Beard Posted October 15, 2018 Share Posted October 15, 2018 (edited) As three of my five entries in this Group Build approach completion, it's time to start another. I'll be using the Academy P-47 and Xtradecals transfers to do this aircraft. Xtradecals say the Dark Earth is faded and I can't say I disagree. I might crack open my pot of Colourcoats Light Earth. Here's the box: Yes, it does like it's been trodden on. The canopy survived the deliveryperson's foot... but the propeller didn't... (Although it's nothing a little glue and a gentle bending won't cure.) I've made a start: painting bits that'll be black black, bits that'll be aluminium black and, gluing the cockpit bits together. Thanks for looking. Edited November 11, 2018 by Beard 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beard Posted October 17, 2018 Author Share Posted October 17, 2018 A a couple of hours gluing and painting and this is where I am: The cockpit is done, so I glued the fuselage together and added the wings and tailplanes: The engine is nearly finished - I just need to paint some bits black and give it a wash - so painting the camouflage is not far away. Thanks for looking. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trickyrich Posted October 17, 2018 Share Posted October 17, 2018 gee you are busy and we have another Thunderbolt in the GB in SEA scheme! I don't think the delivery person is a Thunderbolt fan! They certainly tried to give it a hiding. Well good luck with this build, another great one to follow. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevehnz Posted October 17, 2018 Share Posted October 17, 2018 (edited) Simon, I think I'm right in saying that most of the RAF T,bolts had the Hamilton Standard props, on the sprue above your mangled one by the look of it. Nice choice of scheme too, its on my to do list, seeing as it features a Kiwi connection. Steve. Edited October 17, 2018 by stevehnz 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beard Posted October 18, 2018 Author Share Posted October 18, 2018 5 hours ago, trickyrich said: gee you are busy and we have another Thunderbolt in the GB in SEA scheme! I don't think the delivery person is a Thunderbolt fan! They certainly tried to give it a hiding. Well good luck with this build, another great one to follow. There might be another Thunderbolt from me before the Group Build ends. 5 hours ago, stevehnz said: Simon, I think I'm right in saying that most of the RAF T,bolts had the Hamilton Standard props, on the sprue above your mangled one by the look of it. Nice choice of scheme too, its on my to do list, seeing as it features a Kiwi connection. Steve. Thanks Steve. It certainly looks like it has a Hamilton Standard. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TEMPESTMK5 Posted October 18, 2018 Share Posted October 18, 2018 Good evening Simon It looks like that you are very "inspired" by this Gb .. Patrice 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beard Posted October 25, 2018 Author Share Posted October 25, 2018 I've been rather pre-occupied with how to make a Speedy autopilot housing for my.RAAF Beaufighter and struggling with the fit of a Hurricane IV to pay much attention to this one. I have painted and fitted the engine: and given the airframe a first coat.of Humbrol 29: Thanks for looking. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beard Posted October 29, 2018 Author Share Posted October 29, 2018 The second coat of Humbrol Dark Earth has dried so it's time for some Colourcoats Dark Green: Thanks for looking. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trickyrich Posted October 31, 2018 Share Posted October 31, 2018 this one is coming along nicely as well 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beard Posted October 31, 2018 Author Share Posted October 31, 2018 17 hours ago, trickyrich said: this one is coming along nicely as well Thanks, there's been some progress. Some transfers have been applied: Thanks for looking. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beard Posted November 4, 2018 Author Share Posted November 4, 2018 All the transfers are on and it's had a matt coat: Thanks for looking. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beard Posted November 5, 2018 Author Share Posted November 5, 2018 Time for the poster paint wash... Allowed to dry a bit then removed with a damp kitchen towel... Thanks for looking. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beard Posted November 11, 2018 Author Share Posted November 11, 2018 This one is done, there are some photographs in the gallery. Thanks to everyone who commented and liked. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CedB Posted November 12, 2018 Share Posted November 12, 2018 Nice wash Simon, good job 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trickyrich Posted November 12, 2018 Share Posted November 12, 2018 well done on completing another one and I still reckon a Thunderbolt looks awesome in SEA colour scheme!! great work. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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