[Look Mummy, There's an Aeroplane Up In The Sky - Or Dear bod What Have I Gotten Myself Into. - Tamiya 1/48 Royal Navy Sea Harrier FRS.1 - Finished]

Yep, the repeat process, sand fill etc.

 

But she doesn`t look to bad mate.

 

Simon.

[A Group of Gals - Two Revell B-17Gs and a Hasey Friend]

Happy New Year to you and yours Ced.

Good to see that you are at the bench again mate.

 

Simon.

[Look Mummy, There's an Aeroplane Up In The Sky - Or Dear bod What Have I Gotten Myself Into. - Tamiya 1/48 Royal Navy Sea Harrier FRS.1 - Finished]

38 minutes ago, AliGauld said:

I was heading out to get some paint sprayed to check the join when there was a knock at the door and three brass monkeys asked me if I knew of any brazing emporiums that might be open today.

I'll leave the paint until tomorrow.

Yep, that wind has got a chill to it, even down south mate.

Once you get the lie detector on i.e. primer it will show any faults as always.

 

Try and keep warm mate.

 

Simon.

[1500+ Ponies = a P51 K MUSTANG Eduard 1/48 ProfiPack.]

Just now, AliGauld said:

The gap doesn't look that big. Some PPP if you have it wiped back with a damp cotton bud will fill that nicely and just look like a panel line.

 

Cheers,

Alistair

Hopefully LOL.

 

Simon.

[1500+ Ponies = a P51 K MUSTANG Eduard 1/48 ProfiPack.]

14 minutes ago, AliGauld said:

The IP is spectacular but that step is going to require a little work.

Although I have no doubt it will just be a little extra until you get it sorted.

 

Cheers,

Alistair

Sadly Alistair the amount of plastic I removed/ sanded away sorting the seam out has come back t haunt me but.. we will see.

 

Thanks @elger

 

Well, I took the plunge and glued the wings on.

 

 

My camera died so phone pics for now. (Camera battery charging)

 

 

 

I left the inner trailing edge un glued after reading a write up on this kit, and does make for easier alignment.

 

Leave that to dry now, and see what filling needs to be done.

 

Stay safe.

 

Simon.

[1500+ Ponies = a P51 K MUSTANG Eduard 1/48 ProfiPack.]

Hi folks, and a very happy New Year to you all.

 

Thanks @giemme, @elger, @corsaircorp, @Hamden, @cobraleader and @AliGauld.

 

OK, time for an update.

Gunsight finished, as well as the IP + coaming, ready to fit.

 

 

 

Started to make some templates for the Main U/C bays.

 

 

I will transfer them to card later.

 

A word of warning to anyone building this kit, make sure that this area is cleaned as it fits into the cockpit floor.

 

 

I am sorry that this one is blurred but it shows the problem I have with fitting the wings.

 

 

When sanding the fuselage nose area I removed to much plastic.

 

 

Hence the lip, damn...

 

When squeezed together there is still the gap, but removing anymore plastic is a no no, as the wings abut the cockpit floor and won`t go any tighter.

 

Well, off for a cuppa now. 

 

Stay safe.

 

Simon.

[The greatest of all time dies]

So sad, the greatest player I ever saw.

A true gent as well.

 

Simon.

[Look Mummy, There's an Aeroplane Up In The Sky - Or Dear bod What Have I Gotten Myself Into. - Tamiya 1/48 Royal Navy Sea Harrier FRS.1 - Finished]

Well Alistair, first of all Happy New Year sir.

 

Great job done on the seat mate, looks well good, plus the other bits added/ removed.

 

Let`s hope for a decent modelling year, work permitting that is.

 

Stay safe.

 

Simon.

[Look Mummy, There's an Aeroplane Up In The Sky - Or Dear bod What Have I Gotten Myself Into. - Tamiya 1/48 Royal Navy Sea Harrier FRS.1 - Finished]

Well dear chap, a Sea Harrier...

And with a title like that, it has got to be a must.

I am in, got to see what you do with all the goodies...

 

Simon.

[1500+ Ponies = a P51 K MUSTANG Eduard 1/48 ProfiPack.]

6 hours ago, TheBaron said:

Handsome looking work around that cockpit area Simon.: that masking looks particularly sharp!

 

 

5 hours ago, AliGauld said:

It's definitely coming together now.

Agree about the masking very sharp indeed.

 

Cheers,

Alistair 

Thanks lads, the kit comes with PCM`s so made life easier.

 

Thanks @Memphis, @Biggles87, and @corsaircorp.

 

Well, a bit of P.E on the underside .

 

 

Followed by the rear decking to the office.

 

 

Gunsight "Glass" added.

 

 

And painted.

 

 

A better shot of it.

 

 

Just s few bits left to do around here before major work.

 

Stay safe.

 

Simon.

[1500+ Ponies = a P51 K MUSTANG Eduard 1/48 ProfiPack.]

15 hours ago, Memphis said:

Thank you for your congratulations. Although we don't celebrate Christmas, my youngest daughter and I made a bullfinch for our Christmas tree today.

 

Great work.

Lovely handicraft work there sir.

 

14 hours ago, AliGauld said:

IP is looking really good Simon,

Looking forward to more.

 

Cheers,

Alistair

 

11 hours ago, corsaircorp said:

Such a nice little bird !!

Congrats !!

This IP is top notch !!

CC

 

 

2 hours ago, giemme said:

I  concur with the others, nice IP Simon!

 

Ciao 

Thanks lads, take a good look at it now, once fitted it all but disappears.

