Dunny Posted July 31, 2022 Author Share Posted July 31, 2022 2 minutes ago, Learstang said: Yes, that is looking lovely, Roger! I feel my need to buy this kit increasing... Regards, Jason P.S. Perhaps Special Hobby should pay you a small stipend for increasing their sales. Thanks very much Jason - now that is a fine idea! Go on - buy it!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunny Posted July 31, 2022 Author Share Posted July 31, 2022 Hi All, I couldn't resist another quick update, as I've now finish flat coats, and also added the nose wheel, so then I unmasked the glazing to give this: A bit of tidying up required, but not looking too shabby! I won't finish today, but the end is definitely in sight, Thanks for looking, Roger 15 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hook Posted July 31, 2022 Share Posted July 31, 2022 11 minutes ago, Dunny said: not looking too shabby! I'd say! 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted July 31, 2022 Share Posted July 31, 2022 Looks fantastic Roger, I am so glad you got passed the place which you got to on the previous build and laid that one to rest, well conquered my friend. You have done a splendid job and it is wonderful to see it unmasked and in it's full glory so far. Are you going straight onto the Mk.V or the Swordfish next😉 Chris 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunny Posted July 31, 2022 Author Share Posted July 31, 2022 23 minutes ago, bigbadbadge said: Looks fantastic Roger, I am so glad you got passed the place which you got to on the previous build and laid that one to rest, well conquered my friend. You have done a splendid job and it is wonderful to see it unmasked and in it's full glory so far. Are you going straight onto the Mk.V or the Swordfish next😉 Chris Thanks very much Chris - it does feel like I conquered a demon! You are a very funny man... Cheers, Roger 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted July 31, 2022 Share Posted July 31, 2022 Just now, Dunny said: Thanks very much Chris - it does feel like I conquered a demon! You are a very funny man... Cheers, Roger Glad you have conquered that demon fella. Sorry, I couldn't resist😉 Chris 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunny Posted July 31, 2022 Author Share Posted July 31, 2022 3 minutes ago, bigbadbadge said: Glad you have conquered that demon fella. Sorry, I couldn't resist😉 Chris Fair play mate, fair play 🤣 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AliGauld Posted July 31, 2022 Share Posted July 31, 2022 Very, very nicely done Roger. Looks awesome from this end. 1 hour ago, bigbadbadge said: Are you going straight onto the Mk.V or the Swordfish next😉 Chris Funny I thought Chris was talking to himself there. Cheers, Alistair 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunny Posted July 31, 2022 Author Share Posted July 31, 2022 2 minutes ago, AliGauld said: Funny I thought Chris was talking to himself there. Don't forget he's got to get his Sunderland first 🤣 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark.au Posted July 31, 2022 Share Posted July 31, 2022 Looking real good Roger, it’s coming together very nicely and that’s a great scheme too, I’ve not seen that before. Looking forward to when it’s finished. Then you can start the swordfish. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunny Posted July 31, 2022 Author Share Posted July 31, 2022 1 minute ago, mark.au said: Looking real good Roger, it’s coming together very nicely and that’s a great scheme too, I’ve not seen that before. Looking forward to when it’s finished. Then you can start the swordfish. Thanks very much Mark - it was an experimental scheme and most attractive to my eye! Cheers, Roger (The Stringbag is sat in my basket on BNA. I hope you people are pleased with yourselves - I am a weak man 🤣) 1 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark.au Posted July 31, 2022 Share Posted July 31, 2022 12 hours ago, Dunny said: (The Stringbag is sat in my basket on BNA. I hope you people are pleased with yourselves - I am a weak man 🤣) I meant to come back to this yesterday…. Aux contraire mon ami, it take great courage to step out and join the in-crowd. I’m sure you'll click “Checkout” before midday to ensure same-day dispatch. 