stevej60 Posted June 30, 2019 Share Posted June 30, 2019 (edited) Laying down a marker as I can't make a start just yet but although not what you would call front line I'm told it falls into the GB rules as these aircraft were combat capable if required and their pilots certainly were all front line trained,I'm building the single seater in Italian colours and it's a nice little kit so when the chance came to get the two seater I jumped at the chance,this is the first Aussie aircraft I've done since Airfix's Boomerang and that was when it was released! Edited July 18, 2019 by stevej60 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelling minion Posted July 1, 2019 Share Posted July 1, 2019 Certainly will be a colourful build Steve. Is the kit in 1/72 or 1/48? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevej60 Posted July 1, 2019 Author Share Posted July 1, 2019 1 hour ago, modelling minion said: Certainly will be a colourful build Steve. Is the kit in 1/72 or 1/48? It's 1/72 scale Craig I've dropped down for a while from 1/48. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelling minion Posted July 1, 2019 Share Posted July 1, 2019 I've been looking at (and buying!) more 1/72 scale stuff myself lately, certainly makes storage easier. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted July 1, 2019 Share Posted July 1, 2019 30 minutes ago, modelling minion said: I've been looking at (and buying!) more 1/72 scale stuff myself lately, certainly makes storage easier. You would think it would but I'm on track to build 25-26 models this year. Because I'm switching mostly to 1/72, i can build quicker and now need even more storage. Its a never ending 🔄 i guess. I used to build 1/48 exclusively. I ran out of space. I switched to a smaller scale to reduce storage. Then i wind up building more thus needing even more storage. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
azureglo Posted July 5, 2019 Share Posted July 5, 2019 On 7/1/2019 at 9:06 PM, Corsairfoxfouruncle said: You would think it would but I'm on track to build 25-26 models this year. Because I'm switching mostly to 1/72, i can build quicker and now need even more storage. Its a never ending 🔄 i guess. I used to build 1/48 exclusively. I ran out of space. I switched to a smaller scale to reduce storage. Then i wind up building more thus needing even more storage. Sell 'em. Enjoy more space. Buy liquor with proceeds. Enjoy expanded space even more. Anil 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevej60 Posted July 15, 2019 Author Share Posted July 15, 2019 Hi folks,dipped in and out over the last week or two,I'm well on with the single seater and as with it just kit parts and decals used looks busy enough under the canopy. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelling minion Posted July 15, 2019 Share Posted July 15, 2019 Really good to see this one underway Steve, although I don't think even you can catch either John or Glynn . I think the kit decals will be fine for the cockpit in 1/72 scale, especially with the lid shut. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevej60 Posted July 15, 2019 Author Share Posted July 15, 2019 4 minutes ago, modelling minion said: Really good to see this one underway Steve, although I don't think even you can catch either John or Glynn . I think the kit decals will be fine for the cockpit in 1/72 scale, especially with the lid shut. Cheers Craig,at least she's started! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romeo Alpha Yankee Posted July 15, 2019 Share Posted July 15, 2019 Looks good Steve, I have one of these on the SOD that I started a couple of years ago. At the paint stage now. The cockpit certainly looks good with just the decals. The kit ejection seats are very basic, I replaced mine with resin OM4s. I also forgot to put the bracing part that goes midway down the canopy before sealing it up. Oh well. Just a heads up there, pays to chaekc the instructions every now and then! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevej60 Posted July 15, 2019 Author Share Posted July 15, 2019 7 minutes ago, Romeo Alpha Yankee said: Looks good Steve, I have one of these on the SOD that I started a couple of years ago. At the paint stage now. The cockpit certainly looks good with just the decals. The kit ejection seats are very basic, I replaced mine with resin OM4s. I also forgot to put the bracing part that goes midway down the canopy before sealing it up. Oh well. Just a heads up there, pays to chaekc the instructions every now and then! Thanks for the warning Ray,I've had a few silly moments lately not reading instructions! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelling minion Posted July 16, 2019 Share Posted July 16, 2019 16 hours ago, stevej60 said: I've had a few silly moments lately not reading instructions! Haven't we all! They are just a guide though, right? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grandboof Posted July 19, 2019 Share Posted July 19, 2019 Looking good Steve Martin H 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hewy Posted July 19, 2019 Share Posted July 19, 2019 Oob theres nothing wrong at all with your cockpit steve,great job , I'd even have that open 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevej60 Posted July 21, 2019 Author Share Posted July 21, 2019 Morning folks quick update,fuselage joined without a hitch a little flexi filler in the wing/tank join and ready for a prime.A dry run on the glazing shows about a good half to one mm needs to be sanded off the aft portion strange as the single seater is spot on. 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelling minion Posted July 21, 2019 Share Posted July 21, 2019 She really has come together nicely Steve, I'm sure you'll get that rear canopy to behave itself. I'm really looking forward to seeing the paint on this one as it is a nice bright scheme. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hewy Posted July 21, 2019 Share Posted July 21, 2019 Looks to have gone together very well steve, nice looker 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevej60 Posted July 21, 2019 Author Share Posted July 21, 2019 I've been figuring out how to approach the paintwork.I'm thinking it best to use Matt white and orange and using gloss coat to finish it off rather than messing with gloss paints. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelling minion Posted July 21, 2019 Share Posted July 21, 2019 1 hour ago, stevej60 said: I've been figuring out how to approach the paintwork.I'm thinking it best to use Matt white and orange and using gloss coat to finish it off rather than messing with gloss paints. That sounds like a good idea to me Steve, gloss paints can be a real PITA. On a side note, where has Flashheart gone? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevej60 Posted July 21, 2019 Author Share Posted July 21, 2019 3 hours ago, modelling minion said: On a side note, where has Flashheart gone? Thought it time for a change Craig! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romeo Alpha Yankee Posted July 22, 2019 Share Posted July 22, 2019 Yes, best to go with flat paint and gloss up later. As for the the canopy, my kit came with the clear parts for an MB339. It took a bit of convincing with the Italeri folk to get a replacement campy without paying. In the end a few images of the fit saved the day and replacement canopy arrived. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevej60 Posted July 22, 2019 Author Share Posted July 22, 2019 7 hours ago, Romeo Alpha Yankee said: Yes, best to go with flat paint and gloss up later. As for the the canopy, my kit came with the clear parts for an MB339. It took a bit of convincing with the Italeri folk to get a replacement campy without paying. In the end a few images of the fit saved the day and replacement canopy arrived. Thank's Ray,I'm off today so a paint run to the LMS is on the cards,I'll prime and base coat in white then mask for orange leaving the decals supplied for the white portion of the wings out of the equation. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exdraken Posted July 22, 2019 Share Posted July 22, 2019 looks nice! glad you sorted the canopy issues! ready for paint now it seems 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevej60 Posted July 29, 2019 Author Share Posted July 29, 2019 Hi folk's,I've built kits in less time than the masking has taken on this one this morning,Italeri really don't help as if you were to follow the B&W instructions no colours are named only represented by shading which would have you paint the whole underside aluminium and why only supply half the wing decals for the white portion?Anyway I sprayed the whole airframe white and masked off for Orange,looks ok and drying nicely what happens when the masking comes off will make or break the build photo's soon. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelling minion Posted July 29, 2019 Share Posted July 29, 2019 I hear your pain regarding masking Steve, it can take an absolute life time. I'm sure the end result will be well worth the effort. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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