Roger Newsome Posted March 20, 2018 Share Posted March 20, 2018 Much happier with my seam filling which I felt was a weak area on my previous builds. The next area which requires attention is canopy work, having said that these weren't the easiest of canopies to work with but something I'll be making more effort to get right in future. 38 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve27752 Posted March 20, 2018 Share Posted March 20, 2018 Very nice, i like the dark tones. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger Newsome Posted March 20, 2018 Author Share Posted March 20, 2018 22 minutes ago, Steve27752 said: Very nice, i like the dark tones. Thank you Steve. That was a bit of an experiment that happily worked out quite well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry1954 Posted March 20, 2018 Share Posted March 20, 2018 Hi Roger, This is nice. I try to steer clear of all black models as its so hard to capture that accurately. I think you have done a great job on that score and given me a bit of confidence to try out more! Cheers Terry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger Newsome Posted March 20, 2018 Author Share Posted March 20, 2018 1 minute ago, Terry1954 said: Hi Roger, This is nice. I try to steer clear of all black models as its so hard to capture that accurately. I think you have done a great job on that score and given me a bit of confidence to try out more! Cheers Terry Thanks very much Terry. To tell the truth I was a bit wary myself but at the end of the day nothing ventured, nothing gained, just go for it. What's the worst that can happen? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted March 20, 2018 Share Posted March 20, 2018 Excellent Widow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger Newsome Posted March 20, 2018 Author Share Posted March 20, 2018 6 minutes ago, Corsairfoxfouruncle said: Excellent Widow Thank you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColinChipmunkfan Posted March 20, 2018 Share Posted March 20, 2018 That is a good looking model. You have captured the worn look really well. Good effort! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger Newsome Posted March 20, 2018 Author Share Posted March 20, 2018 38 minutes ago, ColinChipmunkfan said: That is a good looking model. You have captured the worn look really well. Good effort! Thank you very much Colin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IanC Posted March 20, 2018 Share Posted March 20, 2018 Nice one. Definitely looks the part. I'm going to order the B version now that it's out. You mention problems with the canopy - was the fit not good then? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger Newsome Posted March 20, 2018 Author Share Posted March 20, 2018 28 minutes ago, IanC said: Nice one. Definitely looks the part. I'm going to order the B version now that it's out. You mention problems with the canopy - was the fit not good then? Thanks very much. There was nothing wrong with the canopy as such. I had to use a tiny bit of filler on the front one and the rear one fit like a glove. No, I was refering to my own technique, or lack of. I used some of that "Glass coat Gauzy Agent" by AK Interactive. A spur of the moment purchase in the model shop after telling someone else it was a gimmick and nothing more than floor polish. I don't think I allowed it enough drying time before masking the canopy and painting, resulting in a bit of a mess. Anyway, I'll know next time. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin Ford Posted March 20, 2018 Share Posted March 20, 2018 (edited) I like that, looks just right. I am a lover of this plane it looks so menacing and powerful sat there ready to go. All the best with your future canopy masking, that is maybe the one part of this hobby that I don't look forward too. All the best, Martin Edited March 20, 2018 by Martin Ford Misspelling Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger Newsome Posted March 20, 2018 Author Share Posted March 20, 2018 1 minute ago, Martin Ford said: I like that, looks just right. I am a lover of this plane it looks so menacing and powerful sag there ready to go. All the best with your future canopy masking, that is maybe the one part of this hobby that I don't look forward too. All the best, Martin Thank you Martin. I keep saying to myself I'll mask and paint the canopy first and get it out of the way before doing anything else and never do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hairtrigger Posted March 20, 2018 Share Posted March 20, 2018 Spot on... The canopy work is a winner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger Newsome Posted March 20, 2018 Author Share Posted March 20, 2018 7 minutes ago, Hairtrigger said: Spot on... The canopy work is a winner. Thank you. It doesn't hold up to close scrutiny but perhaps I'm being a bit over critical. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry_the_Spider Posted March 20, 2018 Share Posted March 20, 2018 I like the black. I'm going to steal your technique for when I do my Dambusters Lancaster. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IanC Posted March 20, 2018 Share Posted March 20, 2018 1 hour ago, Roger Newsome said: Thanks very much. There was nothing wrong with the canopy as such. I had to use a tiny bit of filler on the front one and the rear one fit like a glove. No, I was refering to my own technique, or lack of. I used some of that "Glass coat Gauzy Agent" by AK Interactive. A spur of the moment purchase in the model shop after telling someone else it was a gimmick and nothing more than floor polish. I don't think I allowed it enough drying time before masking the canopy and painting, resulting in a bit of a mess. Anyway, I'll know next time. Ah, I see. Thanks. Personally I never dip or gloss my canopies. Never seen the point. Just seems like something else to go wrong. I've buffed them up with a bit of cloth on occasions, though.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger Newsome Posted March 20, 2018 Author Share Posted March 20, 2018 5 minutes ago, IanC said: Ah, I see. Thanks. Personally I never dip or gloss my canopies. Never seen the point. Just seems like something else to go wrong. I've buffed them up with a bit of cloth on occasions, though.. You're probably right, against my better judgement I got caught up in the child in a sweet shop thing. Oooh, what can I buy? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger Newsome Posted March 20, 2018 Author Share Posted March 20, 2018 1 hour ago, Harry_the_Spider said: I like the black. I'm going to steal your technique for when I do my Dambusters Lancaster. Thank you. I didn't think I'd ever see the day when anyone would be stealing one of my aircraft finishing techniques but to be fair I'd probably seen it or read it somewhere. I'll be using it again sometime in the (hopefully) not too distant future on something similar to your Lanc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevehnz Posted March 20, 2018 Share Posted March 20, 2018 Nice job on this Roger, I can see one of these in my future & its heartening to see such a great result from one. Steve. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger Newsome Posted March 21, 2018 Author Share Posted March 21, 2018 10 hours ago, stevehnz said: Nice job on this Roger, I can see one of these in my future & its heartening to see such a great result from one. Steve. Thank you very much Steve. I'm sure you will enjoy it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArmouredSprue Posted March 21, 2018 Share Posted March 21, 2018 Good work mate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger Newsome Posted March 21, 2018 Author Share Posted March 21, 2018 3 minutes ago, ArmouredSprue said: Good work mate Much appreciated. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger Newsome Posted March 21, 2018 Author Share Posted March 21, 2018 Thank you to everyone who has taken the time to have a look, comment and press like. I built my first aircraft last year, not counting the ones I did as a schoolboy, just because I fancied trying it and not thinking it would become so addictive. The reactions to this one have been a real morale booster, so thanks again. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhoenixII Posted March 21, 2018 Share Posted March 21, 2018 Nice one Roger, she has table space anytime! still NOT an A-7 though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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