CliffB Posted November 6, 2019 Share Posted November 6, 2019 Hi all. This is a DNF from the FROG Squad GB - a 'box scale' (actually 1/99), Handley Page Hampden. My original build thread is here, and contains lots of useful help and advice from other members of the FROG Squad . My aim is to get this finished by the end of the year, in order to clear the decks for the exciting new 2020 GB programme! Cheers Cliff 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Col. Posted November 6, 2019 Share Posted November 6, 2019 This one looks to be going well for you Cliff. Missed the FROG GB but will go play catch-up at some point. First glance at your photo made me wonder about the strange choice of 'outline' style markings on the overall black paintwork Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CliffB Posted November 6, 2019 Author Share Posted November 6, 2019 5 hours ago, Col. said: This one looks to be going well for you Cliff. Missed the FROG GB but will go play catch-up at some point. First glance at your photo made me wonder about the strange choice of 'outline' style markings on the overall black paintwork Thanks Col. You do get some fancy effects when filling recessed lines. My FROG GB Sealand was probably my most impressive! Cliff 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Col. Posted November 7, 2019 Share Posted November 7, 2019 11 hours ago, CliffB said: Thanks Col. You do get some fancy effects when filling recessed lines. My FROG GB Sealand was probably my most impressive! Cliff Ooh that looks lovely Cliff Another thread I need to hunt out now. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JOCKNEY Posted November 7, 2019 Share Posted November 7, 2019 Hi Cliff Delighted to see this one, back in the limelight I look forward to seeing you bring this one to life. Cheers Pat 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JOCKNEY Posted January 1, 2020 Share Posted January 1, 2020 Hi @CliffB Did you get a chance to do any more to the Hampden ? Cheers Pat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CliffB Posted January 2, 2020 Author Share Posted January 2, 2020 12 hours ago, JOCKNEY said: Hi @CliffB Did you get a chance to do any more to the Hampden ? Cheers Pat Hi Pat and thanks for the chase. It's next on the list. I'm just finishing off my Sopranos' 727 and then it will be the Hampden's turn Cheers and Happy New Year 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JOCKNEY Posted January 2, 2020 Share Posted January 2, 2020 Hi Cliff Happy New Year to you and the family as well. Cheers Pat 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CliffB Posted January 5, 2020 Author Share Posted January 5, 2020 I managed to re-start the Hampden today - tidying up and fitting the transparencies. Unfortunately they were pretty rough and didn't fit at all well (unlike the beautifully moulded black plastic parts). They were also quite crystalline in appearance and slightly yellowed. A dip in Klear improved things and hopefully the painted frames will further disguise the remaining problems . Cheers 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JOCKNEY Posted January 9, 2020 Share Posted January 9, 2020 Lovely work Cliff Cheers Pat 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CliffB Posted January 19, 2020 Author Share Posted January 19, 2020 On 1/9/2020 at 8:03 PM, JOCKNEY said: Lovely work Cliff Cheers Pat Thanks Pat. I'm getting there slowly A small landmark today, as I finally got the masking finished. It was a pain! Cheers 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CliffB Posted January 28, 2020 Author Share Posted January 28, 2020 A quick update. Painting now finished - Xtracrylix, so 'decal ready'. Next time you see it, it should be finished! Cheers 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jinxman Posted January 28, 2020 Share Posted January 28, 2020 That looks lovely - easy decal placement as well! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray_W Posted January 28, 2020 Share Posted January 28, 2020 The finish looks exceptional. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CliffB Posted January 30, 2020 Author Share Posted January 30, 2020 On 1/28/2020 at 8:25 PM, Jinxman said: That looks lovely - easy decal placement as well! On 1/28/2020 at 10:11 PM, Ray_W said: The finish looks exceptional. Thanks guys! Well, it's finally finished. I'm not sure about the gaudy navigation lights, but otherwise I'm pretty happy . The roundels were aftermarket items, but the codes and serials were from the kit's 60 year old transfer sheet - nice one FROG! I'm also still blown away by the beautiful recessed panel lines that these early FROG kits had - years ahead of their time. Thanks to @Enzo Matrix for organising this year's KUTA and to all of you who have followed the build. Special thanks to @TonyW @PeterB and @smellybeard for providing invaluable info along the way. Cheers. 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray_W Posted January 30, 2020 Share Posted January 30, 2020 Wonderful work. Really looks the part. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
srkirad Posted January 30, 2020 Share Posted January 30, 2020 Clean and tidy job + very ellegant aircraft = excellent addition to the gallery of finished models! Cheers, S. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonyW Posted January 30, 2020 Share Posted January 30, 2020 Now that is really something special! A beautiful build. Tony. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jinxman Posted January 31, 2020 Share Posted January 31, 2020 My word - that looks the part to me. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rabbit Leader Posted January 31, 2020 Share Posted January 31, 2020 Truly amazing work, I’m virtually speechless by its absolute beauty! Excellent work Cliff. Cheers.. Dave 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JOCKNEY Posted March 2, 2020 Share Posted March 2, 2020 Congratulations Cliff, that has turned out beautifully. cheers Pat 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nimrod54 Posted March 18, 2020 Share Posted March 18, 2020 Sorry Cliff, this is one that has passed me by. A fantastic build and great result. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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