Stew Dapple Posted March 29, 2021 Share Posted March 29, 2021 What Chris said You even got round the inboard cannon bulges nicely Steve, good work mate Cheers, Stew 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevej60 Posted April 2, 2021 Author Share Posted April 2, 2021 Afternoon folk's,the striping has bogged this build down progress wise,glad to say after tidying up I'm happy to move on to fitting the U/C. 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted April 2, 2021 Share Posted April 2, 2021 Ob Steve, this looks absolutely gorgeous with the stripes on , great job fella. Chris 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Col Walter E Kurtz Posted April 2, 2021 Share Posted April 2, 2021 Looking good indeed Steve. I'm doing this kit ATM also. Your seams are much better than mine! It does take a lot of patience to get the nose to fit anywhere near accurately. I'm on the last legs now.. u/c and wheel wells being attended to. The instructions are difficult to follow in my opinion.. but getting there! Love the invasion stripes on yours! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevej60 Posted April 2, 2021 Author Share Posted April 2, 2021 21 minutes ago, Col Walter E Kurtz said: The instructions are difficult to follow in my opinion.. I definitely agree,not a kit I would rush out and buy again I found their P-39 a chore to build too! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Col Walter E Kurtz Posted April 2, 2021 Share Posted April 2, 2021 (edited) I think I would build it again.. it does have a great presence at this scale ..not tried their P39 offering. Do also have their mustang and me109 to do. Trouble is their kits are just such good value at this scale it's hard not to be tempted! Mind you I got hold of a stonker of a kit recently, a Trumpeter Stuka for £33 new in 1:32. Etched parts, real tyres.. looking forward to this at some point! Edited April 2, 2021 by Col Walter E Kurtz 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Bunting Posted April 3, 2021 Share Posted April 3, 2021 8 hours ago, stevej60 said: I definitely agree,not a kit I would rush out and buy again I found their P-39 a chore to build too! Maybe not another but it is definitely a beauty when tamed and completed. Looking good Steve! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Bunting Posted April 3, 2021 Share Posted April 3, 2021 2 hours ago, Col Walter E Kurtz said: I think I would build it again.. it does have a great presence at this scale ..not tried their P39 offering. Do also have their mustang and me109 to do. Trouble is their kits are just such good value at this scale it's hard not to be tempted! Mind you I got hold of a stonker of a kit recently, a Trumpeter Stuka for £33 new in 1:32. Etched parts, real tyres.. looking forward to this at some point! Yes, under the Revell label it is a deal but I won't build another Tempest as I am too happy with the one I finished and the next might not be as good. I have the Revell Mustang to do but I understand it is their own and a straightforward build. Looking forward to it. On the other hand I would love a 'P51B / Razorback' but Revell (USA) has simply re- issued their old old kit in a new box. No thanks. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan P Posted April 3, 2021 Share Posted April 3, 2021 7 hours ago, Bill Bunting said: Yes, under the Revell label it is a deal but I won't build another Tempest as I am too happy with the one I finished and the next might not be as good. I have the Revell Mustang to do but I understand it is their own and a straightforward build. Looking forward to it. On the other hand I would love a 'P51B / Razorback' but Revell (USA) has simply re- issued their old old kit in a new box. No thanks. Revell's Mustang is a lovely quick build, just like their Spitfires. The cockpit in particular is very nice. Like you I hope they expand the options available! Will be cracking into this Tempest next build, I really hope it comes out as well as Bill's and Steve's so far...you've proved the seams are conquerable! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevej60 Posted April 3, 2021 Author Share Posted April 3, 2021 Morning folk's last night before wine time I made a start on the U/c not fitting the wheel's permanently yet just trying for fit and all's well. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Bunting Posted April 3, 2021 Share Posted April 3, 2021 3 hours ago, stevej60 said: Morning folk's last night before wine time I made a start on the U/c not fitting the wheel's permanently yet just trying for fit and all's well. That's a great idea, the main gear locations look nice when done, but are a little loose in front to back, trial fitting and alignment checks are essential. The right side of mine ended up a little too far forward, and caused a low right wing. I fixed it with a bit of heat from a hair dryer and bending the gear leg at its 'root'. (Shhhhhh it's a secret 😉). 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevej60 Posted April 8, 2021 Author Share Posted April 8, 2021 Hi folk's,well I,m happy with the tidying up of the stripes and the sturdiness of the landing gear.Prop painting in progress now. 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Spadgent Posted April 8, 2021 Share Posted April 8, 2021 Looking very neat and tidy there. Excellent work. 👏👏🙌 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob Lyttle Posted April 8, 2021 Share Posted April 8, 2021 Well Steve, you know I'm not a big fan of splodge camo schemes, but THIS is looking like a magnificent beast ‼️😎 This has a very Business-like demeanour about it, and the business in question is wrecking things and blowing them up! Quite a plane and you've got it down to a tee. 😍 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spitfire Posted April 9, 2021 Share Posted April 9, 2021 Can't agree more, that is starting to look like a very aggressive aircraft, just like the real thing Cheers Dennis 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff G Posted April 9, 2021 Share Posted April 9, 2021 What a brute! Just look at that thing, I can feel it's power through my keyboard! Wait, maybe just blasting in the mines nearby. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevej60 Posted April 10, 2021 Author Share Posted April 10, 2021 Evening folk's,decal's behaved beautifully although the fuselage roundel white was poor in density so to avoid the stripes showing I used two white discs from an old Tamiya sheet on each side,now if I don't muck up the weathering I'll be happy! 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted April 10, 2021 Share Posted April 10, 2021 Looks gorgeous Steve, great job fella. Chris 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spitfire Posted April 11, 2021 Share Posted April 11, 2021 Looks great now that it is "dressed" Cheers Dennis 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevej60 Posted April 18, 2021 Author Share Posted April 18, 2021 Evening folk's finally managed to get some supplies from the LMS so can move on this build.She's on her wheel's and ready for a dark wash then her matt coat. 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted April 18, 2021 Share Posted April 18, 2021 Looks absolutely stunning Steve, great to see it standing on it's own three wheels. Great work Chris 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevej60 Posted April 29, 2021 Author Share Posted April 29, 2021 Evening folk's,time to get down and dirty with the weathering,starting with a sludge wash into the panel and riveting. 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted April 29, 2021 Share Posted April 29, 2021 Oooooo nice 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Col Walter E Kurtz Posted April 29, 2021 Share Posted April 29, 2021 Thats a nice dark wash Steve! Not overly done looks nice! I hope mine turns out as good! Looking forward to your impending RFI for this one! Cheers Andy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Bunting Posted April 30, 2021 Share Posted April 30, 2021 Looks great Steve. Those subtle rivets demand to be shown off and that looks just right! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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