rafalbert Posted May 28, 2018 Posted May 28, 2018 Hi Guys, I will be in with this old girl and some later boxing decals (bought on ebay) due to the originals being MIA. Pictures will follow when I return from holiday. Dave 7
Rabbit Leader Posted May 29, 2018 Posted May 29, 2018 An Airfix Classic if ever there was one. Many still hail this kit as good enough to be on sale even today, so perhaps it could make a re-appearance within Airfix's 'new' Classic Edition range. Will look forward to this build taking shape. Cheers.. Dave 3
Foxbat Posted June 1, 2018 Posted June 1, 2018 (edited) I'd love to have another one of these but I can't find one at any price close to affordable. I shall sit and drool over there while you work Andy Edited June 1, 2018 by Foxbat 3
rafalbert Posted June 4, 2018 Author Posted June 4, 2018 As promised, here is the kit with later issue decals. Having picked this up from a show, the previous owner had painted the interior hence the green around the cockpit area. I am also toying with getting the airwaves etched brass set for this; has anyone ever used it? 11
GREG DESTEC Posted June 5, 2018 Posted June 5, 2018 Great choice, This one of my favourites from back in the day. Quite pricey second hand now though. I have never used airwaves PE before so can't really comment other than I imagine it could be tricky on such a small kit. Enjoy your build. Cheers Greg 1
rafalbert Posted June 6, 2018 Author Posted June 6, 2018 (edited) I love the scheme! I am looking to start mine this weekend (after my bike has been MOT'd), and have ordered the PE to see if it is any good. Edited June 6, 2018 by rafalbert 2 1
rafalbert Posted June 8, 2018 Author Posted June 8, 2018 Well, I succumbed to temptation and bought the PE. All set to begin tomorrow! 5
rafalbert Posted June 16, 2018 Author Posted June 16, 2018 Well, a start has been made. You can tell the office is a little busier than the kit tub. 12
stevehnz Posted June 16, 2018 Posted June 16, 2018 I didn't realise AW did an etch set for this, I think I just found another need to add to my next order from Hannants. I'll be watching this like a hawk to see how you get on with it. No pressure now. Steve. 1
CliffB Posted June 18, 2018 Posted June 18, 2018 It looks like you made the right call buying the PE 1
rafalbert Posted July 2, 2018 Author Posted July 2, 2018 Ok, all the woes I have heard regarding Airwaves PE are true! The fit has been awful, I have spent the last couple of weeks testing, hacking bits off and walking away lest it all ended up out of the window. Anyway, it is all closed up and typically virtually nothing can be seen (plus I have managed to crush the seat frame in the process...). Oh well. I will be leaving this for a couple of weeks whilst I finish off some more urgent projects but it will not be forgotten. 7
rafalbert Posted July 27, 2018 Author Posted July 27, 2018 Right guys, I am back with it again. The air intakes have been attached, filled and blended, and the wings assembled ready to be attached. Now to crack on! 10
rafalbert Posted August 11, 2018 Author Posted August 11, 2018 Right, training now complete and am on leave so I can finally crack on with this and the Blenheim. The wings are attached, but there are huge gaps at the roots: So a bit of filling later: Some polishing required too methinks. 11
rafalbert Posted August 19, 2018 Author Posted August 19, 2018 Ok, everything now attached (bar tanks and ordnance), and ready for priming. I have somehow managed to crush the ejection seat housing so will have to sort that too 6
rafalbert Posted August 25, 2018 Author Posted August 25, 2018 All primed and ready for the silver. If I am feeling brave I will try varying tones on different panels. 10
rafalbert Posted August 27, 2018 Author Posted August 27, 2018 (edited) I am not sure it shows up well on here, but Halfords Aluminium is very bright! It is somewhat "orange peeled" which is annoying. Edited August 27, 2018 by rafalbert 5
rafalbert Posted September 7, 2018 Author Posted September 7, 2018 My masking is shocking, so the edges are not as tidy as they should be, but if I am to make the deadline they will have to do. Now ready for decalling. 7
Rabbit Leader Posted September 7, 2018 Posted September 7, 2018 That’s looking great. There’s still plenty of time so don’t rush this just yet. My theory is that if your not happy with something on your build, this will be the first thing you’ll see each time you view it. Recovery plays a huge part in all my builds and it’s a shame to come this far to accept errors. Have a sleep on it, you might wake up with fresh ideas. Having said all that waffle, what’s exactly the issue? I see perhaps a bumpy canopy frame but not much else, she’s looking lovely! Cheers. Dave 3
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