DaveCS Posted January 31, 2015 Share Posted January 31, 2015 I'm calling this one "done". I had started the Goblin back in early 2014 - likely somewhere between February and March. It started out to quite simple. Fit was decent, not a lot of filler needed for the fuselage or lower wings; and then came the interplane struts which began my slow decline into insanity. I put the kit aside for the rest of the year. Then I made myself a resolution: any kits that I had started in 2014 or prior that I still had (i.e. that were not tossed into the bin) would be finished before starting any "new" kit. This helps keep my better half happy because I'm not only not creating more clutter by adding to the "I'll get to it when I get to it" pile but also it should help the budget - no new kits being purchased because I'm busy with the current stash. So here it is - first one of 2015. The port wing is just "not right" - but it's close enough that I would call this "done" (as opposed to "finished" :D ) - the aforementioned interplane strut didn't have the correct angle so both the upper and lower wings are a bit askew on the starboard side. The rest of the kit though, well, it ain't half bad in my opinion Cheers, Dave 21 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyot Posted January 31, 2015 Share Posted January 31, 2015 That is a very nice model indeed of what must have been Canada`s worse ever warplane! You have done a fantastic job of this very stopgap fighter, Cheers Tony 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Learstang Posted February 1, 2015 Share Posted February 1, 2015 Beautiful! I love the old Grumman Fifi, and to see it in British-style markings is even better! I have an old Meikraft one built up somewhere, but I also have this kit. You may have sold me on the Goblin, despite the problems you had. As far as the wings being a bit off - my biplanes usually end up that way anyway, but I'll be looking out for that on this kit. Regards, Jason 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOUSTON Posted February 1, 2015 Share Posted February 1, 2015 Dave.. VERY EXQUISITE model. . simply GORGEOUS... GOOD job Sir. .. KUDOS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul J Posted February 1, 2015 Share Posted February 1, 2015 I like that Dave. Nice modelling. I looked at getting myself one for my growing collection of Canadian builds. Feel inspired now.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lightningboy2000 Posted February 1, 2015 Share Posted February 1, 2015 That is very nice! Very well done, looks like a tricky build to me. Nice looking biplane I think. Martin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
link1987 Posted February 1, 2015 Share Posted February 1, 2015 Outstanding! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
batcode Posted February 1, 2015 Share Posted February 1, 2015 fantastic build. looks great nice work.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevej60 Posted February 1, 2015 Share Posted February 1, 2015 Great looking Aircraft,superb job! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
occa Posted February 1, 2015 Share Posted February 1, 2015 Awesome model !!! Could not be better in any way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BerndM Posted February 1, 2015 Share Posted February 1, 2015 Impressive build, great job on the rigging and finish Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manipled Mutineer Posted February 1, 2015 Share Posted February 1, 2015 Looking good! Am very tempted to get this, it is a toss-up between it and the Seversky P-35, also by Special Hobby. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogsbody Posted February 1, 2015 Share Posted February 1, 2015 Bravo Dave! Nicely done. I always like Canadian content. Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martian Posted February 1, 2015 Share Posted February 1, 2015 I like that big time! Martin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted July 11, 2015 Share Posted July 11, 2015 Hi Dave Great work, looks fab, I am building one of these at the moment and have just got the lower wings on, The Port wing was a bit of a so and so too even on a homemade jig, had to take off and re do the wings. Fuselage fit was good though. Will possibly post some piccies if it turns out okay. Thanks for sharing All the bestChris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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