AliGauld Posted June 25, 2022 Share Posted June 25, 2022 It's all looking amazing. Stellar work that man. Cheers, Alistair 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted June 25, 2022 Author Share Posted June 25, 2022 Thanks Alistair, very kind, very pleased with them. No modelling tonight for me, I went out to a bit of a party at a colleague's house this afternoon and evening and have drunk a bit more than I thought I would so not risking adding wonky parts or painting 😄 Chris 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keefr22 Posted June 25, 2022 Share Posted June 25, 2022 1 hour ago, bigbadbadge said: so not risking adding wonky parts Good plan, a Tiggie with the upper wing on back to front wouldn't fly right....!! 🤣 K 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark.au Posted June 26, 2022 Share Posted June 26, 2022 All looks really good Chris, definitely up to your usual quality product. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdrianMF Posted June 26, 2022 Share Posted June 26, 2022 Lovely work. Must be nice to be working on two such contrasting aeroplanes. Regards, Adrian 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted June 26, 2022 Author Share Posted June 26, 2022 10 hours ago, keefr22 said: Good plan, a Tiggie with the upper wing on back to front wouldn't fly right....!! 🤣 K Now that would have been funny, a very confused Tiggie 😉 fortunately no hangover this morning, but I have to go out again today for a meal 🙄 and tomorrow for a meal too , I haven't been out three days off the trot since I was in my 20's. I might need the rest of the week to recover😄 58 minutes ago, mark.au said: All looks really good Chris, definitely up to your usual quality product. Thanks Mark, need to up my Biplane game as have a special model to build in in the near future !!! 47 minutes ago, AdrianMF said: Lovely work. Must be nice to be working on two such contrasting aeroplanes. Regards, Adrian Thanks Adrian, yes very contrasting, it does help with Mojo levels . There will be more biplanes with the Walrus next Swordfish coming along with a 48th DH89 too. Thanks guys Chris 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted June 28, 2022 Author Share Posted June 28, 2022 Hi all Some more work on the Sea Venom, canopy interior is finished with the latch mechanism painted and the bit that extends to the rear external lever added. Canopy now glued on, need to sort out join to fuselage and then move onto finish underside The Tiggie has been glossed ready for decals before I add the fuselage struts and fuel line and rigging etc.I have added the anti rubbing plates or patches to the rear of the strakes to stop rudder cables rubbing. Walkways added too I have also started on the Shagbat too lower Hull and interior bits added. I had a day off today to recover from my Birthday yesterday, so whilst out in the garage working on a loco a model one that is ! I cut some resin for an FAA Beaufighter I want to build. Thanks for looking in Chris 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AliGauld Posted June 28, 2022 Share Posted June 28, 2022 That Venom and Tiggie are looking absolutely splendid. Nice to see the Walrus kicking off too. Cheers, Alistair 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted June 28, 2022 Author Share Posted June 28, 2022 6 minutes ago, AliGauld said: That Venom and Tiggie are looking absolutely splendid. Nice to see the Walrus kicking off too. Cheers, Alistair Thanks Alistair, pleased with all so far, hopefully will get the decals on the Tiggie next. I treated myself for my Birthday and got a 32nd (yes another) Tigermoth and the Eduard and CMK extras. Very pleased. Chris 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keefr22 Posted June 29, 2022 Share Posted June 29, 2022 16 hours ago, bigbadbadge said: I treated myself for my Birthday Happy belated birthday Chris, hope you had a good one! 16 hours ago, bigbadbadge said: and got a 32nd (yes another) Tigermoth You've got 32 Tiger Moths? Bit excessive isn't it....??!! 🤣 OK, I've got me (bit warm with it on indoors though, so I'm out the ) Keith 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted June 29, 2022 Author Share Posted June 29, 2022 2 hours ago, keefr22 said: Happy belated birthday Chris, hope you had a good one! You've got 32 Tiger Moths? Bit excessive isn't it....??!! 🤣 OK, I've got me (bit warm with it on indoors though, so I'm out the ) Keith Thanks Keith, had a relaxing day and a nice meal. Ha ha😄 , although I do have a few Tiggies (now got 8!!! 