geedubelyer Posted December 15, 2014 Author Share Posted December 15, 2014 Hello all, This is a bit of a whistlestop drive by to post a couple of pics before I have to go out but I'll be back later to edit this post and add appropriate thankyou's as well as a brief description of the latest work. Back soon but in the mean time,...........she's got legs! Cheers 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Griffter Posted December 15, 2014 Share Posted December 15, 2014 This is a real delight. Thanks for sharing it.... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Work In Progress Posted December 15, 2014 Share Posted December 15, 2014 It's the best Airfix Comet I can remember. Well done. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alpha Delta 210 Posted December 15, 2014 Share Posted December 15, 2014 She looks good on her legs! Your undercarriage looks a million times better than my humble effort! You're on the home straight now! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlaStix Posted December 15, 2014 Share Posted December 15, 2014 Absolutely stunning. You have done an amazing job with this kit. Brilliant!! Well done! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geedubelyer Posted December 15, 2014 Author Share Posted December 15, 2014 (edited) Like all the bits and bobs too. Subtle and fiddly as they are they add to the detail and realism. Hi Tomoshenko, thanks for the compliments, very much appreciated. I find myself following the lead of others on BM and end up going the extra mile so I think I have everyone else to thank for that. I do agree though, sometimes the most subtle of details is what can make a difference. I think the canopy looks excellent Guy. I'm intrigued that you got no distortions from brushing Klear only along the decal strips. Feels counterintuitive to me - but I'll remember it Hi Steve and thanks for the kind words, muchos gracias amigo. I suspect my photos conspire to make the model look better than it actually does but hey, I'm not knocking it. It's all smoke and mirrors. As for the decal strips, I did have a mini mishap with one of the longitudinal frames on the canopy when I stuck my thumb on it whilst manipulating the model to work on the gear. I discovered that I'd moved one of the canopy frames. Luckily, another drizzle of Klear and the decal settled back into position. Time will tell how durable this technique is. If I notice any issues I'll be sure to alert everyone. Looking great not far from the end now. Whats next? Roger Hi Roger, it does seem as though I'm nearing the end but it has crept up on me. You know how you eat an elephant one bite at a time? Well I think I've just got the tip of the trunk left. As for what's next, good question. There are three current options. 1, a 1/32nd scale Revell Spitfire MkIIa. I've followed a number of on-line builds intently and watched as folk have used any number of mods and techniques to turn out some real gems. I've long wanted an early Spit in my cabinet and have waited in vane for Tamiya to release one in their range. Perhaps with a bit of work I might get something passable from the new Revell offering. 2, an Airfix EE Lightning F2a in 1/72nd scale. I bought one a few months ago and it fits right in with my "Icons of British Fighter Aviation" theme. In BMF it is a lovely looking aircraft, especially with that nice blue fin. 3, a 1/72 nd scale Hunter. Inspired by Tomoshenko's current build I'd need to buy one but it's such a beautiful aircraft that I'd like one in my cabinet at some point. Also, it would cover the '50s in that whole icons thing again. Decisions, decisions....... Hello Stix, good to see you. Thoroughly enjoying your Spit builds. Thanks for the encouragement here, much appreciated. PS I bet they will do a new mould now, if they don't burn the original up with their laser thingy first... Regards, Adrian Lol. Now I'm picturing Goldfinger and 007. "No, no Mr Bond, I expect you to die..." Ooh, would n't that be a treat though Adrian? We can only keep our fingers crossed. Hello Griffter, glad you like it. Thanks for taking the time to drop by and add your kind thoughts. Hi Work In Progress, that's high praise indeed. Many thanks and I'm thrilled you like it so much, cheers. You're on the home straight now! Hi Alpha Delta 210, thanks for the generous words. Much of the attention to detail stems from having good reference material and much of my reference material is those beautiful images you shared over in Aviation Photography. Once again, many thanks for taking the time to do that. As far as I can tell, just the tail skid and pitot to do. I'll need to tidy the painting on the wheels up a bit but that's about it. Should have pics in RFI soon. I know I seem to be constantly saying thank you to everyone but I mean every word. The support and encouragement shown by everyone is beyond mere words and really keeps the motivation levels high. You guys are the tops. Cheers for now. Edited December 15, 2014 by geedubelyer 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
perdu Posted December 15, 2014 Share Posted December 15, 2014 S T U N N I N G She looks absolutely gorgeous I doubt we will ever get a better Airfix (or for that manner, anyone else) Comet Racer in 72nd scale Can you tell I love her, don't tell my missus b 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Col. Posted December 15, 2014 Share Posted December 15, 2014 Ooh that's looking lovely Flawless work in every aspect of a beautiful subject. