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Johnson last won the day on March 22 2023
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- Birthday 15/10/1955
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Aircraft 1/144 - 1/24, but mostly 1/72
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Blue/Grey paint sprayed on. Unmasking didn't reveal any major hiccups; Happy with that. That's a bit of errant masking tape under the horizontal stabiliser thingy. Will be removed. Windscreen just balanced on, will need fixing properly. To do... Matt black anti-slip surround around footsteps on fuselage Undercarriage (and add steps to them) Flotation devices on legs/wheels Paint grills Decals Finish and fit winch Footstep under door Fit EMRU and Mk.44 Torpedo* Aerial wires Exhausts Oh yes - rotors! *what colour is the practice torpedo? Yellow? Good thing we have until June! Cheers, Charlie
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Looking every inch a Sea Vixen. Nice wing fences. I may have to find one of these for FROG GB #3. Cheers, Charlie
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Thanks Adrian! I hope so Pete Cheers Pat! Thanks Chris. Coming together slowly but getting there. I've learned a lot about the Wessex, even been to see a real one! What surprises me is the lack of decent models in 1/72 of one of the most important British helicopters. Anyway, despite the recent radio silence, progress has been made. The Wessex will be in the Royal Navy HAS.1 scheme of blue/grey and golden yellow. Yellow is a tricky modelling colour best with a pink undercoat; I decided that the clear parts would be easier and safer painted separately; Masking; Dark Admiralty Grey on the 'inside' They also got the pink treatment, but forgot to photograph, sorry. And sprayed yellow; Rotor blades painted; Dark green tops, black underneath. The 4+ book says 2" yellow and red stripes which equates to about 0.70mm @ 1/72, Compared to photos of the real things they look a bit wide. But then the photos are of a restored Wessex. I'm not changing them now. And tomorrow... the Wessex gets it's Blue/Grey paint. All masked up and ready; Hopefully, back tomorrow! Cheers, Charlie
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Lovely finish AW, great model. I had the same experience with my Harrier decals in FROG Squad #1. Decals must have been 50 years old. Cheers, Charlie
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Excellent Stu! Nice to see what it looks like when 'new'.
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Johnson started following 1/72 Sea King HC mk4
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Looks good (it's a Sea King!) and nice to see one being made by someone who knows the helicopter. Looks like you've made a few mods, Any info on what you've added and what needs correcting would be great. Charlie
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Nice blue.
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F170 - Northrop Black Widow P-61 **Finished**
Johnson replied to JOCKNEY's topic in FROG Squad II GB
Well done Pat! One of my favourites from many years ago. Cheers, Charlie -
Yes, a Mosquito! Made out of wood!!
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Flying Artillery part 2 - Mosquito Mk XVIII
Johnson replied to Zephyr91's topic in World War 2 Twins Mega GB
Gulp! At least the u/c survived. If you ever (e.g. after the next test flight) need spare parts, ping me a PM before you go to H. I have a few left over from my build. Cheers, Charlie -
Good grief! (a favourite saying of my owner), I hope they had a good supply of... spare propellers, undercarriage, engines, crash barriers, cameramen...
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It's a frustrating job David, I know from experience. If at first... you'll get there! Best of luck, Charlie
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Good progress and modifications. Great film!
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F-308 MiG-3 Soviet Union March 7th 1942
Johnson replied to Corsairfoxfouruncle's topic in FROG Squad II GB
Very nice!- 39 replies
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