nimrod54 Posted August 8, 2017 Author Share Posted August 8, 2017 I have managed to squeeze a couple of short sessions in on this over the last two days, so I cracked on with applying the decals. I completed the wings yesterday afternoon and the fuselage this afternoon. Just some final details to sort now and that should see this one finished. 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hewy Posted August 8, 2017 Share Posted August 8, 2017 Now thats turnining into a very nice model john, love the scheme Glynn 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomoshenko Posted August 8, 2017 Share Posted August 8, 2017 Ditto. The silver looks great, realistic not over the top silvery. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hockeyboy76 Posted August 10, 2017 Share Posted August 10, 2017 That's very nice. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jean Posted August 11, 2017 Share Posted August 11, 2017 Hi John, this model may be 1/72, but it is shockingly tiny! It is beautiful and your achievement is even more commendable considering the size. Great show JR 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nimrod54 Posted August 12, 2017 Author Share Posted August 12, 2017 15 hours ago, jean said: Hi John, this model may be 1/72, but it is shockingly tiny! It is beautiful and your achievement is even more commendable considering the size. Great show JR Hi Jean, Thanks for your kind comment. Just all the fiddly bits to do now, and after having another look at the undercarriage legs, I am considering trying to do something with those too. They look a wee bit flimsy around the scissor links and would benefit from something stronger in this area. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jean Posted August 12, 2017 Share Posted August 12, 2017 2 hours ago, nimrod54 said: Hi Jean, Thanks for your kind comment. Just all the fiddly bits to do now, and after having another look at the undercarriage legs, I am considering trying to do something with those too. They look a wee bit flimsy around the scissor links and would benefit from something stronger in this area. Hi John, now you are going to tell me that you are going to replace the flimsy plastic with micro tubing... or something just as insane! Please tell me you're not!? Who needs to watch thrillers on TV when we have BM. Impressive. JR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zebra Posted August 13, 2017 Share Posted August 13, 2017 Nice work. I have fond memories of building this kit a long time ago (even though I remember it as a resolute tail sitter). Your build shows what can be done with these old kits. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdrianMF Posted August 13, 2017 Share Posted August 13, 2017 You are certainly improving this one! A classic classic Airfix build, if you see what I mean... Regards, Adrian 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romeo Alpha Yankee Posted August 13, 2017 Share Posted August 13, 2017 This is turning out really well John, I have one of these (older boxing) in the stash and am tempted to break it out and have a go at it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nimrod54 Posted August 14, 2017 Author Share Posted August 14, 2017 23 hours ago, zebra said: Nice work. I have fond memories of building this kit a long time ago (even though I remember it as a resolute tail sitter). I think that this one is teetering on the edge, but I should be able to squeeze a bit more weight in the nacelles if needed. 13 hours ago, AdrianMF said: You are certainly improving this one! A classic classic Airfix build, if you see what I mean... Regards, Adrian Thanks Adrian, I do understand where you are coming from. Whilst the improvements are not up to the standard your 'Mollins Madness Mossie', I am happy with the way this one is going. 10 hours ago, TrojanThunder said: This is turning out really well John, I have one of these (older boxing) in the stash and am tempted to break it out and have a go at it. Cheers Ray, this kit goes together well for its age and is definitely worth the extra effort. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nimrod54 Posted August 21, 2017 Author Share Posted August 21, 2017 I have been working on some of the details that I wanted to add/improve to this model and found some time to add a couple of grab handles to the fuselage along with the rudder trim tab link on Saturday afternoon. These were made from Albion Alloys brass rod and plastic strip, they just need some paint to finish them off. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hockeyboy76 Posted August 23, 2017 Share Posted August 23, 2017 John and his stash of Albion Alloy rods. No model is safe! She's looking great buddy. I see you in the Blitz build this year. It's a cracking little GB, really gets your time management going. I have another kitchen pass for good DIY behaviour. Hope Caron gives you plenty of time off too. