Dan Posted April 28, 2015 Share Posted April 28, 2015 Nice work! Can't wait to see this baby done. Just don't do what I did and download all 4 series of the show. You'll never get the theme tune out of you head again!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S5 modeller Posted April 28, 2015 Author Share Posted April 28, 2015 Seam sanding is now underway, will try and get some photos up later. Time for work now. Matt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darwinism Posted April 28, 2015 Share Posted April 28, 2015 Damp pieces of kitchen roll and white glue/Maskol for the masking? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S5 modeller Posted April 29, 2015 Author Share Posted April 29, 2015 (edited) Hi peeps. As promised, a photographic update. Seam sanding is now underway. Started along the top of the tail boom, as this was the easiest place to begin. There was a small step all along, which was removed using a flat needle file, then micromeshed. Moved along to the rear upper fuselage next, another slight step here, but the file soon took care of it. The panel lines might need some attention though. Now working on the front, above the cockpit. Using masking tape to try and preserve the surface detail. Any suggestions for sanding the bottom? Don't want to damage the rivet detail, as they are all raised. Decided to block the rotor head in with white tac, hope it prevents paint ingress. Thanks for stopping by. Later. Matt Edited April 29, 2015 by S5 modeller 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rickpadwick1801 Posted April 29, 2015 Share Posted April 29, 2015 Looking good Matt. I'm looking forward to see how this continues to come out. ATB, Rick 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S5 modeller Posted April 29, 2015 Author Share Posted April 29, 2015 Cheers Rick, I am also looking forward to seeing how it comes out. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S5 modeller Posted May 2, 2015 Author Share Posted May 2, 2015 Quick update chaps. Most of the sanding is done now... As you can see in the last picture, I wasn't able to save the rivet details. Think I might invest in some archer rivet decals to replace them. Don't think I am going to try and sand between the rivets along the bottom of the tail boom, will leave it and see how it all looks under a coat of primer. Hopefully next time I update, the primer will be on. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomjw Posted May 3, 2015 Share Posted May 3, 2015 You've done a good job with those seams. I got myself a flexi file at Huddersfield, so I think it might com in useful for that job. I like seeing this one progress. My favourite WIP on the site at the moment. Cheers, Tom. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S5 modeller Posted May 3, 2015 Author Share Posted May 3, 2015 Thanks for the kind comments Tom. The top seams are pretty easy to deal with. Mind you, so are the bottom ones (if you don't care about the rivets). Saying that, the rivets are quite over pronounced, and might benefit fron knocking back a bit. All down to personal preference. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S5 modeller Posted May 26, 2015 Author Share Posted May 26, 2015 (edited) Hi chaps. Sorry I haven't posted any updates recently, work is still progressing,but slowly. Trying to sort out the seams on the tail boom, whilst preserving the rivet details. Also some pesky seams on the top of the fuselage. I think that I might just be stalling though,trying to avoid the paint job. Hopefully I will be able to get some primer on soon, to see how bad they look. Matt Edited May 26, 2015 by S5 modeller 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S5 modeller Posted May 31, 2015 Author Share Posted May 31, 2015 Hello again. FINALLY... An update worth posting. Finished adding all the last few bits and bobs to the fuselage and have given it a nice coat of alclads finest grey primer. It showed up a few little areas that could benefit from a bit more work. So finally I present. Grey wolf..... Hope you like it. White up next. Matt 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hunter Rose Posted May 31, 2015 Share Posted May 31, 2015 Nice! looking forward to paint 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rickpadwick1801 Posted May 31, 2015 Share Posted May 31, 2015 Nice job, Matt. Looking great. Grey Wolf indeed. Looking forward to seeing her all painted. Mine hasn't even been touched this weekend. Rick 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S5 modeller Posted May 31, 2015 Author Share Posted May 31, 2015 Thanks hunter and rick. Not touched it for a while, fell out of love with it for a bit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carts Posted May 31, 2015 Share Posted May 31, 2015 Looking great,looking at your previous posts it looks like it's Been fighting you all the way,you appear to be winning 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnonymousDFB1 Posted June 1, 2015 Share Posted June 1, 2015 Looking good Matt 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S5 modeller Posted June 1, 2015 Author Share Posted June 1, 2015 Thanks carts and mish. Got my mojo back now, starting to beat it into submission. Got a coat of gloss white on and drying now. Pics to follow shortly. Matt 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitestar12chris Posted June 1, 2015 Share Posted June 1, 2015 Good going Matt, look forward to seeing the finished beasty Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caerbannog Posted June 2, 2015 Share Posted June 2, 2015 Excellent work! Rene Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S5 modeller Posted June 3, 2015 Author Share Posted June 3, 2015 (edited) Righty ho chaps. Another update. Got a coat of gloss white on the lady. Used cheapo poundland rattle cans. Done the job quite well, nice and glossy. Needs another coat though, still some areas of grey showing through. Next up, the black(ish) top half. Wonder if there will be any nasty reactions between the rattle can white, and the revell enamel. Oh well..... soon find out. Sorry for the quality of the photos, was hard to stop my hand shaking. Laters. Matt Edited June 3, 2015 by S5 modeller 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rickpadwick1801 Posted June 3, 2015 Share Posted June 3, 2015 (edited) looking good....i've gotta get to work on my builds as there is only 25 days left till this group build ends.... Edited June 3, 2015 by Rickpadwick1801 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S5 modeller Posted June 3, 2015 Author Share Posted June 3, 2015 I know Rick. Thought I might be able to do more than 1 build, but time seems to have beat me. Only 25 days left? Must get a wriggle on. Matt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hunter Rose Posted June 4, 2015 Share Posted June 4, 2015 Ooo white wolf! Nice And oh man you guys saying 25 days left makes me feel like I need to get a move on too!! Edit: Oh crap its actually 24 now! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RNoAF Aerobatic Team Posted June 4, 2015 Share Posted June 4, 2015 Superb work on the Lady! Childhood memories of myself in front of the TV. .. Still a series worth watching. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hovis Posted June 5, 2015 Share Posted June 5, 2015 And a Queen fan as well! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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