 

Thanks @cobraleader and @Biggles87.

 

Well things have progressed at a snails pace LOL

 

IP fitted (Dry).

 

 

The windscreen dry fitted.

 

 

A bit of work needed there.

 

And the little flap on the underside fitted.

 

 

She is gradually coming together....

 

Stay safe.

 

Simon.

[1500+ Ponies = a P51 K MUSTANG Eduard 1/48 ProfiPack.]

Thanks @giemme, @corsaircorp, @Hamden, @Memphis, @AliGauld, @Biggles87, and @elger.

 

Well we hope that you all had a great Xmas day.

We did, and found time to do a bit as well.

 

Added the gunsight to the coaming then painted (No Pics, sorry).

 

Then added the IP panel.

 

 

 

Again, I am going to leave that to set overnight.

 

I will see what to do tomorrow.

 

Stay safe.

 

Simon.

[1500+ Ponies = a P51 K MUSTANG Eduard 1/48 ProfiPack.]

2 minutes ago, corsaircorp said:

Well done Simon !!

It now look as nothing wrong happened.....

Con't you forget.... Don't ask... Don't tell !!

Carry on with the Pony, you're on the right way !!

Happy Christmas to you and yours !!

Sincerely.

CC

 

Cheers, and to you and your family .

 

Simon.

[What's your latest acquisition? MkVIII]

Nothing modelling wise but the good lady wife gave me to limited edition plates.

 

 

Simon.

[Westland Wasp HAS 1: 'Ambuscade Flight: XT778']

Fascinating stuff this 3d lark, but I can see the way forward with it.

Cannot wait to see how she will turn out like.

 

All the best to you and your family.

 

Simon.

[Arma Hobby 1/72 Sea Hurricane Mk.Ib]

Looks wonderful Alistair.

Another one to add to the display.

 

Well done mate.

 

Simon.

[1500+ Ponies = a P51 K MUSTANG Eduard 1/48 ProfiPack.]

8 minutes ago, Biggles87 said:

I always seem to have trouble with Mustang fuselage undersides too, I’m sure you’ll sort it.

Have a good Christmas.

 

John

And you good sir.

 

Simon.

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On 15/12/2022 at 14:54, AliGauld said:

Good luck with the retrofit Simon.

I feel your pain.

 

Cheers,

Alistair

 

On 15/12/2022 at 17:55, corsaircorp said:

You're not alone...

I forgot one too on my first Eduard kit.....

For the second, I was aware....

Sincerely.

CC

 

On 16/12/2022 at 06:18, The Spadgent said:

Glad to see this back up and running dear boy. Good luck fitting that awkward bit. 
 

Johnny

 Thanks @giemme, @Dr. Quack, @Hamden, @elger, @cobraleader.

 

Thanks lads, it took just few minutes with a file.

 

 

 

I wiped some TET around the joins, also along the cracked seam then taped.

 

I am going to leave that to set before trying anything else foolish.

 

You all stay safe.

 

Simon.

[1/32 Short Stirling]

So precise Tom, but a lot of patience too.

 

Have a great Xmas.

 

Stay safe.

 

Simon.

 

 

[Their Red Lights Flashing In The Hot New Jersey Night - Arma Hobby 1/72 Sea Hurricane MK.IB]

She looks like she will be done for Xmas mate.

What`s next?

 

You and your family have a great time.

 

Stay safe.

 

Simon and Rose.

[Their Red Lights Flashing In The Hot New Jersey Night - Arma Hobby 1/72 Sea Hurricane MK.IB]

Well, I have just caught up again on this one, and she is nearly done.

She looks great.

That Putty I shall have a look at the next time I am in the modelling shop.

 

(As for Tesco`s, we live 50 yards away from one. + a Greggs.

 

Stay safe.

 

Simon.

[Their Red Lights Flashing In The Hot New Jersey Night - Arma Hobby 1/72 Sea Hurricane MK.IB]

All looks good from here sir.

The mottling has worked in my opinion.

 

Stay safe and have a great Xmas Alistair.

 

Simon.

[Short Clean Jokes V]

My dad said that condoms don`t work....

 

 

Simon.

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On 13/12/2022 at 19:30, AliGauld said:

All looking good from here, Simon.

No need for any apologies.

Life stuff happens and is usually more important than plastic bothering.

 

Cheers,

Alistair

 

On 13/12/2022 at 19:35, giemme said:

Good to see you're back at this, Simon

 

Ciao 

 

On 13/12/2022 at 21:41, corsaircorp said:

Nice recovery Simon !!

Go on, you're almost there....

These Mustangs are addictive, be warned.....

Well done Man !!

Sincerely.

CC

Yes lads,  but see below.

 

Thanks @Biggles87, @elger, @Hamden, @Dr. Quack, @franky boy, And @mark.au.

 

Right, yesterday I decided to dry fit some of the external parts.

The intake lip on the underside went well, after a bit of cleaning up.

 

 

Next up this bit.

 

 

This is where the fun starts.

It should of been fitted while gluing the two halves together.

 

 

The arrow left to where it is suppose to go, the other arrow points to the seam, join line which has cracked open.

 

 

And this bit fits on top of it.

 

 

So, now for some serious deliberations on how to fix it.

 

Well you all keep warm

 

Stay safe.

 

Simon.

[Their Red Lights Flashing In The Hot New Jersey Night - Arma Hobby 1/72 Sea Hurricane MK.IB]

You are racing away with this one Alistair.

As you said, let it cure then attack those pesky seams.

 

Looking quite nice sir.

 

Stay safe.

 

Simon.