CliffB

Thanks Jon and Nigel - I think . It's a dinky little thing isn't it? But fiendishly complex nevertheless. Separately, I've found these images of a larger scale flying model, which I may use as the basis of my (even more simplified), engine additions. It's a little easier to get your head round! Cheers Cliff

Sorry to hear that you've had some paint issues DAG, but from here you would never know. The paintwork looks beautiful! Cliff

Mind-blowing stuff Nigel. Respect! Cliff

Thanks again for your support guys - it is appreciated Rodders, to be honest I haven't even thought about the engine yet but I'll probably try to add some extra detail to the Airfix parts (rather than starting again from scratch). The PE fret will be of no help as it contains no parts for the engine, nor the rotorhead. Should be fun though. Big fanfares now as I have fixed the vacformed canopy in place It was surprisingly easy in fact. Fortunately, the cabin's rear bulkhead 'spoons' very nicely into the curves of the canopy, so as a first stage I stuck the two parts together using 5-minute epoxy (thanks to Nigel's build thread for reminding me that this is really useful stuff!). I scratched the canopy surface first, to help the bond. The part of the canopy that I have glued, is in reality metal and so will be painted over in due course. Once the glue had hardened, I glued the bulkhead into the fuselage (again using a blob of epoxy), and voila! The canopy is firmly fixed to the fuselage without any need to try to glue its edge down. I will need to seal the canopy edge (I'll run some thinned PVA into the joint), but this is not required to provide any strength. Result! Cheers Cliff

Turned out nice! Cliff

Like you Paul, I really enjoyed this kit when I was a nipper. In fact nostalgia was the only reason that I bought this particular kit, when it came up for grabs at a Model Club charity auction a few years ago. I think that a decade separates the original release of your Whirlwind kit (1956) and the Scout (1966), and I'm pleased to say that things appear to have improved a lot over that time . Thanks Nigel. I must say that having ditched most of the transparancies, the remainder of the kit/PE has so far been an absolute pleasure to build I'm continuing to 'make steady progress', with the interior now finished. There's a little more tidying up to do on the fuselage, then a good vacuum out before fitting the new canopy. It will be nice to reach that landmark. Cheers Cliff

Hi Tim and welcome to the GB (particularly as it is your first ). Cliff

Hi Steve and nice to see you in the GB Cliff

I'm very impressed Adrian - you've done a fantastic job on lifting this old kit to another level, using only basic materials. I love the face painting too! Cliff

That's a beautiful result At Sea. Congratulations on the build and for completing your first Group Build! Don't forget to post some piccies in the GB's Gallery too Cheers Cliff

Masking can be laborious, but this definitely looks like it is going to be a stunner when finished! Cliff

It's nice to see this one moving ahead again Craig Cliff

Looking great Nigel Are you by any chance a dentist in your day job? Cheers Cliff

Thanks Smudge. You'll be pleased to see that I've now added a bit of padding front and rear (I know I've been a bit stingey!). I've also put a small coaming over the IP. Cheers Cliff

Nice card work Brian Cliff

Thanks Nigel. I've actually bitten the bullet and made up the seats this morning. Here is the sequence. 1) Main structure: 2) 3D spar across seat back: 3) Side frame: 4) Front legs: 5) and finally in-situ! Overall, it went OK. The PE was relatively soft and curved easily around the shaft of a small screwdriver. Next up will be some cushions... Cliff

Morning all. I've been tied up for the last two weeks on a project that I needed to get finished for Cosford. That's now completed though, so I'm back onto the Scout Mostly I have been working on the cockpit PE, during the course of which it dawned on me that the kit and PE only provide for a single pilot's position. I'm pretty sure though that my chosen subject is dual control, so that's another inaccuracy that we can add to the list! Next up, I will be making up the PE seats - something I'm slightly nervous about, as one section needs to be rolled into a curve (something I always struggle with ). Cheers Cliff

As you say, some incredible detail there for a 1/72 scale kit, and beautifully put together too. Cliff

Looks like that PE is worth the effort! Cliff

Looking very colourful (which is good!). Cliff

Ambitious plans! Cliff

This continues to look absolutely fantastic. Top marks! Cliff

Seems like I won't now be away on hols, so this sounds like it might be fun. I'm thinking maybe something 'resinous' - instant stick, not too many parts, simple colour scheme etc. etc. Cliff

An opportunity to dust off my old Airfix Hs.126 and cobble together some suitable decals . I'm thinking maybe 'in flight' too, so that I can use the crew figures....

Looks like we might be in for a colourful treat Rodders? Cliff