D.S.H.O.H Door 1 "Horten Go229" Revell 1:72

[The Spadgent]

23 hours ago, Thom216 said:

She'll look in poor shape, but we know how she'll come out!

Oh yes. 👺

23 hours ago, corsaircorp said:

Ohooo !! That's great Spad !!

I'm still looking for a second Christine....

Then it will be this on BM....

Impatient CC

I did see one model half and half. It was a good look but I’m looking forward to doing her all broken up like in the book. Probably more so than in the movie. 😱 

19 hours ago, opus999 said:

I read this too quick and thought it said "the guns were a blast", which seemed like a bad pun.  

 

Good to see a little progress.  I know, darn work gets in the way.... oh, wait...

There’s always something That grey’s in the way of bench fun. 😐

17 hours ago, Walter said:

Nice work, I'm trying to get hold of this kit too.

Thanks. It’s not hard to find. At least I don’t think it is. 🤔

Revell - Horten Go-229 1:72 Scale https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B000GX0QNM/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_74auFbFATFVRJ

there you go. 😇

8 hours ago, giemme said:

Add this to the other post on the Bell topic - you definitely had a great week so far, Johnny

 

Ciao 

Thanks Giorgio. 😇

[The Spadgent]

Good evening you lot.

A little more done today.

A flory wash and some light a Tamiya weather washes on the insides.

The rear jet

parts got added and a wash was done here too.

The front jets got assembled.

and the rear. The metal tubes will be visible from the cockpit. (Just)

I can mask these before the external paint phase. 🤩

The guns got a light metal pass.

And added to the frame work.

You will just about be able to see them through the main wheel well.

The main bulk of the office got a Flory and a light weather wash.

 

then a dry fit was done.

Not bad. 🤩.

the decal got added to the IP. If you’re going to build this kit be aware that the decals are THICK! Micro sol wouldn’t touch them. I had to bring out the BIG guns.

”Daco Strong”😱😱

 

eventually it submitted and I gave it a full coat and picked out the dials with Krystal Klear.

They will go clear. Hopefully. 🤔

I re purposed some 1:48 belts by cutting them in two. 

this then got added to the office.

As did everything else.

Time for close up.

Peeeeeeeeeeeeggggggsssss!😇😇😇

while this was going on today I. Luke then help but notice something was slightly different. Then I saw.

Don, don, donnnnnnn. Looks like the left side of my lamp has eventually given up. Not bad for about four years constant use. 
I’ll order another.

more tomorrow.

Thanks for dropping by.

Happy Modelling . 

Johnny.

[Walter]

Hey Johnny do you think it's possible to open up the gun bays?  

[The Spadgent]

2 hours ago, Walter said:

Hey Johnny do you think it's possible to open up the gun bays?  

Yes probably. It’s so tiny though the cuts might be a bit over the top for such little lines. 

[giemme]

Interiors looking flawless and very realistic, as per your (high) standards  

 

Ciao 

 

 

[CedB]

I agree with Giorgio - great internals! Good job Johnny  

 

That leaf punch looks great - don't forget to link to the Christine build!

[The Spadgent]

On 9/3/2020 at 8:10 AM, giemme said:

Interiors looking flawless and very realistic, as per your (high) standards  

 

Ciao 

 

 

That’s Giorgio. I do wish they were flawless. The instructions are a bit vague as to where the frame at the back of the IP goes. I put it too

high so I couldn’t get the bloomin’ canopy on. 😑

On 9/5/2020 at 1:21 PM, CedB said:

I agree with Giorgio - great internals! Good job Johnny  

 

That leaf punch looks great - don't forget to link to the Christine build!

Thanks Mr B. Yes I e wanted one for ages. Can’t wait to put it to some good use. I’ll let you know when Christine is under way. 😱

[The Spadgent]

A little more on the horten. If you are following this to build one of your very own don’t follow exactly what I did on the frame just behind the IP. I positioned mine so the little triangle bit was just proud of the IP top. This has it happens stops the canopy fitting. 😧 

luckily it was easily popped off and surgery was done to fit the offending part

correctly. So in the end the canopy was fitted.

The gators grip will fade when dry.

Just gotta get the wings internals painted so I can put everything together.
So off to the paint chamber with you. 🤓

 

more soooooon.

 

Thanks for popping by.

 

Johnny

[opus999]

Looking good!   I love those drybrushed guns!  After all this time modelling I still can't get the hang of drybrushing.  I get it to work after a fashion, but not looking as nice as this!

[Lewis95]

Gah! I'm running late! The Horten looks stunning buddy! Any ideas as to the final paint scheme you'll be attempting? 

 

Also, a cheeky favour, could someone please pop me a link to the Sea Venom* build thread? I seem to of misplaced it.... 😂😂

[Dandie Dinmont]

This is looking great Johnny. I especially like the skull behind the  canopy between the jet nozzles, fits in well with the theme of the multi-build!

