Popular Post wellsprop Posted October 17, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted October 17, 2021 Hi all, Here's a rarer kit, with many thanks to @bootneck for selling it to me at a most agreeable price This was one of the harder builds I've done, as I am not very familiar with building full resin kits; the kit was also a bit of a challenge as it was solid resin, so lining everything up was quite a challenge. On top of that, some of the parts weren't fully formed and there were a fair few air bubbles in a lot of the parts. I drilled and pinned a the components to ensure a strong construction (although this didn't stop me knocking the tail off)! Despite this, I was happy with the build. I replaced the kit ejection seat with a resin one and CAD modelled and 3D printed the following parts: Fuselage spine intake Undercarriage legs Wing fences Cockpit interior Underwing stores (fuel tanks and buddy pod - I still need to put propellers on the buddy pod!) I also replaced the kits vacform canopy with my own DIY vacform, having CAD modelled and 3D printed the mould. The decals were a mixture of Xtradecal, Fantasy Printshop and homemade (underwing serials and tail beer mug), painted using Hataka brush acrylics and humbrol white spray. Overall, I'm very pleased with the result, if a little rough around the edges close up. It looks a little wonky tail-on Love this view! Thanks for looking! Ben 84 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
binbrook87 Posted October 17, 2021 Share Posted October 17, 2021 That's superb. Great work on what seems like a very difficult kit. You've certainly captured the beautiful shape of the big Scimitar 👍 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveMc Posted October 17, 2021 Share Posted October 17, 2021 You’ve produced a great looking Scimitar from what sounds like a difficult kit. Very nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edge Posted October 17, 2021 Share Posted October 17, 2021 Smashing result Ben! Used to have one of those tucked away but sold it as it was way beyond my abilities! Edge Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bertie McBoatface Posted October 17, 2021 Share Posted October 17, 2021 Hey, that's really good. I can't tell that it was such a difficult build. The finish is very good and the shine on the canopy is astonishing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-32 Posted October 18, 2021 Share Posted October 18, 2021 Wow, that's first class - great work! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SAT69 Posted October 18, 2021 Share Posted October 18, 2021 For all the difficulties, the end result is very very good. Congratulations on a very successful build. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wellsprop Posted October 19, 2021 Author Share Posted October 19, 2021 Cheers all Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remus389 Posted October 19, 2021 Share Posted October 19, 2021 This model is well built, look pretty nice, the beer mug on the tail is also very cool. Thanks for sharing the pictures.👍 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bentwaters81tfw Posted October 19, 2021 Share Posted October 19, 2021 Nice job, Ben. I have got as far as sawing some of the pouring gates off. It may get done this winter. Nice to see it scrubs up well. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete in Lincs Posted October 19, 2021 Share Posted October 19, 2021 That looks a cracker. Shame it didn't last longer in service. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capricekor Posted October 19, 2021 Share Posted October 19, 2021 Looks fantastic. Have one on order and hope I can emulate your build. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exdraken Posted October 19, 2021 Share Posted October 19, 2021 Wow! The famous Scratchaeronautics Scimitar! You did it justice, totally! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted October 19, 2021 Share Posted October 19, 2021 Oh wow great work on this , you have a fantastic model there. Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gatesy64 Posted October 19, 2021 Share Posted October 19, 2021 Great build of a lovely aircraft. We just need a better kit maybe? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carlos Guate Posted January 2, 2023 Share Posted January 2, 2023 On 17/10/2021 at 03:13, wellsprop said: Hi all, Here's a rarer kit, with many thanks to @bootneck for selling it to me at a most agreeable price This was one of the harder builds I've done, as I am not very familiar with building full resin kits; the kit was also a bit of a challenge as it was solid resin, so lining everything up was quite a challenge. On top of that, some of the parts weren't fully formed and there were a fair few air bubbles in a lot of the parts. I drilled and pinned a the components to ensure a strong construction (although this didn't stop me knocking the tail off)! Despite this, I was happy with the build. I replaced the kit ejection seat with a resin one and CAD modelled and 3D printed the following parts: Fuselage spine intake Undercarriage legs Wing fences Cockpit interior Underwing stores (fuel tanks and buddy pod - I still need to put propellers on the buddy pod!) I also replaced the kits vacform canopy with my own DIY vacform, having CAD modelled and 3D printed the mould. The decals were a mixture of Xtradecal, Fantasy Printshop and homemade (underwing serials and tail beer mug), painted using Hataka brush acrylics and humbrol white spray. Overall, I'm very pleased with the result, if a little rough around the edges close up. It looks a little wonky tail-on Love this view! Thanks for looking! Ben Nice built, looks awesome. I am still building the contrail vacumm kit, but lacks of some pieces, were could I get 3d files to print the landing gear or other extra pieces as you did ? I hope to finish this 2023 year. again nice model. Fly Navy ! cheers from central america. Carlos Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wellsprop Posted January 2, 2023 Author Share Posted January 2, 2023 13 hours ago, Carlos Guate said: Nice built, looks awesome. I am still building the contrail vacumm kit, but lacks of some pieces, were could I get 3d files to print the landing gear or other extra pieces as you did? Many thanks Carlos! I modelled the extra parts myself Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Winded Penguin Posted January 2, 2023 Share Posted January 2, 2023 This one I missed originally. A thoroughly charming result. Really appealing colours too 👍 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maginot Posted January 2, 2023 Share Posted January 2, 2023 That's a great looking model. I thoroughly approve of the tail insignia. Cheers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corvi Posted August 12, 2023 Share Posted August 12, 2023 Well done I know your pain on this build. But yours came out nicely Steve 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MD530F Posted August 24, 2023 Share Posted August 24, 2023 What an amazing job you've done there. They really were a fantastically hideous aircraft but one worth replicating in kit form. Well done 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
airbus320 Posted August 25, 2023 Share Posted August 25, 2023 I half regret selling mine when I see how good yours has turned out!!! Super job!!! Chris 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wellsprop Posted August 25, 2023 Author Share Posted August 25, 2023 17 hours ago, MD530F said: What an amazing job you've done there. They really were a fantastically hideous aircraft but one worth replicating in kit form. Well done Thanks Just now, airbus320 said: I half regret selling mine when I see how good yours has turned out!!! Super job!!! Chris DBMK have a Scimitar out soon 😁 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewis95 Posted August 26, 2023 Share Posted August 26, 2023 An absolute stunner of a build mate. Well done. I haven't even had the cajones to build a kit with aftermarket yet! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted August 26, 2023 Share Posted August 26, 2023 Nicely done Scimitar sir, Id love to get one in either 1/72 or 1/48. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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