drdjp11 Posted August 10, 2021 Share Posted August 10, 2021 Finally able to get around to thinking about starting this iconic beauty. Haven't even opened the parts bag yet, but looks pretty decent. 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CliffB Posted August 10, 2021 Share Posted August 10, 2021 Welcome to the Group Build @drdjp11. I have fond memories of building this when it was first released by Airfix back in the day. Have you decided on a scheme yet? Cheers 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted August 10, 2021 Share Posted August 10, 2021 Welcome to the build, excellent choice. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JOCKNEY Posted August 10, 2021 Share Posted August 10, 2021 Brilliant choice, I built the Airfix one as Winston Churchills one years ago even in 1/144 it's a big kit ! Best of luck. Cheers Pat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrian Hills Posted August 11, 2021 Share Posted August 11, 2021 I also did Churchill's aircraft, that's him standing at the end of the jetty As you can see it is really easy to waterline You are going to really enjoy this one 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrian Hills Posted August 12, 2021 Share Posted August 12, 2021 Here is my clipper just after I sawed the bottom of the hull off. Note waterline is below sponsons. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dnl42 Posted August 12, 2021 Share Posted August 12, 2021 Nice! I have the Airfix boxing to build as NC18602, which was flying in the Pacific on Dec 7. Unable to return directly to San Francisco, it flew to NYC via India, Africa, and South America. https://medium.com/s/story/the-long-way-round-the-plane-that-accidentally-circumnavigated-the-world-c04ca734c6bb https://www.panam.org/pan-am-inspirations/634-saga-of-the-pacific-clipper 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrian Hills Posted August 12, 2021 Share Posted August 12, 2021 Sounds interesting 😊 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drdjp11 Posted August 13, 2021 Author Share Posted August 13, 2021 On 8/9/2021 at 9:31 PM, CliffB said: Welcome to the Group Build @drdjp11. I have fond memories of building this when it was first released by Airfix back in the day. Have you decided on a scheme yet? Cheers This kit only comes with Dixie Clipper decals. Scoured the internet for alternatives, but the only other is the BOAC Berwick scheme and it only came in the Airfix kits. Seems like a missed opportunity, but maybe there just isn't a big enough demand. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CliffB Posted August 14, 2021 Share Posted August 14, 2021 6 hours ago, drdjp11 said: This kit only comes with Dixie Clipper decals. Scoured the internet for alternatives, but the only other is the BOAC Berwick scheme and it only came in the Airfix kits. Seems like a missed opportunity, but maybe there just isn't a big enough demand. In any case, the Dixie Clipper is a very attractive scheme 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drdjp11 Posted August 14, 2021 Author Share Posted August 14, 2021 Finally popped the parts bag - lots of pieces off the sprues - I guess a couple of decades of being rattled around will do that. All the loose pieces are bagged in a ziploc: While the bigger pieces can just sit in the box: 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drdjp11 Posted August 14, 2021 Author Share Posted August 14, 2021 And finally some action. Gluing the many windows and doors in - so far just the doubles. Sinkholes in every single window, so there'll be a bit of clean up required. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drdjp11 Posted August 14, 2021 Author Share Posted August 14, 2021 On 8/12/2021 at 7:18 AM, dnl42 said: Nice! I have the Airfix boxing to build as NC18602, which was flying in the Pacific on Dec 7. Unable to return directly to San Francisco, it flew to NYC via India, Africa, and South America. https://medium.com/s/story/the-long-way-round-the-plane-that-accidentally-circumnavigated-the-world-c04ca734c6bb https://www.panam.org/pan-am-inspirations/634-saga-of-the-pacific-clipper That's a heck of a story. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drdjp11 Posted August 15, 2021 Author Share Posted August 15, 2021 On 8/12/2021 at 7:18 AM, dnl42 said: Nice! I have the Airfix boxing to build as NC18602, which was flying in the Pacific on Dec 7. Unable to return directly to San Francisco, it flew to NYC via India, Africa, and South America. https://medium.com/s/story/the-long-way-round-the-plane-that-accidentally-circumnavigated-the-world-c04ca734c6bb https://www.panam.org/pan-am-inspirations/634-saga-of-the-pacific-clipper How are you planning to do the markings? I haven't seen any aftermarket decals for this, so the only two schemes I'm aware of are the Dixie Clipper and the BOAC Berwick. Really interested in your plans for this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dnl42 Posted August 15, 2021 Share Posted August 15, 2021 1 hour ago, drdjp11 said: How are you planning to do the markings? I haven't seen any aftermarket decals for this, so the only two schemes I'm aware of are the Dixie Clipper and the BOAC Berwick. Really interested in your plans for this. I expect to cobble the decals from various sources and by printing the registration number. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drdjp11 Posted August 21, 2021 Author Share Posted August 21, 2021 After some faffing about with the many windows, I decided I'm not a fan of Kristal Klear - everything is still way too sticky, so we'll see how that evolves. Meanwhile, got most of the halves of everything glued together, and the fit was pretty good all around. Some sink marks and seams to manage, but not too ugly. And a quick dry fit check 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dnl42 Posted August 21, 2021 Share Posted August 21, 2021 Great start! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drdjp11 Posted August 22, 2021 Author Share Posted August 22, 2021 A bit more progress - masked all the windows - wish I had done it before I put the sponson on the one side... And then major components assembled: Next up: Outboard vertical tails and a coat of primer. Also assembling engines/props/nacelles. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andwil Posted August 23, 2021 Share Posted August 23, 2021 The view of the cockpit/nose area from above is remarkably like a 747 to my eyes. Family likeness! AW 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drdjp11 Posted August 24, 2021 Author Share Posted August 24, 2021 A coat of Mr Surfacer 1200. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dnl42 Posted August 24, 2021 Share Posted August 24, 2021 Bravo! Nice smooth and shiny coat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drdjp11 Posted October 20, 2021 Author Share Posted October 20, 2021 A little more progress - unfortunately, the upper seam and tailplane integration proved to be really difficult to smooth out. Working on a suitable primer base for the m,etallic coats, which will be a mix of different aluminums to see if I can get a bit of variation in the surface. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CliffB Posted October 20, 2021 Share Posted October 20, 2021 5 hours ago, drdjp11 said: A little more progress - unfortunately, the upper seam and tailplane integration proved to be really difficult to smooth out. Working on a suitable primer base for the metallic coats, which will be a mix of different aluminums to see if I can get a bit of variation in the surface. Seams can be tricky, particularly under metallic coats, but hopefully your perseverence will pay off Nice cutting mat, by the way! Cheers 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drdjp11 Posted October 21, 2021 Author Share Posted October 21, 2021 19 hours ago, CliffB said: Seams can be tricky, particularly under metallic coats, but hopefully your perseverence will pay off Nice cutting mat, by the way! Cheers The cutting mat is brand new from Tankraft.com. They make a few with different tanks and maybe three with aircraft. The 24"x18" Spitfire was the obvious choice. I'm not sure I'm ready to actually cut on it yet, though 😀 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drdjp11 Posted November 2, 2021 Author Share Posted November 2, 2021 (edited) Got the engine nacelles put together and kept working the dark aluminum. The port front door has been a bit of a pain - it set too deep and it's difficult to fill the hole without losing the detail... Edited November 3, 2021 by drdjp11 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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