bobsyouruncle Posted October 16, 2018 Share Posted October 16, 2018 1 hour ago, Lord Riot said: Thanks for the info Rob, that's great! I was planning on doing her as around 1987ish, fitted with slipper tanks and the ALQ jammer only, no missiles on this one. It's a shame that hardly any kits include those practice bomb dispensers that loads of jets seemed to carry in the 80s. Flightpath do them. 48th scale 'CBLS -100 Practice Bomb carrier Set (with Practice Bombs). From the package sat here in front of me at home :- "Contains - Two super-detailed units in resin, Cast metal and etched nickel silver". Enjoying watching your build, by the way. Cheers Bob. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Riot Posted October 16, 2018 Author Share Posted October 16, 2018 Finally all the blu-tack is on. Just need to cover the grey bits now. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkSH Posted October 16, 2018 Share Posted October 16, 2018 Looking good, and quick too! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Riot Posted October 16, 2018 Author Share Posted October 16, 2018 Ready for green. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ex-FAAWAFU Posted October 16, 2018 Share Posted October 16, 2018 (edited) For a moment there I thought there was some kind of weird roundel action going on around the port wing... then I realised it’s just a G printed on the shopping bag! Coming on nicely Edited October 16, 2018 by Ex-FAAWAFU 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Filler Posted October 16, 2018 Share Posted October 16, 2018 You certainly don't hang around!! I'm expecting to see it decaled before teatime 😃 Remember to try and spray at a right angle to the surface as this is what is gives the slightly feathered edge (in theory at least). 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Riot Posted October 16, 2018 Author Share Posted October 16, 2018 Well, the moment of truth will soon be upon us! Hopefully the new technique worked. She looks kind of cool in all over green, better than all over grey. Camo pattern is best though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Riot Posted October 16, 2018 Author Share Posted October 16, 2018 Boom! Thanks @hairystick for the polythene bag advice! 17 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkSH Posted October 16, 2018 Share Posted October 16, 2018 Oh yes, that worked a treat, nice job. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redstaff Posted October 16, 2018 Share Posted October 16, 2018 Nice job Looks easier with the bits of plastic bag rather than loads of tape 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Filler Posted October 16, 2018 Share Posted October 16, 2018 That is looking very good - nice work. Still can't believe your work rate. I can only look on in envy at your 80's jet collection. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Riot Posted October 16, 2018 Author Share Posted October 16, 2018 Thanks! Well, it's not much of a collection yet, just the Jag and an imminent Bucc. However, I do have a Tornado, Harrier, Lightning, Canberra and Hawk ready and waiting! No idea which to do next though. No Phantom yet, they're always too expensive 😡 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Filler Posted October 16, 2018 Share Posted October 16, 2018 There are two boxing’s of Italeri’s F-4J that have 74sqn markings included. So there are less expensive options for an RAF Phantom than the Hasegawa kits. But if it’s a spey enginened spook you want then yes, it is a problem. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bar side Posted October 16, 2018 Share Posted October 16, 2018 25 minutes ago, Lord Riot said: Thanks! Well, it's not much of a collection yet, just the Jag and an imminent Bucc. However, I do have a Tornado, Harrier, Lightning, Canberra and Hawk ready and waiting! No idea which to do next though. No Phantom yet, they're always too expensive 😡 I have done the Tornado, Phantom, Harrier, Lightning, Canberra & Hawk in 1/48 - mostly need a Buccaneer! Oh and a Jet Provost. Nice camo job 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Riot Posted October 16, 2018 Author Share Posted October 16, 2018 Ideally a Spey engined Phantom, pale grey, 29 sqn decals. Something will turn up on ebay one day, someone's mum/girlfriend/wife will be having a clear out and not realise the value! "Oh another plastic kit, I might get a fiver on eBay" ... Well, I'm still waiting but you never know. All my 1/48 kits were under £20 except the Bucc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biggles87 Posted October 17, 2018 Share Posted October 17, 2018 Excellent paint job, it looks pretty flawless to me. John 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timmas Posted October 17, 2018 Share Posted October 17, 2018 I've just found this build thread. When you mentioned it a day or two ago I didn't realise it was an Airfix kit. I have a real soft spot for Airfix, even though they made a few horrors during the troubled years. This sounds like it was one of them. You're making a really nice job of it...and doing it quickly too. You'll be finished loooong before I am with my Victor. Keep it up! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
224 Peter Posted October 17, 2018 Share Posted October 17, 2018 Am waiting to see it with transfers, looking simply stunning! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Riot Posted October 17, 2018 Author Share Posted October 17, 2018 Thanks Peter! Won't be too long now. Just the detailing to do, always my favourite part. Silver around the intakes. I've tried to hide the fuselage join lines as best as I can. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j-fever Posted October 18, 2018 Share Posted October 18, 2018 This is coming along great, thanks for sharing. Definitely need plenty of clamps and tape on hand for my build some day. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Riot Posted October 18, 2018 Author Share Posted October 18, 2018 The silver detailing helps bring it to life a bit. I'm going to see if I can find some thin wire to put inside the wheel bays next. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Riot Posted October 18, 2018 Author Share Posted October 18, 2018 Just added a couple of extra little pipes in the wheel bays. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Riot Posted October 18, 2018 Author Share Posted October 18, 2018 It gets dirty behind those Speys ... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham T Posted October 18, 2018 Share Posted October 18, 2018 On 10/12/2018 at 7:42 AM, Gorby said: I've heard that the best way to assemble the fuselage is to glue and clamp just behind the wings. When it's dry, work your way forwards and backwards gradually from that point. Also, glue the bomb bay door in position, this is a great help! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Riot Posted October 19, 2018 Author Share Posted October 19, 2018 Almost done! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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