bigbadbadge Posted June 17, 2021 Share Posted June 17, 2021 Lovely looking cockpit details. Great work. Chris 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Longbow Posted June 17, 2021 Author Share Posted June 17, 2021 We have paint, Finally !! After going dark for the 109 build, I figured I’d go lighter with this one, as the weathering will darken things some. I had to mix Vallejo paint, as I did not have an interior green. So I just pulled pix off the web, and got as close as possible to a few I liked. I figure being in the SEA theater, those Aussie spots would probably get quite messy, inside. More later... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Longbow Posted June 17, 2021 Author Share Posted June 17, 2021 I have to add the silver, once this is cured and masked off. I don’t think I’ve ever sprayed silver, before. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Longbow Posted June 17, 2021 Author Share Posted June 17, 2021 28 minutes ago, bigbadbadge said: Lovely looking cockpit details. Great work. Chris Thank, Chris !! Still a long way to go, yet... It could become a really, slow, train wreck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Longbow Posted June 17, 2021 Author Share Posted June 17, 2021 And the decals came in, today. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jasper dog Posted June 17, 2021 Share Posted June 17, 2021 Getting into these winged things ehh Lee! Interesting work too, almost getting the impression you're enjoying this! Dont forget red for the crowbar....😉 Atb 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted June 17, 2021 Share Posted June 17, 2021 18 minutes ago, Longbow said: And the decals came in, today. Have the same set in 1/72 nice options, any idea which one ? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Longbow Posted June 17, 2021 Author Share Posted June 17, 2021 (edited) 16 minutes ago, Corsairfoxfouruncle said: Have the same set in 1/72 nice options, any idea which one ? Either the second or third, down. I like the gray/green, but would probable go gray/green on a clipped wing V. So it will most likely be the second one down... Edited June 17, 2021 by Longbow 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Longbow Posted June 17, 2021 Author Share Posted June 17, 2021 58 minutes ago, Jasper dog said: Getting into these winged things ehh Lee! Interesting work too, almost getting the impression you're enjoying this! Dont forget red for the crowbar....😉 Atb Good to see you, Darryl !! You need to start picking up the plastic, again !! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jasper dog Posted June 18, 2021 Share Posted June 18, 2021 9 hours ago, Longbow said: Good to see you, Darryl !! You need to start picking up the plastic, again !! I'm holding you personally responsible for this, and any flak I'll get for it, but I've just signed up to do a 109..... Just hope no one from the "usual" section spots me flirting with things with a big fan up front! 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spitfire Posted June 18, 2021 Share Posted June 18, 2021 Coming along nicely Cheers Dennis 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Longbow Posted June 18, 2021 Author Share Posted June 18, 2021 3 hours ago, spitfire said: Coming along nicely Cheers Dennis Thanks, Dennis !! That green looks a little bright, but I think I have a plan to tone it down a little. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Longbow Posted June 18, 2021 Author Share Posted June 18, 2021 Working on some detail painting. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted June 18, 2021 Share Posted June 18, 2021 Great to see some paint going on, looking good. Chris 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Longbow Posted June 18, 2021 Author Share Posted June 18, 2021 7 minutes ago, bigbadbadge said: Great to see some paint going on, looking good. Chris It’s slow going... The 109 was a bunch quicker cockpit. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Longbow Posted June 18, 2021 Author Share Posted June 18, 2021 Note to self.... Never drill out an IP again, especially when there’s no plan for the dials. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted June 18, 2021 Share Posted June 18, 2021 The Revell decal for the IP doesn't look too bad , when I did my HB Mk Vb I used a few of the Revell MkII cockpit bits to replace the rubbish HB cockpit plus scratch work and I used the decal and was really pleased with it. Chris 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Longbow Posted June 18, 2021 Author Share Posted June 18, 2021 Well guys.,. Thats the best I can do, with this one. Clear, crisp photo... 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Longbow Posted June 18, 2021 Author Share Posted June 18, 2021 I guess I’m going to have to spend some time fabricating seat belts now. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hamden Posted June 19, 2021 Share Posted June 19, 2021 Coming together nicely Lee, your cockpit work is superb! Stay safe Roger 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted June 19, 2021 Share Posted June 19, 2021 Ip has come out well there, great job as has the seat and frame. Chris 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Longbow Posted June 19, 2021 Author Share Posted June 19, 2021 Okay, after revisiting the IP, I have to say I’m not happy with it. This will be put on hold, as I have a Mk IX and Mk IIa ordered for a Mk V build. I’ll use the new IX panel, when that comes, and not drill it out, this time. The IIa and rest of the IX parts will be used to convert the IIa to a Vc. Thanks all for stopping by and looking in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Longbow Posted June 20, 2021 Author Share Posted June 20, 2021 (edited) Well, I decided to take the Nuclear option with the IP, and figured it will do. Rather than wait for the second kit. I also scratched a harness while thinking about things. Not a very good photo, I’m afraid... Edited June 20, 2021 by Longbow 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Longbow Posted June 20, 2021 Author Share Posted June 20, 2021 Lots of bits, waiting to be joined... 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyot Posted June 20, 2021 Share Posted June 20, 2021 Looking good so far,..... this is a nice kit and I did the same conversion when the kit first came out,....... here is a link if it is of interest? I found some pics of the real Spit `Havagojo' which came in useful when painting it included where to weather it; Good luck with the model, Cheers Tony 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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