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Airfix SeaKing HC4 (update 13/02/16)


Rob P

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Finally the postie has been.

Just had to make a start on it as it's a little gem.

First task is to open the various holes in the cabin floor for this version and remove the rails for the starboard rear observer seat.

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Front bulkhead and rear cabin console.

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Exhausts are moulded separately.

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Break out the airbrush tomorrow.

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A small update. No spraying of interior yet due to obvious ejector marks and lack of filler (until today).

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On to sub assemblies, cockpit assembled other than seats.

Here's a side by side view between the Airfix and Revell Seakings to show the different approach. Wish Airfix had gone to the same effort with their instrument panel.

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Cabin seats get a coat of blue. Once dry the frames will be dealt with.

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Sponsons assembled, lights and flotation bag gas bottles still to be added.

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Sand filter assembled, sadly lacking any surface detail.

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Tail assembled and ready to go.

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Everything paused as I wanted to see what the new Eduard etch set was like. It's finally here and a bit more progress at last.

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Primer tomorrow and get the insides painted.

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Clearly one of these needs to find it's way into my stash!

Martin

It did find it's way into my stash!

Nice start with the etch. I am interested as to the improvement it makes to the kit as it too found it's way into the stash!

Martin

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Minor update, working my way through the etch. Not enjoying the lapstraps on the seats in the cabin (more of that tomorrow)

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