theplasticsurgeon Posted May 10, 2021 Share Posted May 10, 2021 Introducing this little beaut, resident in my stash since 2005 And inside the box I found that I'd printed the Ebay receipt. Seems I was the only person interested in a Cutlass that day. I've just found 2 copies on Ebay - £34.99 each. Glad I bought mine when I did. Instructions and decals, Options, I'm probably going for the grey/white one. Parts still in their bags - I'll photo those on Saturday. 18 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonyOD Posted May 10, 2021 Share Posted May 10, 2021 Nice! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlaStix Posted May 10, 2021 Share Posted May 10, 2021 Hi Tim. Great to have you here. Welcome to the GB. Great looking kit too. Nice you are going be able to build something you've had since 2005. Kind regards, Stix 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Lloyd Posted May 12, 2021 Share Posted May 12, 2021 Nice! I bought one from King Kit a couple of months ago for about 20 UK squids. Golden age of internet second hand dealing, those noughties. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marklo Posted May 12, 2021 Share Posted May 12, 2021 Nice, I remember building a Vac form Cutlass a long time ago. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomjw Posted May 12, 2021 Share Posted May 12, 2021 This one looks interesting. Mind if I pull up a chair? Tom 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted May 13, 2021 Share Posted May 13, 2021 I built one of these last year, if you need any help there are some links in the build. If I can help let me know ? Dennis 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theplasticsurgeon Posted May 15, 2021 Author Share Posted May 15, 2021 Quick pic of the bagged parts, before I get started. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterB Posted May 15, 2021 Share Posted May 15, 2021 Bought the same kit new about 25 years ago probably for around £10 and have almost built it a couple of times - I will watch with interest and see what tips I can pick up. Still not sure which colour scheme I will go for - NMF or Grey/White! Pete 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theplasticsurgeon Posted May 16, 2021 Author Share Posted May 16, 2021 Cockpit assembled. Front fuselage, full of lead. Rear fuselage. And brought together. Looking like a Cutlass! 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomjw Posted May 16, 2021 Share Posted May 16, 2021 Rapid progress... and looking good. Cheers, Tom 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlaStix Posted May 18, 2021 Share Posted May 18, 2021 Great to see you are underway and looking good already!! Kind regards, Stix 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimJ Posted May 19, 2021 Share Posted May 19, 2021 Nice work so far, it looks like a good kit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theplasticsurgeon Posted May 21, 2021 Author Share Posted May 21, 2021 Painting commences: First Humbrol 174 Signal Red airbrushed onto the slats areas. then Humbrol 130 Satin White underside. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomjw Posted May 21, 2021 Share Posted May 21, 2021 You're speeding through this build!!! Excellent progress. Yoir build inspired me to read up a little more on the Cutlass. I guess she flew as well as she looked 😬 Cheers, Tom 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlaStix Posted May 22, 2021 Share Posted May 22, 2021 Great to see the painting is underway!! You are motoring on with this one! Kind regards, Stix Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theplasticsurgeon Posted May 23, 2021 Author Share Posted May 23, 2021 Canopy fitted. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlaStix Posted May 25, 2021 Share Posted May 25, 2021 Great to see it with the canopy on Tim! Looking very good! Kind regards, Stix 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theplasticsurgeon Posted May 27, 2021 Author Share Posted May 27, 2021 Masked up ready for airbrushing grey tomorrow. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlaStix Posted May 28, 2021 Share Posted May 28, 2021 Hi Tim. Good luck with the airbrushing. I'm looking forward to seeing your Cutlass with the grey paint on. Kind regards, Stix 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theplasticsurgeon Posted May 28, 2021 Author Share Posted May 28, 2021 Airbrushed Humbrol 129 Then demasked. I'm pleased with that! 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdrianMF Posted May 29, 2021 Share Posted May 29, 2021 The paint looks good. I love that scheme. It certainly is a weird design - are you sure you followed the instructions? Regards, Adrian 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theplasticsurgeon Posted May 29, 2021 Author Share Posted May 29, 2021 Start of the decals process, US Navy VX-4 These decals take a looonnnng soaking to release, and are quite brittle, hence that decal at the back of the canopy. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theplasticsurgeon Posted May 30, 2021 Author Share Posted May 30, 2021 Anti-dazzle and nosecone painted black. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theplasticsurgeon Posted May 31, 2021 Author Share Posted May 31, 2021 Decals completed, slats fitted - with metal leading edges. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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