charlie_c67 Posted October 23, 2017 Share Posted October 23, 2017 So, first time in ages I've sat down to do any modelling and what better way to ease back in than with a (some) Matchbox build. First off, one of Hawkers finest in the form of a Mk.II Centaurus engined Tempest. This will be built pretty much straight from the box so as to reduce the amount of frustration I feel....hopefully. The obligatory runners pic posted via the app on my iPad. Hope it's not too big... And this is where we are of last night... Hopefully more can be done in between re-decorating my house this week. 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rabbit Leader Posted October 23, 2017 Share Posted October 23, 2017 Were gonna have a squadron of Matchbox Tempests in the gallery when this GB is finished - good show!! I'd be keen to know how you go with the wing to fuselage join and if (as I suspect) it is actually a nice clean fit - unlike my chopped up thing. Whilst you're decorating the house - best to tidy up the work bench as well?? (only joking). Cheers... Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie_c67 Posted October 24, 2017 Author Share Posted October 24, 2017 Since the desk's being moved at some point soon it'll have to be! Need a bigger one really. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie_c67 Posted October 30, 2017 Author Share Posted October 30, 2017 Well the wings decided they wouldn't behave and left me with either a gap at the top, right in the crease of the fuselage, or underneath. I went for the latter and hopefully this pic will show why... Ok, maybe not. But the wing joint is nicer at the top than underneath, I promise you. Not entirely sure why the pilots chair is on the wonk, a tad annoying but too late to rectify now. Also note the freshly trimmed prop complete with blade that are a uniform length. As to the underside, well... Yeah, that's gonna need some work, hence the added extras ready to be smoothed down, need to pop a little plastic putty in them and the rocket/bomb dimples before that happens however. Maybe more later this week! 13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rabbit Leader Posted October 30, 2017 Share Posted October 30, 2017 This Tempest is coming along nicely Charlie. Quite interesting how you've required a fair bit of plastic card towards the rear underwing to fuselage section. Mine was quite bad on the top, so perhaps the way your going may be an easier beast to tame. Looking on with interest and I cannot wait until mine starts to actually look like a Tempest!! Cheers.. Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arniec Posted October 30, 2017 Share Posted October 30, 2017 Even though there are some problems I still i like what you have done with the kit. Keep up the good work. Cheers, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie_c67 Posted November 8, 2017 Author Share Posted November 8, 2017 So after one conference and a weekend of work, I've managed to do a little more on the Tempest. Not 100% happy with how the plastic putty went down, even after 24 hours drying time, but we'll see how it looks with some primer on, hopefully tomorrow! 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thom216 Posted November 8, 2017 Share Posted November 8, 2017 Keep at it. The plastic will surrender. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie_c67 Posted November 13, 2017 Author Share Posted November 13, 2017 Excuse the poor lighting, but we are now sporting a lovely shiny coat. Even the bottom doesn't look too bad. Wait. What are those? Awww crap I forgot to fill the dimples for the non-existent stores, did anyone get any with their Tempest? Never mind, one drill and rod job later... Once cleaned up, they'll hopefully be hidden well by a layer of paint. We will see later this week! 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blitz23 Posted November 13, 2017 Share Posted November 13, 2017 One of my all time favourite aircraft, looks like a fun build! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
azureglo Posted November 13, 2017 Share Posted November 13, 2017 Nice work Charlie, thanks for reminding me about the "dimples": I have a pile of the Home Bargains £2.99 Typhoons so one of them may give up the required rockets. Seeing as IAF as used these mostly for ground attack some explosives would be good. You saw the site I linked to in my upcoming build, I think the spinners seem to be painted the same as the airframe not the bogus beige Matchbox indicate. In fact looking at the codes etc I think MB pretty much made up the markings and colours but hey, its the 70's as Marc Bolan urged us "Lets get it on" (even if its the wrong colour and font). Liking the progress you've made but mine is going to more leisurely with custom decals, added cockpit and general AMS crap that will never be seen. Cheers Anil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rabbit Leader Posted November 13, 2017 Share Posted November 13, 2017 