 

Craig. 

[The Spadgent]

On 9/7/2020 at 5:45 PM, opus999 said:

Looking good!   I love those drybrushed guns!  After all this time modelling I still can't get the hang of drybrushing.  I get it to work after a fashion, but not looking as nice as this!

Thanks. I tend to use a very dry brush. I know it sounds obvious but I find wiping pretty much all the paint off your bush is the way to go. I wish you luck with your endeavors.

On 9/13/2020 at 10:05 AM, Dandie Dinmont said:

This is looking great Johnny. I especially like the skull behind the  canopy between the jet nozzles, fits in well with the theme of the multi-build!

 

Craig. 

Thanks. 💀 glad I’m not the only one who thought that. 🤩

On 9/10/2020 at 9:26 PM, Lewis95 said:

Gah! I'm running late! The Horten looks stunning buddy! Any ideas as to the final paint scheme you'll be attempting? 

 

Also, a cheeky favour, could someone please pop me a link to the Sea Venom* build thread? I seem to of misplaced it.... 😂😂

Thanks. I’ll chose the splinter scheme I think. Just one of the box ones they look pretty cool. The sea venom can be found here.

hope you like it. I still need to do an RFI. 😇

[The Spadgent]

Hey guys. Sorry for the delay in updates.

I went camping with Milo last weekend so no modelling.

Work is putting the breaks on it during g the week. I did manage a little today and hopefully I’ll get more time over the weekend, 😇

The canopy got masked.

And a jig was made to hold the whole thing in place while the wings were glued.

Don’t worry I painted the wrong innards before sticking in place.

Now dry I masked the various holes in the bottom. (Ooh matron) 🤣

I also masked the intake and jet parts with tubes of paper and foam.

A little sanding on the seams but I need to get her in the booth to see what else needs fixing. Not much by the looks of it. 🤩 more over the weekend.

 

Johnny.

[Hook]

Lovely progress!

[The Spadgent]

On 9/20/2020 at 4:58 PM, Hook said:

Lovely progress!

Thanks. 🤩

[The Spadgent]

As promised work was done over the weekend.  Not loads done on the Horton as there are many other builds seeking attention.

There she is at the back. I sprayed the canopy RLM grey to coat the inside of the canopy. Stupidly I forgot to take a pic. 🙈

after that has dried (not long) some primer was added to pick out the troubles.

And there they are. Not many but I will have to fix some of the bigger seams with PPP and then sand before A bit of a re scribe. More soon. 🙃

 

Johnny

[CedB]

Nice update Johnny and the camping trip looks like it was a great break from 'inside'. Great scenery.

 

On 18/09/2020 at 20:02, The Spadgent said:

I find wiping pretty much all the paint off your bush is the way to go

Ah, so THAT's where I'm doing it wrong (fnaar!!)  

[giemme]

Looking good, Johnny - PPP will sort the seam, no doubt.  

 

Ciao

[The Spadgent]

On 9/22/2020 at 8:16 AM, CedB said:

Nice update Johnny and the camping trip looks like it was a great break from 'inside'. Great scenery.

 

Ah, so THAT's where I'm doing it wrong (fnaar!!)  

Ooooh matron. 😯

 

On 9/22/2020 at 9:12 AM, giemme said:

Looking good, Johnny - PPP will sort the seam, no doubt.  

 

Ciao

I think you’re right. 👌

 

 

[The Spadgent]

@giemme was right. A little bit of PPP and the daylight was gone. 👌

I popped some more primer on.

Looking smooth.

But I really wanted her to look a bit...you know....... more rivets.

so out with the Mr Surfacer and a cocktail stick. 🤩

That’s better. Kinda more The way I wanted her to look. And on the under side.

Almost time for actual paint. 👌👨‍🎨

Thanks for having a look over here. All comments welcome.

 

Johnny 🛸

[DonH]

Nice progress. That Horton looks like a great little kit, can't wait to see the finished result.

[giemme]

Smart solution for the riveting!

 

Ciao 

[Marklo]

Don’t get me started on rivets. Hmmmm

[Zack]

On 9/2/2020 at 11:47 PM, The Spadgent said:

Good evening you lot.

A little more done today...

 

Not bad. 🤩.

...

The Horten... it is likely to be one of the most revolutionary designs ever.
I did see the predecessors on dislay at the Air Museum at Oberschleissheim outside Munich:
 

Likely to be a glider to prove the design concept, but how about steering a jet lying on your stomach?

Horrifying!!!!!!

Nice work! 

[Lewis95]

Great updates buddy. Will have to catch up with the others in the morning! Thanks for the Vixen link, will have a mooch when I finish up these little thrillers!