 Author Share Posted October 19, 2017 The photo was taken while the Microsol was still wet, I think; it’s fine now 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ex-FAAWAFU Posted October 25, 2017 Author Share Posted October 25, 2017 (edited) Just to reassure you that there is nothing sinister in the lack of progress on the Seafire; I have simply been away for a few days. Back now, so hoping to get her over the line this week. I have enjoyed this build so much that I have acquired a second kit (this time the more recent re-box; different markings, but same moulds), with a view to building a Mk47 (with folded wings, obviously). Having also acquired the new Airfix Walrus at the same time, I am torn about which to do next; still not quite ready to go back to miniscule soldering tasks on the Sea King. Only two things have happened since you last saw the 46; the side numbers are now painted, and for some strange reason [it’s never happened to me before, darling] the fuselage roundels peeled off. No lifting paint or other damage of any kind; the transfers just parted company with the airframe. I used a mixture of sources for the markings - some unused Eduard transfers, some generic Xtradecals, some Airfix - and to be honest I can’t remember which these were. I’ll put up a picture later. Anyway; no harm done. Edited October 25, 2017 by Ex-FAAWAFU 5 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Massimo Posted October 25, 2017 Share Posted October 25, 2017 In the beginning, I wasn't too enthousiastic about the camouflage you chose, but I was wrong!!! It underlines perfectly the elegant shape of this aircraft!!! As you mentioned you have to choose between the Walrus and the FR47, it reminded me I built the Grand Phoenix reboxing a few years ago and that was real fun!!! I love the detail of this model, so...it may be the best option as you're still hot!!! I'd go for this one!!! Ciao Massimo 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ex-FAAWAFU Posted October 25, 2017 Author Share Posted October 25, 2017 (edited) 2 hours ago, massimo said: Massimo, you’re not the guy who built this one...http://www.drivefly.it/gallery/supermarine-seafire-fr-47.php ...are you? Yours is lovely, anyway; early production 47, eh, with the wing support struts? [You can tell I’ve been reading up on Seafire permutations!] I have always preferred the immediate post-War low demarcation scheme to the later/Korea high demarcation one; when I get round to a Sea Fury (& it’s a complete cert that the new Airfix one will fly into my stash just as soon as it’s available), that too will have more EDSG than Sky. I just love the way it looks. The Grand Phoenix set is extremely hard to find nowadays, but you can get the engine, cockpit and airscrew separately. Not that I’ve checked, obviously. Incidentally, though I am undecided about which to do next, I have made a very exciting discovery while looking at options for the Walrus; W3040 / AA5R, the lower one in this Xtradecal set [https://www.hannants.co.uk/product/X48174], appears in my Dad’s logbook. So guess which Shagbat’s going to be built?! Edited October 25, 2017 by Ex-FAAWAFU 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fritag Posted October 25, 2017 Share Posted October 25, 2017 8 minutes ago, Ex-FAAWAFU said: Incidentally, though I am undecided about which to do next, I have made a very exciting discovery while looking at options for the Walrus; W3040 / AA5R, the lower one in this Xtradecal set [https://www.hannants.co.uk/product/X48174], appears in my Dad’s logbook. So guess which Shagbat’s going to be built?! How wonderful. Looking forward to that build Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hendie Posted October 25, 2017 Share Posted October 25, 2017 33 minutes ago, Fritag said: How wonderful. Looking forward to that build thanks - that saved me some typing! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giemme Posted October 25, 2017 Share Posted October 25, 2017 FWIW, my vote goes for the Mk47 as next build - I'm quite partial to fighters, you know, especially if good looking, and even more so if you spice them up with folded wings and so on I hate to say that, but those roundels were really meant to be painted on ... Ciao Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Massimo Posted October 25, 2017 Share Posted October 25, 2017 2 hours ago, Ex-FAAWAFU said: Massimo, you’re not the guy who built this one...http://www.drivefly.it/gallery/supermarine-seafire-fr-47.php ...are you? Yours is lovely, anyway; early production 47, eh, with the wing support struts? [You can tell I’ve been reading up on Seafire permutations!] Hi Crisp, no, I'm not. That's probably far better than mine, but this model was a real joy to build and is still one of my favourite. I bought it in one of my visits to Oulton Broad's sanctuary and I have to say that griffon is amazing.At the time it was the only offer, as the separate one was avaliable just some time later. I don't know if the struts are accurate, as I copied those fitted to the Seafire 17 at Yeovilton and later I asked myself if they were fitted to the FR47....but I'm pretty sure to have seen at least a picture with them on... The other addition were the side rockets used for takeoff. About the Walrus, it's good you've got a connection to that one on the Xtradecal sheet, so ....just go for it!!! It'll probably be a more complex builld thaan the Seafire, but ...we've got time!!! Ciao Massimo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ex-FAAWAFU Posted October 25, 2017 Author Share Posted October 25, 2017 (edited) OK, just to prove that I haven't somehow melted it by mistake, or similar, here she is as of this evening: As for the next build, I actually made my mind up some time ago - I have even made a small start, and here's a clue: In due course a separate build thread will be laid down - but not until I have finished off her older sister. Fitting the Aires Griffon does require some pretty drastic kit-cutting: But I think it will be worth it: I am still waiting for a parcel to arrive from Lowestoft with a few Walrus goodies in it. It is by no means impossible that I will work on both manifestations of R J Mitchell's genius at the same time! More soon Crisp Edited October 25, 2017 by Ex-FAAWAFU 16 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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