AliGauld Posted May 14, 2021 Author Share Posted May 14, 2021 A bit of a wash and some exhaust staining this morning. Aerials, Pitot tube, wheels and propeller glued on. Flory Dark Dirt for the wash and Tamiya Weathering powders for the exhaust. The pictures showed up where I hadn't cleaned back the wash properly and this has now been done. She's sitting in the cabinet safe until tomorrow when I'll put a final clear coat on and if I get time rig the aerial wires. Thanks for looking, Cheers, Alistair 14 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stew Dapple Posted May 14, 2021 Share Posted May 14, 2021 She's looking really nice now Alistair Cheers, Stew 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2996 Victor Posted May 14, 2021 Share Posted May 14, 2021 Fantastic! Cheers, Mark 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dandie Dinmont Posted May 14, 2021 Share Posted May 14, 2021 Oh for Pete’s sake, I want one of these now! Lovely job Alistair. Do you think the extras that come with the expert set are noticeable enough to make a difference? Craig. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AliGauld Posted May 14, 2021 Author Share Posted May 14, 2021 2 hours ago, Stew Dapple said: She's looking really nice now Alistair Cheers, Stew 2 hours ago, 2996 Victor said: Fantastic! Cheers, Mark Thanks very much Stew. Thanks so much Mark. You're both being too kind. 53 minutes ago, Dandie Dinmont said: Oh for Pete’s sake, I want one of these now! Lovely job Alistair. Do you think the extras that come with the expert set are noticeable enough to make a difference? Craig. Thanks Craig and sorry. To be fair the cockpit is so tight that the photoetch will never be noticed. I would say the masking set was worthwhile but that's just my laziness. If you are going to get one I would just go for the standard set. The canopy is well defined so masking yourself wouldn't be that hard. Hope that helps. Cheers, Alistair 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dandie Dinmont Posted May 14, 2021 Share Posted May 14, 2021 12 minutes ago, AliGauld said: Thanks Craig and sorry. To be fair the cockpit is so tight that the photoetch will never be noticed. I would say the masking set was worthwhile but that's just my laziness. If you are going to get one I would just go for the standard set. The canopy is well defined so masking yourself wouldn't be that hard. Hope that helps. It'll certainly save me a couple of quid! Thanks Alistair. Craig. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AliGauld Posted May 14, 2021 Author Share Posted May 14, 2021 9 minutes ago, Dandie Dinmont said: It'll certainly save me a couple of quid! Thanks Alistair. Craig. I'm pretty sure I saw some in Wonderland yesterday. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted May 14, 2021 Share Posted May 14, 2021 Looking mighty fine there Alistair. Great work. Chris 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ModelingEdmontonian Posted May 14, 2021 Share Posted May 14, 2021 6 hours ago, AliGauld said: A bit of a wash and some exhaust staining this morning. Aerials, Pitot tube, wheels and propeller glued on. Flory Dark Dirt for the wash and Tamiya Weathering powders for the exhaust. The pictures showed up where I hadn't cleaned back the wash properly and this has now been done. She's sitting in the cabinet safe until tomorrow when I'll put a final clear coat on and if I get time rig the aerial wires. Thanks for looking, Cheers, Alistair Lovin' it! 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AliGauld Posted May 14, 2021 Author Share Posted May 14, 2021 52 minutes ago, bigbadbadge said: Looking mighty fine there Alistair. Great work. Chris Thanks very much Chris, It's come out better than I thought it might. 3 minutes ago, ModelingEdmontonian said: Lovin' it! Many Thanks Cheers, Alistair 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
socjo1 Posted May 14, 2021 Share Posted May 14, 2021 Nice looking Wildcat! Best regards, Michał. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AliGauld Posted May 14, 2021 Author Share Posted May 14, 2021 Thanks very much. It's a great kit. Cheers, Alistair Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CedB Posted May 14, 2021 Share Posted May 14, 2021 Very nice Ali - you've done a great job! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AliGauld Posted May 15, 2021 Author Share Posted May 15, 2021 Thanks very much. You, also, are too kind. Cheers, Alistair 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AliGauld Posted May 15, 2021 Author Share Posted May 15, 2021 I'm calling this one. RFI Here. I would like to send out my warmest thanks to all of you who helped and encouraged me through this one. It is greatly appreciated. What's Next: Either this one Or this one. I'm not sure might need some help deciding. Thanks for looking, Cheers, Alistair 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2996 Victor Posted May 15, 2021 Share Posted May 15, 2021 Fantastic, Alistair! This is one cracking Wildcat! Cheers, Mark 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AliGauld Posted May 15, 2021 Author Share Posted May 15, 2021 28 minutes ago, 2996 Victor said: Fantastic, Alistair! This is one cracking Wildcat! Cheers, Mark Many Thanks, Mark. Thanks as well for all your support and encouragement through this. Cheers, Alistair 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stew Dapple Posted May 15, 2021 Share Posted May 15, 2021 Good job mate For the next one, whichever one you fancy, but I'd go with the Sturmovik Cheers, Stew 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AliGauld Posted May 15, 2021 Author Share Posted May 15, 2021 8 minutes ago, Stew Dapple said: Good job mate For the next one, whichever one you fancy, but I'd go with the Sturmovik Cheers, Stew Thanks Stew, Leaning that way myself but every time I see those Simpsons transfers......... Cheers, Alistair Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dnl42 Posted May 15, 2021 Share Posted May 15, 2021 Nicely built and finished! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AliGauld Posted May 15, 2021 Author Share Posted May 15, 2021 2 minutes ago, dnl42 said: Nicely built and finished! Thanks so much for your kind words. Cheers, Alistair 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted May 15, 2021 Share Posted May 15, 2021 Lovely looking Wildcat, been great to see this develope. Chris. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ModelingEdmontonian Posted May 15, 2021 Share Posted May 15, 2021 7 hours ago, AliGauld said: I'm calling this one. RFI Here. I would like to send out my warmest thanks to all of you who helped and encouraged me through this one. It is greatly appreciated. What's Next: Either this one Or this one. I'm not sure might need some help deciding. Thanks for looking, Cheers, Alistair I would love to see an IL-2! I have one underway, albeit currently temporarily paused. What a cool plane! (well done on the Wildcat, btw!) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Coombs Posted May 15, 2021 Share Posted May 15, 2021 The Simpsons 737 is a fun build! I have another one in the stash after my original opus fell prey to the late lamented Emilio, aka the Psycho Kitten. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted May 15, 2021 Share Posted May 15, 2021 My vote goes for the Il-2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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