rob85 Posted January 12, 2017 Share Posted January 12, 2017 So i'm a bit late to the party... but i have spare time and a kit and some after market transfers.... so why not! lest see if we can get this to the gallery before the 15th?? the kit is the lovely 1/72 mustang from airfix, i have never built this kit before but have wanted to for some time. I managed to pic it up off the forum for about £4 with out transfers, but i knew i had the figters over the Med sheet so not a problem! here is what i want to build, a 249 AC, this squadron also flew spitfires in the defense of Malta so nice to do something different flown by them. Untitled by robert mulvey, on Flickr lovely stuff... and here is where i got to last night. everything painted on the spruce because if a copy @PlaStix then of course I will be as good as him?? who needs skill?? Untitled by robert mulvey, on Flickr Untitled by robert mulvey, on Flickr Untitled by robert mulvey, on Flickr Untitled by robert mulvey, on Flickr anyway i cant hang around i have work to do!! Rob 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob85 Posted January 13, 2017 Author Share Posted January 13, 2017 So she is buttoned up with her wings on now.... even though I took great care not to after a warning from Stix.... I broke the control column, if I feel I have time I may scratch something to fill the void! only down side of this kit so far are the spruce gates, some are just unnecessarily thick. Pics up tonight Rob 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlaStix Posted January 13, 2017 Share Posted January 13, 2017 Hi Rob! Great to see you building this here and super start too! I don't think I've heard of anyone being able to remove the control column in one piece! You are totally correct - the sprues gates are way too big. Don't forget about the undercarriage being a bit on the spongy side - someone was kind enough to advise me that it feels quite weak while it's being worked on - it's okay(ish) once everything is glued in place - just don't put any extra weight on it!! Hope everything else goes to plan! Kind regards, Stix Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CedB Posted January 13, 2017 Share Posted January 13, 2017 Sneaking in a quick build eh? I'm in! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob85 Posted January 14, 2017 Author Share Posted January 14, 2017 Cheers Ced, I was lazy last night and should have posted progress.... first two coats for the underside and one coat for the top... all the little bits added and the gun sight tweezered in as I had forgotten that Rob 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beard Posted January 14, 2017 Share Posted January 14, 2017 So it's nearly finished before I get chance to comment? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob85 Posted January 14, 2017 Author Share Posted January 14, 2017 Sorry Simon.... I should have waited.... but I only have today and tomorrow! Also I don't feel you can comment regarding build speed, how many did you complete for the MTO again? Rob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlaStix Posted January 14, 2017 Share Posted January 14, 2017 While I think about it you'll probably need to make a replacement aerial mast, if you haven't done so all ready. Looking at the photo of yours on the sprue above it looks to be in the same poor state as mine was. I used some styrene strip. Hope progress is going well. Kind regards, Stix 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob85 Posted January 14, 2017 Author Share Posted January 14, 2017 3 hours ago, PlaStix said: While I think about it you'll probably need to make a replacement aerial mast, if you haven't done so all ready. Looking at the photo of yours on the sprue above it looks to be in the same poor state as mine was. I used some styrene strip. Hope progress is going well. Kind regards, Stix That's what that lump is!! I am building this without instructions (there for wimps anyway ) so I am looking at the parts on the sprue and guessing to be honest. Rob 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CedB Posted January 14, 2017 Share Posted January 14, 2017 24 minutes ago, rob85 said: I am building this without instructions This any help? http://airfixtributeforum.myfastforum.org/Airfix_Military_Aircraft_Kit_Instruction_Index_about31728.