planecrazee Posted February 15, 2018 Share Posted February 15, 2018 So I had originally entered the Academy A-10 (Iraqi Freedom) kit in to this GB but unfortunately this has suffered from irreparable damage caused by me stupidly knocking it flying off the bench. After a fair amount of expletives and raised blood pressure, I have since gathered my composure and being the bigger man that I am have decided to continue with the GB but only this time with the following kit: This is a superb looking kit with some excellent detailing - particularly for the cockpit. It comes with a variety of options for paint schemes and I am drawn to 2 at the moment - either the one on the front of the box or this one: As always - your assistance and feedback on helping me choose the scheme would be much appreciated. So in the meantime I've made a start on putting the cockpit together in its basic form with a bit of detail painting in readiness for the washes and PE to go in next. So this is how things stand at the moment: I've follwed this up by getting the RLM02 base coat on the fuselage and undercarriage section on the wings: So more progress to follow soon - hopefully this time I'll be able to make sure that it stays firmly on the bench!!! 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vppelt68 Posted February 16, 2018 Share Posted February 16, 2018 That makes a trio of these kits in this GB! Nice start! V-P 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CliffB Posted February 17, 2018 Share Posted February 17, 2018 Nice choice. My vote would go for the box art scheme, as it's possibly less well known? Either would be great though! Cliff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
planecrazee Posted February 17, 2018 Author Share Posted February 17, 2018 4 hours ago, CliffB said: Nice choice. My vote would go for the box art scheme, as it's possibly less well known? Either would be great though! Cliff Thanks for that Cliff - I think you could be right - it's not a scheme I've seen before. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
planecrazee Posted February 19, 2018 Author Share Posted February 19, 2018 So, I've been busy detailing the cockpit and getting this all finished off. I've then been able to get the fuselage closed up and managed to get the fuselage and wings together as well as the engines onto the wings. I think it's well documented that there are some slight issues with the fit of the nacelles but this will be easy rectified with a bit of filler. Here's where I am at the moment: 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davek72 Posted February 22, 2018 Share Posted February 22, 2018 Looking good and welcome to our mini GB within a GB... Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thud4444 Posted February 22, 2018 Share Posted February 22, 2018 I vote for the box scheme. Is that a red shark mouth? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
planecrazee Posted February 23, 2018 Author Share Posted February 23, 2018 9 hours ago, Davek72 said: Looking good and welcome to our mini GB within a GB... Dave Thanks for that Dave - it's going to be interesting to see how we manage to get them to turn out Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
planecrazee Posted February 23, 2018 Author Share Posted February 23, 2018 9 hours ago, Thud4444 said: I vote for the box scheme. Is that a red shark mouth? It is indeed a red shark mouth. Thanks for you feedback Thud - it's definitely looking like that's the scheme I'm going to go for. Kris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Knight Posted February 25, 2018 Share Posted February 25, 2018 I think I support the others suggesting the red shark-mouth marked version Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
planecrazee Posted February 26, 2018 Author Share Posted February 26, 2018 6 hours ago, Black Knight said: I think I support the others suggesting the red shark-mouth marked version Thanks for your feedback Black Knight - I think it's unanimous that I'll be going for the box art scheme Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Knight Posted March 11, 2018 Share Posted March 11, 2018 How are you getting on with this? We're not far off the half-way point in the GB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
planecrazee Posted March 13, 2018 Author Share Posted March 13, 2018 On 11/03/2018 at 8:14 AM, Black Knight said: How are you getting on with this? We're not far off the half-way point in the GB Hey Black Knight, The build is progressing nicely and I'm due to post some more pics shortly. Thanks Kris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
planecrazee Posted April 28, 2018 Author Share Posted April 28, 2018 Ok folks I'm back with an update on the 110. Been really busy lately so have not had as much time at the bench as I would have liked - especially when I've got 4 GB's on the go at the same time So I've manged to get her into the paint shop and have added some items such as the undercarriage, and then the bombs in preparation for a gloss coat for decals. Once she's been glossed and decals added, I'll be able to get the weathering and panel lining done and the canopy uncovered for the home stretch. So here's where I am at the moment: I'm working on getting her finished as we speak so hopefully the next set of pics I'll be uploading will be for the gallery. Happy modelling folks and hope to update you soon Kris 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
planecrazee Posted May 13, 2018 Author Share Posted May 13, 2018 Well I've managed to get her completed (phew) - close to the wire!!! I've uploaded the 5 pics into the gallery but I've got some more to share with you here also. I've really enjoyed this kit and apart from a couple of bits of filling and sanding I've had no problems at all. Here goes: 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zebra Posted May 13, 2018 Share Posted May 13, 2018 Very nice. Really like the finish and the subtle weathering. Well done. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
planecrazee Posted May 13, 2018 Author Share Posted May 13, 2018 20 minutes ago, zebra said: Very nice. Really like the finish and the subtle weathering. Well done. Thanks for the feedback Zebra - much appreciated Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davek72 Posted May 13, 2018 Share Posted May 13, 2018 Top work. I think you have really cracked this one. Dave 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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