mitchem Posted July 13, 2016 Share Posted July 13, 2016 Jeff has thrown down the gauntlet with two builds, so here's my second entry - I'm hoping to build this one in parallel to my 747 Starting point : ....and what's in the box : Saturday had better come around quickly before I do something stupid like South African Airways (747-400 / A300 / A320 / 727) (WIP 3) ! mike 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pinky coffeeboat Posted July 13, 2016 Share Posted July 13, 2016 Well, my two entrants are just the start, I've got a few more to add. SAA Airbus A300? Now that I would like to see you build. The Minicraft Douglas aircraft were the best they did especially the DC-4 and DC-8. Jeff 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romeo Alpha Yankee Posted July 13, 2016 Share Posted July 13, 2016 Boy, I need to sort out my builds! another nice scheme Mike. Stash rumaging tonight after work I think! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nimrod54 Posted July 15, 2016 Share Posted July 15, 2016 I'm looking forward to watching this Mike, and it should look the business in classic SAA colours. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CliffB Posted July 16, 2016 Share Posted July 16, 2016 Nice to see a propliner Mike Cliff 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mach82 Posted July 16, 2016 Share Posted July 16, 2016 Wow! A blast from the past! A superb choice Mike and I will most definitely be following this one. I am dying to see you work your magic on this old but graceful lady - I know its going to be good 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mitchem Posted July 16, 2016 Author Share Posted July 16, 2016 ...stumbled at the first hurdle ! I've been watching this for inspiration (with the volume cranked up) : SAA DC-4 video and then I managed to drag my eyes away from the intricate paint scheme on the engines to the carburettor intake fairings...... Now look at the kit parts : The kit has the long fairings of the C-54, so it looks like I'm going to have to cut and grind the four of them into shorter versions.... To start off with, it's out with the Milliput and strips applied to the undersides of the intakes : While the Milliput is out, it's time to mix some up with liquid lead, and pack out the cockpit / nose cavity. Glue the fuselage halves together and it's all systems go : Underside shot and you can see that I've fitted the access door in the bottom of the fuselage as well : Time to step back and let everything dry. mike 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graeme H Posted July 16, 2016 Share Posted July 16, 2016 Nice classic scheme, and good start, bit of a bugger about the carby intakes, must confess I didn't notice that before will have to check my old build (unfinished), but a bit late now for it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mitchem Posted July 17, 2016 Author Share Posted July 17, 2016 Bit more work done this morning : Milliput in the cockpit painted matt black Canopy dipped in Klear (and allowed to dry overnight) has been glued into place using Superglue Canopy / fuselage join sanded down and eventually "Micromeshed" ...and at the risk of getting ahead of myself, wings and tailplanes dryfitted : I've also managed to squeeze some time into designing some masks using Photoshop and Silhouette Studio. I might have a go at cutting the masks out this evening, but I think that this is as good as it's going to get this weekend. The thought of carving up the carburettor intakes is still hanging over me...... mike Can't see much more happening this weekend as I'm getting funny looks from the family 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keefr22 Posted July 17, 2016 Share Posted July 17, 2016 I hope you haven't forgotten Britcomp is early September Michael - you have to build something for that, seeing as how you're on a hat-trick of wins....!! Anyway, I shall keep a beady eye on this & your other build(s)!! Good start so far, stop dithering about with those intakes....!! K 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mitchem Posted July 21, 2016 Author Share Posted July 21, 2016 I've made a start with the intakes ! The two on the port wing have been cut back and shaped before giving the wing a coat of primer. Glad that I filled the inside of the nacelles with MIlliput as the sanding eventually went through the plastic. A bit of tidying up is required but I'm fairly pleased with the outcome. In the meantime, the fuselage has been buttoned up, the cockpit masked (clear windows on this one Keith) and gloss white applied to the top and tail : . mike 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mach82 Posted July 22, 2016 Share Posted July 22, 2016 She is really coming along great Mike. You have done a superb job on the intakes. One would have been enough for