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heloman1

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  1. Looking suitably Gannety with a full bomb bay and flaps deployed. Getting close... With mu COD build, I've managed to make the long range fuel tanks, using the excellent drawings in the 4+ book, So that will be it for my bomb bay, unless I can find info on other stores pods that might have been carried.. Colin
  2. Wow Neil, she's looking superb. I was gobsmacked when I saw the image with the masking still on. Then, when I scrolled down to the reveal, amazed! The scheme really suits the ship, just imagine if t had gone into service? These flying all over the UK and the continent! Colin
  3. Looking good. I like the effect, not too in your face. I've just invested in two bottles of Florry wash, I'm going to attack my Gannet today., see how the re-scribed panel lines show up. Colin
  4. Trim the cheese, drink the beer, make the model. Don't get confused... We used to be able to get some tasty continental beers down here in Sa but sadly no longer. However, on the upside, a new micro-brewery opened almost om my doorstep. Ale and pizza... Happy modelling. Colin
  5. Hi CC, we had an Angolan 21 at the SAAF Museum AFB Zwartkops near Pretoria. It was recovered during the Border War around the 1980's. Snazzy scheme if I remember, I don't think I have any images of it though. You still have my interest... Colin
  6. My pleasure. I think without Alan, we would have had to stick with the kit parts and refining them. I've modified six sets so far! I'm still trying to find a way to get my hands one some of his goodies. Colin
  7. Shame abut the Pavla cockpit! I have one left to build, a GR Mk3 that was used for deck trial whilst serving with Boscombe Down (?). The IPMS FAA SIG produced a decal set with a Rhino zap on the side, sadly, I missed getting it. Maybe it's not too difficult to hand paint. Then a two seat. Colin
  8. Coming together very nicely. Did you airbrush the W&N gloss coat and if so did you thin it? Colin
  9. Looking good Bill, nice work going on here and great video from Chewy. Colin
  10. Oooooh Bill, what's not to like about a SHAR build? I like the Am parts you are adding to the project and the Hasegawa wings, much better. Don't think I have ever looked at the Hasegawa kit, last one I built was the Airfix Mk7 and the Fujimi kit. I'll pull a seat up to the bar... Colin
  11. Great work there Chris, looks like I could get my hands dirty doing some 1:1 maintenance. Alans upgrade parts are just prefect. Colin
  12. Looking good so far, can understand modelling to unwind from the trials of the day. From 700 head of cattle to 7000 head of rivets! Enjoy... Colin
  13. Looking good, some neat work going on there... Colin
  14. Hi Stuart many thanks. I've done a couple in 1/48th scale already, so not much to learn here. Colin
  15. This morning I dug around in the WIP stash/Shelf of Doom and found my part assembled MPM Barracuda kit, We have a loose D-Day anniversary theme build in our model cub. I had started adding the Airwaves etched detail set, so it looks like n Origami version! Just need to relocate the decal sheet! Colin
  16. Many thanks Dave. Spinner painted and the wing walk areas next, then, I'm getting close to finishing. Colin
  17. Looking good, shame about the rudder. I'm sure it will be an easy fix. Done it myself, so you aren't alone! Colin
  18. Wow Neil, the ali on the wings and engine nacelles looks superb and the heat staining on the exhausts, is just right. Mutt and Geoff in the cockpit are itching to fly... Colin
  19. Well, I guess that's what you get for not being at he model desk? Yu slip back to page four! However not guilty on that could, as I have other builds on the go. Two in the FROG Squad 2 GB and another in the baby Boomers GB, plus other tings! Busy, busy, busy! Anyway, I did a little work on the dustbin cover, duly filled and sanded. Then I found some 6mm ali tube and started to fashion the long distance fuel tanks for the bomb bay. I plugged each end of the tube with plasticard and then glued the end pieces left then overnight and hand carved then to shape. I have one to finish and then add the detail, Drawing for these are part of the 4+ Publications book. Excellent scale drawings, as per usual. Now, I'll have to order the Eduard cockpit detail sets and sit and wait for their arrival before I can progress with the interior. In the absence of photographic reference, I'll just delete the supplied detail and add one of the kit supplied bucket seats. Thanks for looking in, until next time. Colin
  20. Hello fellow Froggers. I did some clearcoat and decal application over the weekend, the lady now wears full plumage. So, maybe a little panel wash and add the wheels. Make a base and a suitable support... I'm afraid, or not that this is all for this post. More to follow... Colin
  21. Ooooh, an Airfix 48th scale Lynx Bill. This will keep you busy! I have four still awaiting their fate! Colin
  22. Great start and progress, I too am glad it didn't head for SOD! I think I have this kit in my WIP (SOD) along with the Airwaves folded wing etch set. We have a D-Day theme build within our club, this would be a candidate I think? Coli
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