Dave_R Posted November 3, 2020 Share Posted November 3, 2020 Hi All, A late entry from me. I'm going for this IX(B) Squadron 100th Anniversary scheme. I haven't got the decals yet, but Hannants has loads in stock. Sprue shots. Normally I'd worry the time left, but locked down it shouldn't be a problem. Dave. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alhenderson Posted November 3, 2020 Share Posted November 3, 2020 Only just starting? I started at the beginning of October and already beginning to wonder if I have enough time 😞 Nice scheme, though! I notice that one has the Johnnie Walker character on it, much like the Revell kit decals. Anyone know the connection between 9 sqn and Johnnie Walker whisky? Al. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave_R Posted November 3, 2020 Author Share Posted November 3, 2020 5 hours ago, alhenderson said: Only just starting? I started at the beginning of October and already beginning to wonder if I have enough time 😞 Nice scheme, though! I notice that one has the Johnnie Walker character on it, much like the Revell kit decals. Anyone know the connection between 9 sqn and Johnnie Walker whisky? Al. I should be able to get it done what with the lock down and the various Blitz Builds I've got done in the past - I've already finished 11 GBs this year and the stash is shrinking fast. Apparently the Johnnie Walker logo comes from the nose art of a 9 squadron Lancaster - J for Johnny which flew 107 missions. Dave. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Col. Posted November 4, 2020 Share Posted November 4, 2020 Nice subject choice Dave. This one will brighten up your display cabinet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
128fiddler Posted November 4, 2020 Share Posted November 4, 2020 On 11/4/2020 at 12:19 AM, Dave_R said: ... Apparently the Johnnie Walker logo comes from the nose art of a 9 squadron Lancaster - J for Johnny which flew 107 missions. Dave. Wasn't BBMF's PA474 painted like that a while ago, somewhere halfway the nillies? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave_R Posted November 13, 2020 Author Share Posted November 13, 2020 Hi All, The cockpits done. Dave. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jabba Posted November 16, 2020 Share Posted November 16, 2020 Nice work on the cockpit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave_R Posted November 16, 2020 Author Share Posted November 16, 2020 Hi All, The big bits are all together. I used plasticard to make the IR sensor fairing. I also moved the small air scoop back a few mill. to where it should be. and filled in the gun port. A bit more clean-up and then on with the primer. Dave. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Col. Posted November 18, 2020 Share Posted November 18, 2020 Nice work Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alhenderson Posted November 18, 2020 Share Posted November 18, 2020 @Dave_Ris that the OOB LRMTS? The clear portion of mine is appalling and I'm struggling to work out how to make it fit. How did you find yours? Al. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave_R Posted November 19, 2020 Author Share Posted November 19, 2020 18 hours ago, alhenderson said: @Dave_Ris that the OOB LRMTS? The clear portion of mine is appalling and I'm struggling to work out how to make it fit. How did you find yours? Al. Yes, it's OOB and yes it was pretty awful. I fitted the top edges of the fairing and the clear part flush and the filled the large gap at the bottom with Vallejo acrylic filler - which doesn't harm the clear part. Then sanded and polished it - but it still looks bad. Dave. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave_R Posted November 19, 2020 Author Share Posted November 19, 2020 (edited) Hi All, The primer is now covering all the messy looking filler. Next I'm going to spray the bare metal areas, mask them, then on with the grey and then the black. Dave. Edited November 19, 2020 by Dave_R 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alhenderson Posted November 19, 2020 Share Posted November 19, 2020 34 minutes ago, Dave_R said: Yes, it's OOB and yes it was pretty awful. I fitted the top edges of the fairing and the clear part flush and the filled the large gap at the bottom with Vallejo acrylic filler - which doesn't harm the clear part. Then sanded and polished it - but it still looks bad. Dave. Interesting, thanks for that. How did you apply the filler? Does it come in a tube with a nozzle, or something like that? I have a tube of humbrol filler, but it has to be applied with a knife, and this area (whilst gaping) is too fiddly for that, I think.. Al. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave_R Posted November 19, 2020 Author Share Posted November 19, 2020 It comes in tube with a nozzle. The way I normally apply filler is with a toothpick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alhenderson Posted November 19, 2020 Share Posted November 19, 2020 12 hours ago, Dave_R said: It comes in tube with a nozzle. The way I normally apply filler is with a toothpick. Found some at the local model shop today, looks like fab stuff, looking forward to trying it. Never thought of using a toothpick for regular filler, though - top tip. Every day's a school day! Al Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave_R Posted November 19, 2020 Author Share Posted November 19, 2020 Give it at least 12-24 hours to set otherwise it'll tend to peel off the surface. It took me a few months to get used to using as it's not like a hard filler, but now I prefer to use it most of the time (you can see plenty of it used in the above photos). Dave. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave_R Posted November 23, 2020 Author Share Posted November 23, 2020 Hi All, Most of the painting is done. Two weeks to go and plenty still to do. Dave. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave_R Posted November 25, 2020 Author Share Posted November 25, 2020 Hi All, It's up on it's wheels now. I've removed a couple of mil. from the nose wheel - why does Revell keep making these silly little errors? Annoyingly the yellow stripe down the spine isn't provided on the decal sheet. If I'd noticed that earlier I wouldn't have painted the black first. Onto the decals. Dave. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alhenderson Posted November 25, 2020 Share Posted November 25, 2020 Looks lovely! I have a whole list of 'whys' that I'd like to ask Revell after the last few weeks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave_R Posted November 27, 2020 Author Share Posted November 27, 2020 Hi All. The large decals are on. Next is the boring job of applying squillions of stencils. Dave. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Col. Posted November 28, 2020 Share Posted November 28, 2020 Those tiny stencils will add extra visual interest to this one Dave. You're doing a great job on a difficult kit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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