(ex)Sgtrafman Posted October 29, 2017 Share Posted October 29, 2017 Hi everyone My next build will be the Tamiya FB Mk.VI.....wish me luck! Pictures to follow shortly. Cheers Iain Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phildagreek Posted October 29, 2017 Share Posted October 29, 2017 Good luck. Any pictures yet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
(ex)Sgtrafman Posted October 29, 2017 Author Share Posted October 29, 2017 1 hour ago, phildagreek said: Good luck. Any pictures yet? Ha no sorry...I'm away on a course for a couple of days I'll post some when I get back 😎 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
(ex)Sgtrafman Posted November 12, 2017 Author Share Posted November 12, 2017 Hi everyone Its been a while - I haven’t had any luck with a spare canopy for my Temest so that’s on hold for now so onto my Tamiya Mosquito Mk IVB. As is customary I’ve started with the cockpit the only additions are Airscale instruments and some yellow disks that I cut out from a spare decal that I had. Its recieved a gloss cote and later on today I’ll start a little weathering using oils. I’m going to add some home made seat belts to finish it off. Well thats all I have for now. Cheers all. Iain 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
(ex)Sgtrafman Posted November 12, 2017 Author Share Posted November 12, 2017 Now I know why I normally buy after market seat belts - that was emotional! They don’t look too bad, well not under the canopy anyway! Anyway hope you all had a great weekend. Until next time. Iain 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mancunian airman Posted November 14, 2017 Share Posted November 14, 2017 Watching with interest . . .. good work so far Ian 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
(ex)Sgtrafman Posted November 15, 2017 Author Share Posted November 15, 2017 21 hours ago, Mancunian airman said: Watching with interest . . .. good work so far Ian Morning Ian Thanks mate. I haven't had much time so far this week but I hope to get it buttoned up and structurally complete for the weekend so I can start painting her. Tara Iain Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biggles87 Posted November 15, 2017 Share Posted November 15, 2017 Nice start Iain, looking forward to more. John 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
(ex)Sgtrafman Posted November 15, 2017 Author Share Posted November 15, 2017 1 hour ago, Biggles87 said: Nice start Iain, looking forward to more. John Hey John Cheers bud - Hopefully have a nice juicy update at the weekend. Iain Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RJP Posted November 20, 2017 Share Posted November 20, 2017 If all else fails, Ultracast do one: http://www.ultracast.ca/products/48/035/default.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
(ex)Sgtrafman Posted November 20, 2017 Author Share Posted November 20, 2017 5 hours ago, RJP said: If all else fails, Ultracast do one: http://www.ultracast.ca/products/48/035/default.htm Hiya Thanis for the info - I’ve ordered one 👍 cheers iain Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stever219 Posted November 20, 2017 Share Posted November 20, 2017 49 minutes ago, (ex)Sgtrafman said: Hiya Thanis for the info - I’ve ordered one 👍 cheers iain The one that you lost will now magically reappear (Sod's Law of Modelling, Art. 14, para. 33(b)(iii)(a)(IV)(revised)). 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
(ex)Sgtrafman Posted November 21, 2017 Author Share Posted November 21, 2017 I don't know if you guys have seen this in WH Smith's for £7.99 but its very good... Cheers Iain PS my replacement door has arrived...very happy bunny. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
(ex)Sgtrafman Posted November 25, 2017 Author Share Posted November 25, 2017 Morning all A little progress on my mosquito. I’ve managed to get the majority of the paint work on, sprayed the codes and the invasion stripes. The only real problem that I encountered was getting a satisfactory demarcation line between the green and grey as seen in reference photo’s this did take me several attempts. The wings, nosecone and gun pack under the fuselage arn’t glued on at the moment they are just loosley fitted to aid in the painting process and in the case of the nosecone and gun pack I need to add the guns at some stage. One thing I did encounter which was a little annoying was two cracks appeared where the front cockpit section attaches to the main fuselage (both sides) I’ve filled them with home made filler and I’ll let it dry for a couple of days before sanding back, its no biggy as I have some touch ups to carry. Oh and I found the cockpit door it was on my desk all the time, I did order a resin replacement part so I’ll use that in its place anyway. Anyway some pictures.... Have a great weekend all Iain In a rather nippy Cornwall. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biggles87 Posted November 25, 2017 Share Posted November 25, 2017 That's a little progress? In my book that would be getting the wing roundels on, and that would be transfers. looking good John 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
