AdrianMF Posted May 14, 2019 Share Posted May 14, 2019 +1 for Klear/Future - make sure you drain it well by touching a corner on a kitchen towel to let the excess wick off, because for me at any rate it can tend to form a noticeable bead at the bottom edge otherwise. And because vacforms are so thin and uniform it really shows up. Maybe I need some newer or thinner Klear... I hope it all goes back together without any more problems. Regards, Adrian 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr T Posted May 18, 2019 Share Posted May 18, 2019 I would second the use of five minute epoxy. Magna resin is thick and heavy and on the seven or so Magna kits I have built, I have used epoxy as the weight of the wings can weaken the fuselage joint 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JOCKNEY Posted May 26, 2019 Author Share Posted May 26, 2019 Time for a long overdue update. Canopy extracted and side pods fitted, masking in early stages, it's going to be a complete swine ! Freshly reassembled Henley, surprisingly looking none the worse after its crash ! The colour scheme I have chosen is the bottom one L3276 Beginning to apply some paint. Despite a good scrub with soapy water it's going to take a couple of coats I need to sort the air intake out, running out of days.........some things never change ! cheers Pat 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Col. Posted May 26, 2019 Share Posted May 26, 2019 Maybe cutting it fine for the deadline but after all the fight it's put up you're doing well to be progressing through this advanced stage Pat 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JOCKNEY Posted June 2, 2019 Author Share Posted June 2, 2019 Still trying to finish, update of nose filling and still painting the canopy. Decided I have had enough of yellow painting, black next just for a change ! There is still a canopy under there , honest ! cheers Pat 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JOCKNEY Posted June 6, 2019 Author Share Posted June 6, 2019 Rapidly running out of days, it's always the way isn't it ! Some more progress below I honestly can't remember how many coats of flaming yellow paint I've done, but it's time for some black. The canopy is a real pain on this kit, the framing on the plastic is very difficult to see, so you need to constantly refer to the drawings Leakage past the masking tape is very disappointing after all it's not like I have got a few weeks to finesse it ! More masking, don't say I didn't warn you ! Finally getting there, now for a clean up One last look at the interior before the canopy goes on I had to use a bit of filler for the canopy to fuselage join, but this should look ok once painted. Homemade Ariel above the cockpit. I have managed to lose the step that attaches to the lower wing, I will make something suitable after the GB most likely. Now to find suitable decals, Hurricane ones would no doubt be suitable, now for a good rummage. Fingers crossed this might make the gallery yet ! cheers Pat 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob G Posted June 6, 2019 Share Posted June 6, 2019 Go Pat, go! Looking mighty fine there mate, here's to a smooth last couple of days. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rossm Posted June 7, 2019 Share Posted June 7, 2019 Envy, envy 😀 Good luck for the final push. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CliffB Posted June 7, 2019 Share Posted June 7, 2019 You're surely going to make it now Pat 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdrianMF Posted June 7, 2019 Share Posted June 7, 2019 Glad to see this is getting to the final furlong! Regards, Adrian 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevehnz Posted June 7, 2019 Share Posted June 7, 2019 I'm really liking this Pat, I would love a decent Henley, I reckon the RAF not proceeding with these & specifying them properly equipped as dive bombers was a massive mistake, just think what squadrons of Henley dive bombers could have achieved instead of Battles in France or Blenheim's in Malaya? Oh well, I can always dream. Steve. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JOCKNEY Posted June 7, 2019 Author Share Posted June 7, 2019 As Mrs Jockney was at a music festival tonight it was too good an opportunity not to get back to the Henley. The bald patch on the underside of the wing is where I keep breaking off the pitot tube ! The kit only came with serial numbers so I have been rummaging in the spare decal collection and believe I can make up what I need from the collection below. Might try to finish this tonight as I'm trying to host the Frog Squad GB and haven't started a build of my own yet ! cheers Pat 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
almac Posted June 8, 2019 Share Posted June 8, 2019 Just caught up with your build Pat. Very impressive I must say. It doesn't look like the easiest of kits. Cheers Allan 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JOCKNEY Posted June 8, 2019 Author Share Posted June 8, 2019 I'm calling this one done, thanks very much for all the support along the way. Whilst far from perfect I'm very pleased with how it turned out. Only my second ever Resin kit and my first Magna, not as bad as I had been led to believe. Then again resin can't be that difficult if @trickyrich can do them, can it ? Cheers Pat 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rabbit Leader Posted June 8, 2019 Share Posted June 8, 2019 That’s come out great Pat. It’s a shame I’ve missed this whole GB altogether as it appears there’s been many wonderfully built models on display in the Gallery. Now it’s time to get your Frog fix! Cheers and well modelled.. Dave 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin W Posted June 9, 2019 Share Posted June 9, 2019 Great effort there Pat. Came out really good in the end. Colin 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevehnz Posted June 9, 2019 Share Posted June 9, 2019 3 hours ago, JOCKNEY said: I'm very pleased with how it turned out. I would be too Pat, that has come up a treat, well done. Steve. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdrianMF Posted June 9, 2019 Share Posted June 9, 2019 That is a lovely and distinctive model, complete with parts carved out of chunks of virgin resin. As Steve said above, we would all be pleased with that one. Now let’s see some Froggery! Regards, Adrian 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rossm Posted June 9, 2019 Share Posted June 9, 2019 Excellent Pat, well done for getting a Magna kit over the finishing line and looking so good. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JOCKNEY Posted June 9, 2019 Author Share Posted June 9, 2019 9 minutes ago, rossm said: Excellent Pat, well done for getting a Magna kit over the finishing line and looking so good. Thanks very much Ross The spare canopy will be winging its way to you on Monday, I would love to see your Henley when it's completed cheers Pat 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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