The Spadgent Posted November 12, 2018 Author Share Posted November 12, 2018 (edited) Hello you lot. A little more has been done on the cat.😺 I’ve been doing bits and bobs when I get a spare second so instead of little posts I decided to store up the pics for a weekly thing. Hope you enjoy the update. Masking is the next bit I got on to. the under belly windows. And the cockpit area. this was a tricky area and I think I somehow cocked up the office placement. I’m not sure how but there was a little gap just in front of the gun sight that I’m pretty sure the gun sight was meant to fit into. 😮 it was too late to go ripping the whole thing apart so we I filled the gap with a little PPP and we shal never speak of it again. Next up the UC bay got stuffed with sponge and tape. the cowl is dry fitted here just to squeeze the fuselage together while it dries. Ok next we have the wing roots, a dry fit show what a good fit these things are. And the other side. Glue and tape closes the little gap rather well. This all starts to come together rather quickly. The tail parts get added. I tidied up the cowl and primed again. Some seams, even though you can’t tell from the above pic but they got fixed with some Mr S. I’m doing an open canopy so these parts got masked. While I waited for the Mr S to dry I snipped off, tidied and primed all the little bits. Even these ones. By this time the Mr S had set and I sanded the seams losing some line detail in the process. Never fear, Tamiya tape for bends and a scribing thing stick is here! 😉 lines are back. and on the top too. The detail on this little fella is great. I think it’s time for. yay!!!!!!! Any hoo that’s it for now. Hope this isn’t too boring for you and you’re enjoying the build regardless of speed. 😃 I forgot it was Telford this weekend. I hope whoever went had a lovely time. That 1/24 HellCat looks rather nice. Gotta fly. As always, Happy modelling chums. Johnny. Edited November 12, 2018 by The Spadgent 22 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt_ Posted November 14, 2018 Share Posted November 14, 2018 Nice going Johnny Surfacer. Not going to be using as much paint up as the Lanc. 😆 *raises right hand* I solemnly swear not to mention the issue of the gunsight again until RFI. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CedB Posted November 14, 2018 Share Posted November 14, 2018 Nice Johnny, can't wait for the paint 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VT Red Sox Fan Posted November 15, 2018 Share Posted November 15, 2018 This is a great build & you are doing an awesome job with this kit--I appreciate the Tamiya paint references--nice touch! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giemme Posted November 15, 2018 Share Posted November 15, 2018 Massive update, Johnny! Looking forward to the actual paint job Ciao 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spookytooth Posted November 15, 2018 Share Posted November 15, 2018 Looking very sweet there Johnny. The kit goes together quite well I found , with a minimal of filler. Looking forward to the painting . Simon. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdrianMF Posted November 15, 2018 Share Posted November 15, 2018 Looking good! Love that kit and you are doing it justice Regards, Adrian 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bugle07 Posted November 15, 2018 Share Posted November 15, 2018 Bring on the paint! How weathered are you thinking of making it? Geoff 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Spadgent Posted November 19, 2018 Author Share Posted November 19, 2018 On 11/14/2018 at 10:53 PM, Matt_ said: Nice going Johnny Surfacer. Not going to be using as much paint up as the Lanc. 😆 *raises right hand* I solemnly swear not to mention the issue of the gunsight again until RFI. Deco not as much paint as good old PA474. 🤣 oh and .... what gunsi...... On 11/14/2018 at 11:20 PM, CedB said: Nice Johnny, can't wait for the paint Me either. Thanks Mr B On 11/15/2018 at 1:11 AM, VT Red Sox Fan said: This is a great build & you are doing an awesome job with this kit--I appreciate the Tamiya paint references--nice touch! Thanks aaand no problemo. On 11/15/2018 at 8:56 AM, giemme said: Massive update, Johnny! Looking forward to the actual paint job Ciao It has begun. On 11/15/2018 at 11:18 AM, Spookytooth said: Looking very sweet there Johnny. The kit goes together quite well I found , with a minimal of filler. Looking forward to the painting . Simon. Thanks Simon. Yes she seems like a lovely little kit. ‘Tis true. On 11/15/2018 at 1:11 PM, AdrianMF said: Looking good! Love that kit and you are doing it justice Regards, Adrian Why thank you sir. On 11/15/2018 at 9:20 PM, Bugle07 said: Bring on the paint! How weathered are you thinking of making it? Geoff It’s coming, slowly but surely. I’m just going for subtle weathering as most Navy birds were quite ship shape as it were. Ill post an an update after dinner. 🙌 johnny 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Spadgent Posted November 19, 2018 Author Share Posted November 19, 2018 It’s been a busy few days but I have managed a little bench time. Here goes then. Everything got a well earned pre shade. nice! Them using the Tamiya wild cat as colour reference I mixed XF-19 and XF2 2:1 for the undersides. I’m happy with that 😌, now masking time. Just to build up some Mojo (tm) I painted and glued the engine. Rrrright then where did I put that masking tape and sponge? 