Ascoteer Posted January 24, 2016 Share Posted January 24, 2016 Indeed 'A' refers to colour scheme A. 'B' refers to clour scheme B. The left hand diagram of each section are gills closed, the right hand diagram gills open. It took me a while to work out when I built my Blenheim IV! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CedB Posted January 24, 2016 Author Share Posted January 24, 2016 Thanks Debs All sorted now including the fiddly guns in the turret: Untitled by Ced Bufton, on Flickr I was going to say how pleased I was with my new ProCamera app recommended by a jeweller (don't ask!) - it allows much better control over the focus and exposure and allows you to show just how rubbish the assembly is at this scale I've also assembled the engines, Mr Hobby Iron rubbed up a bit... Engines by Ced Bufton, on Flickr ... using the normal iPhone camera hence out of focus Anyway, all the bits are probably at the stage where I can put them aside ready for priming: Ready for priming? by Ced Bufton, on Flickr and I can get on with the Spitfire - saving the best 'til last! 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beard Posted January 24, 2016 Share Posted January 24, 2016 Despite what you claim, the engines look good to me. I wish Airfix had provided a couple of Brownings for the turret... I seem to remember reading that two VGOs were rare on a MkIV. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spookytooth Posted January 24, 2016 Share Posted January 24, 2016 Good work Ced. you have got a nice production line going there. Simon. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jrlx Posted January 24, 2016 Share Posted January 24, 2016 The engines also look good to me, Ced. Well done! Cheers Jaime 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CedB Posted January 25, 2016 Author Share Posted January 25, 2016 Thanks Simon, Simon and Jaime, very kind A couple of things before I go back to the Spitfire... : - luckily the gun pack is all black - the thought of masking between the guns was worrying me - on the Spitfire the Xtradecal sheet states that the top wing roundels were resized. Any ideas on trying to replicate the 'ring' around the roundels? Have a look at the scheme here (top of 4th image) any ideas appreciated (or I'll just pretend I haven't seen it!) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beard Posted January 25, 2016 Share Posted January 25, 2016 I would paint the area where the original roundel was a lighter or darker colour then mask before painting the other upper colours. There's a build of a Flying Tigers P-40 on here where this was done. Or, I'd ignore it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stew Dapple Posted January 25, 2016 Share Posted January 25, 2016 Personally I'd ignore it - the repaint would have been done in the same colours, so it just depends how much you think the original paint might have faded between application and when the new paint was applied, scaled down 72 times; I would be happy to imagine that it would be unnoticeable Cheers, Stew 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CedB Posted January 25, 2016 Author Share Posted January 25, 2016 Thanks Simon - did you mean this one? Pah, that guy's an idiot... Thanks Stew, good point... The P-40's a bit different as the roundels moved so it was a matter of just masking off the 'old' position. This one has sort of darker rings around the new, smaller roundels. I think you're both right and will gracefully take the opportunity to ignore it. Thanks chaps! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sean Posted January 25, 2016 Share Posted January 25, 2016 I just ignored Ced when I done that option in the Bob GB. I figured by the time I had two lots of varnish on, you wouldn't really see it anyway. The Blenheim bits look good Looking in the background of this pic, have you taken up dentistry? Sean 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CedB Posted January 25, 2016 Author Share Posted January 25, 2016 Thanks Sean, vote 3 for 'ignore the roundels', perfect I haven't taken up dentistry... just my tweezer fetish. You can never have too many... Heard a great Roald Dahl quote on 'Quote Unquote' just now: "Fiona has the same glacial beauty as an iceberg, but unlike an iceberg she has absolutely nothing below the surface." Anyway, to delay my pleasure on the Spitfire I fiddled with the Hurri canopy (having painted the irritating panel behind the canopy DG) and roughed up the collector rings as is my wont: Canopy and cowlings by Ced Bufton, on Flickr I'd also masked the Blenheim turret and found a use for those squidgy foam bits you get in packaging to protect the inside when sprayed: Then, finally, I fiddled with the Spit internals. The headrest is drying: Ready by Ced Bufton, on Flickr Ready for assembly! 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sean Posted January 25, 2016 Share Posted January 25, 2016 Those Spitfire bits are very nice, and good progress on the rest. I know what you mean about the tweezers, I'm the same with brushes, I can't go to Easons* without buying one or two, ridiculous really. Sean *It's like WH Smiths for Ireland 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spookytooth Posted January 25, 2016 Share Posted January 25, 2016 The Spitfire internals look good Ced. You can never have to many tweezers or forceps either, come to that. Simon. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Col. Posted January 25, 2016 Share Posted January 25, 2016 Tidy work on these Ced - on the Spitfire the Xtradecal sheet states that the top wing roundels were resized. Any ideas on trying to replicate the 'ring' around the roundels? Have a look at the scheme here (top of 4th image) any ideas appreciated (or I'll just pretend I haven't seen it!) If you are spraying the main colours I've found painting a dark circle of the relevant size before the main colours go on helps give a subtle hint of extra depth. