JOCKNEY Posted December 29, 2016 Share Posted December 29, 2016 This is a real blast from the past, the box says 1976 and it's been lost in my parents loft for the last 40 years until the house was sold recently. Amazingly I haven't lost any bits (famous last words !) so with some serious filling of seams to do we should be on our way. Photos below http://s783.photobucket.com/user/Jockney007/media/IMG_3139_zpssfczemec.jpg.html http://s783.photobucket.com/user/Jockney007/media/IMG_3140_zpsf8pkvizc.jpg.html http://s783.photobucket.com/user/Jockney007/media/IMG_3141_zps7jgbxrbt.jpg.html http://s783.photobucket.com/user/Jockney007/media/IMG_3142_zpslpxvb71q.jpg.html Having trouble with photo-bucket copying the images over so that they appear in the posting, any tips given would be appreciated ! cheers Pat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grandboof Posted December 31, 2016 Share Posted December 31, 2016 I have a love/hate relationship with PB Try clicking on direct link in PB In reply select insert other media Select URL Right click in URL box then paste Hope this helps Martin H Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JOCKNEY Posted December 31, 2016 Author Share Posted December 31, 2016 Now trying to let you see the images via Flickr, loves computers Thanks to James aka @71chally now you can now see them too ! Cheers Pat 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JOCKNEY Posted January 1, 2017 Author Share Posted January 1, 2017 Thanks to Jessica and Black Knight, I now know what what colours to use, this photo is a great help. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JOCKNEY Posted January 10, 2017 Author Share Posted January 10, 2017 Finally Mrs Jockney is away on a training course so chance for some modelling. The paints dry, so the plan is to assemble the engines props etc tonight and fit to the rest of the aircraft. However, I seem to have a bit missing...... Its the teardrop shaped clear part at the top of the fuselage. Part number 37 below. Anyone got this kit to give me an idea of the size and shape so I can make a replacement part ? cheers Pat 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Posted January 10, 2017 Share Posted January 10, 2017 One of the few Airfix aircraft kits I never built back in the day. Watching with interest. John 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TallBlondJohn Posted January 10, 2017 Share Posted January 10, 2017 I've got the kit - stalled WIP thread is here somewhere - but this part isn't painted yet so its just a blob when photographed. Its a cupola with windows - exactly how many isn't certain. The kit part is a smooth blob, some suggest four windows others six. Lets see if this pic from another builds works: 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JOCKNEY Posted January 11, 2017 Author Share Posted January 11, 2017 Many thanks John Currently looking to make this part from the bottom of a plastic Irn Bru bottle, seems rather apt for a Scottish build ! Cheers Pat 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JOCKNEY Posted January 12, 2017 Author Share Posted January 12, 2017 A bit more progress on "Berwick" Engines fitted, but not without a struggle, some of the engine parts which are fitted after this are tiny. Ready victims for the carpet monster most likely ! I apologise for the standard of masking, it's something I hate, and am rubbish at it Hope to get the silver paint on the underside done tonight, update tomorrow cheers Pat 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grandboof Posted January 12, 2017 Share Posted January 12, 2017 2 hours ago, JOCKNEY said: A bit more progress on "Berwick" Engines fitted, but not without a struggle, some of the engine parts which are fitted after this are tiny. Ready victims for the carpet monster most likely ! I apologise for the standard of masking, it's something I hate, and am rubbish at it Hope to get the silver paint on the underside done tonight, update tomorrow cheers Pat Your not alone in that Martin H 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JOCKNEY Posted January 13, 2017 Author Share Posted January 13, 2017 Painting underway, silver went on first. I couldn't find the trusty humbrol 11 so used humbrol 191, its ended up looking like I didn't stir it first ! I'm undecided on whether to keep it or repainted it, as it has a weathered look about it which is growing on me, what do you think ? Painting the top side much more straightforward here after 2 coats of H123 Extra Dark Sea Grey, can't find my H224 Dark Slate Grey so need to buy a pot this morning which of course means I will find the original one when I get home Having looked at more photos on the internet, I see the wing and tailplane leading edges are painted black so this need to go on the list, fortunately I know where the H33 is although the day is still young ! cheers Pat 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grandboof Posted January 13, 2017 Share Posted January 13, 2017 Shouldn't the hull be black ? The weathered effect looks good from here. Agree the best way to find something is to buy another. Nice work so far loolking forward to more Martin H 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JOCKNEY Posted January 13, 2017 Author Share Posted January 13, 2017 Hi Martin The trusty or should that be dodgy Airfix painting guide shows a black underside for the "Pan Am" version but a silver underside in