Col. Posted January 23, 2020 Share Posted January 23, 2020 Seriously impressive work! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rabbit Leader Posted January 24, 2020 Share Posted January 24, 2020 Must have missed these updates along the way, however glad to have picked them up now. That’s some stirling work going on there and all bodes well for a super up and coming build. Cheers.. Dave 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hewy Posted January 24, 2020 Author Share Posted January 24, 2020 The fuselage halves are together lower wing fitted and the struts are set, the rear bulkhead was the wrong height, that now needs to be refitted ,a tiny bit of flash but the fit is very good indeed, airfix keep the outer struts aligned with a crisscross molding thats removed when the upper wing is fitted ,it really helps keep it all aligned , the top wing fits on beatufully and holds in place with no glue or tape for a dry fit , all good , resin engine next Cheers all, 22 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Col. Posted January 25, 2020 Share Posted January 25, 2020 You're making great progress with this one Glynn 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trickyrich Posted January 25, 2020 Share Posted January 25, 2020 gee that's coming along really nicely! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zebra Posted January 26, 2020 Share Posted January 26, 2020 Looking good Glynn. I like the way they've done the struts, nice way to try and make aligning things easier. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Masters Posted January 26, 2020 Share Posted January 26, 2020 This is looking very sharp Glynn. I was hoping to get to my Airfix of the same kit for this GB. I'll be building the Swedish Volunteers, though. No extras...just OOB. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Courageous Posted January 26, 2020 Share Posted January 26, 2020 I like how Airfix add this alignment bracing on the struts but that looks awkward clean up when they're removed. Stuart 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hewy Posted January 26, 2020 Author Share Posted January 26, 2020 1 hour ago, John D.C. Masters said: Swedish Volunteers, though. No extras...just OOB. In hindsight john i honestly don't think any extras are needed, the cockpit is too small to see much at all , and airfix do a really decent molding of the bristol mercury engine, its a lovley little kit, it'll look smart in swedish livery too👍cheers 6 hours ago, zebra said: like the way they've done the struts Thanks z, i was a bit surprised to find that with minimal effort the top wing clicked into place tightly and held first time when i did a dry fit, I've got two lots of the uschi rigging line 0.1 and 0.3 ,the 0.1 is like butterflies eyelashes ,its so thin i can hardly see it let alone manoeuvre it into position, that bit will be a right challenge 1 minute ago, Courageous said: but that looks awkward clean up when they're removed. Stuart It does indeed stuart,and adding into the mix the airfix brittle plastic it'll be a nervous moment🤯 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hewy Posted January 26, 2020 Author Share Posted January 26, 2020 Most of the assembly is now complete ,the engine is just plugged in not glued yet, Next,a bit of colour. Cheers all Canopy masked and glued Resin doors and rear wings on 18 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Col. Posted January 26, 2020 Share Posted January 26, 2020 Very nice. The engine and other aftermarket parts add a lot to this one but skilled assembly is making the most of their potential 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hewy Posted January 26, 2020 Author Share Posted January 26, 2020 33 minutes ago, Col. said: Very nice. Thanks col, plenty of time to blow it on the rigging, not looking forward to that bit 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Col. Posted January 26, 2020 Share Posted January 26, 2020 5 minutes ago, Hewy said: Thanks col, plenty of time to blow it on the rigging, not looking forward to that bit Deep slow breaths, a steady hand, and no rush. You'll be fine 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reini Posted January 27, 2020 Share Posted January 27, 2020 9 hours ago, Col. said: Very nice. The engine and other aftermarket parts add a lot to this one but skilled assembly is making the most of their potential Indeed - given the fact that the fit is usually less than good with the aftermarket parts - the kit really looks like well put together with good amounts of detail 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlaStix Posted January 29, 2020 Share Posted January 29, 2020 WOW! Looks like you have been busy Glynn and what excellent progress as well. Great work on all the extra detailing! Looks like it's going to be another stunner. Kind regards, Stix 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rabbit Leader Posted January 29, 2020 Share Posted January 29, 2020 Got to agree with the others, the progress pics so far are a great sign that this will be something special. Excellent work. Cheers.. Dave 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hewy Posted January 30, 2020 Author Share Posted January 30, 2020 Thanks for all the great comments, I've painted the undersides ,and the resin engine,which went together and fits the model really very well, also I've sttarted to rough the camo in I've actually got the green on too but my pad died before i could get the photographic evidence, i did it freehand and i intend to crisp up the edges with silly putty, 19 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob85 Posted January 30, 2020 Share Posted January 30, 2020 Some really nice work going into this one! Really paying off, it looks fantastic. Rob 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hewy Posted January 30, 2020 Author Share Posted January 30, 2020 30 minutes ago, rob85 said: Really paying off, it looks fantastic. Thanks rob i appreciate it 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trickyrich Posted January 31, 2020 Share Posted January 31, 2020 gee that underside paint job looks nice!!!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hewy Posted January 31, 2020 Author Share Posted January 31, 2020 5 hours ago, trickyrich said: gee that underside paint job looks nice!!!! Thanks rich, yellow portions on the outer wings still to do ,and then it'll be the dreaded rigging Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelling minion Posted January 31, 2020 Share Posted January 31, 2020 That really is looking excellent Glynn, the engine looks superb and I have to keep reminding myself that you are building this beauty in 1/72 scale. The paint work on the undersides is very nice indeed and gives a nice used and weathered look and I'm sure the upper surfaces will look just as good when completed. Really interested to see how your trained spider copes with the rigging 😁. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hewy Posted January 31, 2020 Author Share Posted January 31, 2020 3 minutes ago, modelling minion said: reminding myself that you are building this beauty in 1/72 scale. Thanks craig pal , I do actually have the 1/32nd icm mk1 gladiator, which is small for a 32nd scale kit, but an absolute behmoth compared to this tiddler, I'm enjoying this though 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Col. Posted January 31, 2020 Share Posted January 31, 2020 Glad to hear you're enjoying it Glynn. Think we're all enjoying your progress updates as they really are inspiring. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hewy Posted February 1, 2020 Author Share Posted February 1, 2020 5 hours ago, Col. said: Glad to hear you're enjoying it Glynn. Think we're all enjoying your progress updates as they really are inspiring. Cheers col , I've just got the yellow to apply and i shall get the decals on ,still a little rough around the edges,but I'm hoping it'll blend in with a bit of a weathering 17 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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