JOCKNEY Posted November 10, 2018 Author Share Posted November 10, 2018 Pictures of progress as promised 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevehnz Posted November 10, 2018 Share Posted November 10, 2018 That looks good Pat, I think you're onto a winner here. Steve. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trickyrich Posted November 10, 2018 Share Posted November 10, 2018 well done Pat, looks like you've finally tamed her! She is a bit of an odd looking aircraft, but it nice to see one in the build. I bet those 20mm cannons in the rear would have been a handful to operate!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Army_Air_Force Posted November 10, 2018 Share Posted November 10, 2018 I think they're meant to be twin 50's. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JOCKNEY Posted November 12, 2018 Author Share Posted November 12, 2018 Muppetry on my part has uncovered why there was no mounting points for the undercarriage legs, that's because they are attached to the covers that actually insert into the slot in the wing. Blooming obvious when you look at it, but not at the time ! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trickyrich Posted November 12, 2018 Share Posted November 12, 2018 gosh the U/c and door setup is a bit odd looking 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JOCKNEY Posted November 12, 2018 Author Share Posted November 12, 2018 1 hour ago, trickyrich said: gosh the U/c and door setup is a bit odd looking I think you are being kind ! I am going to try filling the gap between the insert and the wing to see if that improves things. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grandboof Posted November 18, 2018 Share Posted November 18, 2018 Great work Pat Martin H 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the South African Posted November 18, 2018 Share Posted November 18, 2018 I like this! Regards: Shaun 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JOCKNEY Posted November 23, 2018 Author Share Posted November 23, 2018 Time for an update, Foliage Green and Earth camo applied, looks like it's going to need a second coat cheers Pat 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeR Posted November 23, 2018 Share Posted November 23, 2018 Coming along nicely! Mike. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg Law Posted November 23, 2018 Share Posted November 23, 2018 Have to agree with you there. Second coat should help. Also need to get the ground crew to clean up the tire. Just kidding on the tire issue. 😉 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trickyrich Posted November 23, 2018 Share Posted November 23, 2018 she looks so much better with a coat of paint, just remember the paint faded pretty quickly on these and most aircraft due to the conditions. So a tatty and uneven finish, especially on the uppers surfaces won't matter at all. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JOCKNEY Posted November 24, 2018 Author Share Posted November 24, 2018 3 hours ago, Greg Law said: Have to agree with you there. Second coat should help. Also need to get the ground crew to clean up the tire. Just kidding on the tire issue. 😉 Well spotted ! I need to paint the wheel hub blue, next time I'll wear my glasses ! cheers Pat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JOCKNEY Posted November 24, 2018 Author Share Posted November 24, 2018 2 hours ago, trickyrich said: So a tatty and uneven finish, especially on the uppers surfaces won't matter at all. Mrs Jockney says that describes me perfectly 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevehnz Posted November 24, 2018 Share Posted November 24, 2018 Looking good Pat, whose paints are you using? Steve. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JOCKNEY Posted November 24, 2018 Author Share Posted November 24, 2018 4 hours ago, stevehnz said: Looking good Pat, whose paints are you using? Steve. Hi Steve Nothing posh, just Humbrol Foliage Green H149 Earth Brown H29 Sky H248 Not looking forward to masking that canopy, reminds me of the blooming Frog Barracuda ! cheers Pat 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JOCKNEY Posted November 24, 2018 Author Share Posted November 24, 2018 On the subject of masking.... Looks like the white is going to need 2 coats as well 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg Law Posted November 24, 2018 Share Posted November 24, 2018 (edited) The paint work looks a lot better now. Well do that man..... The groundcrew can have an extra beer tonight. I will have to get my groundcrew on to the Zero's tiers today between the bombing runs. They are a slack bunch. First bomb explosion and they drop tools and run like frightened rabbits into their holes. Edited November 24, 2018 by Greg Law 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JOCKNEY Posted November 25, 2018 Author Share Posted November 25, 2018 Canopy masking hasn't gone well, I have had some leakage under the tape. I will wait for the paint to harden and see if I can scrape it off. Looking forward to getting this one finished then I can watch this GB as a spectator ! cheers Pat 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rabbit Leader Posted November 25, 2018 Share Posted November 25, 2018 6 hours ago, JOCKNEY said: then I can watch this GB as a spectator ! I’ve certainly felt like that at times, however it was everyone’s great progress that perked me up again. This Vengie is looking quite good Pat. Now I hope you don’t mind me suggesting this, but I recommend you take a fine brush and try to smooth out a few of those slightly jagged camo lines. I know this requires a steady hand but the results will be a great improvement. From what I can see there aren’t that many and by the look of it the whole model is taking shape nicely. Cheers and well done mate.. Dave 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JOCKNEY Posted November 25, 2018 Author Share Posted November 25, 2018 Thanks Dave, I'll go back over the camo as you suggested. It is an Aussie plane after all, so who am I to argue ! cheers Pat 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg Law Posted November 25, 2018 Share Posted November 25, 2018 (edited) 7 hours ago, JOCKNEY said: I will wait for the paint to harden and see if I can scrape it off. I'm not surprised about the canopy leakage. It looks a real hard one to get a clean masking finish. You also appear to have some leakage at the base of the fin which would be easy to fix. Hope you don't mind the suggestions. We just would like to see a real good finish on this unusual model. Edited November 25, 2018 by Greg Law 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JOCKNEY Posted November 25, 2018 Author Share Posted November 25, 2018 Hi Greg Well spotted, I'll try to fix these while doing Daves Camo mods cheers Pat 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rabbit Leader Posted November 25, 2018 Share Posted November 25, 2018 24 minutes ago, JOCKNEY said: Hi Greg Well spotted, I'll try to fix these while doing Daves Camo mods cheers Pat Good to see that you’ve taken our advice with the right intent Pat. We are not master modellers by any stretch, however are willing to share a few tips so that we can all learn something new and improve with each kit we build. The day I turn ‘pro’ will be the morning after I realise I’m already six foot under! Cheers.. Dave 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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