Spookytooth Posted April 1, 2018 Share Posted April 1, 2018 Hi folks, the good lady wife Rose has decided to hit the bench again. She finds the hobby relaxing and therapeutic for her mental illness. So without more excess wind her is the pics. A basic kit for markings but a nice detailed kit for her to get her teeth into. It may be a slow run but once she going she will enjoy it. All comments welcome. Simon. on behalf of the lady Rose. 15 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
perdu Posted April 1, 2018 Share Posted April 1, 2018 Its nice to be joined by the distaff side in our esteemed hobby I'll enjoy this, there's one in a box 'over in the other room' I can use the lady as inspiration to get it on 👍 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOUSTON Posted April 1, 2018 Share Posted April 1, 2018 good one. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darby Posted April 1, 2018 Share Posted April 1, 2018 I'm on with one at the moment. If you want the whatever squadron decals came with it let me know. I'm doing a foreign or whiffer 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spookytooth Posted April 1, 2018 Author Share Posted April 1, 2018 10 minutes ago, Darby said: I'm on with one at the moment. If you want the whatever squadron decals came with it let me know. I'm doing a foreign or whiffer Thanks for the off Darby, I think the kit ones will do for her for now. She is just happy to be on the bench. But once she gets this one done plus a few others, then we never now. Simon. On behalf of the Lady Rose. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giemme Posted April 1, 2018 Share Posted April 1, 2018 Nice one Rose Ciao 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neil.C Posted April 1, 2018 Share Posted April 1, 2018 Nice one Rose. Looking forward to seeing the Hurricane develop. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogsbody Posted April 1, 2018 Share Posted April 1, 2018 As I'm doing one of these at the mo, I'll be following the build. Chris 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spookytooth Posted April 1, 2018 Author Share Posted April 1, 2018 24 minutes ago, dogsbody said: As I'm doing one of these at the mo, I'll be following the build. Chris Welcome Chris, how fast the build goes I don`t know but now she has got the confidence now to sit at the bench we will see. BTW what colour for the interior sir, the destructions call for Dark Green, I say Interior Green XF 71. Simon, on behalf of the Lady Rose. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spookytooth Posted April 1, 2018 Author Share Posted April 1, 2018 3 hours ago, giemme said: Nice one Rose Ciao Thanks Giemme, will supply some nibbles later , maybe beer as well "Hobgoblin" her favourite. Simon , on behalf of the good Lady Rose. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob G Posted April 1, 2018 Share Posted April 1, 2018 The Starter Sets' paint callouts are modified to use what's supplied in the pots. Interior Green or (possibly) silver would be the go (I think). No doubt Troy will be along presently to add to the details. (And if he doesn't show, someone can call him.) Well done to the Lady, and I'm one of those with this kit in the stash who'll be following along to see how it goes together. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogsbody Posted April 1, 2018 Share Posted April 1, 2018 3 hours ago, Spookytooth said: Welcome Chris, how fast the build goes I don`t know but now she has got the confidence now to sit at the bench we will see. BTW what colour for the interior sir, the destructions call for Dark Green, I say Interior Green XF 71. Simon, on behalf of the Lady Rose. I'm building this version as an RCAF Hurricane. The directions call for the bottom to be painted Humbrol 156 Matt Dark Grey on the bottom with Humbrol 78 Matt Cockpit Green above. I'm doing mine with Citadel Mithril Silver ( the best I had at the time ) below and I'll be using an old bottle of Polly Scale British Interior Grey Green above. Chris 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spookytooth Posted April 2, 2018 Author Share Posted April 2, 2018 13 hours ago, dogsbody said: The directions call for the bottom to be painted Humbrol 156 Matt Dark Grey on the bottom with Humbrol 78 Matt Cockpit Green above. I'm doing mine with Citadel Mithril Silver ( the best I had at the time ) below and I'll be using an old bottle of Polly Scale British Interior Grey Green above. Cheers Chris, she will go with that then sir. The is a nice bit of detail moulded on the cockpit walls to highlight , maybe a wash? Simon , on behalf of the Lady Rose. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spookytooth Posted April 2, 2018 Author Share Posted April 2, 2018 13 hours ago, Rob G said: Well done to the Lady, and I'm one of those with this kit in the stash who'll be following along to see how it goes together. You are welcome Rob, she is getting a good feeling about this build. And once she finishes the Hurricane who knows what the next one will be. Simon, on behalf of the Lady Rose. