Hewy Posted March 26, 2019 Share Posted March 26, 2019 Looking good nigel so far, a bit of scratch building is in order there maybe, I've got the bull frog marines version in 48th that @Jabba is doing, I think it got kit of the year if I'm not mistaken when it was released 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelling minion Posted March 26, 2019 Share Posted March 26, 2019 23 minutes ago, Hewy said: I've got the bull frog marines version in 48th And you're not taking part? Really Glynn, just because you've got at least 2 other builds on the go is no excuse at all . 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wimbledon99 Posted March 28, 2019 Author Share Posted March 28, 2019 On 3/26/2019 at 8:48 PM, Hewy said: Looking good nigel so far, a bit of scratch building is in order there maybe, I've got the bull frog marines version in 48th that @Jabba is doing, I think it got kit of the year if I'm not mistaken when it was released Thanks Glynn I'm with Craig; No excuses!! Anyhow, quick update. Things have slowed a little due to work and family but I've managed to get on a tad more with masking and primer. I've dry fitted the doors with tape from the inside. It's pretty obvious but this masks the inside of the fuselage whilst allowing me to remove the doors once painted so they can be displayed 'open'. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hewy Posted March 28, 2019 Share Posted March 28, 2019 On 26/03/2019 at 21:13, modelling minion said: And you're not taking part? Really Glynn, just because you've got at least 2 other builds on the go is no excuse at Sorry fellas, it's allotment preparation time too, thats why I've taken a step into the world of 1/72,i did peruse the bull frog when the GB started, but It would have dragged me down the detail route, and a lot of time, it is a nice kit, but it is showing its age surface detail wise I think, I don't have a 72nd one of these although I was taken by @Steve60 And his splinter scheme, Superb job Nigel that primer is good enough to be the finish, look forward to the top coat and decals 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelling minion Posted March 28, 2019 Share Posted March 28, 2019 I agree with Glynn (about the finish of the primer anyway) it really is very good, nice and smooth. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whirly Posted March 29, 2019 Share Posted March 29, 2019 Actually Academy's rendition is quite crude but not so distant from the truth! There are two doors covered in thermal insulation material which give access to the engine bay. This is the only web image I can find, I have more if you need it. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wimbledon99 Posted March 29, 2019 Author Share Posted March 29, 2019 On 3/28/2019 at 4:32 PM, Hewy said: Nigel that primer is good enough to be the finish, look forward to the top coat and decals 23 hours ago, modelling minion said: I agree with Glynn (about the finish of the primer anyway) it really is very good, nice and smooth. Hi Glynn / Craig, Thank you I use the Vallejo Surface Primer and find it always tends to cover nicely as long as is goes on lightly. Whirly, Thanks for the photo; I see what you mean!! I guess it could almost be sorted with some thin plastic card Another quick update; she's starting to look like something on the cover of the box (the wheels are dry fitted for now) 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelling minion Posted March 29, 2019 Share Posted March 29, 2019 Well done Nigel the green looks just as good and smooth as the black undercoat did. Looks like you will have a nice smooth surface for the decals to go on. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wimbledon99 Posted March 29, 2019 Author Share Posted March 29, 2019 Thanks Craig - It's a lot to gloss so I'm praying for no 'runs'!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nigel Heath Posted March 29, 2019 Share Posted March 29, 2019 Excellent looking finish. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hewy Posted March 29, 2019 Share Posted March 29, 2019 Yes superb paint job nigel, it's looking the part now, it's a big beast isn't it, are you folding the rotors? , there's a how on the net somewhere using the kit parts 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wimbledon99 Posted March 29, 2019 Author Share Posted March 29, 2019 4 hours ago, Nigel Heath said: Excellent looking finish. 3 hours ago, Hewy said: Yes superb paint job nigel, it's looking the part now, it's a big beast isn't it, are you folding the rotors? , there's a how on the net somewhere using the kit parts Gents, Thank you Glynn, Yes, I'm folding the rotors and have a conversion kit to help me on my way. It calls for a few more 🤞🤞🤞🤞 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wimbledon99 Posted April 1, 2019 Author Share Posted April 1, 2019 That's the rotors ready for decals!! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelling minion Posted April 1, 2019 Share Posted April 1, 2019 Very nice Nigel, gloss and decals soon? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wimbledon99 Posted April 1, 2019 Author Share Posted April 1, 2019 Hi Craig, I hope so! Bit miffed at myself as I realise now that the filters over the rear intakes (I think they're filters) need to be black. It would have been so much simpler to paint them before fitting but I now have to mask them up 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelling minion Posted April 1, 2019 Share Posted April 1, 2019 That's exactly the sort of thing I would do! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wimbledon99 Posted April 2, 2019 Author Share Posted April 2, 2019 Now she's ready for the gloss 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wimbledon99 Posted April 2, 2019 Author Share Posted April 2, 2019 😎 Shiny 😎 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlaStix Posted April 2, 2019 Share Posted April 2, 2019 Wow!! That really is looking stunning Nigel!! Very impressive paintwork!! Kind regards, Stix 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spaddad Posted April 2, 2019 Share Posted April 2, 2019 At the risk of sounding like a numpty (wouldn't be the first time, won't be the last) can I ask where you got the resin rotor folding bits? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wimbledon99 Posted April 2, 2019 Author Share Posted April 2, 2019 27 minutes ago, PlaStix said: Wow!! That really is looking stunning Nigel!! Very impressive paintwork!! Kind regards, Stix You are very kind, Stix. Thank you!! I was a tad nervous about the gloss application but I think it's come out OK! 2 minutes ago, spaddad said: At the risk of sounding like a numpty (wouldn't be the first time, won't be the last) can I ask where you got the resin rotor folding bits? Hi spaddad, I purchased the kit as a complete package on an auction site but a quick 'google' lead me to the following: https://www.scalewarship.com/store/index.php?route=product/product&product_id=228 Cheers Nigel 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spaddad Posted April 2, 2019 Share Posted April 2, 2019 1 hour ago, wimbledon99 said: You are very kind, Stix. Thank you!! I was a tad nervous about the gloss application but I think it's come out OK! Hi spaddad, I purchased the kit as a complete package on an auction site but a quick 'google' lead me to the following: https://www.scalewarship.com/store/index.php?route=product/product&product_id=228 Cheers Nigel Thanks Nigel, much appreciated. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelling minion Posted April 2, 2019 Share Posted April 2, 2019 Wow Nigel that is really shiny!! The decals should go on without any trouble at all. Good job on painting the black area around the exhaust, very neat indeed. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smudge Posted April 2, 2019 Share Posted April 2, 2019 Just caught up with this build. Looking very nice. Looking forward to seeing the folded Blade's on. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wimbledon99 Posted April 2, 2019 Author Share Posted April 2, 2019 3 hours ago, modelling minion said: Wow Nigel that is really shiny!! The decals should go on without any trouble at all. Good job on painting the black area around the exhaust, very neat indeed. Thanks Craig I started the decals tonight and so far, so good. There's a fair few to go!! 37 minutes ago, Smudge said: Just caught up with this build. Looking very nice. Looking forward to seeing the folded Blade's on. Thank you Smudge I'm saving the blades till last. I have a few decals to put on first; it could take a while! 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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