Romeo Alpha Yankee Posted January 28, 2019 Share Posted January 28, 2019 The paintwork was looking good, unfortunate about it lifting. Only in the one spot I hope? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ProfSparks Posted February 15, 2019 Author Share Posted February 15, 2019 Hi All Home again home again, clippity clop! On 1/28/2019 at 11:49 PM, Romeo Alpha Yankee said: The paintwork was looking good, unfortunate about it lifting. Only in the one spot I hope? Yup, fortunately just that one spot. I got it covered over, and you'd probably not notice it if you weren't looking. I also got the leading edges done with Tamiya Rubber Black XF-85 Had a go at the engines And put the stickers on. They behaved remarkably well once the surrounding carrier film was cut away. I started framing the turret with thin decal lines And I did the tyres in Vallejo Air 71.315 Tire Black The Vallejo had a lighter, almost greenish hue compared to Tamiyas' darker blue-ish tint. Anyhoo, a coat of Pledge and some general tidying up should see it on its' way. Comments and suggestions welcome Cheers Steve 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevej60 Posted February 15, 2019 Share Posted February 15, 2019 This is coming together beautifully Steve,I wouldn't have the patience! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan G Posted February 16, 2019 Share Posted February 16, 2019 Steve, I like your work. You have given me some ideas. I am also currently working on an Aifix 1/72 Hudson. I am building it as A16-112. You are much further advanced than my progress and in a shorter period of time. Perhaps I am doing the “silk purse-sows ear”. I have done the following - sanded the rivets from the parts - replaced the engines and nacelles (resin quick boost) - created wing slats - rebuilt and extended the cockpit floor and aft bulkhead - made new control column - made a navigator room - made the tail aerilon into one piece - reshaped the cockpit canopy (hot water - finger pressure - cold water to set the change) - fixed the wing aerilons - reshaped the bomb-bay doors - in the process of fixing the “strange” BP turret (I don’t have a Halifax replacement) I look forward to seeing more of your progress. Alan 🖖 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ProfSparks Posted February 17, 2019 Author Share Posted February 17, 2019 Hi All On 2/15/2019 at 11:00 PM, stevej60 said: This is coming together beautifully Steve,I wouldn't have the patience! Thanks Steve, it's more Experimental Curiosity than patience! Hi Alan, I've been watching your conversion work, you're definitely going to end up with a silk purse, whereas I am just aiming for a pretty sows' ear. Anyhoo, on with a Brown Flory Wash (please work, please work, please work...) And off again Subtle, but that's a good thing considering the alternative. I've given it a coat of W&N Matt Varnish and let it settle for a while. Next, the great unmasking and bits adding! Comments and suggestions welcome Cheers Steve 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan G Posted February 17, 2019 Share Posted February 17, 2019 Steve, I think it will be a VERY pretty sows ear. One other item I forgot to include was reshaping the fuselage door. Anyhow, when I am up to where you are I will be revisiting you build to pick up on your ideas. Alan 👆 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ProfSparks Posted February 18, 2019 Author Share Posted February 18, 2019 Hi All I've let the matt coat dry for a couple of days, time for the great reveal All in all not too bad, a couple of touch-ups here and there, but nothing like the ammount that would have been, had I not dyed the PPP grey. It would seem the matt isn't completely dry (but I'm impatient), so I'll leave it a little while longer Comments and suggestions welcome Cheers Steve 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John_W Posted February 18, 2019 Share Posted February 18, 2019 Very nice. I struggled with the revell kit. I keep hoping they will produce one in 1/48 to go with the Ventura, or Airfix will do a new mould. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ProfSparks Posted February 19, 2019 Author Share Posted February 19, 2019 Hi All I'm calling this done after the addition of its' legs and aerial cables It's turned out mostly ok except for the cockpit canopy and masking, but on the positive side the use of dyed PPP has been a success round the side windows. Thanks for the company, comments and suggestions welcome. Cheers Steve 13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romeo Alpha Yankee Posted February 26, 2019 Share Posted February 26, 2019 Thanks for letting us tag along Steve, you have achieved a lovely result. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ventora3300 Posted February 26, 2019 Share Posted February 26, 2019 Steve, as a confirmed old Airfix kit builder (I wish I could move on), I am in awe of the wonderful job you have done here in turning out a fantastic result. It's a beauty. Like everyone else, I've got this vintage Hudson tucked away and this build has made me try to think up a good excuse for getting it started. All the best. Mike. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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