wimbledon99 Posted January 29, 2020 Author Share Posted January 29, 2020 Hi Stix, Looks like progress will not be hampered as I have just received the following. Now THAT'S service Dear Sir/Madam, Thank you for your email, Further to your communication reference *xxxxxx*** we can confirm your spares order has been sent today. Should you require any further information please do not hesitate to contact us at this email address. Kind regards Hornby Hobbies Spares Team 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jean Posted January 29, 2020 Share Posted January 29, 2020 9 hours ago, wimbledon99 said: Ah, I see what you mean now, Peter! Thanks for the support I've hit a small stumbling block in that Part No: E04 isn't formed properly. I've just mailed Airfix re. a replacement via their website and have been advised by an automated mail that I can expect a response within 28 DAYS!! Still, lots more to be getting on with in the interim. Hi Wimbledon, which part is E04 (I am in South Africa right now, so cannot check on my own kit!) 28 days???!!! You can go to the moon and back in less time... Did you check if they meant 28 WORKING days? Have fun!!! JR 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scargsy Posted January 30, 2020 Share Posted January 30, 2020 19 hours ago, jean said: Hi Wimbledon, which part is E04 (I am in South Africa right now, so cannot check on my own kit!) 28 days???!!! You can go to the moon and back in less time... Did you check if they meant 28 WORKING days? Have fun!!! JR Looks from the instructions like E is the clear sprue and E04 might be the pilots targeting reticule (goes inside the canopy just ahead of the pilot). One thing I'm a bit flumoxed about on mine - there's a 2 piece clear section for building the floor targetting window but the instructions would have me paint the clear bottom side, if I'm reading them correctly? Does the lower part have a moveable cover on the real aircraft? I think I'll leave mine clear if I can mask it well, possibly one part is supposed to be a hinged door? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wimbledon99 Posted January 30, 2020 Author Share Posted January 30, 2020 Hi JR, Yep it's a clear part and hopefully already winging it's way to me from Airfix!! The 2-piece section you refer to calls for both 'ends' to be left unpainted (look closely at the arrows). However, the Eduard 'frame' covers this window suggesting it does indeed have a hinged cover (you can just about see it in one of the pictures I've posted). Cheers 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wimbledon99 Posted January 30, 2020 Author Share Posted January 30, 2020 It's arrived!!!!!!! 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlaStix Posted February 11, 2020 Share Posted February 11, 2020 Hi Nigel. I'm just checking if there's been any more progress since it arrived? Kind regards, Stix 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scargsy Posted February 13, 2020 Share Posted February 13, 2020 Was the replacement part better? My version seemed to be a bit malformed also, but I'm not sure if that was due to my heavy-handed removal from the sprue. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wimbledon99 Posted February 13, 2020 Author Share Posted February 13, 2020 On 2/11/2020 at 2:52 PM, PlaStix said: Hi Nigel. I'm just checking if there's been any more progress since it arrived? Kind regards, Stix Hi Stix, Alas no Peaks and troughs at the moment but progress due soon 21 hours ago, Scargsy said: Was the replacement part better? My version seemed to be a bit malformed also, but I'm not sure if that was due to my heavy-handed removal from the sprue. Hi Scargsy, 100% better!! The part was still on the sprue but had just not been formed correctly (almost not at all). Replacement is just as should be 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wimbledon99 Posted March 17, 2020 Author Share Posted March 17, 2020 When I started this build I had the intention of spending a lot of time on the PE. However, with time being at a premium I've decided to crack on with not so much PE in order to get this over the line. Therefore, here she is with the first layer of colour on the fuselage (with more to come soon) 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray_W Posted March 18, 2020 Share Posted March 18, 2020 Looks good. I suppose with no Australian F1 on over the weekend ☹️ you were able to get on with some painting 🙂. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wimbledon99 Posted March 27, 2020 Author Share Posted March 27, 2020 On 3/18/2020 at 7:14 AM, Ray_W said: Looks good. I suppose with no Australian F1 on over the weekend ☹️ you were able to get on with some painting 🙂. Thanks Ray - Yep, missing the F1 but I have indeed found time for more paint. The masking took longer thank expected but I'm happy with the outcome so far 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hewy Posted March 27, 2020 Share Posted March 27, 2020 A pretty decent paint job there nigel 👍 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wimbledon99 Posted March 28, 2020 Author Share Posted March 28, 2020 4 hours ago, Hewy said: A pretty decent paint job there nigel 👍 You are very kind, Glynn!! Believe it or not, this nose stripe was more of a challenge but I'll settle for it!! 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Basilisk Posted March 29, 2020 Share Posted March 29, 2020 Coming along nicely Cheers, Peter 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlaStix Posted March 29, 2020 Share Posted March 29, 2020 Hi Nigel. Hope you are keeping well. Great to see there's been more progress and the paintwork looks fantastic! Kind regards, Stix 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wimbledon99 Posted March 29, 2020 Author Share Posted March 29, 2020 On 3/29/2020 at 10:12 AM, Basilisk said: Coming along nicely Cheers, Peter On 3/29/2020 at 1:55 PM, PlaStix said: Hi Nigel. Hope you are keeping well. Great to see there's been more progress and the paintwork looks fantastic! Kind regards, Stix Thank you , Gents. Yep, all good 🤞 Hoping to get this across the finish line. One would have thought with recent events that we'd have more time on our hands but I'm finding it the complete opposite; Madness!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wimbledon99 Posted April 1, 2020 Author Share Posted April 1, 2020 Right, I think she's shiny enough for some decals!! 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CliffB Posted April 2, 2020 Share Posted April 2, 2020 Almost there now and looking good! Cheers 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wimbledon99 Posted April 3, 2020 Author Share Posted April 3, 2020 Thanks Cliff Yep, the finish line is in sight now. Decals are on and the Sol is drying. I'll need to gloss again, add a wash, add all the 'bits' then apply some matt!! 🏁 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlaStix Posted April 4, 2020 Share Posted April 4, 2020 Hi Nigel. Hope you and yours are keeping well. Good to see there's been more excellent progress. Kind regards, Stix 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wimbledon99 Posted April 4, 2020 Author Share Posted April 4, 2020 All good thanks Stix. Hope the same your end. She's getting there; will be close but will make the deadline Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wimbledon99 Posted April 6, 2020 Author Share Posted April 6, 2020 I'm calling this one done now. Thank you to our hosts for a rather enjoyable GB and thank you to those who've dropped in along the way; your support is always most appreciated 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CliffB Posted April 7, 2020 Share Posted April 7, 2020 Beautiful work. Congratulations! Cheers 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray_W Posted April 7, 2020 Share Posted April 7, 2020 Hi Nigel, Beautiful build. I was admiring it in the gallery and come back to post the comment. Really 1/72 and lacks for nothing. Ray 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wimbledon99 Posted April 7, 2020 Author Share Posted April 7, 2020 7 hours ago, CliffB said: Beautiful work. Congratulations! Cheers Hi Cliff, Thank you. Glad you like her 4 hours ago, Ray_W said: Hi Nigel, Beautiful build. I was admiring it in the gallery and come back to post the comment. Really 1/72 and lacks for nothing. Ray Hi Ray, That's very kind of you! The kit is a pleasure to build so goes a long way to the the finish. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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