AliGauld Posted July 8, 2022 Author Share Posted July 8, 2022 On 07/07/2022 at 08:54, Vingtor said: I am following this build with great interesting. One question about the underwing serials. When were these introduced on the Sunderland? I have thought summer 1945, but I could be wrong. Nils Thanks very much. I'm ashamed to say I don't have a clue. Sorry. Cheers, Alistair Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AliGauld Posted July 8, 2022 Author Share Posted July 8, 2022 I got back from work tonight to find that something had arrived. It was opened. And most importantly, Time to get back on track or it will be once I get the next four night shifts out of the way starting tomorrow. Thanks for looking, Cheers, Alistair 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Spadgent Posted July 8, 2022 Share Posted July 8, 2022 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏 Fantastic! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted July 8, 2022 Share Posted July 8, 2022 Oooooo a lovely care package Alistair, some cracking kits there, the Bugatti racer is gorgeous. Glad you got the Sunderland decals too fella. Chris 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ngantek Posted July 8, 2022 Share Posted July 8, 2022 What a haul! Good luck with the repairs, I'm looking forward to seeing it. I too couldn't resist the beautiful silliness of the bugatti, and have thoroughly enjoyed my mishaps through the world of SH seafire. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AliGauld Posted July 8, 2022 Author Share Posted July 8, 2022 34 minutes ago, bigbadbadge said: Oooooo a lovely care package Alistair, some cracking kits there, the Bugatti racer is gorgeous. Glad you got the Sunderland decals too fella. Chris Thanks Chris, I just couldn't resist the Bugatti. The others have been on my radar for a wee while. 17 minutes ago, Ngantek said: What a haul! Good luck with the repairs, I'm looking forward to seeing it. I too couldn't resist the beautiful silliness of the bugatti, and have thoroughly enjoyed my mishaps through the world of SH seafire. Thanks very much, I will be referencing your Seafire thread regularly so thanks in advance.. Cheers, Alistair 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunny Posted July 8, 2022 Share Posted July 8, 2022 Now that's compensation! Good to see this moving again. I'm planning to tackle my turrets tomorrow... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark.au Posted July 8, 2022 Share Posted July 8, 2022 What a fantastically eclectic set of models, Alistair. That‘all keep you occupied for a while. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdrianMF Posted July 9, 2022 Share Posted July 9, 2022 Great to see the decals have arrived! Bugatti… Ahhh… Must… Resist… [types “special hobby” into browser……] Regards, Adrian 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted July 9, 2022 Share Posted July 9, 2022 1 hour ago, AdrianMF said: Great to see the decals have arrived! Bugatti… Ahhh… Must… Resist… [types “special hobby” into browser……] Regards, Adrian It is very tempting Adrian , I am struggling to resist, but have to as I am already going to be in trouble after ordering a Sword Avenger/Tarpon after Alistair's related thread!!! Unless it gets here when SWMBO is out when it arrives!!! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AliGauld Posted July 9, 2022 Author Share Posted July 9, 2022 9 hours ago, Dunny said: I'm planning to tackle my turrets tomorrow... I do hope you're referring to modelling here and not some ancient deviant practice. Cheers, Alistair 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AliGauld Posted July 9, 2022 Author Share Posted July 9, 2022 2 hours ago, AdrianMF said: Great to see the decals have arrived! Bugatti… Ahhh… Must… Resist… [types “special hobby” into browser……] Regards, Adrian Thanks Adrian, I've had a look through the box and fondled. The Bugatti looks nicely done but it's even smaller than I imagined. 1 hour ago, bigbadbadge said: It is very tempting Adrian , I am struggling to resist, but have to as I am already going to be in trouble after ordering a Sword Avenger/Tarpon after Alistair's related thread!!! Unless it gets here when SWMBO is out when it arrives!!! Sorry Chris have I done it again. It's really small though you may be able to get away with it. Cheers, Alistair 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted July 9, 2022 Share Posted July 9, 2022 1 minute ago, AliGauld said: Thanks Adrian, I've had a look through the box and fondled. The Bugatti looks nicely done but it's even smaller than I imagined. Sorry Chris have I done it again. It's really small though you may be able to get away with it. Cheers, Alistair You're a bad man Alistair 😉 I am thinking when is the Avenger arriving, hopefully while the Domestic Authorities are at work!!! Great selection there Alistair, the Bugatti does look a gorgeous machine. Chris 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdrianMF Posted July 9, 2022 Share Posted July 9, 2022 …and it’s only 12 quid or so. Mind you, for three times the price, they also sell the Planet Models resin version where the fuselage, wings and tail are all cast in one piece - that would save an awful lot of filling and sanding… But we digress - let’s hope you get the Sunderland back on track! Regards, Adrian 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AliGauld Posted July 9, 2022 Author Share Posted July 9, 2022 2 minutes ago, AdrianMF said: …and it’s only 12 quid or so. Mind you, for three times