mike romeo Posted September 12, 2019 Author Share Posted September 12, 2019 Folks, Thanks for playing along. It is the camo. More specifically, the old "mask off the pattern you're meant to be painting" trick! Yep, grey and green areas are reversed from my interpretation of the camo scheme. Gutted, but not dismayed, I shall struggle on manfully, knowing that every time I look at it, I'll seethe with self-directed rage. Oh well, can always pretend I'll be bothered to strip and repaint at some point in the future. Regards Martin 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jinxman Posted September 12, 2019 Share Posted September 12, 2019 I hadn't noticed - know what you mean though, once seen.... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterB Posted September 13, 2019 Share Posted September 13, 2019 Did that with one of my Spitfires earlier this year. Swore a lot then left it as it was. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike romeo Posted September 13, 2019 Author Share Posted September 13, 2019 Added torque links and a retraction jack to the main wheel legs. Cannibalized a Heller Vampire nose gear for the tailwheel leg. Also added the pilot's seat with Tamiya tape seat belts. Going to Farnborough Modelfest tomorrow, but may get some more done in the evening. Regards Martin 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted September 13, 2019 Share Posted September 13, 2019 Oh crikey. I didn't notice either, you could have gotten away with that. I think it is a lovely model but also understand if you have the desire to re do it . What ever you decide I am sure a cracker will result. All the best Chris 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike romeo Posted September 14, 2019 Author Share Posted September 14, 2019 7 hours ago, bigbadbadge said: Oh crikey. I didn't notice either, you could have gotten away with that. I think it is a lovely model but also understand if you have the desire to re do it . What ever you decide I am sure a cracker will result. All the best Chris Thanks, Chris. I may strip the paint and refinish it 'at some point', but I'm determined to get a finish in this GB, so it'll remain as is for the immediate. Regards Martin 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jinxman Posted September 14, 2019 Share Posted September 14, 2019 23 minutes ago, mike romeo said: Thanks, Chris. I may strip the paint and refinish it 'at some point', but I'm determined to get a finish in this GB, so it'll remain as is for the immediate. Regards Martin Black and white photos once it's ready for the gallery might do it - that period look? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnson Posted September 14, 2019 Share Posted September 14, 2019 31 minutes ago, mike romeo said: I may strip the paint and refinish it 'at some point', but I'm determined to get a finish in this GB, so it'll remain as is for the immediate. Good plan, far too nice (and all the work you put in!) to abandon. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdrianMF Posted September 14, 2019 Share Posted September 14, 2019 I'd just make up a story that it was repainted the day after it was photographed and they misread the Air Ministry colour chart... Regards, Adrian 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterB Posted September 14, 2019 Share Posted September 14, 2019 Hi Martin Don't know about Post War, but during the war there seem to have been perfectly official "reversed colour" versions of the various schemes - for example the Hurricane IID I built in reversed colour desert scheme. Anyway, as Dave said many months ago (sometimes feels like years) this GB is not about accuracy. Yes I know it is annoying to you but it still looks great. Pete 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike romeo Posted September 14, 2019 Author Share Posted September 14, 2019 So, photos to go with status post. Detail painting of odds n sods begun, now that decalling is complete. I have cut down the backing plate for the exhausts to fit the slots, and also separated the exhaust stacks as they were connected via a web for about half their length. The rocket bodies and supports were moulded quite nicely so are being used but I replaced the fins with those from a Hobby Boss easybuild Typhoon as the fins were much finer. I haven't shown the bombs but these are from a previously completed Tamiya Mosquito and are drying after a coat of primer. I have received the measurements I needed from David Collins, so want to tackle the windscreen next - as well as getting the main gear legs fitted. Regards Martin 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rabbit Leader Posted September 14, 2019 Share Posted September 14, 2019 That's looking really lovely Martin, you're almost there mate. ... So all this DH Hornet talk had me digging out my stashed example and a few references that I'd acquired of the subject last night. Now it was merely just a case of checking things out, although that's enough to get a silly modeller tempted to keep this pile to the side of the modelling bench just in case the urge get's too much to resist (an untreatable condition - I know!). Cheers.. Dave (who blames @mike romeo, @PeterB, @Worms and @orckawolf for this problem). 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterB Posted September 14, 2019 Share Posted September 14, 2019 Hi Dave, Sounds like you have been stung! Sorry, nearly as bad as Pat's Renzan pun. Pete 1 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted September 15, 2019 Share Posted September 15, 2019 Looking very nice indeed Martin, with the decals in place. This will look amazing with all the bits on . Keep up the good work All the best Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike romeo Posted September 16, 2019 Author Share Posted September 16, 2019 So, up on it's wheels at least. Regards Martin 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rabbit Leader Posted September 16, 2019 Share Posted September 16, 2019 Coming along beautifully Martin.. you are a bad influence! Cheers.. Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike romeo Posted September 17, 2019 Author Share Posted September 17, 2019 16 hours ago, Rabbit Leader said: Coming along beautifully Martin.. you are a bad influence! Cheers.. Dave It's the only way to be, Dave! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonyW Posted September 17, 2019 Share Posted September 17, 2019 The red on the spinners make it for me, they really do something for the overall look of the plane. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnson Posted September 17, 2019 Share Posted September 17, 2019 Looks excellent Martin! Looking forward to seeing it with the canopy on. It's interesting, some modellers paint with the canopy on, others leave the canopy off till the paint's applied. I suppose it depends on the nature of the canopy to a certain extent, but I usually feel safer leaving it off till the paint's on. Cheers 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike romeo Posted September 17, 2019 Author Share Posted September 17, 2019 So, after a couple of attempts at cutting out a windscreen, I got one that wasn't too bad. The problem wasn't scaling down David Collins measurements, it was transferring those accurately to the styrene and then cutting it out accurately. However, it kooks reasonably symmetrical, so I'm not displeased. The white glue is to secure it and fair it in a bit. When dry, I'll remove the residue with a moist cotton bud very carefully. I may add a rear frame from thin rod if I can be bothered. Regards Martin 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnson Posted September 17, 2019 Share Posted September 17, 2019 Looks OK so far. Open canopy Martin? Tricky, but always looks good! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike romeo Posted September 17, 2019 Author Share Posted September 17, 2019 42 minutes ago, Johnson said: Looks OK so far. Open canopy Martin? Tricky, but always looks good! Yep. The interior isn't really up to it, but I'm no super detailer, so it'll have to do. The vacform canopy I have is shaped with sloping windscreen side panel bottom edges, rather than flat. The sliding bit looks good, though. So, I really didn't have a choice but to do it open. Regards Martin 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike romeo Posted September 21, 2019 Author Share Posted September 21, 2019 Hi folks, Matt coat, following some xtradecal roundels. The ordnance has also been added. Regards Martin 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted September 21, 2019 Share Posted September 21, 2019 Looking Great Martin , on her undercarriage and fab work on the windscreen too, looks superb. All the best Chris 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rabbit Leader Posted September 21, 2019 Share Posted September 21, 2019 Agree, she’s looking really nice Martin and the undercarriage and windscreen are impressive improvements. All the hard effort has been worth it and having just played around with the basic parts of one of these kits myself, your on the way to making a real gem out of a pile of old rocks! Cheers.. Dave 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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