Harry Lime Posted September 11, 2011 Share Posted September 11, 2011 My other entry in this GB will be Revell's offering adorned with markings from Rising Decals SEAC Fighters sheet. I won't be starting until the end of the month until I can fund these 2 builds (I'm also building a MkI), but here's the one I'll be doing, I'm looking forward to the end of the month now! Mark. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Lime Posted September 19, 2011 Author Share Posted September 19, 2011 Evening All, I decided to make myself pack lunches for a week and spend my lunch money on the Revell P-47 instead. For the money, this kit is awesome! I'll post up progress pics once I've made some sort of progress. In the meantime, the obligatory box/sprue shot, I'm off to make a start! Mark. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonyGol Posted September 19, 2011 Share Posted September 19, 2011 Looks a good kit Harry. Will be following. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Col. Posted September 19, 2011 Share Posted September 19, 2011 Enjoy those sandwiches 'cause that looks like money well spent Mark. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Lime Posted September 19, 2011 Author Share Posted September 19, 2011 Enjoy those sandwiches 'cause that looks like money well spent Mark. Mmmmn, yum! Looks a good kit Harry. Will be following. Well I've been following everyone else's, so I think I've garnered enough tips to do a half decent job! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnonymousDFB1 Posted September 20, 2011 Share Posted September 20, 2011 I like the way you're finding this build Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Lime Posted September 20, 2011 Author Share Posted September 20, 2011 I've managed a little work tidying up the cockpit parts, ready to crack out the airbrush before work tomorrow. However, I've found that my decal sheet numbers don't match the instructions. This now means I can't spend a week lovingly applying all the stencils in their rightful places, gutted! For the money, this kit is crammed full of detail. It's just unfortunate that my example is riddled with flash. An update with pics will appear when I get a little more work done. Mark. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Lime Posted September 23, 2011 Author Share Posted September 23, 2011 Afternoon All, Managed to get some quality time with the airbrush and some plastic over the last couple of days. For this build, I've got the wheel wells sprayed and the cockpit parts as well. Detail painting on the wells is done, just need to dirty them up with a wash later on. Over the weekend, I'll be doing the detail painting in the cockpit. I've also decided to scratchbuild a replacement seat as I'm not happy with the kit one when compared to references. Speaking of references, my copy of Geoff Thomas' RAF Thunderbolts arrived today. Good job I didn't get this sooner or I'd be doing about 5 or 6 builds for this! The kit cockpit details come up well after a quick blast with Humbrol 117, no need for aftermarket stuff here to get a pretty detailed pit. The same can be said of the wheel wells after a quick coat of Humbrol 81. Retraction jacks picked out with a fine brush, only the dirty wash to apply. I'm glad to have got going on this one at last, now I'm looking forward to getting it finished already! Mark. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wellzy Posted September 23, 2011 Share Posted September 23, 2011 Looks a good one, nice detail for 1/72 cant wait and see what it builds up like wellzy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonyGol Posted September 23, 2011 Share Posted September 23, 2011 Following with interest Mark. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnonymousDFB1 Posted September 23, 2011 Share Posted September 23, 2011 Nice work Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Lime Posted September 23, 2011 Author Share Posted September 23, 2011 Looks a good one, nice detail for 1/72 cant wait and see what it builds up likewellzy It is pretty sweet, but factor in the price of only £5.50 and it becomes an awesome deal! It's not quite as refined as Tamiya, but it really isn't far off it. Following with interest Mark. I feel like the Pied Piper of Hamlyn! Nice work Mark Thanks for following. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enzo the Magnificent Posted September 24, 2011 Share Posted September 24, 2011 Following with interest Mark. Me too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Lime Posted September 25, 2011 Author Share Posted September 25, 2011 Evening All, Got a little time at the bench this afternoon, so managed to move this forward a little. First up, I applied a wash to the wheel wells to dirty them up. After that I started the detail painting in the cockpit. I first applied a brown wash to knock back the yellow and highlight the detail. Then I applied a black (well it's more of a very dark grey) around the retraction jacks as this area would be more likely to get really dirty. Tonight I'll paint the area behind the cartridge ejection chutes and get the wings assembled. As you can see, I've picked out some of the cockpit details. I'll drybrush the instrument panel and then pick out the dial faces with Krystal Kleer. Once everything is in place, I'll trim the gun sight off and replace with some clear film. Tomorrow I'll get the detail painting finished and apply a wash to dirty things up a little. That's all for now, Mark. