DaveJL Posted February 2, 2013 Author Share Posted February 2, 2013 No gardening or car washing at the minute, too wet and windy!! I do have a planned third entry, but i'm back to work next week and off to the states in a few weeks so don't know if i will get it finished! Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark73 Posted February 2, 2013 Share Posted February 2, 2013 Good going Dave, do you not do any gardening?!! . I was thinking of starting a DaveJL G.B., has to be finished in 2 weeks though. Any more planned? Sean It could be called the Jack Bauer GB, the following occurs over the next 24 hours... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveJL Posted February 2, 2013 Author Share Posted February 2, 2013 It could be called the Jack Bauer GB, the following occurs over the next 24 hours... Not quite that fast mate Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sean Posted February 2, 2013 Share Posted February 2, 2013 I was thinking we could send him a kit from each of us, and he\d have them done in two weeks Sean Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveJL Posted February 2, 2013 Author Share Posted February 2, 2013 I was thinking we could send him a kit from each of us, and he\d have them done in two weeks Sean Your confidence in my building abilities is much appreciated...but If they are being built so quickly, there must be something wrong with them! Still, look OK to my eye Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnonymousDFB1 Posted February 3, 2013 Share Posted February 3, 2013 Coming together nicely Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveJL Posted February 3, 2013 Author Share Posted February 3, 2013 Thanks Mish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveJL Posted February 3, 2013 Author Share Posted February 3, 2013 Bit more done today. Added all the pylons to the CFT's along with the LANTIRN navigation pod and the pylon for the SNIPER pod: Added the Saudi specific antennae: Wolfpack designs SNIPER pod, courtesy of Parabat: Assembled: I changed my mind about the weapons load after finding a GBU-31(v)3/B 'penetrator' JDAM buried under a load of stuff. So, this will replace the GBU-24 on the centre-line and 3x GBU-38's will replace the MK-82's: Final shot of the jet: Just a few areas need a tidy up then it's ready for priming. More to come. Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveJL Posted February 10, 2013 Author Share Posted February 10, 2013 (edited) Painting has commenced. Base colour on, just need to add the dark grey camouflage: Tanks done: Bombs and sidewinders ready for varnish: Engines painted and ready for installation: Next up is to add the camouflage as stated and paint the nav lights, LANTIRN pod etc. More to come. Dave Edited February 10, 2013 by DaveJL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveJL Posted February 13, 2013 Author Share Posted February 13, 2013 (edited) Managed to get the darker grey on today: Looks a lot darker than it actually is! Not sure if it's 100% but it's the exact colours as per the Twobobs decal sheet. Painted freehand. Also got the metallic sections around the exhausts painted along with the SNIPER pod and ejection seats: A couple more bits and pieces to paint at the weekend then will hopefully be able to start decalling soon. Dave Edited February 17, 2013 by DaveJL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stinger 9 Posted February 13, 2013 Share Posted February 13, 2013 Excellent as usual Dave. Love the paintwork and very impressed with the hand job. Regards, Monty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveJL Posted February 13, 2013 Author Share Posted February 13, 2013 Thanks mate. Still not sure if i'm 100% on the colour though. Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matcham11 Posted February 13, 2013 Share Posted February 13, 2013 Brilliant paint job Dave. Well done! Robin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveJL Posted February 13, 2013 Author Share Posted February 13, 2013 Thanks Robin. Perhaps the dark grey is ok...Have a look at this and let me know what you think. Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mozzy19 Posted February 13, 2013 Share Posted February 13, 2013 I'm sure the grey will look alright without the camera flash playing hell with the colours Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveJL Posted February 13, 2013 Author Share Posted February 13, 2013 I'm sure the grey will look alright without the camera flash playing hell with the colours True! I'll try and get some in natural light whenever the rain and clouds clear off from N.I! Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dermo245 Posted February 13, 2013 Share Posted February 13, 2013 Fine work there Dave. Dermot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sean Posted February 14, 2013 Share Posted February 14, 2013 Nice progress Dave, as regard the darker colour, it looks ok to me. Sean Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaintsPhil Posted February 14, 2013 Share Posted February 14, 2013 True! I'll try and get some in natural light whenever the rain and clouds clear off from N.I! Dave GB finishes in April though Dave.... Looking very nice indeed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveJL Posted February 14, 2013 Author Share Posted February 14, 2013 Thanks chaps. GB finishes in April though Dave....Looking very nice indeed I see Northern Ireland's notorious weather conditions have been heard of across the water Not bad today mind! Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveJL Posted February 20, 2013 Author Share Posted February 20, 2013 Bit more to show, progress has slowed over the past week or so, but i'm back on track. Weapons all glossed up. AIM-9's, SNIPER and the GBU-31 awaiting decals: Airframe complete. Painted all the nav lights, pylons, LANTIRN and tidied up a few areas. Once dry, i sprayed it with a coat of gloss. Next up is to add the decals! More to come. Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaintsPhil Posted February 20, 2013 Share Posted February 20, 2013 Looking really nice there Dave! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marlin Posted February 20, 2013 Share Posted February 20, 2013 Looks great Dave Got to do me one of the Saudis one day. /Bosse Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveJL Posted February 20, 2013 Author Share Posted February 20, 2013 Thanks guys! Will hopefully get the decals done on Sunday. Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveJL Posted February 24, 2013 Author Share Posted February 24, 2013 Slow progress on this one, but managed to get the decals on today: The remaining ordnance with decals: I think the Eagle looks quite smart in Saudi markings! Won't get anymore done until next weekend, then I'm off to the states for a week so there'll be a bit of a delay in getting this one finished! Next job is to add a panel wash, seal it in with a matt coat and add the landing gear/engines etc. More to come. Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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