robo95 Posted May 31, 2016 Share Posted May 31, 2016 This is my new project and I have wanted to build it for awhile, it is going to be a fun one. I seem to have a knack for old cruddy kits this will be the third large bird I am doing after the B-1B and SR-71. To start off I washed all the sprues in soapy water because they were very oily from whenever they might have been molded. The kit comes in a couple different color sprues. The panel lines range from sharp and crisp to wide trenches with no form so some filing and rescribing will defiantly be needed. The tires are rubber and not very good but I don't really care because I'm doing it in flight gear up. The clear parts are okay, I have seen worse. They are a bit scratched up but nothing a polish and some future can't fix. The decal sheet is huge, one of the biggest I have seen. I plan on getting some AM decals for this so I don't have to deal with these if they are cruddy. Stay tuned for updates hope to have one up soon 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martian Posted June 1, 2016 Share Posted June 1, 2016 Good luck with this and have plenty of filler handy! This is one kit I keep meaning to add to my stash and to actually build. Maybe I will find one going cheap somewhere. Martin 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alpha Delta 210 Posted June 1, 2016 Share Posted June 1, 2016 As a Concorde fan, I will follow this building with interest. Good luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
basket Posted June 1, 2016 Share Posted June 1, 2016 I'm taking a seat. Good luck for this BBB. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pin Posted June 1, 2016 Share Posted June 1, 2016 Are you going to correct shape issues? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frankie Posted June 1, 2016 Share Posted June 1, 2016 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pinky coffeeboat Posted June 1, 2016 Share Posted June 1, 2016 (edited) I'd love one or two of these but the issues the kit has keep putting me off. I'll be watching this build for sure. If the decals are a bit cruddy, try asking Revell nicely if you could buy a set from their current release of the kit. I haven't seen it but I'm pretty certain it'll be very well done. Edited June 1, 2016 by pinky coffeeboat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex1978 Posted June 1, 2016 Share Posted June 1, 2016 Watching it with interest. I have the Revell issue of this kit and I am planning to start construction soon. The Revell decal set is huge and very well done with a lot more details than the Heller version.I think Revell's decal set is done by DACO,so qualitywise it should be spotless Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheepie Posted June 1, 2016 Share Posted June 1, 2016 I've got a work in process going on too; http://www.britmodeller.com/forums/index.php?/topic/234997608-airfix-172-concorde-a-rookies-attempt/...shout if you want any advice on things as it's a challenge to say the least! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davecov Posted June 1, 2016 Share Posted June 1, 2016 Best of luck with your build. You might need to do a crowdfund for filler funds. Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMCS Posted June 1, 2016 Share Posted June 1, 2016 A huge kit.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robo95 Posted June 1, 2016 Author Share Posted June 1, 2016 Are you going to correct shape issues? Have not decided yet if I'm going to attempt the shape issues I've got a work in process going on too; http://www.britmodeller.com/forums/index.php?/topic/234997608-airfix-172-concorde-a-rookies-attempt/...shout if you want any advice on things as it's a challenge to say the least! Yes I definitely will, and I will take a look though your build for tips. Watching it with interest. I have the Revell issue of this kit and I am planning to start construction soon. The Revell decal set is huge and very well done with a lot more details than the Heller version.I think Revell's decal set is done by DACO,so qualitywise it should be spotless I was going to by some AM decals anyways because the the Heller ones are thick and stiff, but this is another good option. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robo95 Posted June 2, 2016 Author Share Posted June 2, 2016 Update oneAs usual the first place I started was the cockpit. Originally I was not going to do any extra work into the cockpit, however you can actually see quite a bit more than I originally thought through the glass. So the cockpit as it comes is very basic. To start the rear bulkhead is wrong as to where it sits and how it looks. The bulk head was trimmed and the doorway cut out. A hall was then made and and a door that will sit partially open when finished. I also added some panels based on photos to the sides of the cockpit as there was too much empty space, the real cockpit is very tight. The seats which are very basic also had arm rests added to them which they were lacking. I still have more work to do on the cockpit before it is done.Basic original cockpit Bulkhead for reference Original Bulkhead New Bulkhead Side panels Seats The model is designed to have a movable nose, but I am not going to use it so it will be glued in the up position. There is going to be quite a bit of filling and sanding needed for the nose section. Thanks for looking 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pin Posted June 2, 2016 Share Posted June 2, 2016 The visor is 12mm too long. You may choose to ignore that, of course Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martian Posted June 3, 2016 Share Posted June 3, 2016 That's a very good start! Martin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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