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    Grumman F9F-8B Cougar***FINISHED***

    in The Salty Sea Dog GB

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    5 hours ago, PeterB said:

    “for happy results use Mr Colour paint”

     

    I don’t see anything wrong with that translated quote Pete… since converting to Mr Color lacquers, their levelling thinner and a gravity fed airbrush, my modelling has improved 100%. 

    Great to see this Cougar kit being assembled. I bought one cheap a while back, however pinched the wheels to add them to my “unfinished” Matchbox Panther. I’d better find another resin set of wheels to make this kit usable again. Nice work so far, I reckon Hasegawa did a nice job of this kit and that’s being proven by your results so far. 

     

    Cheers.. Dave 

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    Salty Roo’s - Fairey Gannet AS.1, HMAS Melbourne (R21) - (ex HMS Majestic (R77)

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    11 hours ago, PeterB said:

    I note with interest your comments about the bomb bay, and am waiting to see just how much weight it needs as I suspect it may be more than the 15g shown in the instructions!

     

    Nice to hear from you Pete. Now I don't mean to pour scorn on this kit, however for a relatively new-ish tool model it's not exactly a drop fit of sorts. I didn't measure the amount of weight I applied, however packed in as much fishing sinkers and blu-tak as I could in between the squared section that exists between the lower cockpit floor and top of the bomb bay (from the engine firewall to the wing spar). This is all ahead of the main wheels; however, I still need to attach the rudder, two large elevators, radar dome and flaps - all of which are behind the main wheels, so wish me luck. 

     

    Cheers and all the best when you eventually get to your kit.. Dave  

     

     

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    Salty Roo’s - Fairey Gannet AS.1, HMAS Melbourne (R21) - (ex HMS Majestic (R77)

    in The Salty Sea Dog GB

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    4 hours ago, Toryu said:

    The plan view looks a bit like the TBF Avenger. How does the size compare? 

     

    I don’t have a 1/72 Avenger, however have eye balled one in the past and would say it’s pretty much of a similar size and would take up just as much cabinet space (unless you’re able to fold their wings). Wiki says that both aircraft have a wingspan of 54 ft, whist the Gannet nudges the Avenger in fuselage length by a mere 3 feet (43 vs. 40 respectively). 

     

    Cheers.. Dave 

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    Mach2 but not in this puddle jumper - Republic RC-3 Seabee, Mach 2, 1/72 **Finished**

    in The Salty Sea Dog GB

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    Great stuff Pat and apologies for missing the start of this thread. There are so many great builds going on it’s hard to keep track.
     

    The Seabee is a very evocative subject and the thought of these aircraft swanning their way around the crystal clear waters of the French South Pacific must surely warm even your harsh Scottish winters.


    Whatever you were looking for, I can see why you stopped once you found this. Looking good so far mate.
     

    Cheers.. Dave 

     

     

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    Ahoy there Sea Dogs! Put a face to the name? (Now with added cats’n’ dogs!)

    in The Salty Sea Dog GB

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    OK - why not! 

    Seeing I'm building a portly Gannet during this GB, here's a recent image of Mrs. RL and some fool doing his best 'Double Chin' Gannet AEW.3 Impression (don't you love selfies?)  

    Taken last week at the Australian Open Tennis in Melbourne.... a fun hot day without the kids tagging along for once! 

    Cheers... Dave (by the way ... Mrs. RL has no idea what a Gannet AEW.3 is)

     

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    Salty Roo’s - Fairey Gannet AS.1, HMAS Melbourne (R21) - (ex HMS Majestic (R77)

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    This Gannet build is still slowly progressing and finally it's all starting to take shape.

    Thankfully the wing join (not glued in this image) is good and solid, however the majority of parts do require some filling and sanding - nothing huge, just a little surprising for a new-ish kit.  

    The instructions suggest to 'sandwich' all the control surfaces within the major wing / hori stab / tail fin parts during construction, however I've elected to reduce all the extended tabs and mount them in the more traditional way. 

    I still need to cut the one piece bomb bay doors in half and pray it all fits the small fuselage tabs that Revell provide.  

    Clear parts have been cleaned up and 'cleared' and they look quite good. Fitting the wing leading edge landing lights was fun, but they're in and have been sanded, micro-meshed and re-polished up to restore clarity. 

    Should all be ready for the primer within a day or two. 

     

    Cheers.. Dave 

     

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    1:72 Bristol Beaufort Mk.Ia, No.2 Torpedo Training Unit *FINISHED*

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    13 minutes ago, Dunny said:

    I have also just noted that the Mk.Ia carries a nose-mounted MG in some pics, so may need to plan for that too!

     

    Yes, I believe Tony O'Toole added these guns on a few of his great quick builds, however sadly those images have been taken down from the old WIP thread. 

    I've also been tempted to start a second Beaufort kit and have a set of P & W engines and nacelles to go with it, however I've committed myself to a few GB's this year, so doubt I'll find the time to fit this one in.  

    Cheers.. Dave 

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    The Salty Sea Dog GB Chat

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    1 hour ago, Bertie McBoatface said:

    Modelling and reading; the two greatest hobbies evah!


    How true, both go hand in hand and usually result in more modelling ideas being floated in one’s head…. Says he who has just finished Max Hastings excellent Dam Buster book “ Chastise”. 
     

    Cheers.. Dave (now onto a book about RAAF Black Cats, you know where this is heading!). 

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    Big In Japan - Classic Japanese Kits GB Chat

    in Big In Japan - Classic Japanese Kits GB

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    I’m still awaiting delivery of Hasegawa’s 1/72 Beechcraft T-34 Mentor trainer and tow tug. Seems as though some mail within Australia has been delayed due to floods (again) so hopefully this will arrive in good time. Failing that there’s always a bunch of Fujimi Skyhawks, Phantoms and that big Neptune that’s crying out to be built, but I’m trying to restrict this years GB builds to smaller subjects. 
     

    Cheers.. Dave 

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    1/48 scale Avro Lancaster camo masks

    in Aircraft WWII

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    Hopefully these photos of my 1/72 Spitfire masking may help explain how home made masks can be made. You will need some thick clear plastic, Tamiya type masking tape, a sharp pair of scissors and a suitable sized set of camouflage drawings. As you are building in 1/48 scale you probably don’t need to mask the whole surface, so just mask off what you need to and try to avoid any overspray. 
    Cheers.. Dave 

     

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    A pair of Airfix Hawks in 1/72

    in Ready for Inspection - Aircraft

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    It’s taken me three go’s to think of something appropriate to say about these superlative Hawk kits, however whatever appreciative words I write, please magnify them by 100%. Honestly, if this is not the highest level of 1/72 modelling, I don’t know what is. We all strive to achieve perfection, it’s nice to know that someone out there, can manage to reach it! 
    Cheers.. Dave 

     

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