mcdonnell Posted March 28, 2016 Author Share Posted March 28, 2016 Hello,Friends.Just painted the opening cockpit edges,again using Revell Matt No.9.I'm setting about the Canopy and Windshield next. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcdonnell Posted March 28, 2016 Author Share Posted March 28, 2016 This is a superb build. I'm thoroughly enjoying it. I'm a firm devotee of Monogram kits, and their Thunderchiefs - like this Voodoo - are a real treat. Hello,Uncle Tadhg - Many thanks for your very kind reply and interest.Many colleagues on the Forum talk of their 'Shelf of Doom'.Well,I've had this kit for so long that 'Tomb of Doom' would be more appropriate in this case.Whether it's Monogram Magic or Voodoo Magic I'm not sure but its certainly cast a spell over me somewhat! I'm trying to do her justice.All the very best,Paul. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcdonnell Posted March 28, 2016 Author Share Posted March 28, 2016 Looking really good Paul getting close to the finish line , the intake FOD covers do add colour. Will look forward to seeing it with the decals applied . Guyl' Hello,Guy - Thank you ever so much.I'm really looking forward to getting her to 'Roll-Out on the Ramp' as well!! If all concludes okay with the build,I may adorn her with a scratch built Cockpit Ladder.First things first though! All the very best,Paul. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jrlx Posted March 28, 2016 Share Posted March 28, 2016 Superb finish, Paul. Well done! Cheers Jaime 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcdonnell Posted March 28, 2016 Author Share Posted March 28, 2016 Superb finish, Paul. Well done! Cheers Jaime Hello,Jaime - Thank you ever so much,Jaime.Bit by bit,she's getting there! All the very best,Paul. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janremco Posted March 29, 2016 Share Posted March 29, 2016 Hi Paul, The Voodoo turned out very good. I like the FOD covers you have made that added some extra color to the grey. Good choice. Jan Remco 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcdonnell Posted March 29, 2016 Author Share Posted March 29, 2016 Hi Paul, The Voodoo turned out very good. I like the FOD covers you have made that added some extra color to the grey. Good choice. Jan Remco Hello,Jan - Thank you very much as always.I made the FOD Covers from plasticard.Easy and quick to make.I've always liked little details like that wherever practicable.All the very best,Paul. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcdonnell Posted April 10, 2016 Author Share Posted April 10, 2016 (edited) Hello,Friends -.A little more progress.The airbrake and flap interiors have received their red colour and the jet pipe area has received its basic overall metallic finish.This is Humbrol Aluminium Metalcote with just a little black added.The undercarriage items have been painted in the original shade of this paint.The canopy sections are the next items for attention.All the very best,Paul. Edited April 10, 2016 by mcdonnell 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janremco Posted April 12, 2016 Share Posted April 12, 2016 Hi Paul, very nice with the red airbrakes. It brakesmthe otherwise grey aircraft. The Voodoo is looking better and better. Jan Remco 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcdonnell Posted April 12, 2016 Author Share Posted April 12, 2016 (edited) Hi Paul, very nice with the red airbrakes. It brakesmthe otherwise grey aircraft. The Voodoo is looking better and better. Jan Remco Hello,Jan - As always,it's good to hear from you.Thank you for your kind reply and I'm pleased you like the way she's starting to look.Since the latest photo was posted I've painted the tyres (Revell 9). I'm focussing on the Jet Pipe Area and Canopy Sections now.(Dreadfully) slowly but surely,the build is getting towards that long awaited phase of decalling. I'll take this opportunity to apologise to your Goodself and all followers of this WIP for what I feel has been a long and drawn out effort.I love this model and want to see her fully completed asap. All the very best,Paul. Edited April 12, 2016 by mcdonnell Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jrlx Posted April 13, 2016 Share Posted April 13, 2016 Hi Paul, Good progress! Please don't rush your build. Take your time and build it to your usual high standards. We're all patient and really love to see an excellent build coming to life Cheers Jaime 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ForestFan Posted April 13, 2016 Share Posted April 13, 2016 Coming along nicely, I'm building the 1/72 kit, it's such an iconic aeroplane of the age 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canberra kid Posted April 13, 2016 Share Posted April 13, 2016 That's looking really good now Paul, not long 'till