rafalbert Posted May 28, 2018 Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rabbit Leader Posted May 29, 2018 Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foxbat Posted June 1, 2018 Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rafalbert Posted June 4, 2018 Author Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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GREG DESTEC Posted June 5, 2018 Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ratch Posted June 6, 2018 Share Posted June 6, 2018 Not built this, but restored one I was given 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rafalbert Posted June 6, 2018 Author Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ratch Posted June 6, 2018 Share Posted June 6, 2018 Good luck with your build 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rafalbert Posted June 8, 2018 Author Share Posted June 8, 2018 Well, I succumbed to temptation and bought the PE. All set to begin tomorrow! 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rafalbert Posted June 16, 2018 Author Share Posted June 16, 2018 Well, a start has been made. You can tell the office is a little busier than the kit tub. 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevehnz Posted June 16, 2018 Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rafalbert Posted June 17, 2018 Author Share Posted June 17, 2018 Lol, thank you! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CliffB Posted June 18, 2018 Share Posted June 18, 2018 It looks like you made the right call buying the PE 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lawzer Posted June 19, 2018 Share Posted June 19, 2018 Impressive for 1/72! 👍 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rafalbert Posted July 2, 2018 Author Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rafalbert Posted July 27, 2018 Author Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lawzer Posted July 27, 2018 Share Posted July 27, 2018 Coming together nicely! 👍 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rafalbert Posted August 11, 2018 Author Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rafalbert Posted August 19, 2018 Author Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rafalbert Posted August 25, 2018 Author Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rafalbert Posted August 27, 2018 Author Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lawzer Posted August 27, 2018 Share Posted August 27, 2018 😎 Indeed that is bright! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rafalbert Posted September 7, 2018 Author Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rabbit Leader Posted September 7, 2018 Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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