StephenCJ Posted July 12, 2020 Share Posted July 12, 2020 I finished my Deltas and am not happy with the result, they will be done again at a later date. The doctor said I have depression. I can't seem to concentrate on one thing for long, this build will be an attempt to clear my head of weird scenes and get myself back on track and hopefully finish my other WIPs. Enough of the sad stuff and get on with it. Sometime ago Navy Bird did a yellow and black stripped Anson. Love black and yellow strips. I didn't want to build an Anson and found this little Northrop. Love a Northrop. Some pics. Resin bits - Exhaust and propeller hub Decals Masks Thanks for having a look. Stephen on the mend 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andwil Posted July 12, 2020 Share Posted July 12, 2020 Ha ha, when I read a Nomad I thought it would be a boxy STOL transport! Hope you feel better soon mate. AW 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonyOD Posted July 12, 2020 Share Posted July 12, 2020 Going to follow with interest. I have some target tug decals for one of my Special Hobby kits in the stash (forget which one, might be a Firefly or a Roc or something) and those yellow/black stripes will take some mad masking skillz. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PLC1966 Posted July 12, 2020 Share Posted July 12, 2020 Never noticed this model before, should be interesting. I noted your 'love a Northrop' comment. Never really seen before but there is a very 'Northropish' look to a lot of their designs. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyot Posted July 12, 2020 Share Posted July 12, 2020 Good luck,... it is a nice kit,..... I built two in RCAF & SAAF markings,.... here is a link if it of interest,.... and I hope your model helps you to beat off that black dog mate; Cheers, Tony 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ForestFan Posted July 12, 2020 Share Posted July 12, 2020 Nice and different, I wouldn’t be brave enough for that scheme! Hope it helps you feel better. Take care and keep posting your progress! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogsbody Posted July 12, 2020 Share Posted July 12, 2020 Yeah! I'm always up for something Canadian. I've got one of those in the stash, so I'll be following this build. Chris 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beggsy Posted July 13, 2020 Share Posted July 13, 2020 17 hours ago, Andwil said: Ha ha, when I read a Nomad I thought it would be a boxy STOL transport! Hope you feel better soon mate. AW Me too! I came for the airplane built where I work, but stayed for the new type I've never heard of and am keen to learn about 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Hemsley Posted July 13, 2020 Share Posted July 13, 2020 Like Chris said. I've got this same kit earmarked for that model table once I get some others cleaned up, so I'll be following this with interest. Scott 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevehnz Posted July 13, 2020 Share Posted July 13, 2020 This looks promising, a good looking aircraft in a out there scheme. I'll be looking in for sure. Take care mate. Steve. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StephenCJ Posted July 15, 2020 Author Share Posted July 15, 2020 Thank you for your concern. I resigned from my job today and I think I feel better, mmmmm. I worked for a meat works in Casino, which I call "Fools Paradise". I was a cleaner starting work at 1600 hrs and finishing at 2230 hrs, did this job for over 25 years. In managements wisdom they decided to contract out the cleaning to another company. They offered me a job starting at 0400 hrs and finishing at 1320 hrs. I could not come to grips with going to bed at 2100 hrs (I felt like a 5 year old going to bed that early) and waking at 0300 hrs. Some progress: Some interior green splashed about and ready for some detail painting. Once again thank you for concern and thanks for looking. Stephen 6 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted July 15, 2020 Share Posted July 15, 2020 Crikey, that is a big decision to have to make especially after the length of service you had, I know what you mean about the going to bed early, I used to work shifts and get up at 0400 hrs for the early worm shift , it was nice finishing early but could never go to bed too early, always felt like I was missing out!!! Good luck with your build and I hope it can help to make you feel better too. All the best Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VG 33 Posted July 15, 2020 Share Posted July 15, 2020 Hello This is a nice idea and I built one three years ago. Pay attention to the tranfers which are nearly transparent, I used twice for them. Patrick https://www.britmodeller.com/forums/index.php?/topic/235025126-172-special-hobby-saaf-northrop-nomad/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StephenCJ Posted July 16, 2020 Author Share Posted July 16, 2020 Thanks bigbadbadge and VG 33, I hope mine comes out nearly as good as yours. I must be reading posts with closed eyes, I have just noticed tonyot has added a link to his fantastic builds of this kit. A mate has been there for 49 years and does not know what he is going to do when he retires, he has no hobbies. I feel sorry for people who have no hobbies, that TV will drive you insane. Progress continues, the fuselage ready to glue together. This is a very nice little kit, parts fit well. Thanks or looking. Stephen 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StephenCJ Posted July 26, 2020 Author Share Posted July 26, 2020 Finally an update.. I thought I would have the yellow on last Friday, but alas..... Filling finally done and ready for undercoat. Seat belts and engine started. I was going to buy PE seat belts, changed my mind as I don't think the belts and much of the cockpit will be seen. Thanks for looking. Stephen 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StephenCJ Posted September 16, 2020 Author Share Posted September 16, 2020 Finally an update. There are many thin coats of yellow on this model, but I am happy with the cover, finally. Time to paint the stripes. I have not been totally lazy, have started a Training and Assessment course, nearly finished a 1/35 Academy M1A2 TUSK and my son has talked me into building an army of grots, he said it is good for my mental health, mmmmm. Thanks for looking. Stephen 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted September 16, 2020 Share Posted September 16, 2020 Hi Stephen Put your shades on , that is bright 😎. Will look great with the stripes added. Glad you are getting on with bits and bobs and a training course too. Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StephenCJ Posted September 22, 2020 Author Share Posted September 22, 2020 Thanks bigbadbadge. I am happily masking for the black stripes. Stephen 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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