the finish line.I'm looking forwerd to seeing how you tackle the canopy and windshield. Keep up the good work,we appreciate it! John 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F4u Posted April 13, 2016 Share Posted April 13, 2016 Nearly there Paul looking good. Guy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcdonnell Posted April 13, 2016 Author Share Posted April 13, 2016 (edited) Hi Paul, Good progress! Please don't rush your build. Take your time and build it to your usual high standards. We're all patient and really love to see an excellent build coming to life Cheers Jaime Coming along nicely, I'm building the 1/72 kit, it's such an iconic aeroplane of the age That's looking really good now Paul, not long 'till the finish line.I'm looking forwerd to seeing how you tackle the canopy and windshield. Keep up the good work,we appreciate it! John Nearly there Paul looking good. Guy Hello,Jaime,John,Guy and Forest Fan - Many thanks to each and every one of you for your latest replies.You've given my mojo a great boost which is what I feel I needed.. I'll get her completed and if you gentlemen give her the 'thumbs up' that will be more than good enough for me. All the very best to you,Paul. Edited April 13, 2016 by mcdonnell 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcdonnell Posted April 16, 2016 Author Share Posted April 16, 2016 (edited) Hello,Friends - 'Voodoo' now has her Flaps and Wheels fixed in place.All the very best,Paul. Edited April 16, 2016 by mcdonnell 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mirageiv Posted April 16, 2016 Share Posted April 16, 2016 Looks excellent Paul! I dropped into Coventry Air Museum a few weeks back where they have one of these in the static park, it looked huge! Must be a impressive model in 1/48 David 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jrlx Posted April 16, 2016 Share Posted April 16, 2016 Looking beautiful, Paul Cheers Jaime 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F4u Posted April 16, 2016 Share Posted April 16, 2016 Does look nice Paul Guy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcdonnell Posted April 16, 2016 Author Share Posted April 16, 2016 (edited) Looks excellent Paul! I dropped into Coventry Air Museum a few weeks back where they have one of these in the static park, it looked huge! Must be a impressive model in 1/48 David Looking beautiful, Paul Cheers Jaime Does look nice Paul Guy Hello- David,Jaime and Guy - My thanks and appreciation as always,gentlemen.David,you raised an interesting point regarding the size of this aircraft,so I quickly took control of some domestic ramp space to photo her alongside her other family members.I hope this gives some idea for you. All the very best,Paul. Edited April 16, 2016 by mcdonnell 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canberra kid Posted April 16, 2016 Share Posted April 16, 2016 (edited) She's looking the dog's bits Paul! John Edited April 16, 2016 by canberra kid 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcdonnell Posted April 16, 2016 Author Share Posted April 16, 2016 (edited) She's looking the dog's bits Paul! John Thanks very much indeed,John.She's getting there.The final main area of attention on the airframe is the NMF in the rear section.A couple of coats of 'Klear' will bring her to readiness for decalling.I'll be working on the Canopy and Windshield parallel to that. All the very best,Paul. Edited April 16, 2016 by mcdonnell Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mirageiv Posted April 16, 2016 Share Posted April 16, 2016 Thanks for the pic Paul, it is big! Your build is making me think about building one too now 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcdonnell Posted April 16, 2016 Author Share Posted April 16, 2016 Thanks for the pic Paul, it is big! Your build is making me think about building one too now Hello,David - You're more than welcome.Long and Lanky might be one way of describing her dimensionally !? If you've got this kit in the stash,or can source one,I think you would enjoy building her.I think that 'Kitty Hawk' is going to release this type,again in 1/48.More up to date with recessed details perhaps but for a lot more money no doubt.The level of detail in the Monogram version more than satisfies my requirements and I cannot recommend it highly enough.Go for it!! All the very best,Paul. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mirageiv Posted April 16, 2016 Share Posted April 16, 2016 (edited) Tall too, when stood underneath the tail! I like older kits like these, as long as the shape is good I'm good They can usually turn out great with a little work as you are perfectly showing! Edited April 16, 2016 by mirageiv 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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