BOAC use. If you look at the photo of the real aircraft above at the top of this thread you can see the underside colour is a silvery grey colour. Also typical to form my local model shop didn't have H224 so painting stalled until the evilBay delivery arrives Many thanks everyone for all the encouragement cheers Pat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grandboof Posted January 16, 2017 Share Posted January 16, 2017 Hi Pat my mistake should have looked Looking forward to the finish Martin H 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JOCKNEY Posted January 19, 2017 Author Share Posted January 19, 2017 Good news the paint arrived yesterday so last night was a painting night looks like a bit more filling and repainting will be required, plus black leading wing and tail plane edges, yellow prop tips, ariel stringing and decals..... I'm running out of days, can we make January a bit bigger ! cheers Pat 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CliffB Posted January 22, 2017 Share Posted January 22, 2017 It's looking very menacing in camo Pat. Almost like a different aircraft! Cliff 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcdonnell Posted January 22, 2017 Share Posted January 22, 2017 Hello,Pat - You're making superb progress with this 'Clipper' build and she's really starting to come to life.It just shows what a true classic can become in capable hands.Keep up the fine work! 😉👍 All the very best,Paul. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JOCKNEY Posted January 22, 2017 Author Share Posted January 22, 2017 Thank you very much Paul I have had an idea of how to replace my lost "dome" on the top of the aircraft more later Prop tips painted, tonight's plan is the black leading edges and the dome ! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JOCKNEY Posted January 24, 2017 Author Share Posted January 24, 2017 Evening all. Masking for all the leading edges went well, see photo below and prop tips painted However the cunning plan (thanks Baldrick) was less successful, pictures below I need to come up with another solution which at the present escapes me, all ideas / suggestions greatly appreciated Tonights job, masking removal, rigging and landing lights in the wings. cheers Pat 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcdonnell Posted January 24, 2017 Share Posted January 24, 2017 Hello,Pat - She's coming together and looking splendid.This idea may sound horrendous,but I wonder if a two-part clear epoxy resin could be formed to shape? Another possibility would be to shape one from from a piece of spare clear sprue in a similar method used for navigation light lenses? I'll keep thinking!🤔 😉👍 All the very best,Paul. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CliffB Posted January 27, 2017 Share Posted January 27, 2017 Hi Pat, I agree with Paul that shaping from a piece of clear sprue could be a good solution. Alternatively, use ordinary sprue and paint the sides black, with camo on the top surface - perhaps not as good, but most windows look black in 1/144 (as in your photos), so could be OK! One other thought, how about filling the hole with PVA glue and allowing it to dry clear (a hair dryer can speed things up). Then gradually build up the shape with further blobs of PVA on top, allowing each to dry clear before adding the next. It might just work and if not could be easily removed . Good luck. Cliff 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcdonnell Posted January 27, 2017 Share Posted January 27, 2017 11 hours ago, CliffB said: Hi Pat, I agree with Paul that shaping from a piece of clear sprue could be a good solution. Alternatively, use ordinary sprue and paint the sides black, with camo on the top surface - perhaps not as good, but most windows look black in 1/144 (as in your photos), so could be OK! One other thought, how about filling the hole with PVA glue and allowing it to dry clear (a hair dryer can speed things up). Then gradually build up the shape with further blobs of PVA on top, allowing each to dry clear before adding the next. It might just work and if not could be easily removed . Good luck. Cliff Hello,Cliff - I agree with you.PVA could be the answer. I'm sure there's a solution to the problem.😉👍 All the best,Paul. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jessica Posted January 27, 2017 Share Posted January 27, 2017 Carve a chopostick into the desired shape, then use it to smash mould the dome. The tools you'll need: The window after being smashed: And in place: 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roberto Posted January 27, 2017 Share Posted January 27, 2017 Wow...Amazing work on that window Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SleeperService Posted January 28, 2017 Share Posted January 28, 2017 @Jessica That is brilliant! It may save Jockney and another SoS resident here at Sleeper Central as well. My mole grips are black but I'm sure they'll do at a pinch. That build brings back memories of my first Christmas after Mum realised I was serious about model-making. Happy Days. I think yours will look better than mine did though. The nearest to silver I could find was zinc primer which I applied with a 3" brush (the smallest I could find in Dad's OK for the kids to use box). It will be nice to see one built after all these years. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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