spruecutter Posted March 20, 2019 Share Posted March 20, 2019 Hi everyone A bit late to the party, I know but I am finally getting going on with my build for this STGB. My plan is to use the Fujimi KV-107 kit to do an early CH-113. I managed to track down a photo of a Canadian CH-113A prior to the 1981 refit i.e. before the additions of the nose-mounted radar, the 'top hat' exhausts and the Auxiliary Power Unit. The photo I found also shows the CH-113 with the large sponsons - different to the pictures in the PrintScale sheet. That simplifies the build giving me a fighting chance to finish by the deadline! According to the PrintScale sheet, the yellow is FS 13538 Golden Yellow. I managed to get hold of a pot of Mr Color C329 which carries that FS designation. I will be interested to see how the paint sprays as it is lacquer-based. Anyway, here's proof that have opened the box and made a start: IMG_3784 by Richard Coombe, on Flickr All the best for now Richard C 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wimbledon99 Posted March 20, 2019 Share Posted March 20, 2019 Nice scheme! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelling minion Posted March 20, 2019 Share Posted March 20, 2019 Welcome aboard Richard, and you are definitely not too late at all, especially as this is your first Group Build! This really is a cracking scheme, certainly colourful, and I really look forward to seeing what you can do with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nigel Heath Posted March 21, 2019 Share Posted March 21, 2019 That is a most attractive scheme you have there and Mr Color are my go to paints so I don't think you should have too many problems with them, they are quite forgiving. A good coat of white primer should see you right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jabba Posted March 21, 2019 Share Posted March 21, 2019 Welcome aboard and a colourful scheme to boot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelling minion Posted April 1, 2019 Share Posted April 1, 2019 Any movement on your CH-113 yet Richard? You don't want a public berating at Cosford do you? Or do you??!! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spruecutter Posted April 5, 2019 Author Share Posted April 5, 2019 Technically yes, a little bit done on the cockpit but nothing to write home about! I may need to hold your B-66 to ransom if I get any grief at Cosford, ha ha! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelling minion Posted April 6, 2019 Share Posted April 6, 2019 Ooh! Playing dirty are we? Best keep my mouth shut then . 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spruecutter Posted April 12, 2019 Author Share Posted April 12, 2019 A bit more progress this week. Sometimes I manage to squeeze in half an hour at the workbench before I go off to work. I actually find it's quite an effective way of psyching myself up for the work-day ahead. I will post some pictures at the weekend to prove there is some movement in my rotor blades 😁 Richard 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelling minion Posted April 12, 2019 Share Posted April 12, 2019 I look forward to seeing the pictures Richard, any progress is still progress! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wimbledon99 Posted April 14, 2019 Share Posted April 14, 2019 On 4/12/2019 at 3:13 PM, modelling minion said: I look forward to seeing the pictures Richard, any progress is still progress! Ditto Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spruecutter Posted April 14, 2019 Author Share Posted April 14, 2019 Well, some minor progress over the weekend - here is the all-important photo evidence. Interior work completed: FRX 049 by Richard Coombe, on Flickr Other parts in the process of being prepped: FRX 050 by Richard Coombe, on Flickr I used a black Sharpie to do some window seals. I am thinking about spraying the yellow around the windows with paint brush handles as temporary masks, then blending it all together once the fuselage halves are joined. FRX 051 by Richard Coombe, on Flickr Cheers Richard 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wimbledon99 Posted April 14, 2019 Share Posted April 14, 2019 Looking good!! The cockpit and dash are nicely done 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silenoz Posted April 15, 2019 Share Posted April 15, 2019 (edited) Looking good... Edited April 15, 2019 by Silenoz 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelling minion Posted April 15, 2019 Share Posted April 15, 2019 Great to see some more progress Richard. I think your idea about painting the window area first is a very good one and will save some tricky masking later. The instrument panel looks particularly good, is it a mix of decal and paint? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jabba Posted April 16, 2019 Share Posted April 16, 2019 Coming along nicely. Like others have said I like the idea of how you are doing the window seals. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spruecutter Posted April 18, 2019 Author Share Posted April 18, 2019 On 4/15/2019 at 6:52 PM, modelling minion said: Great to see some more progress Richard. I think your idea about painting the window area first is a very good one and will save some tricky masking later. The instrument panel looks particularly good, is it a mix of decal and paint? The instruments are just the kit decals. They were a bit thick but luckily I have a bottle of Solvaset from the 1980s. This is good at pummelling any rigid decals into submission. I only bring it out when special measures are needed. I wouldn’t risk it on a modern thin decal - it would probably melt it! There again, maybe I should do an experiment with something I can afford to lose? It could give a very painted on look. I just remember that horrible experience with my desert Spitfire where, after applying some Microsol, the decals stuck limpet-like to the surface before I could move them into place... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevej60 Posted April 18, 2019 Share Posted April 18, 2019 Good start Richard,should be a stunner in that scheme. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spruecutter Posted April 27, 2019 Author Share Posted April 27, 2019 A bit more progress to report. I primed around the window area using pencil stubs to prevent spray into the interior. I know it's light grey inside but I wanted to protect the black window seals that I had done with a Sharpie. IMG_3872 by Richard Coombe, on Flickr On with a coat of yellow. Very impressed with the way the Mr.Color sprayed - nice smooth finish. IMG_3873 by Richard Coombe, on Flickr Fuselage halves joined and now checking my seam work with the dreaded Silver Paint challenge. That is the acid test... IMG_3875 by Richard Coombe, on Flickr Recognition that there is a bit more sanding to do but almost there IMG_3876 by Richard Coombe, on Flickr I won't probably get much done tomorrow. It's Milton Keynes model show and I am setting off early. At least the roads will be nice and clear. Cheers Richard 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelling minion Posted April 28, 2019 Share Posted April 28, 2019 Great progress on your Labrador Richard. That yellow looks like an excellent match to the real aircraft and certainly looks like it has gone on very nicely. It was a great day at Milton Keynes today wasn't it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nigel Heath Posted April 28, 2019 Share Posted April 28, 2019 Very nice progress. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spruecutter Posted April 29, 2019 Author Share Posted April 29, 2019 On 4/28/2019 at 8:20 PM, modelling minion said: Great progress on your Labrador Richard. That yellow looks like an excellent match to the real aircraft and certainly looks like it has gone on very nicely. It was a great day at Milton Keynes today wasn't it. Yep, a good day was had by all and great to see your KV-107 in the flesh/plastic/paint. A very attractive addition to the IPMS Mercia table: IMG_3892 by Richard Coombe, on Flickr You also managed to come away with some real bargains - those Helldivers were a steal! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelling minion Posted April 30, 2019 Share Posted April 30, 2019 Sneaky bugger! You must have taken that when I was out snagging bargains, such as those Helldivers which is the cheapest I've ever seen them for. Your BF-110 was a good price too and I'm looking forward to seeing it in it's African colour scheme, maybe we can build ours simultaneously? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spruecutter Posted May 1, 2019 Author Share Posted May 1, 2019 Now there's a thought - I will move the Bf-110 up the To Do list! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelling minion Posted May 1, 2019 Share Posted May 1, 2019 3 hours ago, spruecutter said: Now there's a thought - I will move the Bf-110 up the To Do list! Not too far up the list Richard, I'm a bit busy at the minute on other Tornado shaped things! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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