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beard Posted January 25, 2016 Share Posted January 25, 2016 Thanks Simon - did you mean this one? Pah, that guy's an idiot... You could say that, I couldn't possibly comment. I'd also masked the Blenheim turret and found a use for those squidgy foam bits you get in packaging to protect the inside when sprayed: I've eaten cakes that look like that... which may say more about me than I think. Anyway, to delay my pleasure on the Spitfire I fiddled with the Hurri canopy (having painted the irritating panel behind the canopy DG) and roughed up the collector rings as is my wont: Canopy and cowlings by Ced Bufton, on Flickr Then, finally, I fiddled with the Spit internals. The headrest is drying: Ready by Ced Bufton, on Flickr Ready for assembly! They look great. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CedB Posted January 25, 2016 Author Share Posted January 25, 2016 Those Spitfire bits are very nice, and good progress on the rest. I know what you mean about the tweezers, I'm the same with brushes, I can't go to Easons* without buying one or two, ridiculous really. Sean *It's like WH Smiths for Ireland Hi Sean. Brushes? Well, if I move the camera slightly to the left... The Spitfire internals look good Ced. You can never have to many tweezers or forceps either, come to that. Simon. Forceps??!! I have one pair of suture tweezers but I must look out for some of those, presumably good at getting into (gulp) awkward places? Tidy work on these Ced If you are spraying the main colours I've found painting a dark circle of the relevant size before the main colours go on helps give a subtle hint of extra depth. Thanks Col - I may give that a try if I remember while I'm doing the black undersides (makes note to self). You could say that, I couldn't possibly comment. I've eaten cakes that look like that... which may say more about me than I think. They look great. Thanks Simon! As usual I had to fiddle with the internals - I can't seem to get the bits to line up, probably due to painted joins, and the pilot just made things worse. So I've dry fitted and then glued one side. Hopefully, when dry, I can squeeze the pilot in, but he's patiently waiting at the moment: Untitled by Ced Bufton, on Flickr 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jrlx Posted January 26, 2016 Share Posted January 26, 2016 Hi Ced, Those spit internals look really good: smooth paint finish and detail! Cheers Jaime 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CedB Posted January 26, 2016 Author Share Posted January 26, 2016 Thanks Jaime Crikey, these really fly together once you get going don't they? I had a bit of nostalgia painting the inside of the wings; why I bothered I don't know but the 'thought process' went something like: - Ooo, the wheel wells are Sky / H90. I haven't used that for ages. - Ah, the central strip is interior green. I wonder if I have a little pot of that as I'm too lazy to get the AB going just for that bit - I could brush paint Humbrol, just like I used to... and the result was this: Nostalgic by Ced Bufton, on Flickr Have a good look - that's the last time you'll see it! The H78 brushed / covered so well I've ordered some, along with some VMA 'Aged White'. I also got the chance to use the stand thingy I bought at Telford. I haven't done a single engined prop for a while so it's the first outing: First use of stand by Ced Bufton, on Flickr You have to be careful drilling out the prop hole or the fuselage will split (ask me how I know) but it does give you something obvious to hold onto and somewhere obvious to put the model while bits are drying. All ready for canopy masking now, then it's clean down and (dah dah dah) black / white / grey primer. I guess this is the bit you've all been waiting for - I know I have 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philp Posted January 26, 2016 Share Posted January 26, 2016 You are just zipping right along aren't you. I love a model that just falls together. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spookytooth Posted January 26, 2016 Share Posted January 26, 2016 Neat stand Ced. The Spit is coming together quite well. Oh, the forceps.. very handy for holding things when spraying, They are locking ones. Simon. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stew Dapple Posted January 26, 2016 Share Posted January 26, 2016 +1 for the locking forceps Ced, I found some cheap under 'fishing supplies' on eBay... Cheers, Stew 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CedB Posted January 26, 2016 Author Share Posted January 26, 2016 Coo, more tools! Which ones / type did you get chaps? I searched eBay... http://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/i.html?_odkw=&_osacat=1492&_from=R40&_trksid=p2045573.m570.l2632.R-1.TR3.TRC2.A0.H0.Xlocking+forceps.TRS0&_nkw=locking+forceps&_sacat=1492 The 99p 5" ones from China?? Ooo, just found them 8" in Woking, 99p free P&P http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/8-Straight-Stainless-Steel-forceps-self-locking-Fishing-Craft-model-clamp-/291666761520?hash=item43e8b19730:g:YJMAAOSwGotWolgg Sorry about the links... On the iPad. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beard Posted January 26, 2016 Share Posted January 26, 2016 I was going to make a joke about not being able to refuse 8" but won't. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amblypygid Posted January 27, 2016 Share Posted January 27, 2016 Commendably restrained, Mr Beard. <Golf clap> Nice stand, Ced, but what the hell is that yellow injecty-looking thing sticking out of the base? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Procopius Posted January 27, 2016 Share Posted January 27, 2016 You have to be careful drilling out the prop hole or the fuselage will split... but it does give you something obvious to hold onto a Heyo! (Unlike Beard, I scarcely rise above the level of the beasts of the field.) 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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