BIG X Posted December 25, 2019 Share Posted December 25, 2019 Well I'm getting ready... ...I've had this in the stash for about 4 years and it's TINY!!! It shouldn't take too long - as I'm turning it into a Christmas Ornament. See you at midnight - or in the morning if I drink too much 4 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JOCKNEY Posted December 25, 2019 Share Posted December 25, 2019 Merry Christmas @BIG X You do realise if / when you pull this off we will all want one ! Is it too early to order a festive Spitfire for next year ? Cheers Pat 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valkyrie Posted December 25, 2019 Share Posted December 25, 2019 I’ve got this for the Stuka GB....ambitious for the Blitzenbuild but appropriate Enjoy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIG X Posted December 25, 2019 Author Share Posted December 25, 2019 1 minute ago, Valkyrie said: I’ve got this for the Stuka GB....ambitious for the Blitzenbuild but appropriate Enjoy I think you may be confusing it with a larger kit - the sum total is 7 parts & it's about the size of a matchbox. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valkyrie Posted December 25, 2019 Share Posted December 25, 2019 Ah, 19 Whiskys and a man look, you are correct! Intricate 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIG X Posted December 26, 2019 Author Share Posted December 26, 2019 Ready - Steady - Go... ...to bed that is - I'll start in the morning - I'm knackered Good luck everyone AND REMEMBER - HAVE FUN!!! Steve 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIG X Posted December 26, 2019 Author Share Posted December 26, 2019 So on this brisk Boxing Day morning the ref blows his whistle and the game is underway... Here are the bits... I under estimated my parts count - it's actually 8 - including the bomb & 10 if you include the stand - this could take a while... ...or maybe not - if I follow the obstructions - right I'm off to chop and file the bits... 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIG X Posted December 26, 2019 Author Share Posted December 26, 2019 Chopping and filing completed - a bit rough - but it's only a bit of fun... Now the 'cockpit' is just a sold lump of clear plastic - what did I expect at 1/144 ...and there is no aerial mast or rear gun - so I've just spent the last 10 minutes with a small drill and some pins... nearly an hour gone already... 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grandboof Posted December 26, 2019 Share Posted December 26, 2019 Looks like a whole lot of fun Martin H 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIG X Posted December 26, 2019 Author Share Posted December 26, 2019 The tail plane section simply slides through - but I did add a bit of TET... Looking at the box I could see the support struts weren't included... Now I wasn't going to try for two - but I have botched up one per side... Now whilst they set I'm going to cajole Madame X into rustling up a little lunchtime 'snack' for me. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JOCKNEY Posted December 26, 2019 Share Posted December 26, 2019 Great progress have you decide which colour glitter you are going to sprinkle over it ? 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIG X Posted December 26, 2019 Author Share Posted December 26, 2019 1 minute ago, JOCKNEY said: Great progress have you decide which colour glitter you are going to sprinkle over it ? I'm thinking of going for a simple Vallejo Gold Spray - but I do have a very 'spangly' rustoleum copper in the garage - Mrs X is calling though - GRUB TIME!!! 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIG X Posted December 26, 2019 Author Share Posted December 26, 2019 Cop a load of this... Double Turkey Butties on best buttered toasty loaf with just a pinch of salt - oh and a sneaky little piggy in his blanket - he survived yesterday but his minutes are numbered. The cup of steaming hot tea is in my favourite Ozzy mug - a present from a customer when I was in Brisbane one time. Fine bone china - perfect for some Yorkshire Tea 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foxbat Posted December 26, 2019 Share Posted December 26, 2019 29 minutes ago, BIG X said: I'm thinking of going for a simple Vallejo Gold Spray - but I do have a very 'spangly' rustoleum copper in the garage - Mrs X is calling though - GRUB TIME!!! A possible tip from my Games Workshop figure painting days - gold with a sepia wash looks fantastic and it will only take an extra few seconds. Andy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIG X Posted December 26, 2019 Author