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogsbody Posted April 2, 2018 Share Posted April 2, 2018 Yes, a wee wash, for sure, when I get some more paint on it. Chris 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spookytooth Posted April 4, 2018 Author Share Posted April 4, 2018 OK folks, Lady Rose has made a start on the model. A few parts cut off and cleaned and dry fitted. Not a bad fit , may be a touch of filler but reasonably good. U/C bay semi built awaiting primer. Front wall. C/C plus rudder bar assembly. And Pilot Derek, sorry blurry pic. This lot now waiting for primer and paint, hopefully by the weekend. She found it fiddly but enjoyable so far, with more fun to come. All comments welcome. Simon, on behalf of Lady Rose. Simon, on behalf of Lady Rose. 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giemme Posted April 4, 2018 Share Posted April 4, 2018 Steady progress there, Lady Rose Ciao 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chillidragon Posted April 4, 2018 Share Posted April 4, 2018 Yes, this is good therapy; I use it to preserve what's left of my own mental well-being (not spoken in jest). An excellent, creative and expressive displacement strategy of which I heartily approve. And it's developing nicely! More power to you, M'Lady! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martian Posted April 4, 2018 Share Posted April 4, 2018 Go for it Girl! As a sufferer from mental illness myself, I can confirm that this hobby does one good. In fact my doctors always seem happier if they know I have been modelling. Here's hoping that you benefit as much. Martian 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spookytooth Posted April 4, 2018 Author Share Posted April 4, 2018 1 hour ago, giemme said: Steady progress there, Lady Rose Ciao The Lady Rose thanks you heartily sir 59 minutes ago, Chillidragon said: Yes, this is good therapy; I use it to preserve what's left of my own mental well-being (not spoken in jest). An excellent, creative and expressive displacement strategy of which I heartily approve. And it's developing nicely! More power to you, M'Lady! Thank you Chillidragon, the Lady Rose uses the hobby well, she enjoys that buzz. She built a couple of models and the thrill of seeing them completed gives her great happiness. 27 minutes ago, Martian Hale said: Go for it Girl! As a sufferer from mental illness myself, I can confirm that this hobby does one good. In fact my doctors always seem happier if they know I have been modelling. Here's hoping that you benefit as much. Martian Martian, the Lady Rose could not agree with you more strongly. A couple of short sessions at the bench is not the cure all but helps to reduce the stress of her illness. Simon, on behalf of the Lady Rose. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbudde Posted April 5, 2018 Share Posted April 5, 2018 (edited) Oh, I will look at this of course Simon and Lady Rose. The new Airfix kit looks like a pleasure to build. Like the wheel well. One of the shortcomings on most of the other kits around. Cheers Edited April 5, 2018 by bbudde 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cocky05d Posted April 5, 2018 Share Posted April 5, 2018 Good luck to your lady wife . 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spookytooth Posted April 6, 2018 Author Share Posted April 6, 2018 On 4/5/2018 at 15:27, bbudde said: Oh, I will look at this of course Simon and Lady Rose. The new Airfix kit looks like a pleasure to build. Like the wheel well. One of the shortcomings on most of the other kits around. Cheers As stated Benedikt, it is not a bad kit. Minimal flash and some nice engraving and texture added to the fuselage. On 4/5/2018 at 15:47, cocky05d said: Good luck to your lady wife . The good Lady Rose thanks you cocky05d, I am very lucky to have a wife that shares the hobby. Simon, on behalf of Lady Rose. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry1954 Posted April 6, 2018 Share Posted April 6, 2018 I'm in on this also. Have just finished one of these myself, with another in the stash plus the Alleycat metal wing, so I can start hacking it about! Here is the RFI This IMHO is one of Airfix's finer models, and I thoroughly enjoyed making it. Enjoy the build Rose! Terry 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PattheCat Posted April 7, 2018 Share Posted April 7, 2018 Nice to have a lady at the bench. This kit is very good (just take care with the gear legs, thin and quite fiddly). So Rose shall make a bud grow into a flower for us. Following. Enjoy your build. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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