Beard Posted March 10, 2021 Share Posted March 10, 2021 May I be so bold as to suggest a Buffalo? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teuchter Posted March 10, 2021 Share Posted March 10, 2021 The Arado 240 looks cool, I remember it from the William Green books! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nikolay Polyakov Posted March 10, 2021 Share Posted March 10, 2021 Excellent progress on this little bird, Bill! 👍 The twin-seater’s canopy and overall shape looks extremely attractive. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry1954 Posted March 10, 2021 Share Posted March 10, 2021 2 hours ago, Navy Bird said: Stash here - any recommendations? Well that little Airfix Gnat is quite cool. Also I see you have an A-6 and an A-7. Just saying............. Terry 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Navy Bird Posted March 10, 2021 Author Share Posted March 10, 2021 2 hours ago, Beard said: May I be so bold as to suggest a Buffalo? Not a bad choice, as long as it's Finnish or Dutch. What do you think? I kinda like the Dutch version. 1 hour ago, Teuchter said: The Arado 240 looks cool, I remember it from the William Green books! I have one of those? Huh - didn't recall that. I wonder where it is. Is the kit any good? Looks like it might need some PE for all those aerials up front. 24 minutes ago, Terry1954 said: Well that little Airfix Gnat is quite cool. Also I see you have an A-6 and an A-7. Just saying............. You're right about the Gnat being little! Looks like a have some aftermarket for it as well. Not crazy about that scheme though. Maybe I'll look around for some different markings. It's so small it could be a weekend build. The Intruder and Corsair II are another couple I forgot all about. Both Fujimi, and both very nice kits. And Light Gull Gray on the A-7, none of that ugly low-viz gray stuff. ***** On the other hand, I do have the "anything but styrene" Group Build starting in 10 days. I should probably pay attention to that first. My plan there is the <gulp> Anigrand XF8U-3 Crusader III. I always liked the looks of that one, but the Anigrand kit leaves a LOT to be desired. It's well known that it's too short, but it goes beyond that. I've made a lot of measurements, and it's just underscale all over. I'll post those measurements when I start the build. Plus, good old Anigrand didn't bother to cast in the anhedral on the wings and forgot to put the main gear doors and ventral fins in my box. They also pay no attention to their support email box - I've sent several emails offering to buy the missing parts. They ignore me. I will never buy from them again. Cheers, Bill 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beard Posted March 10, 2021 Share Posted March 10, 2021 (edited) 21 minutes ago, Navy Bird said: I kinda like the Dutch version. Then that's the one I'd like to see you do. Edited March 10, 2021 by Beard to correct spelling. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Navy Bird Posted March 10, 2021 Author Share Posted March 10, 2021 43 minutes ago, Beard said: Then that's the one I'd like to see you do. Hmm...Special Hobby - remember "the mother of all gaps?" At least I have experience! Cheers, Bill 2 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruudster Posted March 10, 2021 Share Posted March 10, 2021 You will not catch me trying to persuade you to not build a Dutch model... KNIL Buffalo! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vingtor Posted March 10, 2021 Share Posted March 10, 2021 Don't go bananas starting on other models and forget about the Harrier. I am sure there are subassemblies on the T.4 that you can do while the paint dries. Nils 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robin-42 Posted March 11, 2021 Share Posted March 11, 2021 Build the Arrow, that final Hobbycraft version is worth ridiculous money now. You need to destroy it’s value by building it.😁 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David H Posted March 11, 2021 Share Posted March 11, 2021 I remember the cracking job you did on TSR2.... so i'd love to see you give the AVRO CF-105 the Navy Bird treatment. But please, for the love of God- No More Model Master (not for the exterior anyway)!! -d- 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beggsy Posted March 11, 2021 Share Posted March 11, 2021 6 hours ago, Navy Bird said: Hmm...Special Hobby - remember "the mother of all gaps?" At least I have experience! Cheers, Bill What is this kit, so I can make sure to never, ever get crazy ideas about building it? That must have been awful to discover. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andwil Posted March 11, 2021 Share Posted March 11, 2021 43 minutes ago, Beggsy said: What is this kit, so I can make sure to never, ever get crazy ideas about building it? That must have been awful to discover. It’s the Special Hobby Brewster Buffalo, a real arm wrestle to build. AW 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timmas Posted March 11, 2021 Share Posted March 11, 2021 +1 for the Arado from me. I'd love to see the Arrow made up too. But if it's valuable I can understand you may want to hang onto it as a family heirloom! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Navy Bird Posted March 11, 2021 Author Share Posted March 11, 2021 20 hours ago, ruudster said: You will not catch me trying to persuade you to not build a Dutch model... KNIL Buffalo! I can assure you that the very next Brewster Buffalo that I build will be the KNIL version. Or maybe the Finnish... 19 hours ago, Vingtor said: Don't go bananas starting on other models and forget about the Harrier. I am sure there are subassemblies on the T.4 that you can do while the paint dries. The paint is indeed curing, as the smell is very much reduced today. I suspect another day and it will be OK to mask. 16 hours ago, Robin-42 said: Build the Arrow, that final Hobbycraft version is worth ridiculous money now. You need to destroy it’s value by building it.