Mike Posted May 20, 2009 Author Share Posted May 20, 2009 Well that i looking awful smart Mike!! So we have several months to go in this GB, gonna do a couple of entries?? Not on your nelly! I got masters to make & armour to build First coat of Sky went on a few minutes ago... I'll be lightening some of the panels subtly in a little while Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dads203 Posted May 20, 2009 Share Posted May 20, 2009 Not on your nelly! I got masters to make & armour to build Yeah get the M1 finished slacker! Looking good btw Mike, the Seafang I mean Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnonymousER99 Posted May 20, 2009 Share Posted May 20, 2009 Yeah get the M1 finished slacker! Looking good btw Mike, the Seafang I mean LOL!! Funny thing is our buddy Dswoofie says Mikes new avatar looks eerily similar to him. I tend to agree!! Oh and Mike, just ONE master to finish?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darius at Home Posted May 20, 2009 Share Posted May 20, 2009 Mike Found these in the spares box - which ones do you need? Darius Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The wooksta V2.0 Posted May 20, 2009 Share Posted May 20, 2009 2 and 3 look about right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enzo the Magnificent Posted May 20, 2009 Share Posted May 20, 2009 Not yet chap I can provide both sets of cannon barrels from the Airfix Spitfire 22/24. If you need them, just let me know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted May 20, 2009 Author Share Posted May 20, 2009 Thanks for all your offers Gents... much appreciated. Guess what though? After Enzo mentioned the 22, I went rooting through the stash to look for mine and found a set of Quickboost cannon barrels in there. The plans show a length of 10.5mm, which matches the short ones, but the long ones have an extension tube on the rear, so when cut off the shrouds & barrels are identical. I sacrificed them to the build, and will get a new set one day when I start work on the Mk.22/24. Thank you both for taking the time to root through your spares/stash for me Oh and Mike, just ONE master to finish?? I know not of what you speak Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stringbag Posted May 20, 2009 Share Posted May 20, 2009 LOL!! Funny thing is our buddy Dswoofie says Mikes new avatar looks eerily similar to him. I tend to agree!! Hmmmm!!! Now that you mention it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted May 20, 2009 Author Share Posted May 20, 2009 Hmmmm!!!Now that you mention it If you can't say anything nice... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stringbag Posted May 20, 2009 Share Posted May 20, 2009 (edited) If you can't say anything nice... Awfully sorry Sweet Pea Edited May 20, 2009 by stringbag Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted May 21, 2009 Author Share Posted May 21, 2009 Paint's on the main airframe, and went on ok, apart from a little bit of spitting caused by a couple of bits in the grey. There's still plenty to do. Next job is to paint up the exhausts, which will need some masking to protect the paint job from the rust pigments I usually use. Then it's a Klear coat, and decalling - the kit decals are poop, so I've nicked some decent roundels from another sheet, and will just use the black large codes under the wings, and the small codes & yellow 5 on the tail. After that it's washes & weathering... couple more days, maybe a week to go 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iain Ogilvie Posted May 21, 2009 Share Posted May 21, 2009 Looks lovely Mike - looking forward to seein finished article! Iain Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The wooksta V2.0 Posted May 21, 2009 Share Posted May 21, 2009 Looks fantastic. Look even better wearing some service markings, say the type used on the Seafire 46? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted May 21, 2009 Author Share Posted May 21, 2009 Looks fantastic. Look even better wearing some service markings, say the type used on the Seafire 46? you're relentless! A coat of Klear is being applied as we speak/type. The prop is painted & weathered, and the wheels are waiting for their wash to dry. Looks like decalling will be tomorrow... got nothing else planned, so unless things go titsup.com, she'll be very much closer to completion by the end of tomorrow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted May 21, 2009 Author Share Posted May 21, 2009 Anyone got any idea what prop decals these are, and where I might find a set? TIA 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wyverns4 Posted May 22, 2009 Share Posted May 22, 2009 Look like those that come with the Airfix MK 46/47. HTH Christian the Married Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted May 22, 2009 Author Share Posted May 22, 2009 Look like those that come with the Airfix MK 46/47.HTH Christian the Married Ooh, in that case I'll have a close look at the decal sheet Wooksta kindly sent me... Serendipity? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted May 22, 2009 Author Share Posted May 22, 2009 A quick update. Small parts will be added once the panel wash & weathering stage have been & gone. I've tacked on the prop to give an idea of how it'll look. Better than the original, but not perfect There'll probably be another minor update later today Look like those that come with the Airfix MK 46/47. Close enough for Government work Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
perry Posted May 22, 2009 Share Posted May 22, 2009 Nearly there and looking good Boss! Hopefully this weekend, I'll be able to make progress with the Whirlwind Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iain Ogilvie Posted May 22, 2009 Share Posted May 22, 2009 Looking great... The pre-start shout of 'Clear Prop' must take on a whole new meaning when you've got that lot up front!! Iain Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted May 22, 2009 Author Share Posted May 22, 2009 Looking great...The pre-start shout of 'Clear Prop' must take on a whole new meaning when you've got that lot up front!! Iain That ain't a prop... THIS is a prop! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edgar Posted May 22, 2009 Share Posted May 22, 2009 Neither of them, technically speaking, are propellors. They're airscrews; aircraft like the Walrus and Little Nellie have propellors ('cos they push, see?) Edgar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iain Ogilvie Posted May 22, 2009 Share Posted May 22, 2009 (edited) Neither of them, technically speaking, are propellors. They're airscrews; aircraft like the Walrus and Little Nellie have propellors ('cos they push, see?) Edgar Yebbut - I've yet to hang out the cockpit and shout 'Clear Airscrew' - I'd get some right looks from anyone nearby - and they're already really good at taking the 'p' out of my flying antics CF 'Clear Prop' Iain Edited May 22, 2009 by 32SIG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnonymousER99 Posted May 22, 2009 Share Posted May 22, 2009 Well that is looking very smart isn't it? Kinda looks like a Seafire on Steroids!! It amazes me how fast you can churn this stuff out dude. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sonofjim Posted May 22, 2009 Share Posted May 22, 2009 That ain't a prop... THIS is a prop! Feck thats a killer prop i like the look of that ! seafangs going great Mike i too am amazed at your speed mate and me yet to sample mee first Vac Doofer Vac Virgin out Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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