Grandboof Posted November 12, 2019 Author Share Posted November 12, 2019 Hi All , The interior is green now . The cockpit still needs a little detail painting and some seat belts . I have also assembled the main bits and pieces . The plan is to get the airframe together and primed ready for the final take on the colours . More on that soon . The fit so far is good just a little flash to deal with , a lot less than on some mainstream kits . Thanks to all for your help and comments . Hope the result will be worthy of the effort . JW Thanks for the B18 pic . The blue grey seems close to the Humbrol 87 mentioned in the kit . Whether it is 100% accurate is a matter of debate but is is a start . It is possible that the research for the kit was done at the museum . Martin H 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christer A Posted November 12, 2019 Share Posted November 12, 2019 Nice start! The Swedish interior green is just plain Olive green, the fabled W25 though😎 Most of the time! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grandboof Posted November 16, 2019 Author Share Posted November 16, 2019 Did some paint shopping and have added more to list of possible colours On 11/12/2019 at 11:47 PM, Christer A said: Nice start! The Swedish interior green is just plain Olive green, the fabled W25 though😎 Most of the time! Repaint time Martin H 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grandboof Posted November 17, 2019 Author Share Posted November 17, 2019 Evening All , Not much progress just a re paint Paint experiments continue . Thanks for looking in Martin H 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christer A Posted November 17, 2019 Share Posted November 17, 2019 That's a lot more Swedish looking green. Great ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted November 17, 2019 Share Posted November 17, 2019 Great start . Good luck with your painting exploits. Keep up the good work All the best Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grandboof Posted December 20, 2019 Author Share Posted December 20, 2019 Evening all Apologies for lack of progress This will be a rush to the line Pics to follow Should make it Martin H 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grandboof Posted December 21, 2019 Author Share Posted December 21, 2019 Hi All This is the progress so far . All closed up and basic air frame complete . The paint choices will be Tamiya XF25 for the undersides and Humbrol 106 for the uppers The fit of parts so far is good although some filling will be required . More tonight hopefully. Thanks for looking Martin H 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grandboof Posted December 22, 2019 Author Share Posted December 22, 2019 (edited) Hi All , A little more done . The bomb bay doors have been closed up to hide the empty space . The cavity was filled to give the doors support Now for a little filling and sanding This is unlikely to make the gallery but should be finished shortly afterwards Martin H Edited January 5, 2020 by Grandboof Remove bad link 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted December 22, 2019 Share Posted December 22, 2019 Good to see the wings on . Coming on nicely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grandboof Posted December 23, 2019 Author Share Posted December 23, 2019 Hi All First of all congratulations to all who finished or joined in . It has been fun and a learning curve as well . A big thanks to our hosts for all their efforts . This is were the SAAB was at the end of play. I hope to finish soon . The first colour coats will be on later today after a bit more cleaning up . Merry Christmas one and all Martin H 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grandboof Posted January 2, 2020 Author Share Posted January 2, 2020 Hi All Happy New Year one and all . After a brief detour to the Blitzenbuild time to get back to the SAAB . The undersides are now Blue / Grey . Hopefully a close match . Next masking and uppers in Submarine Grey. Hope to finish this and the KUTAs soon . Martin H 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grandboof Posted January 5, 2020 Author Share Posted January 5, 2020 Hi All The SAAB has a grey upper surface ( Humbrol 106) I would like to finish this here if that's OK . Should have more tomorrow . Thanks for dropping by Martin H 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jrlx Posted January 5, 2020 Share Posted January 5, 2020 7 hours ago, Grandboof said: I would like to finish this here if that's OK That's perfectly fine! The only drawback may be the limited audience you get after the end of the GB. If you think you'll need some time to finish it, you may consider moving the thread to the normal Aircraft WIP area. Cheers Jaime Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grandboof Posted January 6, 2020 Author Share Posted January 6, 2020 Hi All First of all thanks Jamie . This shouldn't be long now . Decals are on Varnish is drying . Should be on it's webbed feet by tomorrow then final touch ups and odds and ends . Then off to RFI . Hoping the finish is Swedish enough. Thanks for dropping by Comments welcome Martin H 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grandboof Posted January 9, 2020 Author Share Posted January 9, 2020 Hi All Well the floats are on . To get a positive fit I removed the locating lugs under the wing Then it was out with the super glue . The paint work has been touched up ready for the finishing touches . Not happy with the canopy though It may well be replaced in the future Thanks for looking in Martin H 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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