😁 15 hours ago, David H said: I remember the cracking job you did on TSR2.... so i'd love to see you give the AVRO CF-105 the Navy Bird treatment. But please, for the love of God- No More Model Master (not for the exterior anyway)!! I bought the ejection seats and upgraded intakes from Iroquois (MasterCasters) and have their "detailing set" on backorder. I've been waiting for that even though I have no idea what's included. Probably just the ejection seats and upgraded intakes... Roger that, no more Model Master. 14 hours ago, Beggsy said: What is this kit, so I can make sure to never, ever get crazy ideas about building it? That must have been awful to discover. As @Andwil noted, it's the Special Hobby kit. At first I thought the cowling was too large in diameter, but when I dry fit the cockpit I realised that the internals fit fine, and the cowling would be OK, as long as there was that gap. It was pretty easy to fix with some sheet styrene spacers: ***** Here, you can help me watch paint dry: Cheers, Bill 16 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giemme Posted March 11, 2021 Share Posted March 11, 2021 Dry, baby, dry Dry, baby, Dry Dry, baby, Dry .... Has it dried yet? Ciao 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Navy Bird Posted March 11, 2021 Author Share Posted March 11, 2021 17 minutes ago, giemme said: Dry, baby, dry I'm hearing John Lennon... Cheers, Bill 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheyJammedKenny! Posted March 12, 2021 Share Posted March 12, 2021 Almost as fun as watching decals respond to mild decal solvent! You wait in earnest hope that it turns out well, then reflect: "if only everything were made like SuperScale!!!" Looking good, by the way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert Posted March 12, 2021 Share Posted March 12, 2021 Looks very ghostly 👻. Tamiya white ? Regards Robert Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Navy Bird Posted March 12, 2021 Author Share Posted March 12, 2021 13 hours ago, TheyJammedKenny! said: "if only everything were made like SuperScale!!!" SuperScale - now there's a blast from the past. I still have some of their assorted stripes that I use for ordnance. Getting pretty old now though (the decals and the modeller!) 6 hours ago, Robert said: Tamiya white ? Model Master RLM21. It's a very pure, semi-gloss white. <opinion on> But like all Testors paint, it stinks. <opinion off>. ***** After all that, it's dry! Now to figure out how to mask the red and blue - especially the demarcation inside the intakes. Oh joy. Cheers, Bill 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David H Posted March 12, 2021 Share Posted March 12, 2021 11 minutes ago, Navy Bird said: After all that, it's dry! Now to figure out how to mask the red and blue - especially the demarcation inside the intakes. Oh joy. Cheers, Bill Very narrow strips of Tamiya tape and backfilled with makeup applicator sponge to keep out overspray?? Just an idea.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Navy Bird Posted March 12, 2021 Author Share Posted March 12, 2021 2 hours ago, David H said: Very narrow strips of Tamiya tape and backfilled with makeup applicator sponge to keep out overspray?? That is the plan. Unfortunately, my fingers are significant larger than the intake opening. Remind me again why I always build in 1:72 scale? Cheers, Bill PS. Wifey will never miss the makeup sponge. Heck, she never misses all the $20 bills I keep taking out of her wallet. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Navy Bird Posted March 12, 2021 Author Share Posted March 12, 2021 Step 2: BS381C/105 Oxford Blue (using MRP brand) Good thing I like masking. Geez. Now that I think about it, I probably should have done the red first. Oh well, if at first you don't succeed - so much for skydiving. Cheers, Bill 16 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Shearwater Posted March 13, 2021 Share Posted March 13, 2021 I'm fascinated to see how this comes along - I've recently bought a pair of the Sword T.2/T.4s in 1/72 and was hoping to do one in this VAAC scheme. Can't get the decals anywhere so am hoping for a re-issue by the time I get round to building! Yours is looking very tidy. I'm coming to the end of the Sword T.10 version and can only dream of stuff like 'good fit'! Despie my efforts, it looks like they build into great-looking models with a good 'sit'. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Navy Bird Posted March 13, 2021 Author Share Posted March 13, 2021 Step 3a: Signal Red BS381C/537 (MRP brand) on the tail: The demarcation line is better than it looks. There seems to be a reinforcement plate near the tailplane pivot and the line has to go over those lumps and bumps. I didn't do the other red areas yet as I wanted to break it into three jobs. Next will be the wingtips - saving those intake buggers till last! Question: I know the gear legs are Light Admiralty Grey, and most of my photos show the wheel hubs and gear bays the same colour. Although, some photos show white wheel hubs. I'll plan on using the grey unless someone can talk me out of it. Cheers, Bill PS. Devilishly fiddly masking. I can't wait to do the intakes... PPS. Just noticed that the interior of the auxiliary intakes are white. This will make for some interesting painting in the areas where the blue and red pass over. I also noticed that most photos show that the middle auxiliary door on the port side still has a remnant of a roundel (this being the normal spot for camo schemes). Replacement door I suppose? However, I have two photos that show that door painted blue - no roundel. Hurrah! I don't have to cut up a decal and stick it on the silly little door... 15 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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