goggsy Posted April 21, 2014 Share Posted April 21, 2014 Finally getting around to posting this build which I've been working on for about a month on and off. All being well it should be completed by the deadline for this GB. Thoughts on the kit: I'm pretty happy with it all said. The detail is refined and crisp, the resin adds a certain something, and it goes together well for a limited run kit. The only bits that I've had significant trouble with have been fitting the tub to the fuselage and installing the instrument panel, both of which were probably my fault. For reasons best known to myself I decided to try to force the fuselage together as I found the cockpit floor seemed to be a bit wide, and I ended up with horrendous cracking all the way up one side of the fuselage. I stabilised this with some CA and made good with filler and you can't see anything now so all's well that ends well. The other problem was the instrument panel, I think I fitted it at the wrong stage and really struggled to get it into the cockpit. I ended up having to shave bits off the edges to get it to sit right, it's still not great but passes casual inspection. I realise that the panel is incorrect for a T5 but I'm not too fussed as the canopy with be closed. I've just sprayed the intakes and will be fitting them next. After that, it's decalling and adding aerials etc. Cheers Liam 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOUSTON Posted April 23, 2014 Share Posted April 23, 2014 Liam, impressive start. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thomasweir Posted April 23, 2014 Share Posted April 23, 2014 Nice work in the checkout 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomjw Posted April 23, 2014 Share Posted April 23, 2014 That was quick. Looking good. Cheers Tom. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Speedman Posted April 26, 2014 Share Posted April 26, 2014 I've always liked the JP, your build is looking great. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goggsy Posted April 28, 2014 Author Share Posted April 28, 2014 Nearly there! Shiny shiny 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Breaker Posted April 28, 2014 Share Posted April 28, 2014 Great job on this Goggsy, nice to know it's not unbuildable Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomjw Posted April 28, 2014 Share Posted April 28, 2014 Nice one goggsy. It looks superb with paint and decals on. Cheers, Tom. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goggsy Posted April 28, 2014 Author Share Posted April 28, 2014 Thanks guys. Had a big push tonight and I'm calling this one done. And along with the rest of the boys: Apologies for the not terribly good photos, I'm a bit fried tonight. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Misterfriend Posted April 29, 2014 Share Posted April 29, 2014 That is gorgeous. How did you get it so flawless and shiny? cheers Segan 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
galgos Posted April 29, 2014 Share Posted April 29, 2014 That's a beautifully finished Provost, one to be really proud of (along with the rest of your impressive collection!) Max 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pacificmustang Posted April 29, 2014 Share Posted April 29, 2014 great model and great collection Bruce 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fritag Posted April 30, 2014 Share Posted April 30, 2014 (edited) Beautiful finish Goggsy. BTW - wot red did you use? looks the biz. Edited April 30, 2014 by Fritag 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goggsy Posted May 1, 2014 Author Share Posted May 1, 2014 Thanks all. Red is by tamiya, shininess is down to good priming with tamiya fine surface primer and then a mix of tamiya flat paints with tamiya gloss clear and cellulose thinner. The surfaces then had a small amount of buffing to bring out the gleam. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
feifeitim Posted April 11, 2015 Share Posted April 11, 2015 A lovely Mk5! Well done! Is the "MI" a Cosford addition? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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