(ex)Sgtrafman Posted November 25, 2017 Author Share Posted November 25, 2017 Evening all Just a small update - I have some decals on (not many to be fair) and I’ve made a start on the under carriage. I’ve chosen to remove the wheel axel in order to make painting the assembly easier, I’ll just replace it with plastic rod when I’m done... So there you go, not alot but its something. Cheers Iain 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crimea River Posted November 26, 2017 Share Posted November 26, 2017 Not a lot??? From instrument panel to paint to decals in less than 2 weeks is pretty darn good in my book! Nice work so far. Andy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biggles87 Posted November 26, 2017 Share Posted November 26, 2017 +1 John 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
(ex)Sgtrafman Posted November 26, 2017 Author Share Posted November 26, 2017 Hello again A little more progress to report. Today I’ve put the props together, painted the undercarriage, the undercarriage doors, entry door and I’ve done a little more decalling... And I’ve decided on my next build the FLY 1/32 Hawker Hurricane Mk IIb.. It shouldn’t take too long to build as there isn’t much to it! Cheers all Iain 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
(ex)Sgtrafman Posted November 28, 2017 Author Share Posted November 28, 2017 Hello again I’ve managed a little more to my Mosquito, its getting there but I do still have a way to go. It finally has an identity, NT198 a machine that flew with 305 Sqn RAF. I’ve used Air Master barrels to enhance the look of the old girl and they are exquisit... The axels hanging out of each wheel are only temporary, I just wanted to see what it looked like on its feet and tbh I’m pleasently suprised at what a good looking plane the Mosquito actually is and Tamiya have done a fine job in reproducing her.. And finally one last picture of her on my work bench.. Well thats that for now, I still have the decalling to wrap up, odd and sods to attach and the weathering to do. I’m looking forward to starting my Hurricane, I’ve been working from home today and I’ve found several video builds on line and although it looks a challenge it looks to build into a fine looking model of a Hurricane - can’t wait!! Cheers all Iain 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thom216 Posted November 28, 2017 Share Posted November 28, 2017 Sweet looking Mossie! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
(ex)Sgtrafman Posted November 28, 2017 Author Share Posted November 28, 2017 18 minutes ago, Thom216 said: Sweet looking Mossie! Cheers mate...She's starting to take shape 👍 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
(ex)Sgtrafman Posted December 13, 2017 Author Share Posted December 13, 2017 Hi everyone I’ve started to weather my Mosquito and I’m happy with how phase 1 has gone. As most of you do nowadays I used a Flory models dark, dirt wash over a semi Matt finish, left it to dry for a day then using water moistened kitchen towels and cotton buds wiped it off. Because the finish on the model is semi Matt it stuck to certain places quite nicely, giving the impression of a well used machine. I still need to take a little more off especially around the nose and cockpit area but once I’m happy I’ll start with the oils. Well that’s that for now. Cheers all Iain in a very cold, wet Cornwall brrrrrrrrr 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
(ex)Sgtrafman Posted December 16, 2017 Author Share Posted December 16, 2017 Hi everyone another small update. I think I’ve gone as far as I want to go with the weathering. For some reason I couldn’t get the effect I was looking for with oils so I resorted to pastels and I think it looks ok, it certainly looks like some of the very dirty planes that I’ve seen in photos... since the photos were taken I’ve shortened the axels on the wheels, attached the gear doors and the bombs. hopefully I’ll get it finished tomorrow. cheers iain 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
(ex)Sgtrafman Posted December 17, 2017 Author Share Posted December 17, 2017 Umm it seems that my links aren’t showing the pictures from flicker? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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