Spookytooth Posted October 6, 2018 Author Share Posted October 6, 2018 Hi folks, I am back again. Yep, I finally got some time and inclination to get on with this build, life and family etc come first. Right. Upper wing joins now sorted so to speak. A bit of scribing and a gentle polish should see them done. Underneath, well, it`s shim time again. Let that dry tonight and trim and fill etc. Still leaves the areas coloured red to sort but heading in the right direction. All comments welcome. Simon. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbudde Posted October 6, 2018 Share Posted October 6, 2018 Good to see you back Simon! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giemme Posted October 7, 2018 Share Posted October 7, 2018 Agreed, good to see you hitting the bench again That's a lot of shimming to do for a mojo restoring build Good job with that Ciao 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spookytooth Posted October 7, 2018 Author Share Posted October 7, 2018 20 hours ago, bbudde said: Good to see you back Simon! Thanks Benedick, good to be back at the bench. 7 hours ago, giemme said: Agreed, good to see you hitting the bench again That's a lot of shimming to do for a mojo restoring build Good job with that Ciao Nothing like practicing for future builds LOL. OK folks, a break from the shims etc. That Harpoon? Pants really. So, time to try and scratch build one. Cut and filed a bit of spare P.E Brass. Then cut some tubing. Taped it it down and C/A`d . Not to bad as a first attempt. That`s about it for now. Back to those shims etc. All comments welcome. Simon. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giemme Posted October 7, 2018 Share Posted October 7, 2018 Not bad??? Way better than the original! Fine piece of modelling, Simon! Ciao 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
azureglo Posted October 7, 2018 Share Posted October 7, 2018 Nicely done, god is in the details as goes the saying. Now repeat for the Martlet in 1/72!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Spadgent Posted October 9, 2018 Share Posted October 9, 2018 Very nice. Did you mention a martlet? 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spookytooth Posted November 3, 2018 Author Share Posted November 3, 2018 Hi folks, I will be back tomorrow hopefully, I finished the Martlet so on with this one again. Simon. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giemme Posted November 3, 2018 Share Posted November 3, 2018 . Ciao 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIG X Posted November 3, 2018 Share Posted November 3, 2018 What a fantastic WIP build - it has been a pleasure to spend an hour reading through it - lovely work. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spookytooth Posted November 4, 2018 Author Share Posted November 4, 2018 Thanks @giemme, @BIG X. Normal service is now back for now. Update. Tail feathers fitted. A little bit of filler (Vallejo Acrylic) into the join. Allow that to dry , and then give a few tender swipes with the faithful sanding sticks. Just the wingtip lights to add then time for masking up and priming I think? All comments welcome. Simon. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giemme Posted November 4, 2018 Share Posted November 4, 2018 Good job, Simon Looking forward to some paint, then Ciao 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spookytooth Posted November 5, 2018 Author Share Posted November 5, 2018 Thanks @giemme, priming started sir. Masked up. Including the tip lights (Mr Neo there) On withe Alcad... U/C doors outsides. Time for a cuppa and then onwards poss LOL. All comments welcome. Simon. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spookytooth Posted November 5, 2018 Author Share Posted November 5, 2018 OK folks. Update. Olive green added. I know it`s deeper along the sides but once masked and give a light sanding it should leave a good demarcation line. Rocket tips done as well. I am going to leave that lot to dry before masking. Fancy a cuppa, I do!!!! All comments welcome. Simon. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giemme Posted November 5, 2018 Share Posted November 5, 2018 Keep 'em coming, Simon - nice paint job! Ciao 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bugle07 Posted November 5, 2018 Share Posted November 5, 2018 Great start to the painting, the work you've done on her so far is superb! Geoff 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spookytooth Posted November 6, 2018 Author Share Posted November 6, 2018 Thank you @giemme, @Bugle07, I will try to keep regular updates. Talking of which. Masked the OG. And this morning laid down some Mr Hobby 05 Blue. Leave to dry before more masking !!!!! Time for another cuppa I think. Catch up later. All comments welcome. Simon. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giemme Posted November 6, 2018 Share Posted November 6, 2018 3 minutes ago, Spookytooth said: Masked the OG. I had to go back to page 1 and check what scheme you were going for - nice one! Ciao 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spookytooth Posted November 6, 2018 Author Share Posted November 6, 2018 16 minutes ago, giemme said: I had to go back to page 1 and check what scheme you were going for - nice one! Ciao Sorry Giemme, I should of said at the start of Painting sir. Simon. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giemme Posted November 6, 2018 Share Posted November 6, 2018 1 hour ago, Spookytooth said: Sorry Giemme, I should of said at the start of Painting sir. No need to apologize, Simon - it's just me having the memory of a butterfly ... Ciao 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spookytooth Posted November 6, 2018 Author Share Posted November 6, 2018 8 minutes ago, giemme said: No need to apologize, Simon - it's just me having the memory of a butterfly ... Ciao We call it "Goldfish Syndrome" Giemme. LOL Simon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giemme Posted November 6, 2018 Share Posted November 6, 2018 Just now, Spookytooth said: We call it "Goldfish Syndrome" Giemme. LOL Simon. Goldfish, that's the word! I knew it was a different expression in English - there again, Goldfish Syndrome Ciao 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spookytooth Posted November 6, 2018 Author Share Posted November 6, 2018 OK folks. Second update. Masking mojo on, and away I went. Rockets first. As well as the engine cowling. Close of the rockets. Tail feathers next. First coat of Gloss Black Base to go. A light polish later before a second coat. And while I was at it. Droptanks and pylons. Engine cowling got a spray . And finally the rockets and exhaust got a coat too. Thirsty work so off for a cuppa , again. All comments welcome. Simon. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giemme Posted November 6, 2018 Share Posted November 6, 2018 Looking forward to the metallic finish on this Ciao 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bugle07 Posted November 6, 2018 Share Posted November 6, 2018 Good base coat, bring on the metallics! That blue is really eye-catching, love the shade. Must try and find a colourful kit someday. Feels like everything is grey, with a dab of grey green for a bit of variety. Oh yeah, that'll be 'cause I do ww2 ships and FAA birds... Geoff 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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