heloman1 Posted May 20, 2019 Share Posted May 20, 2019 I do like the cammo application and the ali undeside. She's stating to come to life. Well done. Colin 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shelliecool Posted June 3, 2019 Author Share Posted June 3, 2019 (edited) Back from our half term break, I have been working on both builds. Firstly assembling the props for the Whitley. These fitted together easily and were nice and snug when attached . Next I began building the undercarriage. There are very few pieces to this, however once the main wheel struts are in, the bracing strut fits diagonally from the wheels into an area that is hidden from the eye. A lot of fiddling around and a cocktail stick to push it in to place was required, but finally she sat on her wheels. With the major parts of the build complete, I added the pitot tubes and antenna and finally it is ready for the final coat of satin varnish. I plan to add the open doors and ladders once the varnish is dry. Almost done. Edited June 3, 2019 by Shelliecool 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shelliecool Posted June 6, 2019 Author Share Posted June 6, 2019 Last night I gave the build several light coats of well mixed (I find the liquid very thick when neat) Vallejo satin varnish. This sprayed well and settled nice and evenly over the paintwork. Once dry I have added the side door and ladder and the door to the cockpit area, again with its ladder. Finally I added the antenna wire and the build was complete. This isn't one of my favourite aircraft, however it has been a superb kit to build with very few problems. I will add more photos to my ready for inspection post. Thanks for joining me on this build. 16 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
(ex)Sgtrafman Posted June 6, 2019 Share Posted June 6, 2019 Love it. great job Shellie. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hamden Posted June 7, 2019 Share Posted June 7, 2019 STUNNING result superbly finished Someone has to ask what's next? Roger 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevehnz Posted June 7, 2019 Share Posted June 7, 2019 A beautiful job on that Shellie, truly a build to be proud of. Steve. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shelliecool Posted June 7, 2019 Author Share Posted June 7, 2019 1 hour ago, Hamden said: STUNNING result superbly finished Someone has to ask what's next? Roger Thank you! I am about to start a Halifax and mosquito. Thanks again, Michelle. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martian Posted June 7, 2019 Share Posted June 7, 2019 Super effort Michelle! Impressed of Mars 👽 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spookytooth Posted June 7, 2019 Share Posted June 7, 2019 Very nicely done Michelle. Looking forward to the next build(s). Simon. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heloman1 Posted June 11, 2019 Share Posted June 11, 2019 Congratulations Shellie, stunning result. Colin 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brandy Posted June 12, 2019 Share Posted June 12, 2019 Beautifully done! What a shame p....b.... deem it necessary to spoil nice pics with their bloody great watermark. Glad I didn't stick with them! Ian 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ex-FAAWAFU Posted June 12, 2019 Share Posted June 12, 2019 Proper job. Lovely. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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