Norman Posted February 25, 2016 Share Posted February 25, 2016 O.K. i love the subjects that this company produced when they were operating, i have built their 1/48 H.P.Hampden ( pics here http://http A view from the rear, she aint real pretty from any angle, ://http:// Underside view of the various shapes etc.... http:// More soon....... Cheers 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin W Posted February 25, 2016 Share Posted February 25, 2016 A stirling effort. FM are always a bit challenging and this looks like more of the same. I bought this and the Griffon when they first came out 12 (?) years ago and haven't heard of one since, certainly never seen either built. Looking forward to seeing how this turns out. Colin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rom1 Posted February 25, 2016 Share Posted February 25, 2016 Hello very unusual! I have this box in my stash, so I will closely follow your upcoming work. Cheers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andym Posted February 25, 2016 Share Posted February 25, 2016 Got one of these in the stash, along with a Vatour, Espadon and Griffon (and possibly a Mystere IVA) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norman Posted February 25, 2016 Author Share Posted February 25, 2016 O.K. i have glued wings and tailplanes on and applied filler and sanded......then a little more filler, i have also roughly cut out canopy and have it taped on just to get a feel for what i need to trim etc, i have also inserted undercarriage legs just to see how she looks on her feet, its sitting a little high as legs need trimming down at insert ends...ahhhh white metal is fantastic isnt it ?!!!! Maybe she isn't as ugly as i first thought ???? hmmmm ...yeah i think she is, but she does have a more 'fifties jet type' appearance than before, at this stage anyway....to me however this is all part of how 'i' build.....i am trying to get a feel for what is skew wiff and what is o.k ( not a lot !) quite a lot of work in these limited run jobbioes, but one thing is for certain, she will be unique and will look interesting parked next to my E.E.Lightning's http:// http:// http:// Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martian Posted February 26, 2016 Share Posted February 26, 2016 Great work on a truly bonkers looking aircraft and of course, the obligatory medal for attempting a Fonderie kit! Martin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norman Posted March 31, 2016 Author Share Posted March 31, 2016 As we are selling our house at the moment i have been fully occupied away from the modelling bench , however i managed to drag the Grognard back out to further it along,but..... i have lost some pieces in the process, fuselage fairings, inserts, naca intake, and wing fences, all are now being made from scrap ! Oh the joy of it all ! anyway i have managed to make a 'representation' of the intake and have installed some fairings and working on the wing fences at the moment, so here are some pics, including one of her 'propped' up on her undercarriage with the vacuform canopy sitting in place, i do this so i can get a feel for the model as i go along, Much more to do , but thought i'd better post something..... http:// http:// http:// More next week....hopefully Cheers 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rom1 Posted April 1, 2016 Share Posted April 1, 2016 Nice work!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darby Posted April 1, 2016 Share Posted April 1, 2016 Looking forward to seeing your victory roll out on completion. It reminds me of a hose gecko with wings Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markjames68 Posted April 1, 2016 Share Posted April 1, 2016 Lovely work but wow, you were right when you said it wasnt a good looking plane..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radleigh Posted April 1, 2016 Share Posted April 1, 2016 Strange, I was only looking at one of these a few days ago and thought how good would it be to have a model!! Looking forward to seeing this done People with them in the stash, anyone want to sell?? Serious question. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norman Posted May 19, 2016 Author Share Posted May 19, 2016 Hello ! Well i thought it about time to post an update, i have had quite a lot of trouble getting a smooth finish on the plastic due to it shattering and peeling off in little fibre like strips ( fun and games !) however after much filling ,sanding i have now achieved a near enough finish to enable me to start thinking about applying the metallic finish, before that i need to insert the seat ,affix the canopy, i will be using the new ( to me) AK range of metallics , It has been a very long gestation period building this model , even for me, however i need to be satisfied i will be able to put it in the cabinet and look at it over the years, i have quite a few projects on the go as i have mentioned as it helps me not get bored or bench a subject that gets difficult and believe me this one got difficult at every stage, i do feel i'm on the home stretch now though........we will see, having just sold our house we need to begin packing up soon but i intend to keep my modelling going during that 'process' so wish me luck Cheers all Norm http:// 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duncan B Posted May 19, 2016 Share Posted May 19, 2016 A nice and weird looking model of a nice and weird looking aircraft. Duncan B Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBaron Posted May 19, 2016 Share Posted May 19, 2016 As regards aesthetics, it looks like a Global Hawk crashed into the front end of an He162. You however are managing to turn it into something fascinating and unusual. Lovely work Norman. As Darby says, looking forward to the final roll out. Best of luck with the move. Tony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norman Posted May 19, 2016 Author Share Posted May 19, 2016 Just doing a little sanding ( for the umpteenth time) and popped a leading edge joint open on the port wing Bloody marvellous ! Oh joy and happy day i said out loud NOT ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norman Posted May 20, 2016 Author Share Posted May 20, 2016 O.K trendsetters This morning as the sun was rising i sanded down the offending leading edge that i had glued last evening, and a few scratches, and gave her an overall base coat of AK dark aluminium to test how things look, not bad, but there are still a few persistent scratches But i do feel like i'm getting there, have plans for overall final finish to vary and dirty her up a bit.... Ahh i love the smell of metallics in the morning... http:// Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norman Posted May 20, 2016 Author Share Posted May 20, 2016 I just had another close look Not Happy.........more scratches from rubbing down despite using extreme caution Where does one draw the line and just finish a kit ? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S5 modeller Posted May 21, 2016 Share Posted May 21, 2016 (edited) That's one weird plane, but you're making an excellent job of it. Sometimes you just have to accept that a flawless finish just isn't going to happen, and move on. I've done it in the past, but it doesn't mean you have to. Would it cause too much trouble to try and fill the scratches? You might end up having to respray the entire kit again though. The metallic colour might not match, if you just do some touch ups. Matt Edited May 21, 2016 by S5 modeller Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norman Posted May 21, 2016 Author Share Posted May 21, 2016 Thanks Matt I will need to remove scratches as i am pedantic ! , the metallic on there is a base from which i will work to vary tones etc and weather it a bit so i should be o.k ?? maybe perhaps Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radleigh Posted May 21, 2016 Share Posted May 21, 2016 I just had another close look Not Happy.........more scratches from rubbing down despite using extreme caution Where does one draw the line and just finish a kit ? I know that feeling too well, but I can't stand the thought of finishing a kit with bad prep work/paint etc! Keep at it, you'll be pleased once it's finally done. Looking great too btw! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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