Mrs PlaStix Posted May 23, 2020 Share Posted May 23, 2020 (edited) Hi folks, long time no see... I've started up again back to the old dinos' again... of which more elsewhere, when I've finished my first ever aeroplane build. Mr. PlaStix and I found this in Birmingham and I thought it looked simple enough to be a beginner build - this remains to be seen - but I sometimes like a challenge! Here goes nothing! Edited May 25, 2020 by Mrs PlaStix 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs PlaStix Posted May 23, 2020 Author Share Posted May 23, 2020 Here's the bits: 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
depressed lemur Posted May 23, 2020 Share Posted May 23, 2020 And we're off. Looks to be an interesting build. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan P Posted May 23, 2020 Share Posted May 23, 2020 This'll be a fun build, good luck! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevej60 Posted May 23, 2020 Share Posted May 23, 2020 Welcome back Mrs S,and a great fun subject too. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs PlaStix Posted May 23, 2020 Author Share Posted May 23, 2020 3 hours ago, depressed lemur said: And we're off. Looks to be an interesting build. Hi, Thanks, hopefully it might be!! 🙂 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs PlaStix Posted May 23, 2020 Author Share Posted May 23, 2020 1 hour ago, Alan P said: This'll be a fun build, good luck! Thanks Alan -We can hope... 1 hour ago, stevej60 said: Welcome back Mrs S,and a great fun subject too. Good to be back Steve! Seems okay so far... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnson Posted May 23, 2020 Share Posted May 23, 2020 3 hours ago, Mrs PlaStix said: Here's the bits I think there's more there than in my Me 163! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs PlaStix Posted May 23, 2020 Author Share Posted May 23, 2020 Decided to paint everything that might show when it's complete -Had to stop for cuppa and household duties... 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs PlaStix Posted May 23, 2020 Author Share Posted May 23, 2020 5 minutes ago, Johnson said: I think there's more there than in my Me 163! Ah well, still more than I initially thought there might be!! Hope yours goes well! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs PlaStix Posted May 23, 2020 Author Share Posted May 23, 2020 Returned for a bit before having to make lunch - bacon baps & a custard slice - definitely watching my figure (NOT) Dry brushed bits with aluminium: 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs PlaStix Posted May 23, 2020 Author Share Posted May 23, 2020 Have now stopped for tea-- Hot pizza! It's coming along quite well. Got bits of painting done; 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hockeyboy76 Posted May 23, 2020 Share Posted May 23, 2020 Nice to see you back Mrs S. I’m glad your building one of these. I have been tempted for some time as I do enjoy a good egg plane. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beggsy Posted May 23, 2020 Share Posted May 23, 2020 It's looking great! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emily Posted May 23, 2020 Share Posted May 23, 2020 (edited) That looks like a fun model! Edited May 23, 2020 by emily 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs PlaStix Posted May 24, 2020 Author Share Posted May 24, 2020 A reasonable start time this morning, considering... Got bit more done, hate fiddly bits, but practice makes more practice... really love the little pilot, he/she has a fun quality, whilst retaining some degree of accuracy. Got first coat on fuselage. Stopped now to do other non exciting stuff. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hockeyboy76 Posted May 24, 2020 Share Posted May 24, 2020 Very nice, have you named the Pilot? I always name them if they are in the kit. My Harrier pilot is Flt Lt Victor Nozzle, the Lightning pilot was Flt Lt F.R. Ightning. 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs PlaStix Posted May 24, 2020 Author Share Posted May 24, 2020 Right then, after work and lunch (bacon baps & custard slice- anyone see a pattern here?) I got back to working on the pilot and some detailing: Meet Captain Kristin "BEO" Wolfe: 5 pence coin for scale: I appreciate that the real life officer might possibly not be too flattered, but I thought it was fun to actually celebrate an actual person. You can blame Hockeyboy76 for making me want to name her!!! https://www.388fw.acc.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/2099301/388-fw-pilot-to-lead-f-35a-demonstration-team/ 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs PlaStix Posted May 24, 2020 Author Share Posted May 24, 2020 Then I had to decide how to paint the lighter details on the wing edges. I am probably the most cack handed person on the planet - left handed with no coordination whatsoever. After some discussion with Mr S I came to the conclusion that if I masked off the areas (getting most of tape stuck to me...) I could then dry brush with Light Grey... I did the other sections in the same way and then had to stop for a while (more ) 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valkyrie Posted May 24, 2020 Share Posted May 24, 2020 How cool is the pilot, like this! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hockeyboy76 Posted May 24, 2020 Share Posted May 24, 2020 Nice work Mrs S. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs PlaStix Posted May 24, 2020 Author Share Posted May 24, 2020 1 hour ago, Valkyrie said: How cool is the pilot, like this! Thanks! Really impressed with the detail on her, considering her size and the cartoon quality. 15 minutes ago, Hockeyboy76 said: Nice work Mrs S. Cheers! Glad you inspired me to do a little research, pleased to find real female display pilot. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs PlaStix Posted May 24, 2020 Author Share Posted May 24, 2020 Managed to fit in a bit more work on 'plane general tidying up and then sploshing Johnson's Pledge (Kleer) all over it twice... all in preparation for the very scary bit - the decals... now off to do more wonderful work... 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs PlaStix Posted May 25, 2020 Author Share Posted May 25, 2020 Later start this morning - up at usual time, but had lots to do first... Decal time - decided to go for the USAF version as it's more colourful and it's Memorial Day in the USA. As usual kept getting confused over where things went, but so far so good... Have coated bottom in Kleer now to fix the decals. Time for lunch - Mr. S chicken sandwich, me bacon and avocado salad... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hockeyboy76 Posted May 25, 2020 Share Posted May 25, 2020 Looks good with the decals on. I think I have found my next BlitzBuild candidate. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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