Share Posted December 26, 2019 WOW - I'm stuffed now - those butties will keep me going until teatime... ...so back to the bench... I noticed the front radiator thingy was a bit 'flat' compared to the artwork - so I have just been doing some 'whittling' - but more on that later. Things are progressing rapidly - the wings are on... ...as is the cockpit... ...the bomb and the prop have been pushed into place... ...and finally the undercarriage is on... so it's time to get the primer out. Happy Modelling Boxing Day - Steve 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIG X Posted December 26, 2019 Author Share Posted December 26, 2019 The primer is on... It's the first outing for the new toy I bought earlier in the month... it seems to work really well - such a simple idea - brilliant. So with the heating in the cave turned up to 11 it is now drying... I think the spraybooth needs a new liner though - mucky pup 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIG X Posted December 26, 2019 Author Share Posted December 26, 2019 Whilst the primer goes off properly - time to have a nibble on the old Terrys Chocolate Orange... ...I am reliably informed by 'those in the know' that its 1 of your '5 a day' I always make sure I eat healthily over the Christmas break 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valkyrie Posted December 26, 2019 Share Posted December 26, 2019 Great work, that spray can go looks a good idea, neat priming! The pig in blanket in the food shot, is it a very big pig in a blanket or are those sandwiches also in 1/144 scale?.. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JOCKNEY Posted December 26, 2019 Share Posted December 26, 2019 49 minutes ago, Valkyrie said: Great work, that spray can go looks a good idea, neat priming! The pig in blanket in the food shot, is it a very big pig in a blanket or are those sandwiches also in 1/144 scale?.. Girls will tell you that Boys always have trouble quoting the real size of sausage shaped objects....... allegedly ! 😉 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIG X Posted December 26, 2019 Author Share Posted December 26, 2019 46 minutes ago, Valkyrie said: Great work, that spray can go looks a good idea, neat priming! The pig in blanket in the food shot, is it a very big pig in a blanket or are those sandwiches also in 1/144 scale?.. No it was a 1:1 scale Pig - none of those pre-made little ones you get in packs. Mrs X uses those chunky Richmond Sausages - with 'thick cut' bacon - 10 of them accompany the Turkey as it roasts - she wouldn't want it to get lonely in the oven 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIG X Posted December 26, 2019 Author Share Posted December 26, 2019 Daylight is burning as they say - well actually it's pitch black outside already - so I better get cracking - how long can you spin an 8 part kit for The primer is dry and the man cave is as hot as a sauna - here is that nose radiator detail after I hollowed it out a bit... ...just ignore that gap at the wing root - it's only a toy plane after all and it will push together later. I'm rattling the gold paint as we speak - so we are on the home straight. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIG X Posted December 26, 2019 Author Share Posted December 26, 2019 The gold is on and the room is still red hot - so I think I'm just about done... ...give it an hour and should be hanging on the Christmas tree. I'll post a shot in the gallery too. Cheers - Steve 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIG X Posted December 26, 2019 Author Share Posted December 26, 2019 I've posted a few festive shots in the gallery and this has been great fun today - here's how she turned out... Thanks for the support guys & I'll be cheering you all along - Steve 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valkyrie Posted December 26, 2019 Share Posted December 26, 2019 5 hours ago, BIG X said: No it was a 1:1 scale Pig - none of those pre-made little ones you get in packs. Mrs X uses those chunky Richmond Sausages - with 'thick cut' bacon - 10 of them accompany the Turkey as it roasts - she wouldn't want it to get lonely in the oven Wow that is a proper tasty pig in a blanket....I’m copying that for next year.. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIG X Posted December 26, 2019 Author Share Posted December 26, 2019 54 minutes ago, Valkyrie said: Wow that is a proper tasty pig in a blanket....I’m copying that for next year.. why wait for next year - anytime you roast a chicken will do 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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