The Spadgent Posted October 20, 2018 Share Posted October 20, 2018 Hello and welcome to my latest build. After a few weeks of indecision I literally grabbed a box and went with it. I’ve wanted to build this little gem since I bought it a while back and the folded wing option sold it. I’m not sure what or where this is going but as long as I have fun that’s all that counts. I do hope you’ll join me with this one. I think I’m going to go for the stripy tail option but who knows. Here’s the obligatory box with some lovely art. The sprues or trees? Are lovely, the parts are really well detailed I love these new tool Airfix kits. Check out them bumps The office is first up. All but one of the parts are brilliant, just a few pin marks here that I filled with PPP. I glued some of the base bits in place and dry fitted the other bits and bobs. and the other side. I think I have some PE belts kicking around I can re-purpose. just before I finished I cleaned up the main fuselage and did a dry fit. Oooh she’s lovely. I’ll try and get a bit more done this weekend. Take care fellow Britmodellers and as alway. Happy Modelling. Johnny wildcat. 😺 22 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timmas Posted October 20, 2018 Share Posted October 20, 2018 Ooh a seat at the front. I'm in for this one... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jinxman Posted October 20, 2018 Share Posted October 20, 2018 ..cockpit looks spoodly, what colour scheme will she end up in? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sturmovik Posted October 20, 2018 Share Posted October 20, 2018 I'd like to see the extended wings with retracted gear option, that way you can simulate dogfights. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Spadgent Posted October 20, 2018 Author Share Posted October 20, 2018 37 minutes ago, Timmas said: Ooh a seat at the front. I'm in for this one... Cool. Glad to have you on board. 😺 31 minutes ago, Jinxman said: ..cockpit looks spoodly, what colour scheme will she end up in? It’s great isn’t it. If you look at the box shot it’ll be the bottom option of the two. Probably. I think. 7 minutes ago, Sturmovik said: I'd like to see the extended wings with retracted gear option, that way you can simulate dogfights. That would be too easy. The landing gear on this one is ace!!!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giemme Posted October 20, 2018 Share Posted October 20, 2018 I'm in, Johnny Wildcat! This looks like a little gem 👏 Ciao 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Spadgent Posted October 20, 2018 Author Share Posted October 20, 2018 17 minutes ago, giemme said: I'm in, Johnny Wildcat! This looks like a little gem 👏 Ciao Thanks G. I’ll try to keep it as OOB but I’m not promising at this stage. 😆 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
almac Posted October 21, 2018 Share Posted October 21, 2018 Looking good so far. I’ll keep watching and get some tips for mine. Cheers Allan 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andwil Posted October 21, 2018 Share Posted October 21, 2018 Another new tool Airfix Wildcat/Martlet build on BM, I don’t think I’ll be able to resist adding one (more likely more!) to the stash. Watching with interest. AW 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spookytooth Posted October 21, 2018 Share Posted October 21, 2018 I am sitting here with pop corn Johnny. The U/C is fun but it should not be too much of a problem for you sir. Simon. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted October 21, 2018 Share Posted October 21, 2018 Nice kit and good start Johnny Keep up the good work. All the best Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Spadgent Posted October 21, 2018 Author Share Posted October 21, 2018 7 hours ago, almac said: Looking good so far. I’ll keep watching and get some tips for mine. Cheers Allan I’m going to have a mooch around and look for tips too. Great to have you aboard sir. 7 hours ago, Andwil said: Another new tool Airfix Wildcat/Martlet build on BM, I don’t think I’ll be able to resist adding one (more likely more!) to the stash. Watching with interest. AW Awww gawd!!! I didn’t know there was a GB going on. 😮 I’ll try and keep the noise down. 😺 9 minutes ago, Spookytooth said: I am sitting here with pop corn Johnny. The U/C is fun but it should not be too much of a problem for you sir. Simon. Thanks!!! I’ll try and make it a fun un. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Spadgent Posted October 21, 2018 Author Share Posted October 21, 2018 Before I continue I was going to use Xf-19 for the full grey and xf-71 xf-1 9:1 for the interior green. Does that sound like a plan? I can’t seem to find any definitive answers. Thanks for any help guys.🖌️ Johnny Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CedB Posted October 21, 2018 Share Posted October 21, 2018 Good news, Johnny with wings again. I'm in 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spookytooth Posted October 21, 2018 Share Posted October 21, 2018 I don`t know if this is any good for you Johnny. www.cybermodeler.com/color/cockpit.shtml Simon. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Spadgent Posted October 21, 2018 Author Share Posted October 21, 2018 34 minutes ago, CedB said: Good news, Johnny with wings again. I'm in Indeed! 😄 22 minutes ago, Spookytooth said: I don`t know if this is any good for you Johnny. www.cybermodeler.com/color/cockpit.shtml Simon. Thanks it was. 😎 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigdave22014 Posted October 21, 2018 Share Posted October 21, 2018 Sigh. It's not the helicopter I was hoping for, but it's a good 'un! 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keefr22 Posted October 21, 2018 Share Posted October 21, 2018 Well you couldn't have much more of a size contrast with the Lanc Johnny! Good start, looking forward to more! Keith 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Spadgent Posted October 21, 2018 Author Share Posted October 21, 2018 5 hours ago, Bigdave22014 said: Sigh. It's not the helicopter I was hoping for, but it's a good 'un! I had the box on the bench for a week then changed my mind at the last minute. next time. 🤔 I love the emerald internals. 2 hours ago, keefr22 said: Well you couldn't have much more of a size contrast with the Lanc Johnny! Good start, looking forward to more! Keith True! Glad you guys are on board. 🤗 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Spadgent Posted October 21, 2018 Author Share Posted October 21, 2018 A little more done this morning. Mixed up the paint ant went at it. The pin marks won’t be seen when buttoned up. in my haste I’d forgotten to pre shade. So I post shaded instead. Subtle but I like the look. I love 1/72 less than 40 drops of paint per air brush top up. The decals will need to conform over all those bumps, shouldn’t be too bad. I’ll make a few adjustments too. I masked for the front grey blast. Went on well. I’ll let that dry for a bit. Hmmmmmm wings. You get two sets with this kit. I’m using the folded ones. its nice to get to use clips again. masking off. Odd but it’s what it says to do. The office got a bit more paint and decals. I cut up some old PE belts and popped ‘em on. the decals went on nicely with micro sol. dry fitting as I go I noticed this hole is too small. A little widening with a swan Morton and BOSH! In it went. I did the same on the other side. The decal went on well on the ip with micro sol. im not that happy with the cartoonish white lines so I’m going to paint them out. gloss coat next so I can begin weathering. Thanks for dropping in. I’m off to pop another slog on the fire. Maybe a spot of wine. hope you’re all having a wonderful weekend. Johnny. 🐱 19 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quietstorm7 Posted October 21, 2018 Share Posted October 21, 2018 Loving the look of this already 👍 Alan 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giemme Posted October 21, 2018 Share Posted October 21, 2018 Some very nice progress already, Johnny Looks like you're going full speed with this one Ciao 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CedB Posted October 21, 2018 Share Posted October 21, 2018 Nice work Johnny, looking smart 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
almac Posted October 21, 2018 Share Posted October 21, 2018 Good work so far. Nice quick progress. Cheers Allan 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBaron Posted October 22, 2018 Share Posted October 22, 2018 An almost Ced-like rapidity here Johnny: good luck with this little feller, it's looking cracking so far! 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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