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob85 Posted January 14, 2017 Author Share Posted January 14, 2017 Yes ced, that is! Rob 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob85 Posted January 14, 2017 Author Share Posted January 14, 2017 so finally got my backside into gear and here is an update! a close up of the little tape seat belts Untitled by robert mulvey, on Flickr and the prop being put together Untitled by robert mulvey, on Flickr Untitled by robert mulvey, on Flickr the office installed, i did this in stages as itsa rather long and complicated bit which if you get wrong will put the whole fuselarge out. So glued and held the back section with the tail wheel housing then the centre for the filter and radio bits(?) and finally the main CP Untitled by robert mulvey, on Flickr tail wheel Untitled by robert mulvey, on Flickr and then all taped up Untitled by robert mulvey, on Flickr wings together and on the air frame Untitled by robert mulvey, on Flickr after a sand on the seams and a good going over with micromesh (not as much as @Fatboydim ) i applied a coat of tamiya royal grey with a brand new brush Untitled by robert mulvey, on Flickr thats two coats in there, then tamiya ocean grey 2 (raf) for the uppers Untitled by robert mulvey, on Flickr one coat, followed by the second which i have just done Untitled by robert mulvey, on Flickr let that dry for a hour and then hit it with a third thinned coat. i hope to get the green on tonight then maybe push to a gloss coat if it drys before i get too tired....just enough time for a couple of these... Untitled by robert mulvey, on Flickr Rob 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fatboydim Posted January 14, 2017 Share Posted January 14, 2017 Nice looking Mustang Rob. And an excellent choice of a single malt I might add . 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CedB Posted January 14, 2017 Share Posted January 14, 2017 She's come together really well Rob and the brushed finish looks good. Patience, must get some of that! Nearly there. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob85 Posted January 15, 2017 Author Share Posted January 15, 2017 Green is on! Micromesh, gloss, transfers, glue on the other last bits and we are done!....hopefully Rob 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob85 Posted January 15, 2017 Author Share Posted January 15, 2017 I tried.... but I failed.... got the transfers on, Matt coat but still too much to add before it drys.... oh well I will carry on. Rob 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CedB Posted January 16, 2017 Share Posted January 16, 2017 Aww bad luck Rob - a fast and neat build though. Can't wait to see it finished 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob85 Posted January 16, 2017 Author Share Posted January 16, 2017 Well you shouldn't wait long.... if the kids play ball! i have a day off as well tomorrow so if all goes to plan tonight I will have finished the p-38 and p-51, get them in RFI then I may tackle a few of the on hold projects... hellcat and buffalo from last year anyone? A JU88 perhaps? Or maybe get past the tiny lumps on the engine cowl of my Boston??! Who know I may just not bother and start something new! Rob 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlaStix Posted January 16, 2017 Share Posted January 16, 2017 Hi Rob. What a shame. I was really hoping you'd have chance to get this finished and in the gallery. I will watch out for the RFI photos - it was looking good when last seen! Kind regards, Stix 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob85 Posted January 17, 2017 Author Share Posted January 17, 2017 so here are the last couple of paint pictures and then the finished artical. paint was all mircomeshed using 6000 and 8000 grit, now i wasn't going to bother putting these in however i feel they show really well A) why i love the stuff and b ) how well tamiya paints buff up, dont know what it is about them but they shine like no other after a buff and you don't end up taking too much off.... did you hear then vallejo... i said they don't come (peel) off!....any way Untitled by robert mulvey, on Flickr guess which one is and which isn't? and that me being lazy. Untitled by robert mulvey, on Flickr Untitled by robert mulvey, on Flickr not the best pics but you get the idea. and the big reveal... Untitled by robert mulvey, on Flickr Untitled by robert mulvey, on Flickr Untitled by robert mulvey, on Flickr Untitled by robert mulvey, on Flickr Untitled by robert mulvey, on Flickr cheers all Rob 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob85 Posted January 17, 2017 Author Share Posted January 17, 2017 sorry forgot to say, weathered using pastels and citadel washes for the fuel staining. believe it or not that sheen is still there after three coats with MATT varnish! but i quite like it so happy Rob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob85 Posted January 17, 2017 Author Share Posted January 17, 2017 RFI for anyone bothered Rob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CedB Posted January 17, 2017 Share Posted January 17, 2017 Very nice Rob - off to the RFI! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TEMPESTMK5 Posted January 18, 2017 Share Posted January 18, 2017 Good morning Rob Nice work May I add you name on the list for the Mustang STGB IV next year ? Patrice 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob85 Posted January 18, 2017 Author Share Posted January 18, 2017 9 hours ago, TEMPESTMK5 said: Good morning Rob Nice work May I add you name on the list for the Mustang STGB IV next year ? Patrice Of course! I will start collecting kits! Rob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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