the price, they also sell the Planet Models resin version where the fuselage, wings and tail are all cast in one piece - that would save an awful lot of filling and sanding… Regards, Adrian "Resistance is Useless" "But I'll mention it to my Aunt" Cheers, Alistair 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AliGauld Posted July 16, 2022 Author Share Posted July 16, 2022 The final piece of the jigsaw arrived today. This is just a backup in case the canopy requires some polishing. There was some other stuff in the parcel just to make the postage worthwhile you understand. The first parts are all @Dunny's fault. These last two are for other future projects. No excuses now I will need to get on with it. Thanks for looking, Cheers, Alistair 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted July 16, 2022 Share Posted July 16, 2022 Very nice haul there Alistair, the Chippie is a lovely kit, as is the Gladiator, from what I've seen as yet to start mine, the Navy Hurricane is a little beauty too, done that one myself and looks great in the box top scheme. Looking forward to all of these. Chris 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AliGauld Posted July 16, 2022 Author Share Posted July 16, 2022 Thanks Chris, I fancy the box top scheme too. Cheers, Alistair 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ngantek Posted July 16, 2022 Share Posted July 16, 2022 3 hours ago, AliGauld said: Thanks Chris, I fancy the box top scheme too. Cheers, Alistair Urg 2 camo schemes on one aircraft! You guys aren't lazy enough! I got one too with the wooly and entirely unresearched hope of adding a hook and spools, but really because everyone is going on about arma and I wanted to be cool! All that gladiator gubbins looks... intimidating. Andy 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdrianMF Posted July 16, 2022 Share Posted July 16, 2022 Dark earth/dark green and TSS?? Shut up and take my money! I do like a red/white/grey chippie too… And we all want to see your Sunderland back on track… Regards, Adrian 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunny Posted July 16, 2022 Share Posted July 16, 2022 What Adrian said! Happy to cop the blame for that little haul! 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SouthViper Posted July 17, 2022 Share Posted July 17, 2022 On 24/04/2022 at 18:35, bigbadbadge said: Rescribing is not my forte either Alistair, great work though fella. Glad you enjoyed the film. Chris Well, really very fine work . In this particular 1:72 kit, I would dare to ask if is it really essential to scribe panel lines on surfaces. Except those big gaps needed to represent flying surfaces. Several years ago I red in SAM Magazine that even in some 1:48 scale aircraft the best way to "make panel lines" was to paint different panels some little different from each others. SouthViper from Brazil 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AliGauld Posted July 17, 2022 Author Share Posted July 17, 2022 10 hours ago, Ngantek said: Urg 2 camo schemes on one aircraft! You guys aren't lazy enough! I got one too with the wooly and entirely unresearched hope of adding a hook and spools, but really because everyone is going on about arma and I wanted to be cool! All that gladiator gubbins looks... intimidating. Andy I just fancied the scheme. If it works cool if not it's another Arma Hurricane and what's not to like there. 9 hours ago, AdrianMF said: Dark earth/dark green and TSS?? Shut up and take my money! I do like a red/white/grey chippie too… And we all want to see your Sunderland back on track… Regards, Adrian Thanks Adrian, I'll get it moving soon I promise. I had my first flight in a Red,Grey and White Chippie and also my first solo so I will be heading that way. Probably the one I was in at Leeming during a Summer Camp. 9 hours ago, Dunny said: What Adrian said! Happy to cop the blame for that little haul! You are,of course, entirely to blame and it was nothing to do with me at all. 6 hours ago, SouthViper said: Well, really very fine work . In this particular 1:72 kit, I would dare to ask if is it really essential to scribe panel lines on surfaces. Except those big gaps needed to represent flying surfaces. Several years ago I red in SAM Magazine that even in some 1:48 scale aircraft the best way to "make panel lines" was to paint different panels some little different from each others. SouthViper from Brazil Thanks so much, You are probably right about the panel lines but it was the easiest way of tidying up after all the filling and sanding, for me anyway. Cheers, Alistair 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AliGauld Posted July 30, 2022 Author Share Posted July 30, 2022 This is a parental guidance warning. The following pictures may be distressing for younger modellers. Finally got the oomph and nerve up to make a start. Thinners liberally rubbed over the entire surface. It's not pretty and you'll notice that the ColourCoats appears to be unaffected by the thinners. That stuff is bulletproof when cured. I knew I liked it for a reason. This will be left overnight and then I'll clean up the worst of the mess, then I can start the sanding to feather everything in. It's a start and I'm glad I've got on with it at long last. Thanks for looking, Cheers, Alistair 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark.au Posted July 30, 2022 Share Posted July 30, 2022 The worst of it is behind you now. Onwards! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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