CliffB Posted April 1, 2021 Share Posted April 1, 2021 Hi all, I'll be entering this 1/100 scale Ocidental kit. It's a simple kit, but nicely detailed for the scale. The cockpit detail is a rare treat . The odd looking Portugese markings however, are self-adhesive stickers and so will have to go. I know little about Harvards, but I've noticed that most of the chat seems to relate to exhaust and canopy styles. In my case, the box art shows exactly what I've got. Trawling the internet, I've come across this preserved SAAF example (number 7492), which seems to match perfectly - unless you want to tell me otherwise! I've got some 1/100 SAAF decals left over from a Tamiya Buccaneer, so I seem to have a plan. Unfortunately, I've got other stuff to finish first so this one will be a May build. I'll see you then. Cheers 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RidgeRunner Posted April 1, 2021 Share Posted April 1, 2021 A nice little kit, Cliff :). A great and welcome entry to the GB :). I’m not aware of the kit but it looks good. Martin 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Masters Posted April 1, 2021 Share Posted April 1, 2021 2 hours ago, CliffB said: so I seem to have a plan. Excellent! I am sure it will work out. Very interesting scale too! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CliffB Posted April 4, 2021 Author Share Posted April 4, 2021 Thanks for the welcome @RidgeRunner and @John Masters Unfortunately, I've now changed my mind about the scheme and am going for ex-SAAF 7696, in subsequent Czech ownership and flying as RAF FX352. The story's here. I'll need to paint in some additional framework on the canopy side panels, but that's OK. I have a new project in mind (Do.27), for my SAAF decals Cheers 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CliffB Posted May 20, 2021 Author Share Posted May 20, 2021 So, I've finally made a start on this one. First impressions were good, with the fuselage halves and cockpit assembly clicking together nice and positively. However, now I look, I can see that the seats are sitting too low and possibly too far forward as well . It serves me right for trusting the kit! Once I've dry fitted the canopy, I'll extend the seat backs upwards and also add some of the high-level cockpit structures. That should improve things. Cheers 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wez Posted May 21, 2021 Share Posted May 21, 2021 Nice start Cliff 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CliffB Posted May 23, 2021 Author Share Posted May 23, 2021 Thanks @Wez It's looking more like a Texan now and I've managed to add some home-made bits and pieces to the cockpit. It's probably not accurate, but definitely looks better than before! Cheers 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wez Posted May 23, 2021 Share Posted May 23, 2021 48 minutes ago, CliffB said: It's probably not accurate, but definitely looks better than before! I don't know, it's looking pretty good to me! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CliffB Posted June 24, 2021 Author Share Posted June 24, 2021 I've been ignoring this one for a bit, but am aware that the deadline is not so far away! So I've now got the canopy on and masked up. Cheers 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevehnz Posted June 25, 2021 Share Posted June 25, 2021 (edited) It looks good so far from here, I think you're on track for another wee gem. Steve. Edited June 30, 2021 by stevehnz spelling, stupid auto correct, week should have been wee. :( 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CliffB Posted June 25, 2021 Author Share Posted June 25, 2021 3 hours ago, stevehnz said: It looks good so far from here, I think you're on track for another week gem. Steve. Thanks Steve. The framing's rather heavy on the canopy, but otherwise it's quite a neat little kit. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exdraken Posted June 25, 2021 Share Posted June 25, 2021 Great progress! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exdraken Posted June 25, 2021 Share Posted June 25, 2021 Great progress! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CliffB Posted June 27, 2021 Author Share Posted June 27, 2021 On 6/25/2021 at 10:45 AM, exdraken said: Great progress! Thank you! Meanwhile, for those who like to watch paint dry.... Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CliffB Posted June 30, 2021 Author Share Posted June 30, 2021 Still moving forward and the main painting is now finished. Cheers 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CliffB Posted July 2, 2021 Author Share Posted July 2, 2021 And we're finished! Overall, I'm reasonably happy the result so 'thank you' to @Wez for making this STGB happen . Thanks also to all of you who have supported the build. Cheers 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wez Posted July 2, 2021 Share Posted July 2, 2021 3 hours ago, CliffB said: Overall, I'm reasonably happy the result so 'thank you' to @Wez for making this STGB happen . Thanks also to all of you who have supported the build. Thank you Cliff for your participation! A superb result, well done! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevehnz Posted July 2, 2021 Share Posted July 2, 2021 That came out really nicely Cliff. 👍 Steve. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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