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul J Posted August 23, 2017 Share Posted August 23, 2017 Looking very nice chap! Worth doing the extra work like the fin for example. I built around four of these when they originally appeared and based them on the few civvy ones I used to see at my local spotting ground Shoreham outside the Beagle works. G-AVLK in yellow white with trim. G-ATHO in red and similar trim to 'VLK. I also recollect seeing a one of with the enlarged cabin there once. Don't recall the reg of that one though. As an aside, on one of the my ATC AE flights in Chipmunks from Shoreham one year, we had to wait for said Chippies as they were weather bound, I think, at Hamble. So to pass the hime we were shown around the Beagle works where inside was virtually the last production of the BEAGLE PUP! Loads in there in varying stages of assembly and painting. I think with the others I saw on different occasions, I saw every Pup, except around four, ever made!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nimrod54 Posted August 24, 2017 Author Share Posted August 24, 2017 19 hours ago, Hockeyboy76 said: John and his stash of Albion Alloy rods. No model is safe! And I may not have finished yet bud. I'm looking forward to the Blitzbuild. My kits parts count is low and the plan is to build them OOB and try to resist making any changes, but I should probably get some acrylics to help with painting, we'll see how things go. @Paul J Thanks very much Paul. The extra work must have been worth it because Mrs N has said that when finished, I can display this one in the living room, which is a first in this household, usually they are confined to my cabinet. That's some serious spotting with the Beagle Pups. I always enjoyed seeing light aircraft types visit at Ringway and my favourite regular visitor was a Beechcraft Bonanza, I don't recall the registration though. It's a pity that mainstream kit makers seem to neglect light aircraft types, but not too surprising because I guess that the market interest would be pretty low. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul J Posted August 24, 2017 Share Posted August 24, 2017 Cheers John. I know the feeling when one is allowed to display a model in the house!! All mine are in boxes stored in one of my sheds. A few on display in a cheap small cabinet in my other, modelling shed. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nimrod54 Posted September 2, 2017 Author Share Posted September 2, 2017 Just few more details to sort and I can call this one done. I added the undercarriage yesterday and the doors, aerials and lights were completed this morning. The wing tip lights were made from blobs of Glue 'n' Glaze so need painting to complete them. I also want to make a pitot for under the port wing and I still have to paint the de-ice strips on the prop edges then final fit those. I had a go at making a couple of wipers last night but I will see how easy it will be to fit those before deciding whether to use them. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hockeyboy76 Posted September 3, 2017 Share Posted September 3, 2017 Some very nice scratch wipers. She's all looking great. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nimrod54 Posted September 3, 2017 Author Share Posted September 3, 2017 4 hours ago, Hockeyboy76 said: Some very nice scratch wipers. She's all looking great. Thanks a lot buddy, but I think that I am going to leave them off until I can come up with a better solution. The connection of the wiper arm is a bit flimsy and would probably result in a domestic if Mrs N goes near it with a duster. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonyTiger66 Posted September 3, 2017 Share Posted September 3, 2017 This is a little stunner John; well done. The grab handles and activator are nice finishing touches. The pictures give no sense of how tiny it is; it looks like e.g. a 1/32 professional desktop model. TonyT 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nimrod54 Posted September 3, 2017 Author Share Posted September 3, 2017 Thanks very much for the kind comment Tony. Apart from the wipers, I have completed the last few details that I had planned to do today, so with the end of the group build a few weeks away, and two more builds to finish (one having had very little work done) I am calling this one done. Here is the end result Thanks for all the interest, comments and support throughout this build. I will post more photos in the gallery shortly. 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mach82 Posted September 4, 2017 Share Posted September 4, 2017 Superb build John. The attention to the details really do make this a special kit. It has been a pleasure following along. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nimrod54 Posted September 4, 2017 Author Share Posted September 4, 2017 6 hours ago, Mach82 said: Superb build John. The attention to the details really do make this a special kit. It has been a pleasure following along. Thanks a lot Mark, I'm glad that you have enjoyed the journey. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grandboof Posted September 6, 2017 Share Posted September 6, 2017 Well done Thanks for sharing Martin H 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlaStix Posted September 6, 2017 Share Posted September 6, 2017 That turned out beautifully John! Very well done. Kind regards, Stix 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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