Artie Posted June 6, 2018 Share Posted June 6, 2018 Just to be a little bit nit-picker......For a spanish example, you should remove that blabe antennae from the fuselage back....I haven't been able to find any spanish example wiith that devide fitted.... .I remember that nimble Cessna, back in the days of yore, when I first purchased one at my local hobby shop.....Built and painted in one saturday morning, and ready to attack my brother's 1/76 german camp, in a corner of the dinning room, in the afternoon..... Whenever I see these models being given a chance, I get fond memories from a time that, unfortunately, "todays" kids haven't enjoyed at all....... Best regards...!!!! 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Masters Posted June 6, 2018 Author Share Posted June 6, 2018 Thanks Artie...you're right, of course, and even though I really like it, I'll take it off. I do notice that some of them have an "O" radio antennae fitted instead. Perhaps I'll add that on. A little more scratch!😁 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Masters Posted June 6, 2018 Author Share Posted June 6, 2018 It was about 30C in my flat so I had to thin the paint quite a bit and only use small amounts at a time. A swivel knife helped with cutting the curved pieces of the masks. All masked and ready to go! Painted and drying. It might be hot, but it is only about 30% humidity here today. I gave the struts, landing gear and wheels a spray too. They are in the background. I'll let it all set up overnight. I think the Dark Green is spot on, as they say. In my enthusiasm, I forgot to paint the rudder white! I have masked it off and will use a hairy brush for this tomorrow. --John 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Masters Posted June 7, 2018 Author Share Posted June 7, 2018 (edited) Well...it's basically finished, at least from a construction point-of-view. I have decided to not add the loop antennae since none of the photos of 407/2 or 402/11 have it. The rudder was hairy brushed white. Looks good to me. I added the running lights since there were none moulded onto the wing. Just a wee nubbin of Evergreen stock and some paint... The wheels are Tire Black and I sanded down the resting areas to be a little more authentic. This model was supposed to be mounted on a small stand, so the gear itself is moulded that way--the wheels a little angled downwards. I had to carefully bend the gear to make it seem as if it were resting on the ground. What else...The prop is finished,, but not in the photos--black with yellow tips, a little aluminum dry-brushed over the prop boss bolts. I could finish this tonight and post in the gallery tomorrow and, knowing my routine, I probably will. All that's left are the decals, the whip antennae, the radio line, the prop and some dusty weathering for that Spanish/Moroccan look. Hmmm... --John Edited June 7, 2018 by John D.C. Masters speeling 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Masters Posted June 8, 2018 Author Share Posted June 8, 2018 Done! The rest of the images are in the gallery along with a short kit review... What's next? Still waiting for the Mig... --John 14 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Col. Posted June 8, 2018 Share Posted June 8, 2018 Lovely work John. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Masters Posted June 8, 2018 Author Share Posted June 8, 2018 Thanks Col. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lawzer Posted June 8, 2018 Share Posted June 8, 2018 VERY nice!!! 👍 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rabbit Leader Posted June 8, 2018 Share Posted June 8, 2018 Well done John, she's a beaut!! Now I've had this kit, sold it, had it again, sold it again - now after seeing this build I think it's time I bought one again!! Talk about undecided, but I'll admit that's a very tempting build. Cheers and well modelled.. Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Masters Posted June 8, 2018 Author Share Posted June 8, 2018 Thanks Dave and Lawzer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkSH Posted June 8, 2018 Share Posted June 8, 2018 Good work John, and quick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Masters Posted June 8, 2018 Author Share Posted June 8, 2018 Thank you Mark. I do have a certain rhythm... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CliffB Posted June 8, 2018 Share Posted June 8, 2018 Another nice one from you John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Masters Posted June 8, 2018 Author Share Posted June 8, 2018 Thanks Cliff. That's very much appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Artie Posted June 8, 2018 Share Posted June 8, 2018 An excellent model in every aspect. It's a pleasure evrytime I see spanish subjects, specially those second line machines, way less glamorous than F18s, Eurofighters, and so.....the workhorses that keep the Army working... Best regards..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted June 8, 2018 Share Posted June 8, 2018 Great work on that Cessna 👍 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Masters Posted June 8, 2018 Author Share Posted June 8, 2018 (edited) Thank you Artie...thank you Corsair. I agree. These reconnaissance/liason/training aircraft have so much character and history, very much unsung. Edited June 8, 2018 by John D.C. Masters Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grandboof Posted June 9, 2018 Share Posted June 9, 2018 Awesome work Martin H Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIG X Posted June 9, 2018 Share Posted June 9, 2018 Lovely little job - so - what's next John... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray S Posted June 9, 2018 Share Posted June 9, 2018 An excellent result! It was an interesting subject, and as has been mentioned, full of character. All the best, Ray Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Masters Posted June 9, 2018 Author Share Posted June 9, 2018 (edited) Thanks Martin, Ray and Big X... I have begun a US Navy Buffalo... The Mig just left the UK for here...I should have it by next week. I'll build the Brewster, then I am into the Mig. Then...Hannover CLII; Pup; Canadian Chipmunk; Peruvian 504; Auster Antartica...not in that order. I will get rid of all of my old Airfix stash this summer. Edited June 9, 2018 by John D.C. Masters 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zebra Posted June 9, 2018 Share Posted June 9, 2018 Nice build of a lovely little kit. Built the Bird Dog a couple of times over the years, could easily be tempted by another. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Masters Posted June 10, 2018 Author Share Posted June 10, 2018 Thanks Zebra Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ventora3300 Posted June 10, 2018 Share Posted June 10, 2018 Beautiful result, John, and a very individual rendition of this classic aircraft - great to see it as number 2 in the Gallery. Cheers. Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger Newsome Posted June 10, 2018 Share Posted June 10, 2018 That was a very interesting thread to read from start to finish, great end result too. 👍 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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