theplasticsurgeon Posted April 1, 2021 Share Posted April 1, 2021 Rejoining with this VacForm kit, as you've already seen from @TonyW. This kit cost me £10 at IPMS Gloucester show in 2000, I'm planning to build the blue photo option. And the parts, my kit was untouched. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JOCKNEY Posted April 1, 2021 Share Posted April 1, 2021 These Savages are like buses.... You don't see one for ages, then 2 come along at the same time ! Best of luck with this one Cheers Pat 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theplasticsurgeon Posted April 1, 2021 Author Share Posted April 1, 2021 This is my second VacForm - the first this Rareplane 1/72 Meteor F8 from 2009. Being completed around the same time as Airfix released an injection F8. . . 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theplasticsurgeon Posted April 1, 2021 Author Share Posted April 1, 2021 I outlined the parts with an HB pencil, Then cut them into individual parts, as close as I dared. Currently sanding the parts, the enging cowlings and those to the left, are ready. The rest need a bit wore work. 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dnl42 Posted April 2, 2021 Share Posted April 2, 2021 Nice start! Interesting approach to only cut near the part, and then sand the rest. That would deal with one of my primary vac concerns. I'll try that on the vac canopy of my current resin build. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray S Posted April 2, 2021 Share Posted April 2, 2021 4 hours ago, dnl42 said: Nice start! Interesting approach to only cut near the part, and then sand the rest. That would deal with one of my primary vac concerns. I'll try that on the vac canopy of my current resin build. It really helps doing it like that. As you sand down, it leaves a very thin sliver, and you know when you are getting close! It is especially useful when you sand it down on a piece of wet and dry taped to a bench! I have never tried it tat way on canopies though. Cheers, Ray 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theplasticsurgeon Posted April 2, 2021 Author Share Posted April 2, 2021 Busy day, all the parts have been sanded now. Here the fuselage, decorating started, and complete with seats (non-ejection) from my spares. Now with tabs to help lock it togther. Wing outers are assembled, and reinforced with sprue. Locating supports located below where the cocopit floor will sit. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonyW Posted April 3, 2021 Share Posted April 3, 2021 Fantastic! Who would have thought two ancient vacform kits would surface in a Group Build? I'll be following along for sure. Seeing you going for the blue recon version has removed my dithering about which scheme to go for. I'll be definitely going for the gull grey/white version. It's my preferred choice, but I can make things difficult for myself sometimes. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theplasticsurgeon Posted April 4, 2021 Author Share Posted April 4, 2021 Here's how I'll fit the nosegear - which could well be removeable to avoid damage. Some scrap cemented to cockpit floor underside, and a tube for the white metal part to plug into. I'm currently scouring my empire for similar tube for the main gear - and failing. 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theplasticsurgeon Posted April 8, 2021 Author Share Posted April 8, 2021 Here's current progress: Trying to assemble something similar to plug the main gear into. That engine block is leftover R2800 from a Heller Canadair Waterbomber. Strrting the smoothing down process for the fuselage, engine pods, and props. Fitted the engines and wings. Leaving massive gaps underneath. And catastrophy - no dark blue paint on my bench . . . 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theplasticsurgeon Posted April 10, 2021 Author Share Posted April 10, 2021 Tailplanes fitted, and canopy dryfitted. Hoping to primer this in H104 tomorrow, but can't wait for LMS to re-open to get some H15 gloss dark blue for it. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theplasticsurgeon Posted April 11, 2021 Author Share Posted April 11, 2021 Primered with Humbrol 104 blue. Airbrushed. I'm hoping to pick up some Humbrol 15 dark blue, when non-essential retail reopens. 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mjwomack Posted April 11, 2021 Share Posted April 11, 2021 46 minutes ago, theplasticsurgeon said: I'm hoping to pick up some Humbrol 15 dark blue, when non-essential retail reopens. I've got a huge list, but can't get there until Tuesday so I hope they're not closed for restocking; my local model shop doesn't usual open on a Monday but is doing so tomorrow for all the pent-up demand. Meanwhile, you're undercoat is better than some of my top coats (Britannia in the Africa GB is going badly wrong even as I catch up on this GB) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theplasticsurgeon Posted April 11, 2021 Author Share Posted April 11, 2021 I've installed a crew to fill the void. 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theplasticsurgeon Posted April 13, 2021 Author Share Posted April 13, 2021 Yeay, non essential retail reopened - and I bought a tin of Humbrol 15 dark blue. Mixed with about 10% black to make it even darker - applied by airbrush. 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mjwomack Posted April 13, 2021 Share Posted April 13, 2021 Who'd have ever thought that going out to but a run of paint would be such excitement? Looks good 👍. Also a moment for history as both savage builds are side by side on the MB 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theplasticsurgeon Posted April 14, 2021 Author Share Posted April 14, 2021 Canopy fitted, the DECALS - the moment it comes to life. and those white metal props are so heavy, with the spinners, this model should sit correctly. 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdrianMF Posted April 14, 2021 Share Posted April 14, 2021 Looks great! Humbrol 104 looks positively pale in comparison to proper midnight blue. The white markings look really smart too. Regards, Adrian 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonyW Posted April 14, 2021 Share Posted April 14, 2021 That looks fantastic. I'm impressed with the speed its come together as well. Looking at your cockpit area confirms my suspicion that other than the crew and seats, next to nothing can be seen. The crews life jackets catch the eye and everything looks just fine to me. How did the decals behave? Tony. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theplasticsurgeon Posted April 14, 2021 Author Share Posted April 14, 2021 3 hours ago, TonyW said: That looks fantastic. I'm impressed with the speed its come together as well. Looking at your cockpit area confirms my suspicion that other than the crew and seats, next to nothing can be seen. The crews life jackets catch the eye and everything looks just fine to me. How did the decals behave? Tony. Thanks, going quickly because this is my only active build at the moment - but I can't wait to get back to injections. The decals are on the fragile side. Tear with any stress, so I let them soak a few minutes, then remove from the water so they don't float away. Them make sure they're mobile before sliding into position. My surface is already high-gloss, so very gently removal of any excess water - then leave well alone. All the detail decals are still left to apply - it's a slow process. 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romeo Alpha Yankee Posted April 14, 2021 Share Posted April 14, 2021 Nice work Tim, just caught up on this one. It came together very quickly. 🏆 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theplasticsurgeon Posted April 15, 2021 Author Share Posted April 15, 2021 More decals fitted showing walkways over the fueltanks. Then canopy frames, and black trimmed areas. 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JOCKNEY Posted April 15, 2021 Share Posted April 15, 2021 Congratulations Tim That looks terrific Cheers Pat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mjwomack Posted April 16, 2021 Share Posted April 16, 2021 On 4/14/2021 at 2:38 PM, theplasticsurgeon said: The decals are on the fragile side. Tear with any stress, so I let them soak a few minutes, then remove from the water so they don't float away. This is a brilliant tip- might be just what saves my forlorn Britannia in the Africa GB👍 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theplasticsurgeon Posted April 16, 2021 Author Share Posted April 16, 2021 Props fitted but removeable. Those very long spindles go through the engines I fitted earlier. And you can see my undercarriage preparation. Last night I masked and painted on the camera windows. 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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