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulR Posted September 25, 2011 Share Posted September 25, 2011 Evening Harry, Good work so far! Am a little further down the road with the same kit; it really is outstanding value for money isn't it? Although I think I am lucky in that mine doesn't have any flash at all . . . Regards, Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Lime Posted September 25, 2011 Author Share Posted September 25, 2011 Evening Harry,Good work so far! Am a little further down the road with the same kit; it really is outstanding value for money isn't it? Although I think I am lucky in that mine doesn't have any flash at all . . . Regards, Paul Evening Paul, Thanks for the comments. It is great value for money this one, it really is superbly detailed for a £5.50 kit! I've got to say you're a brave man using Academy decals, in my experience they're nothing but trouble. The problem with the flash is going to be a real PITA when I come to the engine, nay looking forward to that job. Mark. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Lime Posted October 8, 2011 Author Share Posted October 8, 2011 Afternoon All, Managed a little time recently at the workbench. Got a little detail painting done on the cockpit parts, so should be able to finish that off this weekend. The instrument panel has come up a treat with some careful painting and drybrushing. I've gone the whole hog and used some Krystal Kleer to simulate the glass fronts of the various dials. The sidewall detail really comes to life once you give it a little attention with a fine brush and some silver, red and white paint. I'll apply a subtle wash to the recessed detail tomorrow and then I'll be able to assemble the fuselage. Mark. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnonymousDFB1 Posted October 9, 2011 Share Posted October 9, 2011 Nice work Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Lime Posted October 13, 2011 Author Share Posted October 13, 2011 Nice work Mark Thanks Mish! Just a tiny wee bit of progress to report on this one. Managed to get the fuselage together and the engine mount attached. It's easy to see why this one got the moniker it did, even in 1/72 it's mahoosive! Mark. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deacon Posted October 18, 2011 Share Posted October 18, 2011 Nice detailing on the cockpit Mark. Deacon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Lime Posted November 2, 2011 Author Share Posted November 2, 2011 Morning All, Little bit of progress this week, so here's a quick update. Making a start on detail painting the engine, looks like it'll come up quite nicely with some careful painting. And I've now got the wings on. Just a little touch of filler required at a couple of points on the wing joins but not a lot. Despit my one being being a bit flash ridden, it's gone together quite well. Mark. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seahawk Posted November 2, 2011 Share Posted November 2, 2011 Making a start on detail painting the engine, looks like it'll come up quite nicely with some careful painting. Watching with interest. Very nice work on the cockpit and u/c bays. What paint are you usin for the engine crankcase please? I've been looking for a reliable out-of-the-tin semi-gloss Engine Grey ever since my ancient tin of Precision dried up: yours looks to fit the bill. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Col. Posted November 2, 2011 Share Posted November 2, 2011 Nice to see you back at the workbench Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Lime Posted November 2, 2011 Author Share Posted November 2, 2011 Watching with interest. Very nice work on the cockpit and u/c bays.What paint are you usin for the engine crankcase please? I've been looking for a reliable out-of-the-tin semi-gloss Engine Grey ever since my ancient tin of Precision dried up: yours looks to fit the bill. Thanks for the comments. The paint I've used is Humbrol Gloss 5 Dark Admirality Grey. The selection process wasn't particularly scientific, I thought it looked a good match so I used it! Nice to see you back at the workbench Mark It's good to be back at the bench! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnonymousDFB1 Posted November 4, 2011 Share Posted November 4, 2011 Looking good Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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