stevej60 Posted October 16, 2019 Author Share Posted October 16, 2019 5 hours ago, PhantomBigStu said: Following this is giving me nasty ideas, as I can't get what I want on the market either because it doesn't exist (1/144 E-3D) two expensive (1/144 Tristar or KC135R) or complicated (1/144 Voyager conversion) part of me thinking of an RAF Grey A300 or B767....... An AWACS aircraft was my first idea Stu but I just couldn't figure out what to make the dome out of! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhantomBigStu Posted October 16, 2019 Share Posted October 16, 2019 7 minutes ago, stevej60 said: An AWACS aircraft was my first idea Stu but I just couldn't figure out what to make the dome out of! Lathe and some wood perhaps, or buy the Revell E-3a kit cheap on eBay and build it as the 707 it actually is and steal the radome 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham Boak Posted October 16, 2019 Share Posted October 16, 2019 13 minutes ago, stevej60 said: An AWACS aircraft was my first idea Stu but I just couldn't figure out what to make the dome out of! Couple of cheap saucers from Durham market? 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevej60 Posted October 21, 2019 Author Share Posted October 21, 2019 Morning folks,fuselage finally assembled and I'll now leave it for a day or two to dry,the rear bank of windows are filled and sanded once primed and painted will not be visible.I don't really do airliners and the couple I have had window decals where this kit doesn't so I've reversed the glazing so that once painted and glossed I can run black gloss acrylic paint in with a cocktail stick. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhantomBigStu Posted October 21, 2019 Share Posted October 21, 2019 Windows, glad I can dodge the issue on mine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevej60 Posted November 2, 2019 Author Share Posted November 2, 2019 Hi folks after a weeks holiday time to return to the bench today.First job was finishing the filling and sanding of the fuselage which now looks ready for primer.at this stage the "secretive" sensor suite has been added to the fuselage,nothing is known about its use or capability other than it's a product of Northrop Grumman's Electronics Systems and Sensors. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevej60 Posted November 7, 2019 Author Share Posted November 7, 2019 Hi folks,well all the sanding and filling done and wings fitted so weather permitting over the next day or so I'll get her primed. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CliffB Posted November 8, 2019 Share Posted November 8, 2019 I won't pretend that I understand the plot behind this one Steve (I can be a bit slow sometimes ), but it's certainly looking beautiful. Cliff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevej60 Posted November 8, 2019 Author Share Posted November 8, 2019 1 hour ago, CliffB said: I won't pretend that I understand the plot behind this one Steve (I can be a bit slow sometimes ), but it's certainly looking beautiful. Cliff Thanks Cliff,Me neither😗. 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevej60 Posted November 19, 2019 Author Share Posted November 19, 2019 Morning folk's,a let up in the weather meant I was able to get her sprayed after adding a few more sensors etc,I've decided to go all gray in the end but still plan to use the cheat line and hi viz decals. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevej60 Posted November 20, 2019 Author Share Posted November 20, 2019 Morning folk's,glossed fuselage for decal's and it's really starting to resemble what I originally had in mind. 13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhantomBigStu Posted November 20, 2019 Share Posted November 20, 2019 Looking fantastic Steve, must crack on with sanding the engines on my 767...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevej60 Posted November 20, 2019 Author Share Posted November 20, 2019 23 minutes ago, PhantomBigStu said: Looking fantastic Steve, must crack on with sanding the engines on my 767...... Many thank's Stu,I used a can of Humbrol gray due to the size and the fact my Airbrush has packed in! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhantomBigStu Posted November 20, 2019 Share Posted November 20, 2019 8 hours ago, stevej60 said: Many thank's Stu,I used a can of Humbrol gray due to the size and the fact my Airbrush has packed in! probably might be prove to be the wiser strategy going forward 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hockeyboy76 Posted November 20, 2019 Share Posted November 20, 2019 Looking great Steve. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted November 26, 2019 Share Posted November 26, 2019 Hello Steve simple reminder that we’ve reached mid point in the build. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevej60 Posted December 3, 2019 Author Share Posted December 3, 2019 Morning folks,a few hairy moments but the other port side decals on need to find something for the tail now.Just glossed the wings after painting the leading edges going to crack on with the engines next. 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevej60 Posted January 9, 2020 Author Share Posted January 9, 2020 Morning folk's,far to long neglected it was time to get this nearer the gallery.I've assembled and painted the engines just another coat or two on the forward section before fixing in place and the rest of those windows to detail,I'm on my weekend off so hope to finish her. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhantomBigStu Posted January 9, 2020 Share Posted January 9, 2020 Wondered what happened to this, nearly let mine beat it to gallery despite being a month behind 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam Poultney Posted January 25, 2020 Share Posted January 25, 2020 This ever finished? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevej60 Posted January 25, 2020 Author Share Posted January 25, 2020 1 hour ago, Adam Poultney said: This ever finished? Just the windows to finish Adam..Four days off now so hope to get her done. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam Poultney Posted January 25, 2020 Share Posted January 25, 2020 1 minute ago, stevej60 said: Just the windows to finish Adam..Four days off now so hope to get her done. So close! Can't wait to see the finished result 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevej60 Posted January 25, 2020 Author Share Posted January 25, 2020 Thanks Adam,my laptop died so I missed the gallery anyway.just been out for a replacement so back online proper. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhantomBigStu Posted January 25, 2020 Share Posted January 25, 2020 Just now, stevej60 said: Thanks Adam,my laptop died so I missed the gallery anyway.just been out for a replacement so back online proper. Steve, deadline was extended a week, so get cracking on those windows if you can 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevej60 Posted January 25, 2020 Author Share Posted January 25, 2020 1 hour ago, PhantomBigStu said: Steve, deadline was extended a week, so get cracking on those windows if you can Cheers Stu! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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