😃 Oh and the cowl went on too. The internal wing parts got masked, a right pain. Then painted green Tamiya XF-71 Then mmoorree mmassskkiinngg. nearly ready for the blue! 😎 and there it had to be left until next I manage to grab a few golden moments. Thanks for tagging along with the cat. She appreciates it. all the best and Happy Modelling. Johnny. 20 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spookytooth Posted November 19, 2018 Share Posted November 19, 2018 Looking smart Johnny. Oh the joys of masking.... A part of the job really. Simon. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giemme Posted November 19, 2018 Share Posted November 19, 2018 16 minutes ago, Spookytooth said: Looking smart Johnny. Oh the joys of masking.... A part of the job really. Simon. All true. Good going, Johnny Mask! Ciao 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CedB Posted November 20, 2018 Share Posted November 20, 2018 Nice, very nice. Good job Johnny, that pre-shading looks just right to me 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SA80A2AR Posted November 21, 2018 Share Posted November 21, 2018 wahooooo johnnys started painting!!! the best bit in my opionion 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corsaircorp Posted November 21, 2018 Share Posted November 21, 2018 Hello Dear Spad ! Aaaahh Johnny painting is back !! It's Always delightfull for me to look at your work !! Sooo the next one is a 1/24 Hellcat Huh ? Both Airfix, both Grumman, Both USN.... Stay tuned !! Sincerely. CC 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SA80A2AR Posted November 22, 2018 Share Posted November 22, 2018 20 hours ago, corsaircorp said: Sooo the next one is a 1/24 Hellcat Huh ? please johnny. can you do this?? it would be interesting. but don't feel you have to, 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martian Posted November 22, 2018 Share Posted November 22, 2018 This is a sweet little build Johnny, looking forward to more. Martian 👽 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob Lyttle Posted November 22, 2018 Share Posted November 22, 2018 Oh look.... (Tick the notify box...) ☑ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob Lyttle Posted November 22, 2018 Share Posted November 22, 2018 I open the box... And I'm ahead of you already... What are all those other parts for, Johnny? I only got 17! 😀 1 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBaron Posted November 22, 2018 Share Posted November 22, 2018 More of that old Spadgent Black Magic. Lovely work Johnny. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Spadgent Posted November 22, 2018 Author Share Posted November 22, 2018 On 11/19/2018 at 6:51 PM, Spookytooth said: Looking smart Johnny. Oh the joys of masking.... A part of the job really. Simon. Indeed and thanks. On 11/19/2018 at 7:09 PM, giemme said: All true. Good going, Johnny Mask! Ciao Thanks G On 11/20/2018 at 7:29 AM, CedB said: Nice, very nice. Good job Johnny, that pre-shading looks just right to me Thanks Mr B On 11/21/2018 at 7:18 AM, SA80A2AR said: wahooooo johnnys started painting!!! the best bit in my opionion Too kind. On 11/21/2018 at 10:33 AM, corsaircorp said: Hello Dear Spad ! Aaaahh Johnny painting is back !! It's Always delightfull for me to look at your work !! Sooo the next one is a 1/24 Hellcat Huh ? Both Airfix, both Grumman, Both USN.... Stay tuned !! Sincerely. CC I have the typhoon first. 😍 14 hours ago, SA80A2AR said: please johnny. can you do this?? it would be interesting. but don't feel you have to, Maybe but I have to whittle the stash. 😅 13 hours ago, Martian Hale said: This is a sweet little build Johnny, looking forward to more. Martian 👽 Thanks Oh green one. 8 hours ago, rob Lyttle said: Oh look.... (Tick the notify box...) ☑ I’ll promise not to send junk emails.😎 6 hours ago, rob Lyttle said: I open the box... And I'm ahead of you already... What are all those other parts for, Johnny? I only got 17! 😀 Well I’ll be daymed. 😮 2 hours ago, TheBaron said: More of that old Spadgent Black Magic. Lovely work Johnny. Thanks Tony. Thank you all for the super kind words. As with everyone it seems the plastic is taking rather a back seat at the moment but I’ll keep the home fires burning. I promise. Johnny flame. X 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt_ Posted November 22, 2018 Share Posted November 22, 2018 8 hours ago, rob Lyttle said: I open the box... And I'm ahead of you already... What are all those other parts for, Johnny? I only got 17! 😀 We're expecting wings folded just like John. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andwil Posted November 22, 2018 Share Posted November 22, 2018 Not on an F4F-3 AW 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob Lyttle Posted November 23, 2018 Share Posted November 23, 2018 27 minutes ago, Andwil said: Not on an F4F-3 Phew... thanks for that...😁 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt_ Posted November 23, 2018 Share Posted November 23, 2018 Ha! Serves me right for not paying attention. 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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