💪 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunny Posted August 6, 2022 Author Share Posted August 6, 2022 Hi All, Today has been all about the final furlong on the Intruder! First of all I worked on the propellers (I also did the Swordfish propeller whilst I was at it - all about efficiency, me 🤣). Here's the finished articles after an oil wash: The scheme kindly provided by @dogsbody and @Carl V depicted OG spinners - I thought this looked rather spiffing, so decided to duplicate this detail. Next up the resin exhausts - again, a bit of a production line was established for these, along with the Gladiator exhaust collector which required a respray as I'd missed some key areas, and the Swordfish. Here's a cheeky shot of the Glad component, which I was rather pleased with: And here's the Boston's exhausts: Once they'd had a flat coat and I'd sprayed the exhaust staining they were fixed in position with a blob of CA: After that it was a hop, skip and a jump to the finish line. So without further ado here's some teaser shots: So, finally it ends! This has been almost a year in the making, albeit much of it lying fallow. I'm really glad that I persisted with the second build, as this aircraft and scheme were an itch I really needed to scratch. Several people have provided information which has helped the accuracy of the build enormously, so I'm very grateful to @Scott Hemsley, @Wm Blecky, @dogsbody and @Carl V for the information so willingly provided on this unusual RCAF subject. Thanks also to those who've provided kind words and encouragement along the way - it is sincerely appreciated. I'll post some RFI photos tomorrow, but now signing off from a most enjoyable project! Thanks for looking, Roger 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AliGauld Posted August 6, 2022 Share Posted August 6, 2022 Another stunner. The quality of your output continues to leave me in awe. Cheers, Alistair 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dandie Dinmont Posted August 6, 2022 Share Posted August 6, 2022 That’s a thing of beauty Roger. Really repays all the effort you’ve put into it! Craig. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunny Posted August 6, 2022 Author Share Posted August 6, 2022 7 minutes ago, AliGauld said: Another stunner. The quality of your output continues to leave me in awe. Cheers, Alistair You are most kind Alistair - likewise mate! 6 minutes ago, Dandie Dinmont said: That’s a thing of beauty Roger. Really repays all the effort you’ve put into it! Craig. Thanks for the kind words Craig - much appreciated. This one has definitely been a journey rather than a destination! Cheers, Roger 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dandie Dinmont Posted August 6, 2022 Share Posted August 6, 2022 2 hours ago, Dunny said: This one has definitely been a journey rather than a destination! If all my journeys ended up at a destination like that, I’d get on the bus a lot more often! Craig. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark.au Posted August 6, 2022 Share Posted August 6, 2022 Looks great Roger, you’ve done a bang up job on that one. I like the scheme a lot, it’s really striking on this aircraft. I’m sure a great addition to the collection. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdrianMF Posted August 6, 2022 Share Posted August 6, 2022 Lovely! Regards Adrian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Slowbuild Posted August 6, 2022 Share Posted August 6, 2022 Big thumbs up from me - love the choice of scheme, great finish, all boxes ticked! Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunny Posted August 6, 2022 Author Share Posted August 6, 2022 13 minutes ago, mark.au said: Looks great Roger, you’ve done a bang up job on that one. I like the scheme a lot, it’s really striking on this aircraft. I’m sure a great addition to the collection. Thanks Mark - very pleased to have this one in the bag! Now onto something a little more naval; but you know that 😉 9 minutes ago, AdrianMF said: Lovely! Regards Adrian Thanks Adrian! 6 minutes ago, Dave Slowbuild said: Big thumbs up from me - love the choice of scheme, great finish, all boxes ticked! Dave Cheers Dave - glad you liked it! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted August 6, 2022 Share Posted August 6, 2022 Looks absolutely stunning Roger, great scheme and details, cracking work and glad you laid the ghost of the old one to rest. Love it Chris 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunny Posted August 6, 2022 Author Share Posted August 6, 2022 13 minutes ago, bigbadbadge said: Looks absolutely stunning Roger, great scheme and details, cracking work and glad you laid the ghost of the old one to rest. Love it Chris Thanks Chris - very happy with this one! I seem to be developing a 1:72 habit! Cheers, Roger 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AliGauld Posted August 6, 2022 Share Posted August 6, 2022 1 hour ago, Dunny said: I seem to be developing a 1:72 habit! Nowt wrong with that. Cheers, Alistair 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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