Longbow Posted June 11, 2021 Author Share Posted June 11, 2021 Mat coat is on. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Longbow Posted June 11, 2021 Author Share Posted June 11, 2021 Exhaust and staining is done. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Longbow Posted June 11, 2021 Author Share Posted June 11, 2021 We have wheels !! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Longbow Posted June 11, 2021 Author Share Posted June 11, 2021 Mask is off the canopy. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carts Posted June 11, 2021 Share Posted June 11, 2021 Looking good, but that Pilot is going to have a stern word with his crew chief, leaving mucky boot prints allover the place 🤪 (Joking aside thats a nice touch btw) 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Longbow Posted June 11, 2021 Author Share Posted June 11, 2021 Finished... I learned a lot, and struggled a lot 15 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve 1602 Posted June 11, 2021 Share Posted June 11, 2021 That’s really nice, I especially like the mottling effect you’ve achieved. Looks great 👏 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Longbow Posted June 11, 2021 Author Share Posted June 11, 2021 2 minutes ago, Steve 1602 said: That’s really nice, I especially like the mottling effect you’ve achieved. Looks great 👏 Thanks Steve !! I have to clean off my bench now 🤣 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnson Posted June 11, 2021 Share Posted June 11, 2021 19 minutes ago, Longbow said: I learned a lot, and struggled a lot Life should be a challenge! Looks really good, superb finish and weathering. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Longbow Posted June 11, 2021 Author Share Posted June 11, 2021 7 minutes ago, Johnson said: Life should be a challenge! Looks really good, superb finish and weathering. Thank you !! Just waiting for the Hellcat GB now 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Rib Man Posted June 11, 2021 Share Posted June 11, 2021 That turned out really good! I really like the mottling and the bare metal chipping. It looks great without being overdone. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted June 11, 2021 Share Posted June 11, 2021 Top Job sir ! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Longbow Posted June 11, 2021 Author Share Posted June 11, 2021 2 hours ago, The Rib Man said: That turned out really good! I really like the mottling and the bare metal chipping. It looks great without being overdone. 2 hours ago, Corsairfoxfouruncle said: Top Job sir ! Thank you both !! Still working on getting a clean bench 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray_W Posted June 12, 2021 Share Posted June 12, 2021 Looks great. A lot of nice detail effects. 5 hours ago, Carts said: but that Pilot is going to have a stern word with his crew chief, leaving mucky boot prints allover the place In terms of mud on the wings: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Radio_mechanics_testing_the_VHF_transmitter-receiver_in_a_Hawker_Hurricane_Mk_I_of_No._601_Squadron_RAF_at_Exeter,_Devon,_November_1940._CH1636.jpg Ray 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Col. Posted June 12, 2021 Share Posted June 12, 2021 Lovely result Lee 15 hours ago, Longbow said: Just waiting for the Hellcat GB now There's still a few weeks to get that bench clean and maybe fire in another wee 109 project while you're waiting. Or perhaps a simple armour project in the Africa GB 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Longbow Posted June 12, 2021 Author Share Posted June 12, 2021 (edited) 25 minutes ago, Col. said: Lovely result Lee There's still a few weeks to get that bench clean and maybe fire in another wee 109 project while you're waiting. Or perhaps a simple armour project in the Africa GB Thanks for that, Col !! I actually just ordered decals for an Aussie Spit MkVIII. I plan on converting the Revell XI to an VIII, to see how that goes. The Trumpeter Hellcat came in yesterday, and it looks like a very nice kit, but the seat is a short shot. I may have to fix that prior to the GB starting. Thoroughly enjoyed this 109 GB, and it gave me a chance to push my limited skills. I also learned a few things, like the safety of sanding primer and paint, and taking time with joints and fit issues. I’m not sure yet where to go with the Hellcat, but I’ve been looking at the Guadalcanal F6-3’s that have extremely heavy weathering and patched paint. Edited June 12, 2021 by Longbow 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Col. Posted June 12, 2021 Share Posted June 12, 2021 "limited skills"!?! Your finished 109 shows no evidence of a limited skill-set @Longbow As for your Hellcat; you have the 25% rule to allow some work being done on the kit prior to the GB starting and fixing the short-shot seat will be well within that mark The scratched and patched paintwork of a Guadalcanal machine will certainly make for an interesting subject and allow you to showcase those "limited skills" of yours to great effect again 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roberto Posted June 12, 2021 Share Posted June 12, 2021 Very very nice, I like it! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Longbow Posted June 12, 2021 Author Share Posted June 12, 2021 24 minutes ago, Roberto said: Very very nice, I like it! Thank you, Roberto !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jasper dog Posted June 13, 2021 Share Posted June 13, 2021 On 11/06/2021 at 09:34, Longbow said: Darryl !! Glad to see you posting a little !! And always great to see you !! Thanks for stopping by.... Now.... Are you joining us for the F6 Hellcat GB ? It's going to be exciting !! Must say Lee your 109 looks great, if only I had the time..... Hellcat you say....is that another one of those with the planks either side of the hull and a big fan up front?🤔 Sure I've a few eduard and Hasegawa ones knocking around, If only I had the big airfix one! A Phantom or Tomcat has a certain appeal though... Can't see much modelling getting done before August, haven't even looked at a kit in the last 2 months! 😥 Anyway as I mentioned, you've done a brilliant job on the 109, surprised the Eaglecal decals didn't perform. I used them on a 190 years ago and they behaved perfectly. Nice to see an F too btw. Just be careful you don't get black balled from the armour section! 🤫 Atb and take care. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GREG DESTEC Posted June 13, 2021 Share Posted June 13, 2021 Superb result👍 That's a great looking 109, well done 🍺 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Longbow Posted June 13, 2021 Author Share Posted June 13, 2021 2 hours ago, GREG DESTEC said: Superb result👍 That's a great looking 109, well done 🍺 Thank you, Greg !! 3 hours ago, Jasper dog said: Must say Lee your 109 looks great, if only I had the time..... Hellcat you say....is that another one of those with the planks either side of the hull and a big fan up front?🤔 Sure I've a few eduard and Hasegawa ones knocking around, If only I had the big airfix one! A Phantom or Tomcat has a certain appeal though... Can't see much modelling getting done before August, haven't even looked at a kit in the last 2 months! 😥 Anyway as I mentioned, you've done a brilliant job on the 109, surprised the Eaglecal decals didn't perform. I used them on a 190 years ago and they behaved perfectly. Nice to see an F too btw. Just be careful you don't get black balled from the armour section! 🤫 Atb and take care. Darryl, Darryl, Darryl.... You need to come back to the hobby soon !! 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevej60 Posted June 13, 2021 Share Posted June 13, 2021 That's come together beautifully Lee,great job all round! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Longbow Posted June 13, 2021 Author Share Posted June 13, 2021 45 minutes ago, stevej60 said: That's come together beautifully Lee,great job all round! Thank you, Steve !! I’ve made a start on the next one, but I’m not starting a WIP, until I have the wing adjustments made. If they don’t come out right, it won’t be worth moving forwards. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hewy Posted June 20, 2021 Share Posted June 20, 2021 Very nice,cracking paint job! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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