(ex)Sgtrafman Posted April 1, 2018 Author Share Posted April 1, 2018 15 hours ago, Neil.C said: Beautiful work Iain, really enjoying this. Morning Neal - Thanks for the kind words mate. 14 hours ago, Martian Hale said: Smashing job on those roundels! Martian Morning Martian - Thank you, I'm going to carry out a little tidying up later and finish the Sqn Codes I made a start yesterday but the results were less than stella. 9 hours ago, The Spadgent said: I agree with Martian. Great work on the roundels. Brilliant stuff. Morning Johnny - Cheers bud nothing looks like a painted on roundel than a painted on roundel. Great work on the Lanc BTW. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
(ex)Sgtrafman Posted April 1, 2018 Author Share Posted April 1, 2018 Hi everyone After I'd finished adding the national insignia I went on to spray the Sqn codes. The 'PS' went on without any problems at all but I just couldn't get the letter 'B' to look right, I faffed around with them for about 30 minutes or so and committed to adding paint and..... ...the port side came out ok, however the starboard letter 'B'.... ....the internal masks that made up the letter were slightly out of square, at first I thought I could live with it but the more I looked at it the worse it got. I planned to re use the mask to try it again but I still couldn't get it to look right so I took the easy way out and re sprayed it using the letter 'H' that was also in the masking set. Now I know that this will make this model totally fictitious but I just couldn't stick the way that the 'B' looked. Whilst I was at it I sprayed the fin flash and tided up the roundels I also added the couple of decals... ..so that's me for today. Have a good one Iain 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JanuszPL Posted April 1, 2018 Share Posted April 1, 2018 Pure and beautiful. Desmond Hughes machine! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
(ex)Sgtrafman Posted April 2, 2018 Author Share Posted April 2, 2018 Hi everyone I've managed to get the turret installed and I removed all the masking from the canopies... The turret with its masking removed... All the glass work in place, just to see how it would look... ...And finally because the fit of the canopies was so good (I had trouble removing them) I decided to fix them permanently in place using Gator Glue in a fine bead around the rims of the canopies... You might also of noticed that I have started to do a little weathering. At first I was going to really go to town on this but now I've decided that less is more. I might add a little to the exhaust staining and maybe a little more to the underside once I have the under carriage finished but I'll make that call nearer the end. Well that's me. Cheers all Iain 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Masters Posted April 2, 2018 Share Posted April 2, 2018 This looks great! I have the 1/72nd version and hope to include it in the RAF GB... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
(ex)Sgtrafman Posted April 2, 2018 Author Share Posted April 2, 2018 6 minutes ago, John D.C. Masters said: This looks great! I have the 1/72nd version and hope to include it in the RAF GB... Hey John Thanks mate...if the 1/72 version is anything like this then you are in for a treat! It really is an excellent kit. Cheers bud Iain Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
(ex)Sgtrafman Posted April 2, 2018 Author Share Posted April 2, 2018 Hiya Just one more update for today...she is on her legs! ..Nearly there now. I just need to add the antenna, nav lights and pitot and that as they say is that. The next time you see her will be in the RFI section. Cheers all Iain 9 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Masters Posted April 2, 2018 Share Posted April 2, 2018 Really great. I especially like the subtle weathering on that black finish. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martian Posted April 2, 2018 Share Posted April 2, 2018 The black finish is very effective! Martian 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mackem01 Posted April 2, 2018 Share Posted April 2, 2018 Such a fantastic finish, and excellent progress to boot. Wish I could work as quick and as well. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
franky boy Posted April 2, 2018 Share Posted April 2, 2018 Great work Iain Loving those sprayed on markings! James 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
(ex)Sgtrafman Posted April 2, 2018 Author Share Posted April 2, 2018 4 hours ago, John D.C. Masters said: Really great. I especially like the subtle weathering on that black finish. Thanks mate - I just have a little more to do around the antennas, add the wire and that will be that 😀 3 hours ago, Martian Hale said: The black finish is very effective! Martian Hey Martian - thank you 👍 2 hours ago, mackem01 said: Such a fantastic finish, and excellent progress to boot. Wish I could work as quick and as well. Hi Mackem - thank you for your kind words, I appreciate it 👍 33 minutes ago, franky boy said: Great work Iain Loving those sprayed on markings! James Hey James - yeah spraying on the markings makes a real difference and it's so easy to do and as an added bonus once dried you can handle the model, mask over them and generally abuse them without any fear of them coming away 😎 Well the Defiant is 99.5% finished just a little more weathering and the antenna wire to go, do hopefully it will be in the RFI tomorrow 🤞 Cheers all Iain 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kahunaminor Posted April 2, 2018 Share Posted April 2, 2018 Nicely done Iain, Great paint job on the markings and presentation. Regards, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Spadgent Posted April 2, 2018 Share Posted April 2, 2018 A darkened wonder. Jont. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biggles87 Posted April 3, 2018 Share Posted April 3, 2018 Wow! That's all I have to say. John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
(ex)Sgtrafman Posted April 3, 2018 Author Share Posted April 3, 2018 14 hours ago, Kahunaminor said: Nicely done Iain, Great paint job on the markings and presentation. Regards, Cheers bud 👍 12 hours ago, The Spadgent said: A darkened wonder. Jont. Hey Johnny thanks mate 7 hours ago, Biggles87 said: Wow! That's all I have to say. John Afternoon John many thanks mate 😀 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
(ex)Sgtrafman Posted April 3, 2018 Author Share Posted April 3, 2018 The link to the RFI. Cheers! Iain Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monsjmse Posted April 4, 2018 Share Posted April 4, 2018 Love it & can't wait to get started on mine now. I'm sure I'll take a little while longer though. Great job Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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