Handley Page HP42/45, Contrail vacuformed 1/72

[fjaweijfopi4j48]

By the way, the kit's original "shells" have the wrong window curtains. No photo of the several dozen I have shows that kind of curtain (as molded in the parts), but a parallel two-rail (above/below) endeavor:

[fjaweijfopi4j48]

The fuselage is finally put together, a nerve-wracking business:

 

 

[dogsbody]

I've always been partial to the A.W. Argosy.

 

 

 

 

Chris

[fjaweijfopi4j48]

5 minutes ago, dogsbody said:

I've always been partial to the A.W. Argosy.

 

 

 

 

Chris

Have a big fat folder on it, i like it too.

[fjaweijfopi4j48]

State of the union:

 

White metal parts are cleaned up and polished in preparation for priming and painting:

 

Da Monsta (just a parts' pile-up):

[bigbadbadge]

Great work Moa, The interior looks fantastic. Coming together nicely. She's a very big beastie.

Keep up the good work.

All the best

Chris

[fjaweijfopi4j48]

17 minutes ago, dogsbody said:

I've always been partial to the A.W. Argosy.

Chris

This one is an interesting proposition for many reasons:

1) Relatively good documentation exists, plus a not small number of photos.

2) It is volumetrically simple (a box fuselage, constant chord wings and stabs).

3) It has a couple of attractive decoration schemes that do not require too complex decaling or painting.

 

The other side of the coin is the sheer size, the large number of details inside and out, and of course all those struts and rigging, not to mention alignment issues and the handling and storage difficulties.

But what is modeling for if not to challenge us?

[fjaweijfopi4j48]

33 minutes ago, Moa said:

This one is an interesting proposition for many reasons:

1) Relatively good documentation exists, plus a not small number of photos.

2) It is volumetrically simple (a box fuselage, constant chord wings and stabs).

3) It has a couple of attractive decoration schemes that do not require too complex decaling or painting.

 

The other side of the coin is the sheer size, the large number of details inside and out, and of course all those struts and rigging, not to mention alignment issues and the handling and storage difficulties.

But what is modeling for if not to challenge us?

And how evocative it is:

[Martian]

On ‎17‎/‎05‎/‎2019 at 23:08, Moa said:

The cockpit glazing is added:

The added glazing makes a difference out of all proportion to the few parts added. Looks nice!

 

Martian 👽

[fjaweijfopi4j48]

The tedious and insipid work of tidying the seams begins:

 

The kit was not particularly precise on this regard, and the edges were somewhat wobbly and of course did not coincide in a natural fashion, hence the need of those tabs. A lot to do here.

[Stromness]

A man‘s gotta do what a man‘s gotta..... oh well. Per aspera ad asphyxia.

I now tend to go about these chores in a way like „Just do it without thinking if you like it, then do something you REALLY like“ .

Sort of extinguishing the tedium with something much more appealing - your choice of course 😉

Skål!

[fjaweijfopi4j48]

14 minutes ago, Stromness said:

A man‘s gotta do what a man‘s gotta..... oh well. Per aspera ad asphyxia.

I now tend to go about these chores in a way like „Just do it without thinking if you like it, then do something you REALLY like“ .

Sort of extinguishing the tedium with something much more appealing - your choice of course 😉

Skål!

Good advice!!!

Just now, Moa said:

Per aspera ad asphyxia

😁

[fjaweijfopi4j48]

I reiterate here the comment added to the Junkers, Aero Commander, Percival and Anson builds, in regards of duty calling and having to take a break from the building board for a while.

But hopefully will come back with renewed impetus for all the current builds.

 

Cheers!

[fjaweijfopi4j48]

I managed to accomplish a bit more before the hiatus.

Primer is applied to the fuselage. Now all major structures have been primed:

 

[Stevejj]

Looking good! You will have a supirb model when it's finished.

 

 

Just noticed my spelling of superb........ Oh dear sorry

Edited May 27, 2019 by Stevejj
Bad spelling

[jeaton01]

Hmm, will you be sending it back when it is finished?

[fjaweijfopi4j48]

18 hours ago, jeaton01 said:

Hmm, will you be sending it back when it is finished?

What about I send back my thanks? lots of them, of course.

Yours' was a selfless and praiseworthy deed, and should be imitated.

So you BMs know, send your very spectacular and hard to find kits to me.

 

Rescued Kits Shelter

 

 

 

 

 

[Putty Animal]

Looking wonderful!  I wish I could find one of the old Airfix ones in my scale that doesn't cost an arm or a leg.  

Actually, I wish Airfix would do a new one. And an Empire Class flying boat too.

[fjaweijfopi4j48]

1 hour ago, Putty Animal said:

Looking wonderful!  I wish I could find one of the old Airfix ones in my scale that doesn't cost an arm or a leg.  

Actually, I wish Airfix would do a new one. And an Empire Class flying boat too.

1/144???? We love you anyway, the way you are 😁

 

 

[StephenCJ]

1 hour ago, Putty Animal said:

Actually, I wish Airfix would do a new one. And an Empire Class flying boat too

I fully agree, in 1/72 scale.

[fjaweijfopi4j48]

23 minutes ago, StephenCJ said:

I fully agree, in 1/72 scale.

Now we are talking. 😉

 

[Putty Animal]

Aw, c'mon!  What gentleman of erudition and distinction wouldn't want a trophy sized HP.42 or S-Class flying boat on the corner of their desk...

[fjaweijfopi4j48]

39 minutes ago, Putty Animal said:

Aw, c'mon!  What gentleman of erudition and distinction wouldn't want a trophy sized HP.42 or S-Class flying boat on the corner of their desk...

I retract my hasty words. I will do penance sanding extremely horrid kits.

But living in the US in these particular times may be penance enough for almost any sin. 

[Nikolay Polyakov]

I running out of likes with this thread, @Moa! Such an interesting progress on this beast. When I look at your builds I want to start a new model again and do something close to your skilled work... 

But I need to finish some other works before.

 

Excellent job with an interior, the glazing is also noticeable. Keep up the good work!

[StephenCJ]

I just sent this to Airfix:

 

Could you please find it in your hearts to do a 1/72 scale Empire Flying Boat and a 1/72 Handley Page HP42/45. This would make a Yank and an Aussie very happy, and our wives probably not so happy. More money going on wonderful Airfix Kits. Thank you Stephen.

 

I wonder if we will get anywhere?