AnonymousDFB1 Posted December 13, 2008 Author Share Posted December 13, 2008 Good progress on the Hawk today. Canopy masked with Parafilm donated by Peter Marshal. I must say this is easier to use than masking with tape. I thought I'd have a go a preshading (again). Alas nothing showed through the paint work. The camouflage patten just developed as I sprayed Right next job is to printout the decals and put a coat of Klear on both. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnonymousDFB1 Posted December 13, 2008 Author Share Posted December 13, 2008 Decals printed out and a coat of Klear on both the decals and the Hawk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Antoine Posted December 13, 2008 Share Posted December 13, 2008 Getting there (Where?), Mish! Your decals looks cool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spitfire Posted December 13, 2008 Share Posted December 13, 2008 As a big fan of alternative history I'm waiting patiently for the next installment, and it's nice to see someone else doing all the sanding, keep up the good work ! Cheers Den Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnonymousDFB1 Posted December 13, 2008 Author Share Posted December 13, 2008 Thanks both, Den I have written the next instalment of the story but I'm not posting any more of it here as a member of BM has asked me not to as he found it upsetting, so I have complied with his wishes. The full story will appear on the What If forums or if you want I can PM you the next instalment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Antoine Posted December 13, 2008 Share Posted December 13, 2008 Upsetting??? Whoow... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spitfire Posted December 14, 2008 Share Posted December 14, 2008 Hi Mish, yes a PM would be great if it's no trouble. Cheers Den Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuart Posted December 14, 2008 Share Posted December 14, 2008 Hi Mish, yes a PM would be great if it's no trouble.Cheers Den Mish - I'd like a PM with an update as well if you don't mind. Thanks Stuart Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnonymousDFB1 Posted December 14, 2008 Author Share Posted December 14, 2008 Well the hawk is done. I shan't be putting an photos in Ready For Inspection as it's not that good. The kit is rally very good, the canopy doesn't fit too well and the decals are not that brilliant. However I have used this build as a proof of concept and have learned from it. I will build another Hawk in the same colours in due course, in fact I have two more Hawks to build for this project. However the next build will be: Which I want to turn into: I'll be starting this in the new year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted December 14, 2008 Share Posted December 14, 2008 I think you did ok Mish under the circumstances (i.e. crap kit)... Love that Islander though - looks like it's been stung on the nose! Oh, and I got a box yesterday that will fit your promised squadron green putty, so it's all systems go. It might also fit the squadron white I never use, so I'll squeeze it in if I remember Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnonymousDFB1 Posted December 14, 2008 Author Share Posted December 14, 2008 I think you did ok Mish under the circumstances (i.e. crap kit)... Love that Islander though - looks like it's been stung on the nose! Oh, and I got a box yesterday that will fit your promised squadron green putty, so it's all systems go. It might also fit the squadron white I never use, so I'll squeeze it in if I remember Thanks Mike. I'm thinking of using milliput for the AEW nose. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted December 14, 2008 Share Posted December 14, 2008 Thanks Mike. I'm thinking of using milliput for the AEW nose. I'd put either a solid roundish core from somewhere in there, or carve one out of a chunk of balsa wood. Could you find something spherical to graft on maybe? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnonymousDFB1 Posted December 14, 2008 Author Share Posted December 14, 2008 I'd put either a solid roundish core from somewhere in there, or carve one out of a chunk of balsa wood. Could you find something spherical to graft on maybe? I was thinking of a small ball, but not found one yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Antoine Posted December 14, 2008 Share Posted December 14, 2008 PM for me too, if you don't mind. But if everybody wants a PM, maybe it's better to post it anyway? Can't understand that someone is upset by a story that never was... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnonymousDFB1 Posted December 14, 2008 Author Share Posted December 14, 2008 I've been told that to help me turn this Into this: That there exists a resin conversion. Does anyone know of it? Who makes it? Where it can be obtained from? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eddie M. Posted December 24, 2008 Share Posted December 24, 2008 Mish, I really like your work, especially the paint. Great work! Also, as an alternative to the Squadron green, can you get automotive filler putty at an auto parts store? I use Bondo glazing and spot putty. It's cheaper and you get twice as much. Keep up the good work! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Gibson Posted January 11, 2009 Share Posted January 11, 2009 (edited) Well, you already know I like it For the roundel, how about an Oz roundel, but with a sheep in place of the 'roo? The Welsh are already using that. Dave. Edit due to double post. Edited January 11, 2009 by Dave Gibson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnonymousDFB1 Posted January 11, 2009 Author Share Posted January 11, 2009 Okay Dave has got me to pull my finger out and finish part four of the story who wants a copy of it I have on my list: Gekko 1 Hatchet Bexwh773 Antoine Spitfire Stuart Dave Gibson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
entlim Posted January 11, 2009 Share Posted January 11, 2009 me................. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Antoine Posted January 11, 2009 Share Posted January 11, 2009 That's eight people that are interested to see it straight on the forum. Not enough? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deon Posted January 11, 2009 Share Posted January 11, 2009 me too please.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deon Posted January 11, 2009 Share Posted January 11, 2009 Thanks for the installment Mish. That Islander looks very light on its nose wheel, almost fully extended? I can see that the leg has been lowered perhaps to give a bit more clearance. I wonder if their radome was empty! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mass Posted February 4, 2009 Share Posted February 4, 2009 And can I have a copy too please Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wyverns4 Posted February 4, 2009 Share Posted February 4, 2009 Hi Mish, Me too please! Christian the Married Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnonymousDFB1 Posted February 4, 2009 Author Share Posted February 4, 2009 Okay the next and future instalment will go to: Gekko 1 Hatchet Bexwh773 Antoine Spitfire Stuart Dave Gibson Entlim Deon Mass Wyverns4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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