me to attempt to tackle .... but four!! Top work Mike. I am loving this build 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keefr22 Posted July 22, 2016 Share Posted July 22, 2016 (clear windows on this one Keith) You know I'm only kidding you about those Mike, I'm starting to come to the conclusion that life is definitely too short to worry about such things, especially now with the the decals people like AA & Vintage Flyer are coming out with - & the number of things we have left to build....!! Intakes are looking good & she's coming along nicely - you'll probably have this one finished by next weekend ! Which is more than i can say for any of my comp. entries! K 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mitchem Posted July 24, 2016 Author Share Posted July 24, 2016 Only one update this weekend. Four carburettor intakes shortened engine fronts painted cowlings glued on cockpit window masks pulled off Next move will be to blend the cowlings in glue the taliplanes on Thanks to the tricky paintwork scheme on the engine cowlings, I'm thinking that I may have to paint them before I glue the wing section to the fuselage. Thanks for looking. mike 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stringbag Posted July 24, 2016 Share Posted July 24, 2016 That's a cracking job on the flight deck glazing Mike Must pay more attention as I missed this earlier so I'm a bit late to this particular party. Chris. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CliffB Posted July 25, 2016 Share Posted July 25, 2016 Looking very nice Mike. Cliff 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mach82 Posted July 27, 2016 Share Posted July 27, 2016 Looking good Mike. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mitchem Posted August 16, 2016 Author Share Posted August 16, 2016 Turmoil at work and our annual holiday has been causing havoc with my building schedule. Having said that, it's given the white paint a good chance to harden without the risk of getting finger-prints in it. A couple of the exhausts have been drilled out and fitted into place I've also managed to clean up the props and dry-fit them (Don't worry Dr E - they'll be spinning when I've finished with them - half way to a Shackleton !!! ) mike 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keefr22 Posted August 16, 2016 Share Posted August 16, 2016 Don't worry Dr E - they'll be spinning when I've finished with them - half way to a Shackleton !!! Oooh a Shackleton, didn't know you had one of them, look forward to seeing that....!! K 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mitchem Posted August 17, 2016 Author Share Posted August 17, 2016 Pushing on as fast as I can. I've finished working on the wings and they've been given a lick of primer. The fuselage cheatline has been masked off with my home-made vinyl masks Next up will be to mask the top of the fuselage before joining the wing section and filling any gaps. Once that's been completed, it will be time for the gloss black base coat before the metal work can start.....but I'm getting ahead of myself. mike 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Evil Posted August 17, 2016 Share Posted August 17, 2016 Turmoil at work and our annual holiday has been causing havoc with my building schedule. Having said that, it's given the white paint a good chance to harden without the risk of getting finger-prints in it. A couple of the exhausts have been drilled out and fitted into place I've also managed to clean up the props and dry-fit them (Don't worry Dr E - they'll be spinning when I've finished with them - half way to a Shackleton !!! ) mike Haha, I only picked up on this thread by accident, good to know I'm one of the many voices on your shoulder ;-) Up there with Keef looking forward to the spinny Shack (I'd bet good money it'll be SAAF...) 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keefr22 Posted August 17, 2016 Share Posted August 17, 2016 Those masks are excellent Mike! K 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mitchem Posted August 26, 2016 Author Share Posted August 26, 2016 Gloss black base is on Silver to follow, so fingers crossed ! mike 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mitchem Posted August 26, 2016 Author Share Posted August 26, 2016 Managed to get the polished Aluminium on before bed Props painted and fitted (but not glued into position) Hope to try and get some more done this weekend but I must avoid the temptation to rip the masking off to see if it's worked.....must avoid.....must avoid..... mike 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pinky coffeeboat Posted August 27, 2016 Share Posted August 27, 2016 Unmasking is the best bit, I'm as excited as you are!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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