dogsbody Posted March 2, 2020 Share Posted March 2, 2020 Wait! I've effed up horribly! Shellicool's build is the Italeri kit. Somehow I got it in my mind that it was the Airfix Mk. VIII. Sorry! Chris 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CedB Posted March 2, 2020 Share Posted March 2, 2020 Very nice Shellie 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shelliecool Posted March 10, 2020 Author Share Posted March 10, 2020 With the decals sealed in I began fixing the pre-built undercarriage in place. This was still extremely fiddly, as the struts dont fit properly into the wheel wells (one of many parts on this kit that simply don't fit!). However, with a lot of muttering I finally got them glued into place. Then I fitted the propellers and spinners in place and popped the aircraft in the spray booth for a blast of Vallejo satin varnish. With the varnish drying I only have to add the aerial wires and the build is complete. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shelliecool Posted March 13, 2020 Author Share Posted March 13, 2020 (edited) With the antenna wire attached the build was complete. I have to say it hasn't been one of my favourite builds, mostly because of the quality of the kit, but it has come together and looks ok. I will post a few more pictures in the ready for inspection forum. Thanks for joining me. Edited March 13, 2020 by Shelliecool 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hamden Posted March 13, 2020 Share Posted March 13, 2020 Stunning result Shellie, great build and superb paintwork! Roger 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogsbody Posted March 13, 2020 Share Posted March 13, 2020 I've noticed that the guns in the front turret splay out a bit. Is that a fault with the kit? I haven't looked at mine that closely yet. Chris 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shelliecool Posted March 13, 2020 Author Share Posted March 13, 2020 3 minutes ago, dogsbody said: I've noticed that the guns in the front turret splay out a bit. Is that a fault with the kit? I haven't looked at mine that closely yet. Chris I found neither of the turrets fitted together Chris (the clear pieces especially), and as a result tried to make the best of a bad lot. Thanks, Michelle. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogsbody Posted March 13, 2020 Share Posted March 13, 2020 9 minutes ago, Shelliecool said: I found neither of the turrets fitted together Chris (the clear pieces especially), and as a result tried to make the best of a bad lot. Thanks, Michelle. Thanks for the heads up. I have an old MPM Welly Mk.Ic and if I ever build that, I'll be on the look out. But, if I desire a Mk.Ic that badly, I'll build my Airfix kit first, followed by the Trumpeter kit next. Chris 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CedB Posted March 14, 2020 Share Posted March 14, 2020 She looks good to be Shellie, nice job 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted March 14, 2020 Share Posted March 14, 2020 Just caught up, great work and also thanks for the heads up re the Turrets too. Very useful thank you. All the best Chris 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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