Hamden Posted July 1, 2018 Author Share Posted July 1, 2018 (edited) A small update as bench time has been limited, the Aeroclub vac canopy has been fitted, masked and the fairing in process started Also these turned up from Canada the correct pattern Silver Maple Leaf markings just need to source the correct style lettering and numbers Thanks for taking the time to look Roger Edited July 1, 2018 by Hamden spelling 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azgaron Posted July 1, 2018 Share Posted July 1, 2018 Nice work Roger! Those decals looks nice! Håkan 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CedB Posted July 1, 2018 Share Posted July 1, 2018 Seconded! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry1954 Posted July 2, 2018 Share Posted July 2, 2018 Coming along nicely Roger. Terry 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hamden Posted July 14, 2018 Author Share Posted July 14, 2018 After a long gap I've had chance to do some more to Pussy Cat. Canopy has been fared in and a guide coat of yellow put on, this will be cut back removing most of it before a final undercoat of white or light grey is applied to allow for the top coat colour to be applied. So not much to show but here are the pictures. Thanks for stopping by it's very much appreciated Roger 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hamden Posted August 20, 2018 Author Share Posted August 20, 2018 It's been along while since I looked at this one. Since returning from a holiday in Canada last week I managed a little bench time and have now managed to turn this one yellow, like Bill @perdu I hate painting yellow but first indications don't look to bad Not a lot to show but it is a small step forward As always thanks for stopping by Roger 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
perdu Posted August 21, 2018 Share Posted August 21, 2018 You done nailed that, wow! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBaron Posted August 21, 2018 Share Posted August 21, 2018 Splendid progress to have caught up with Roger - this is really leaping out of the screen now that the colour is on! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martian Posted August 21, 2018 Share Posted August 21, 2018 It looks fine to me Roger. Martian 👽 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hamden Posted August 22, 2018 Author Share Posted August 22, 2018 Thanks for ALL your comments and likes it's very much appreciated. Just had to take the masking off the canopy and tail its been on there so long, some clean up needed but overall I'm happy with the out come Thanks for dropping in Roger 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
k5054nz Posted August 23, 2018 Share Posted August 23, 2018 I'm sorry to say I've not visited this thread since the first post or so...at least that means lots of great work to catch up on and enjoy! Perhaps the Aeroclub vac is missing them, but I can't help but notice your lovely masking job has missed a few frames on the canopy: On 6/3/2018 at 11:45 PM, Hamden said: Hopefully it's not too late to add them? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul J Posted August 23, 2018 Share Posted August 23, 2018 Might be able to help with the numbers /letters. Let me know what you need. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CedB Posted August 23, 2018 Share Posted August 23, 2018 3 hours ago, k5054nz said: ...missed a few frames on the canopy Might be right for this variant Zak? When I did my 'Wacky Wabbit' I discovered that they're replaced the Harvard 4 canopy with one from a 'II' and I think the main difference is the number of frames. Here's a 4 at the Canada Aviation and Space Museum: HTH. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hamden Posted August 23, 2018 Author Share Posted August 23, 2018 3 hours ago, Paul J said: Might be able to help with the numbers /letters. Let me know what you need. Thanks for your very kind offer Paul I am looking for 2xE, 2xR, 4x9, 2x2 6.25mm high in black for fuselage sides 1xR, 1XC, 1xA, 1xF, 2x9, 1x2 8.50mm high in black for under wing If you can help that would be great please pm me with costs etc. Many thanks Roger Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hamden Posted August 23, 2018 Author Share Posted August 23, 2018 10 hours ago, k5054nz said: Perhaps the Aeroclub vac is missing them, but I can't help but notice your lovely masking job has missed a few frames on the canopy: Yes your right Zac, just checked against another pic: with canopy closed and there is 3 extra frames not on the Aeroclub canopy. Think I can still correct the canopy though, I'll try and add the extra frames before I go further. Thanks for pointing that out as I completely missed that. Roger 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul J Posted August 24, 2018 Share Posted August 24, 2018 18 hours ago, Hamden said: Yes your right Zac, just checked against another pic: with canopy closed and there is 3 extra frames not on the Aeroclub canopy. Think I can still correct the canopy though, I'll try and add the extra frames before I go further. Thanks for pointing that out as I completely missed that. Roger For those missing frames you could get yellow stripe decals and apply them cut to right lengths. Its what I do. Maybe black stripes first overlayed with the yellow. Will have a look for the numerals tonight and let you know. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
k5054nz Posted August 24, 2018 Share Posted August 24, 2018 On 8/23/2018 at 7:52 PM, CedB said: Might be right for this variant Zak? When I did my 'Wacky Wabbit' I discovered that they're replaced the Harvard 4 canopy with one from a 'II' and I think the main difference is the number of frames. Here's a 4 at the Canada Aviation and Space Museum: HTH. I had no idea! I'm so used to the straight Harvard version with frames everywhere, and the American ones with half as many. You learn something new every day! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hamden Posted September 9, 2018 Author Share Posted September 9, 2018 Not done much on this one lately. First off many thanks to Paul J for the decals which arrived safely. I have corrected the canopy framing, added the cowling and painted the fin flash. The landing light lenses have also been added after using a drill to make indents to represent the light reflector which was coloured with a Molotow pen. Here are a couple of pictures to show minimal progress. More on this soon (I hope!) Thanks for stopping by Roger 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hamden Posted September 15, 2018 Author Share Posted September 15, 2018 Nearing the final stages now most of the decals are on, I just need to make/print the Pussy Cat name for the cowling, add the under carriage, pitot, aerial and propeller. The under wing decals have been added since the pics: were taken. Again thanks to @Paul J for the decals. Thanks for looking in Roger 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hamden Posted September 16, 2018 Author Share Posted September 16, 2018 Does anyone know where or how I can obtain the Pussy Cat name as I am having trouble printing same. Thanks in advance for any help/information Roger Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CedB Posted September 16, 2018 Share Posted September 16, 2018 Hi Roger. I've had a look at the website and the web and there aren't many pictures that show the name in close up. Do you have any pictures? Looks silver? Should be easier than white... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hamden Posted September 16, 2018 Author Share Posted September 16, 2018 Hi Ced The best picture I have is below unfortunately not completely at right angles. The name is unfortunately in white, I agree silver might have been an easier option. Thanks for taking the time to look Roger Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CedB Posted September 16, 2018 Share Posted September 16, 2018 Hmmm, I can see why you're having problems Roger... in my experience white decals can only be produced on white decal paper without expensive printers. If it were me I'd outline the lettering (as shown in the photo) on white paper, try to match the yellow as a border around the letters, apply the decal and then 'dot paint' to try to blend it in. Not an easy job... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hamden Posted September 16, 2018 Author Share Posted September 16, 2018 That was the approach I have been trying but I cant get a print finish that's usable. I'm not that versed in computing which does not help either. @CedB thanks for taking the time to look and give advise I really appreciate it. Roger Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CedB Posted September 16, 2018 Share Posted September 16, 2018 Too 'dotty'? If you want to email me what you have I'll see if my Canon can do better - PM inbound. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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