🙄) I would really love Airfix to do a 24th scale kit of one and I will be really happy. Thanks fella. Chris 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted June 29, 2022 Author Share Posted June 29, 2022 Hi all Decals on the Tiger Moth, using two Xtradecal roundels and two 1/72 roundels from the 72nd kit along with Xtradecal serials and Royal Navy scripts Quite pleased with those thanks for looking. Chris 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ngantek Posted June 29, 2022 Share Posted June 29, 2022 48 minutes ago, bigbadbadge said: Quite pleased with those As you should be, everything is looking really sharp! What kit is the beaufighter coming from? I can never find anything about FAA beaus for some reason. Belated Happy Birthday too! Cheers, Andy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted June 30, 2022 Author Share Posted June 30, 2022 5 hours ago, Ngantek said: As you should be, everything is looking really sharp! What kit is the beaufighter coming from? I can never find anything about FAA beaus for some reason. Belated Happy Birthday too! Cheers, Andy Thanks Andy, very kind, it does look good, once protected I can add the final fuselage bits and apply a wash , then rig the rudder and elevator cables and then add that top wing. The Beau is the Airfix 72nd Mk.X and the CMK Mk.II conversion which is very comprehensive. I an looking to do an all over silver machine . Thanks for your Birthday wishes too. Chris 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdrianMF Posted June 30, 2022 Share Posted June 30, 2022 The Moth is looking lovely! Regards, Adrian 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted June 30, 2022 Author Share Posted June 30, 2022 1 hour ago, AdrianMF said: The Moth is looking lovely! Regards, Adrian Thanks Adrian, really pleased so far. Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AliGauld Posted June 30, 2022 Share Posted June 30, 2022 14 hours ago, bigbadbadge said: Quite pleased with those You certainly should be. 7 hours ago, bigbadbadge said: I an looking to do an all over silver machine And ooh that's one to watch. Well, they all are really but you know what I mean. Cheers, Alistair 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted June 30, 2022 Author Share Posted June 30, 2022 1 hour ago, AliGauld said: You certainly should be. And ooh that's one to watch. Well, they all are really but you know what I mean. Cheers, Alistair Thanks Alistair very kind, I am looking forward to the Beaufighter, the Walrus is a lovely kit to and recommend it so far!!! Thanks fella Chris 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted July 1, 2022 Author Share Posted July 1, 2022 Hi all Some more small steps, canopy blended in a bit Fuselage struts added Rudder and tail skid added Upper wing resting in place on the fuselage struts, not long now!!! Thanks for looking in Chris 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunny Posted July 2, 2022 Share Posted July 2, 2022 Chris, A Happy belated birthday to you! Both Sea Venom and Tiggie are looking awesome - the canopy framing on the SV is so crisp! Cheers, Roger 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted July 2, 2022 Author Share Posted July 2, 2022 7 hours ago, Dunny said: Chris, A Happy belated birthday to you! Both Sea Venom and Tiggie are looking awesome - the canopy framing on the SV is so crisp! Cheers, Roger Thanks Roger, pleased with the progress although the Tiggie has taken most of my attention at the mo. I have to do the white strips at the edges of the SV glazing next then can finish underside and hopefully get some paint brushed on , hopefully. Thanks fella Chris 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark.au Posted July 2, 2022 Share Posted July 2, 2022 I am sooooo looking forward to how the Sea Venom comes out Chris. The cockpit looks great, and the plastic is clear enough that your good work in there will be seen. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted July 2, 2022 Author Share Posted July 2, 2022 1 hour ago, mark.au said: I am sooooo looking forward to how the Sea Venom comes out Chris. The cockpit looks great, and the plastic is clear enough that your good work in there will be seen. Thanks Mark, pleased with the canopy so far, just got to do the white edges to the glazing and then I don't think I can resist getting the EDSG on the framing to see how it looks. The glazing is very clear too, amazing really considering it's age. Thanks Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corsaircorp Posted July 2, 2022 Share Posted July 2, 2022 A bit late as usual with me... But Happy Birthday !! I hope that you enjoyed it !! Great production line, stunning job on Sea Venom !! I love that FAA Tiggie !! And now the steam Pigeon !! Well done !! I will finish mine soon (and may be start the 2nd one) Congrats Chris !! CC 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted July 2, 2022 Author Share Posted July 2, 2022 11 minutes ago, corsaircorp said: A bit late as usual with me... But Happy Birthday !! I hope that you enjoyed it !! Great production line, stunning job on Sea Venom !! I love that FAA Tiggie !! And now the steam Pigeon !! Well done !! I will finish mine soon (and may be start the 2nd one) Congrats Chris !! CC Thanks CC, treated myself to a load of extras for my 32nd scale Tiggie kit. Oh and a 72nd Westland Wasp kit too from Air Graphics Models, which I can't wait to arrive. They are all progressing well and yes I have started the Steam Pigeon, I was hoping I might find a Vacform canopy as I was thinking of opening a couple of screens in the canopy, but can't seem to locate one, oh well might leave as is in that case. It's a lovely kit so far Thanks fella good luck with yours too. Chris 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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