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geedubelyer Posted December 15, 2014 Author Share Posted December 15, 2014 (edited) Hi Bill, hi Col., good to see you both. I'm chuffed that you guys have enjoyed seeing this model come together. Thanks for the kind words of encouragement and support. After the last update I remembered that I'd yet to do the mudguards so set about that little job this evening. The kit parts are fairly basic. You can see them on this shot of the gear sprue that I posted earlier. (#21/22) Instead of adapting the plastic parts I opted for using some metal foil. I cut a template and tested it before commiting to the actual parts. It seemed easiest to wrap the foil around a suitably sized rod or tube as this gave the correct shape. Once I was happy with the look I primed them, splashed some red over them and glossed them before glueing them in place. Nextly ( I think i just made up a new word) I attended to the tail skid and a teeny, tiny doohicky on the underside of the nose before fixing the pitot to the wing and calling her done! Next time the sun shines in Lincolnshire I'll take some pics with the better camera and post them up in RFI. Until then, congratulations to those with the endurance and fortitude that stayed the course. It has been brilliant to have so much moral support along the way and has made what could have been a chore, a real pleasure. Cheers for now. Edited December 15, 2014 by geedubelyer 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Headroom Posted December 15, 2014 Share Posted December 15, 2014 Utterly wow. Trevor 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomprobert Posted December 15, 2014 Share Posted December 15, 2014 I have thoroughly enjoyed this thread, and the finished article is well worth all of the effort you went to during the build. As I said earlier in your thread, it's amazing how stunning an old and outdated kit can be when in the hands of a very skilled modeller such as yourself. Congratulations on a stunning Comet - it's one of the most graceful aircraft ever to fly in my eyes and I very much hope to see your finished article on the show circuit one day - you've certainly done the real aircraft justice. Bravo! Tom 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
perdu Posted December 15, 2014 Share Posted December 15, 2014 So sadly we are out of new Comettery No matter, this has been a great trip with you I will look forrards to the next one And enjoy that too thanks for sharing it with us, I have learnt a lot on the way b 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Col. Posted December 15, 2014 Share Posted December 15, 2014 Oh, ooh, suddenly you've finished. Hopefully the first time you've heard that phrase. Sorry, about the model, a grand finish as well and the rather matter-of-fact way you describe making the mudguards caught me by surprise there. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fritag Posted December 15, 2014 Share Posted December 15, 2014 Marvellous. Gotta love your understated style Geedubelyer:- needed mudguards - made mudguards - tried to ignore that strange sound of jaws dropping all over BM world Such great quality with such aplomb. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alpha Delta 210 Posted December 16, 2014 Share Posted December 16, 2014 Absolutely SENSATIONAL! I am really pleased that you found my pictures from Old Warden useful, so I can at least think that I played a small part in the completion of this diminutive masterpiece! Well done! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rangi01 Posted December 16, 2014 Share Posted December 16, 2014 Thank you for a wonderful build. I thoroughly enjoyed the ride you took us all on. You, Sir, are a true artist. I heartedly agree with the comments everybody has made, bravo. Shane 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlaStix Posted December 16, 2014 Share Posted December 16, 2014 If ever the phrase containing reference to silk purses could be seen as a massive understatement, this project would be it!! Absolutely amazing. Brilliant - well done! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Winenut Posted December 16, 2014 Share Posted December 16, 2014 She is stunningly beautiful. Congratulations! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James G Posted December 16, 2014 Share Posted December 16, 2014 That turned out very well indeed! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hendie Posted December 16, 2014 Share Posted December 16, 2014 stunning! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomoshenko Posted December 16, 2014 Share Posted December 16, 2014 Brilliant all round. Really enjoyable build and nice style. It should be an essential must read compendium for anybody wishing to upgrade the Airfix Comet. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray S Posted December 16, 2014 Share Posted December 16, 2014 Hello, I echo all the above comments - a wonderful thread, and a superb model at the end of it. All the best, Ray 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geedubelyer Posted December 17, 2014 Author Share Posted December 17, 2014 (edited) .... it's one of the most graceful aircraft ever to fly in my eyes Tom Thanks for the kind words Tom.I could n't agree more. I've made it a mini ambition to see her in the air next year if possible. Oh, ooh, suddenly you've finished. Hopefully the first time you've heard that phrase. Lol. Ahem, sadly not Col., but the less said about that the better.... Glad you enjoyed the build. So to everyone else, Trevor, Bill, Steve, Alpha Delta 210, Shane, Stix, Winenut, JamesG, hendie, Tomoshenko and Ray, it's impossible to convey my gratitude to you guys for all of the encouragement and support now and throughout the build. You mob are the best. Thanks again. Now that she's done I've posted a few "glamour" pics over in RFI. Have a peek here if you're interested: http://www.britmodeller.com/forums/index.php?/topic/234972598-airfix-72nd-scale-dh88-comet-racer-grosvenor-house/ Edited December 17, 2014 by geedubelyer 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PLC1966 Posted December 17, 2014 Share Posted December 17, 2014 Fantastic build of a beautiful aircraft. The finish is perfect. Right up with my favourite three WIP/RFI's for the last couple of years (for info the other couple in my top three were the fella making the Airfix Chippie in the FSS colours and the Honda CB750 built as a real worn out machine with different side panels etc). I really like the way you have carried out the mods and explained them in a way that even a fat fingered fella such as I may have the confidence to have a crack at them. (Unlike the complete fudge I am enduring building/improving...possibly... a Matchbox Lysander at the moment !!) Thank you 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hamden Posted December 17, 2014 Share Posted December 17, 2014 Absolutely stunning result I have really enjoyed watching you beat this into submission. You have produced a truly outstanding replica Roger 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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