Guys, I’d be inclined to leave those rocket attachment points in place. If your not mounting (home made) rocket rails, then there would still be some type of attachment point for where these rails would sit - I would think. They also kind of fit in with the rather deep panel lines of the overall Matchbox airframe. Either way, great progress.. Cheers.. Dave 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevej60 Posted November 13, 2017 Share Posted November 13, 2017 Excellent Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie_c67 Posted November 14, 2017 Author Share Posted November 14, 2017 Cheers Anil, I had seen the site, found it very interesting and useful for several aircraft. One reason I knew to paint the wheel wells and inner doors style same silver! Just need to sort out some decals like yourself. Shame there's not more about current aircraft though. Bit late now Dave Never mind! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie_c67 Posted November 20, 2017 Author Share Posted November 20, 2017 Nearly a week since this got any love, part of this is down to the need to produce some proper Chakra Markings, like @azureglo I'm pretty sure the middle colour should be orange so I'm hoping my home made ones will be sufficient... Below is the aircraft I'm basing this on, though without the stencils as I can't quite make out what they are. I'd imagine the back ones are "Lift here" but I can't be sure... http://www.bharat-rakshak.com/IAF/Galleries/Aircraft/Vintage/Fighters/Tempest/HA552.jpg.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie_c67 Posted December 10, 2017 Author Share Posted December 10, 2017 Sorry for the delay in this guys but a lack of decals as well as a need to do decorating has taken over. The decals are now ready to print and hopefully I can get back to this pretty soon! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
azureglo Posted December 10, 2017 Share Posted December 10, 2017 17 hours ago, charlie_c67 said: Sorry for the delay in this guys but a lack of decals as well as a need to do decorating has taken over. The decals are now ready to print and hopefully I can get back to this pretty soon! Hey Charlie, if you have any problems with the decals, I'll be running off some new Chakra Roundels/fin flashes next week and will happily send you some. They're only inkjet but even my test was way better than whats in the kit. Cheers Anil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie_c67 Posted December 10, 2017 Author Share Posted December 10, 2017 Think I've got them sorted thanks Anil, if I can find my decal paper! Are you using a white background for the chakra? It 100% sure from the photo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie_c67 Posted January 30, 2018 Author Share Posted January 30, 2018 So I've slowly been chipping away at this since the festivities, work and others things have got in the way somewhat. However, I am trying a new thing, using some acrylic paint pens for the white disc of the IAF chakra, hopefully it'll work... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie_c67 Posted February 5, 2018 Author Share Posted February 5, 2018 Well this build is juddering to a rather disappointing end. Definetly one I will have to find a replacement for in due course. The only upside has been that the decals came out well (though maybe using a white backed transfer sheet would be better), the pens have been an abject failure however, despite being labelled as acrylic, they appear to be more like powder paints, becoming fluid again once wetted, either by a decal solution, or even gloss varnish... Although I will finish her, I'm not especially happy with her, lesson learnt for next time! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie_c67 Posted February 19, 2018 Author Share Posted February 19, 2018 (edited) So, I managed to sneek one pic into the gallery before the deadline slammed it down. Problem is it's only the hyperlink and there's no link to this build thread! Since I can't edit the post either, hopefully a friendly mod can post the link to here for me? Anyway, she's finished, and after a good start, things came crashing down at the painting stage. Lessons to take home are, be careful which paints you use, especially with the acrylic pens which liquify when made wet , the decals work, but need to be cut close, and any white for decals etc, needs to be laid down first. Here are some final pics! Edited February 19, 2018 by charlie_c67 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rabbit Leader Posted February 19, 2018 Share Posted February 19, 2018 So good to see another Tempest finished and in the gallery Charlie... your build makes it #8 for Matchbox's PK-23. Hopefully Enzo will allow you to add a few more photos of this Indian Tempest into the Gallery, you did well to sneak this one in. Cheers and well played.. Dave. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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