AdrianMF Posted April 6, 2017 Share Posted April 6, 2017 Wowza! Near painting already. It's like arriving at a James Bond movie just as the underground command centre is exploding... Fine stuff. Regards, Adrian 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spookytooth Posted April 6, 2017 Share Posted April 6, 2017 As ever John, some very nice work. I liked the tutorial on the Flory washes but a couple of questions. 1. Where are they available from, I.E. Mail order? 2. What do you clean the brushes with? Simon. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Spadgent Posted April 6, 2017 Author Share Posted April 6, 2017 1 hour ago, Spookytooth said: As ever John, some very nice work. I liked the tutorial on the Flory washes but a couple of questions. 1. Where are they available from, I.E. Mail order? 2. What do you clean the brushes with? Simon. Thanks Simon. if you Google "Flory" you'll find the web site. I ordered mine from there, really nice guy. the washes are water based so no messing about with chemicals you just use water. Easy peasy. John 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomoshenko Posted April 6, 2017 Share Posted April 6, 2017 Looking the dog's John. Very tasty...well not literally tasty! 2 hours ago, TheBaron said: If you ever stab anyone with an aircraft the Feds'll be able to sequence your DNA... Said it before and I'll say again, the amount of useful information and advice you get on these threads is amazing... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corsaircorp Posted April 7, 2017 Share Posted April 7, 2017 Hello Spad, Happy birthday to you, have a good birthday, Have a pint of guiness an cheers I know Guiness is darker See you later. Sincerely. Corsaircorp 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Spadgent Posted April 8, 2017 Author Share Posted April 8, 2017 (edited) Thanks guys for all the lovely comments, and birthday wishes. Reluctant to do any meaningful sticking and cutting before my birthday tomorrow. ( Not sure what goodies I might get for the P-38 ) I decided to dicker about and try some dry fitting of the main parts as I've heard some horror stories, as this is my first Academy kit I felt it prudent. Here goes. The lower boom halves seem to be a butt joint, I have never come across one before but luckily the fit seems good. A P-38 shape. so on with the top half. although I've just seen that bit at the back of the closest boom the fit once again was good. That little bit just wiggled out of place as I took the pic. and a close up, I didn't tidy any edges yet so it'll get better. the worst part is meant to be the nose but.... feels like I might explode. Why is it all going so well? Madness...... tail plane and pit section on to check for levels. Aaaaaand all ok. Blimey, I'll leave that now and see what comes wrapped up tomorrow. not quite quenched the thirst and having about 30 mins left to fiddle I glued this. and lightly dry brushed the back parts with mid grey. Time to stick on the IP dials. can you see it? yes cotton headed ninimuggins as I am I've gone and painted the wrong side. all is not lost, remembering the BM moto.... wait there is no Moto so I tried stuff till it worked! Brit modeller. "Try stuff until it works" I like it. any way I tried Tamiya thinner and a cotton but praying that the black didn't smear into infinity. Huzzar we're back on track! I'm on house painting and sunshine duty for the rest of the day but I'll leave you with this shot on the arm of my comfy chair upstairs. beautiful. hope you all have a wonderful weekend. Thanks for dropping by, I enjoyed that. Happy modelling. Johnny. Edited September 10, 2017 by The Spadgent 17 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
qn30jEkPz7 Posted April 8, 2017 Share Posted April 8, 2017 Elf reference earns a like 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Antb Posted April 8, 2017 Share Posted April 8, 2017 That's looks splendid John Many happy returns for your birthday too! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CedB Posted April 8, 2017 Share Posted April 8, 2017 Looking good Johnny - I would have been very tempted to glue that while it was all nicely in place; I admire your patience! Have a great birthday tomorrow 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob85 Posted April 8, 2017 Share Posted April 8, 2017 Hope you have a great birthday. I m with Ced, I wouldn't have been able too resist getting the glue out. The pit looks excellent, and the fit appears to be a really nice one... you will have this all buttoned up in no time! Rob 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corsaircorp Posted April 8, 2017 Share Posted April 8, 2017 And for Spad birthday.... There is .... another P-38 Let's make a double bang, Nice job on the cockpit, look pretty fine. And levers are still in place, Congrats ! I surely would have already broken it. Or a 1/48 Corsair ??? Too late to tell it to Mrs Spad Happy Birthday again Spad. Sincerely. Corsaircorp Ps; What about a resin V-1710 ?? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spookytooth Posted April 8, 2017 Share Posted April 8, 2017 All looking good there John. And yes, have a happy birthday mate. Simon. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonyTiger66 Posted April 8, 2017 Share Posted April 8, 2017 Happy birthday Johnny !! That looks like a very comfy chair. Quite suitable for enjoying the whole day . All the best TonyT 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cookenbacher Posted April 8, 2017 Share Posted April 8, 2017 The P-38 is a beast is 1/48, the cockpit looks fantastic Johnny, and I've changed my motto to that of the official Britmodeller one so recently approved. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottbowsher Posted April 8, 2017 Share Posted April 8, 2017 I think this will turn out really well. Happy birthday for tomorrow! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Spadgent Posted April 8, 2017 Author Share Posted April 8, 2017 (edited) Thanks guys for all the kind words and birthday wishes, you're all great. My current position is thus. back garden, sun, beer. Bliss. Johnny sunset. Edited September 10, 2017 by The Spadgent 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cookenbacher Posted April 8, 2017 Share Posted April 8, 2017 Happy birthday Johnny, enjoy. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giemme Posted April 8, 2017 Share Posted April 8, 2017 12 minutes ago, Cookenbacher said: Happy birthday Johnny, enjoy. +1! Happy birthday Johnny Sunshine! Ciao 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob85 Posted April 8, 2017 Share Posted April 8, 2017 Didn't know Cheltenham had a brewery, I will have to check it out. Enjoy! Rob 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Victory-is-in-the-Kitchen Posted April 8, 2017 Share Posted April 8, 2017 2 hours ago, giemme said: +1! Happy birthday Johnny Sunshine! Ciao +2 I'll have one for you. Told you you'd catch me up (on the p-38, not beer)! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncle Uncool Posted April 8, 2017 Share Posted April 8, 2017 On 01/04/2017 at 0:35 PM, The Spadgent said: I'm all good unc. Notice my beer has gone? and thanks. Hi, Johnnie, my mate! Happy birthday, overdue. Yeh, me's noticed yer beer had gone, nay without a lota grief 'n' sadness... That piccy would crack me up everytime I saw it. Perhaps in future ya might as well take another similar piccy but havin a Battledown instead? Cheers, bruh. Unc2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Spadgent Posted April 9, 2017 Author Share Posted April 9, 2017 (edited) Haul..... woot. Thanks for even more birthday wishes. I'm off to get lunch and a pint. have a great weekend guys. Johnny Parts. Edited September 10, 2017 by The Spadgent 13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biggles87 Posted April 9, 2017 Share Posted April 9, 2017 Sorry I'm late ( again ) but I hope you're having a happy birthday. John 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob Lyttle Posted April 9, 2017 Share Posted April 9, 2017 What's that top right? Is that a bottle of 7up you got there? Lucky boy.... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonyTiger66 Posted April 9, 2017 Share Posted April 9, 2017 Ooo he got P-38 goodies and gin! That's a good birthday! T 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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