dnl42 Posted October 5, 2019 Author Share Posted October 5, 2019 Thanks @Hewy. I use Silly Putty worms. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hewy Posted October 5, 2019 Share Posted October 5, 2019 3 minutes ago, dnl42 said: Silly Putty worms. Me too , Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dnl42 Posted October 6, 2019 Author Share Posted October 6, 2019 Woohoo! The decals are on! I added the stencils from the Eduard sheet to the Blackbird Models' markings. 10 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert Stuart Posted October 6, 2019 Share Posted October 6, 2019 Good progress. I'm guessing you solved the wing issue? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dnl42 Posted October 6, 2019 Author Share Posted October 6, 2019 Thanks @Robert Stuart. For some definition of solved, yes. I fashioned flap hinges in a plausible configuration and otherwise came to terms with a tapered underwing gap. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dnl42 Posted October 13, 2019 Author Share Posted October 13, 2019 (edited) Perhaps one of the mods could move this to the Aircraft WIP section? TIA -- dnl Edited October 13, 2019 by dnl42 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dnl42 Posted October 14, 2019 Author Share Posted October 14, 2019 Thanks for moving this!!! As for progress, I'm still working on getting the decals to snug down. I usually use Microscale Industries Micro Set and Micro Sol, but the Blackbird Models' decals weren't impressed. Solvaset appears to be working, but I'm trying to go light on it as I've suffered catastrophic decal failure with the stuff... I found a Part PE canopy frames set in the stash. It replaces the side, upper, and rear panels. A nice feature is the ability to position the upper canopy over the pilot open. I also noticed that the Gavia spinner isn't quite correct for JR-P. The photo shows a more conventional spinner that appears to completely surrounds the blades. The Gavia part sits entirely in front of the propeller, which is correct for the Shuttleworth aircraft as well as many others. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dnl42 Posted October 20, 2019 Author Share Posted October 20, 2019 Solvaset finally did the job with the decals. Microscale Industries Micro Flat was then applied and the wheels attached. Next up is that spinner. It was a fairly good representation of one style of Lysander spinner, just not the right style for this aircraft. I fashioned the new part of the spinner from 3/8in Evergreeen tube. I first trued up a section of tubing and cut a ring Next I marked the centers of the blades at 120deg intervals, cut crude notches with a sprue cutter, and filed the notches to shape with a round needle file. Some work with an equaling file and abrasive pads faired the new ring to the spinner front. A primer coat with Mr Surfacer revealed some gaps in need of filling. CA did the trick. Another round of Mr Surfacer was followed by the underside color. Et voilà! A new spinner. I have the Part canopy PE frames cut and formed. The clear sheet to the upper right is for the side panels. For unknown reasons, Part only provided paper patterns for the upper and rear cockpit canopy segments. I'll use 5 mil Evergreen sheet for those parts. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hewy Posted October 20, 2019 Share Posted October 20, 2019 I'm glad your pecking on with this D , great modelling 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dnl42 Posted October 20, 2019 Author Share Posted October 20, 2019 I am indeed soldiering on, @Hewy! The canopy is the last of the fabrication efforts. Only final assembly remains after it's done. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dnl42 Posted November 28, 2020 Author Share Posted November 28, 2020 Finally finished! This is how she started anew. As you can see, the wing mount suffered a catastrophic structural failure. The wing mount was reconstructed from Evergreen tubing. Round needle files enabled the diagonal member to fit. I also went back to the kit's glazings, except for the rear canopy. And here she is, finished. 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted November 28, 2020 Share Posted November 28, 2020 Great looking Lizzie and a great recovery. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted November 28, 2020 Share Posted November 28, 2020 What a great journey, I have just caught up with this cracking build thread. Wow, great work and innovative modelling solutions, I particularly liked the engine jig , that is pure genius. Really great work and a fantastic model . I have added to faves so I can refer as I have this very kit in the stash and it was the box art aircraft that attracted me to the kit too. Thanks for sharing Chris 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dnl42 Posted November 28, 2020 Author Share Posted November 28, 2020 @Corsairfoxfouruncle and @bigbadbadge, thank you! This kit's major flaw is the struts as they badly misaligned the wings. I mated struts to wings first because I thought it would help protect the wing mount and favor paint application. Sadly, this lead to multiple problems, culminating in a catastrophic failure of the wing mount. IIUC, the latest rebox modified the wings to move the struts slightly, which apparently addresses the problem. If you do want to build an SD, pay very close attention to contemporaneous references!!! 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted November 28, 2020 Share Posted November 28, 2020 Thanks dnl42 for the heads up, I understand the wing struts need to be moved inboard, I think by 1.5 mm or there abouts where they meet the wing. I will be doing the box art option and will look at that wing mount of of yours too. Thanks ever so much for providing some much needed inspiration as I had put it back far down in the stash after looking at it, although mojo is slightly lacking at the moment anyway. Thanks again Chris 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2996 Victor Posted August 13, 2023 Share Posted August 13, 2023 Hi, Just stumbled across your Lizzie build - absolutely fantastic work throughout, if I may say so! I've got a Gavia boxing in my stash, so I'm book-marking for future reference Cheers, Mark 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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