2996 Victor Posted April 5, 2021 Share Posted April 5, 2021 1 hour ago, AliGauld said: It's starting to come together I think Definitely! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AliGauld Posted April 5, 2021 Author Share Posted April 5, 2021 Just now, 2996 Victor said: Definitely! Too kind. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Spadgent Posted April 5, 2021 Share Posted April 5, 2021 On 15/03/2021 at 04:39, AliGauld said: The rear panel will be and is now glued down. The fit wasn't the best. Cheers, Alistair That’s a shame . The engine was amazing. Well, we all know it’s in there right. 🤩 looks like you have overcome the paint woes, she’s looking rather smart. Those Suez stripes will look great. Johnny. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AliGauld Posted April 6, 2021 Author Share Posted April 6, 2021 8 hours ago, The Spadgent said: That’s a shame . The engine was amazing. Well, we all know it’s in there right. 🤩 looks like you have overcome the paint woes, she’s looking rather smart. Those Suez stripes will look great. Johnny. Thanks Johnny, If the engine panel had been a better fit I would have left it to be popped off but hey ho. I know what's under it. I will be clear coating today and then transfers. Not looking forward to the stripes and I know I should paint them but I want to see how they go down. Cheers, Alistair 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AliGauld Posted April 6, 2021 Author Share Posted April 6, 2021 While the hail and snow was falling this morning I got a couple of coats of Aqua Gloss on. The wings were done as well but the flash obliterated the photos. This will be left to dry overnight and tomorrow some transfers will be applied. We'll see how that goes. Thanks for looking. Cheers, Alistair 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AliGauld Posted April 7, 2021 Author Share Posted April 7, 2021 Just a small update as this may be all I can do today. The underside transfers for the Suez Stripes have been laid down. The transfers are quite thick and this is the state of play after 2 rounds of UMP Extra Strong Solution. Settling in nicely, the second solution was only just put on so leaving things to dry and then whether it needs another. Once they are bedded in and dry I'll get the top side done and then start the booms. Could be a long process. Oh I did the wings as well. Once they are dry I'll start on the tip tank transfers. Thanks for looking, Cheers, Alistair 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted April 7, 2021 Share Posted April 7, 2021 Good to see the Stickers going on Alistair . Can't wait to see the tanks decalled. Chris 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AliGauld Posted April 7, 2021 Author Share Posted April 7, 2021 40 minutes ago, bigbadbadge said: Good to see the Stickers going on Alistair . Can't wait to see the tanks decalled. Chris Thanks Chris, Stay tuned I may have worked out a way to get some more done. Cheers, Alistair Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AliGauld Posted April 7, 2021 Author Share Posted April 7, 2021 So, I figured out that I could position the fuselage and do some more transfers without damaging the underside. Everything has had a coat of softener and the tip tanks will need some more but things are looking promising at the moment. Thanks for looking, Cheers, Alistair 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted April 7, 2021 Share Posted April 7, 2021 Looking very nice Alistair Chris 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2996 Victor Posted April 7, 2021 Share Posted April 7, 2021 Looking great, Alistair, the Suez stripes look very impressive, as do the wing-tip tanks. Great progress, young man! Cheers, Mark 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AliGauld Posted April 7, 2021 Author Share Posted April 7, 2021 40 minutes ago, bigbadbadge said: Looking very nice Alistair Chris Thanks very much. 22 minutes ago, 2996 Victor said: Looking great, Alistair, the Suez stripes look very impressive, as do the wing-tip tanks. Great progress, young man! Cheers, Mark Thanks Mark, You know how to flatter someone. Haven't been young for a long time but I'll take it. Cheers, Alistair 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Quack Posted April 7, 2021 Share Posted April 7, 2021 Loving it even more now that it has it's Suez warpaint on. Nearly there. Q 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AliGauld Posted April 7, 2021 Author Share Posted April 7, 2021 1 minute ago, Dr. Quack said: Loving it even more now that it has it's Suez warpaint on. Nearly there. Q Thanks Q, It's starting to look a wee bit better now. Cheers, Alistair Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spookytooth Posted April 8, 2021 Share Posted April 8, 2021 Again, just caught up on this build Alistair, and looks great. Decals can be a right pain at times but such is this hobby LOL. Nearly ready for finals then mate. Simon. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AliGauld Posted April 8, 2021 Author Share Posted April 8, 2021 1 hour ago, Spookytooth said: Again, just caught up on this build Alistair, and looks great. Decals can be a right pain at times but such is this hobby LOL. Nearly ready for finals then mate. Simon. Thanks Simon, Getting towards the finishing stages I think. Cheers, Alistair 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AliGauld Posted April 10, 2021 Author Share Posted April 10, 2021 Over the last couple of days I've done a little work with the decals. After softening overnight and settling in. I also finished the transfers on the tip tanks and finally painted the fin as until I put the transfers on wasn't certain whether they were Black or Oxford Blue. More to follow as I'm working on the final tail stripes and the stencils. Thanks for looking, Cheers, Alistair 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted April 10, 2021 Share Posted April 10, 2021 Looking very nice with the decals on Alistair, the boom stripes look as though they fit well too. Great work Chris 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AliGauld Posted April 10, 2021 Author Share Posted April 10, 2021 29 minutes ago, bigbadbadge said: Looking very nice with the decals on Alistair, the boom stripes look as though they fit well too. Great work Chris Thanks Chris. The Boom outer were a really good fit but the inners were obviously designed to go on before the boom cross piece. Some cutting and manipulating required. Working on that now. 😀 Cheers, Alistair 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AliGauld Posted April 10, 2021 Author Share Posted April 10, 2021 And the transfers are done. I'll get a clear coat on them tomorrow when everything has softened and dried. Thanks for looking. Cheers, Alistair 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2996 Victor Posted April 10, 2021 Share Posted April 10, 2021 Hi Alistair, Great progress with the decals, she's looking great with the stripes. Cheers, Mark 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AliGauld Posted April 10, 2021 Author Share Posted April 10, 2021 Thanks Mark. It was all a lot easier than I thought it was going to be. A bit fiddly on the inner side of the booms but it's looking acceptable, I think. Cheers, Alistair 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted April 10, 2021 Share Posted April 10, 2021 Great job on those inner stripes Alistair, looks fantastic with all the decals done. Chris 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AliGauld Posted April 10, 2021 Author Share Posted April 10, 2021 17 minutes ago, bigbadbadge said: Great job on those inner stripes Alistair, looks fantastic with all the decals done. Chris Thanks Chris, It's funny how complete ignorance of what might go wrong lets you get away with murder. Wasn't until I'd cut the decals and had them fitted that I thought about what I'd done., but hey I got lucky. Cheers, Alistair 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AliGauld Posted April 11, 2021 Author Share Posted April 11, 2021 Not much to update today. The wingfold pieces were fitted and the just popped in perfectly and then a fresh clear coat was put on to protect the transfers. I'll let that cook off until tomorrow and might get a wash, work depending. Cheers, Alistair 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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