McYellowbelly Posted November 26, 2017 Share Posted November 26, 2017 Decided to make a 'what-if-ish' TSR2. Pit Road TSR2 kit, Retrokit Skybolt with overwing pylons and Retrokit chaff dispensers. The latter two packs, I made the patterns for and were cast by (and available from) retrokit. I also have the cockpit set, but as the canopies will be closed, decided to save those for another project. Fuselage together, wings together and pylons fitted to upper wings, Skybolts together. Not sure on colour scheme yet, but thinking white undersides with grey/green upper surfaces, red/white/blue roundels and white Skybolts. Markings will probably be 9 squadron. More to follow 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exdraken Posted November 26, 2017 Share Posted November 26, 2017 Oh! Nice project! Need to look those resins up... interesting!, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McYellowbelly Posted November 27, 2017 Author Share Posted November 27, 2017 Bit of progress, wings on, intakes fitted. This kit really does fall together, but you have to make sure everything is in place and follow the instructions. Pics show options ( using retrokit parts) for underwing chaff pods or dorsal chaff. Think i'll be going with the underwing as the dorsal option could clash with the skybolts. Skybolts are fixed with bluetac, first impression......Gerry Anderson!! Could be straight out of Thunderbirds! 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrahamS Posted November 27, 2017 Share Posted November 27, 2017 Now this I’m going to watch closely (and maybe I’ll upscale to 1/48!). 👍👍👍 Graham Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exdraken Posted November 27, 2017 Share Posted November 27, 2017 Why actally overwing? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McYellowbelly Posted November 27, 2017 Author Share Posted November 27, 2017 That was a proposal apparently. Though it's thought that it wouldn't have worked, t does look good! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martian Posted November 27, 2017 Share Posted November 27, 2017 I like this, it looks a very interesting project. Martian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McYellowbelly Posted November 29, 2017 Author Share Posted November 29, 2017 Basic airframe assembled and primes, still needs canopies attached(no pic as it's just....white!) Base started, walnut, pose will be nearly vertical. Metal 'screws' on the base a actual TSR2 titanium fasteners 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martian Posted November 29, 2017 Share Posted November 29, 2017 The TSR2 fasteners are a really cool addition to the base. Martian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McYellowbelly Posted November 29, 2017 Author Share Posted November 29, 2017 3 hours ago, Martian Hale said: The TSR2 fasteners are a really cool addition to the base. Martian Cheers, was trying to decide whether to use them as feet... Base still needs sanding and varnish. Next step, another prime then on with the approved RAF anti flash Halfords appliance white! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martian Posted November 29, 2017 Share Posted November 29, 2017 Wicked Child! As a result of this thread, you are responsible for me purchasing a set of unfeasibly small PE for my Pitt Road kit, like I don't have enough on my plate as it is at the moment! Easily Led of Mars 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McYellowbelly Posted November 30, 2017 Author Share Posted November 30, 2017 7 hours ago, Martian Hale said: Wicked Child! As a result of this thread, you are responsible for me purchasing a set of unfeasibly small PE for my Pitt Road kit, like I don't have enough on my plate as it is at the moment! Easily Led of Mars Don't forget the retrokit resin cockpit set! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martian Posted November 30, 2017 Share Posted November 30, 2017 6 hours ago, McYellowbelly said: Don't forget the retrokit resin cockpit set! Get thee away from me foul temptress! Fortunately prefer scratch building to using resin for cockpits so I am safe there. Martian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McYellowbelly Posted December 6, 2017 Author Share Posted December 6, 2017 Update, white and camo on, just unmasked and needs some tidying. Decals next then bit of weathering. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exdraken Posted December 6, 2017 Share Posted December 6, 2017 will the nose stay white? or can we expect some black later on? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neil5208 Posted December 6, 2017 Share Posted December 6, 2017 Even in 1/144th it looks a fair size, once the over wing skybolts on it will be impressive Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martian Posted December 6, 2017 Share Posted December 6, 2017 Its pretty impressive already! Martian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McYellowbelly Posted December 6, 2017 Author Share Posted December 6, 2017 3 hours ago, exdraken said: will the nose stay white? or can we expect some black later on? Not sure, tempted to go for a fibreglass/hemp colour to add a bit of variety. Black would look good too, not sure! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martian Posted December 6, 2017 Share Posted December 6, 2017 I think the nose looks pretty good in white. Martian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McYellowbelly Posted December 8, 2017 Author Share Posted December 8, 2017 Masking off and a few decals on too. Couldn't resisit putting the skybolts on temproarily 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted December 8, 2017 Share Posted December 8, 2017 Ooh that looks very good 👍 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
k5054nz Posted December 9, 2017 Share Posted December 9, 2017 Gorgeous work! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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