sprue Posted April 23, 2013 Author Share Posted April 23, 2013 (edited) [/url]">http://In this update the decals have been applied using Micro Set solutions. I’ve used the Airfix decals as supplied in the kit and despite being printed by Cartograf I came across a most unusual problem in that some of the decals simply would not separate from the backing sheet even after 20 minutes or so of soaking. In the end the point of a No10a blade had to be employed to lever up an edge followed by careful use of a sable chisel shaped brush to free them from the backing. There afterwards so far no problems. After overnight drying I’ll check for silvering otherwise it will be a final coat of Klear before the weathering.Front left of the picture you may be able to make out two of the bomb carriers as supplied by WEM, there are about 25 in total and will be added to the bomb bays in due course.Till the next.Mike Edited April 23, 2013 by sprue 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted April 23, 2013 Share Posted April 23, 2013 As one Mike to another, I think you've done a cracking job, and shown off the WEM PE set to be rather bloomin' tasty. It's almost a shame that they'll have to re-work them to use with the Italeri kit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sprue Posted April 25, 2013 Author Share Posted April 25, 2013 (edited) In this update I’ve started the weathering which I’m going to keep fairly subtle although it has to be said the early Stirlings suffered very heavy weathering. Exhaust stains will be applied after the flat finish and then it’s back to the undercarriage and hopefully she’ll be up on her wheels very soon. Till the next. Mike Edited April 25, 2013 by sprue 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sprue Posted April 26, 2013 Author Share Posted April 26, 2013 (edited) [/url]">http:// [/url]">http:// Today’s update is the application of the flat finish and when dry I’ll airbrush some exhaust stains and then some final details.Till the next.Mike Edited April 26, 2013 by sprue Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elger Posted April 26, 2013 Share Posted April 26, 2013 looking very, very good! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JOCKNEY Posted April 26, 2013 Share Posted April 26, 2013 Lovely job Mike Just found this build this evening and couldn't take the dog out for her walk until I'd finished reading it. Nearly finished Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sprue Posted April 27, 2013 Author Share Posted April 27, 2013 In this update I’ve fitted the undercarriage and removed all masking. The masking method I used on the windows allowed me to reshape and resize the fuselage windows to make them more accurate.You can also see my method for fitting the main wheels; here I’ve removed the axle hubs from the kit legs drilled and fitted them onto rod which then slides into the scratch built main legs capturing the main wheel on the way; thus making for a very firm structure.Next will be further work on the bomb bays and other details.Till the next [/url">http://[/url [/url">http://[/url ">http:// ">http:// Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lipkicker Posted April 27, 2013 Share Posted April 27, 2013 very nice will follow with interest Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HL-10 Posted April 27, 2013 Share Posted April 27, 2013 You are doing a great job on her! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martian Posted April 28, 2013 Share Posted April 28, 2013 This is going to be a showstopper! Martin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Navy Bird Posted April 28, 2013 Share Posted April 28, 2013 I think it's a showstopper already! It stopped my show (in addition to smacking my gob) - that's for sure! Cheers, Bill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sprue Posted April 29, 2013 Author Share Posted April 29, 2013 Many thanks to all that have left comments, I do appreciate your encouragement. I think we are now on the home straight. Mike 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snapper_city Posted April 29, 2013 Share Posted April 29, 2013 Nearly there... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sprue Posted April 30, 2013 Author Share Posted April 30, 2013 [/url]">http:// In this update the wing bomb doors are ready for fitting and the bombs are under preparation including scratch built fins from lead foil courtesy of wine bottles. The drill shank is used as the former for the fins.Till the next.Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sprue Posted May 2, 2013 Author Share Posted May 2, 2013 Some final details added to be followed by the inevitable retouching here and there. I might tone down the bombs a wee bit more and I’ve left some of the carriers empty so as to show off the WEM P.E. pieces. A little more work required around the engines and exhausts and the aileron actuators but the construction phase is now complete. Till the next. Mike 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kev67 Posted May 2, 2013 Share Posted May 2, 2013 When and where, model show wise, is this going to be shown off in all its glory Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonyG Posted May 2, 2013 Share Posted May 2, 2013 Nice, and it's provided me with a bit of inspiration to take another look at mine - currently 'on hiatus'. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shalako Posted May 2, 2013 Share Posted May 2, 2013 I don't know if the Italeri kit is going to be better than the Airfix but, from this lovely work anyone can see that if you have the patience, the attention to detail, and a little bit of research, you can make a quality-built. Well done Mike!! Cheers Sernak Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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