woody37 Posted January 30, 2022 Share Posted January 30, 2022 Can't believe I'm posting the second build of 2022, still in the first month as my first! Not a bad start for me! It only took 2 weeks to do. Valom have been releasing some great choices of aircraft, and this is no exception. Typical short run kit comprising great surface detail, a bit of etch and on the whole going together very well although with some tricky bits. There's no location pins so I added tabs to the fuselage halves to aid assembly and location of some of the smaller parts is somewhat vague, but enjoyed doing it. The only real challenges were the undercarriage so I pinned them, and losing an oil cooler. To get round this, I made another...then lost that one too so I made another! I took a break whilst the third was drying and hoovered around the modelling bench and found the original even though I'd looked there several times! Adding the white pinstripe was quite difficult, I used some very thin masking tape to mask whilst doing the blue, but quite happy with how it turned out. There should be two upper windows on the rear starboard side of the fuselage, but only one was supplied in the kit and I didn't notice until the painting stage. Painted in MRP Super Silver, white and the blue was a mixture of MRP marking blue and black primer although this seemed to fade and become much lighter over the years. Thanks for looking Neil 65 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TEXANTOMCAT Posted January 30, 2022 Share Posted January 30, 2022 This is superb- I like everything about it from the crisp window masking to the staining aft of the cooling gills👍 I have one in the stash but am only using the fuselage as a trailer load you could have had me spare cooler! 🙂 thanks for sharing- top work TT 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazza l Posted January 30, 2022 Share Posted January 30, 2022 That's a rather stunning model. Excellent paintwork, looks quite challenging with that white cheatline. Also like the subtle weathering on the silver, very realistic. gazza l 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Head in the clouds. Posted January 30, 2022 Share Posted January 30, 2022 Very crisp indeed and some lovely gentle weathering. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patrik Posted January 30, 2022 Share Posted January 30, 2022 What a beauty. Congratulations! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wulfman Posted January 30, 2022 Share Posted January 30, 2022 Excellent job on the Valletta ! Wulfman 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billyharry2000 Posted January 30, 2022 Share Posted January 30, 2022 That is a superb build. Harry 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cngaero Posted January 30, 2022 Share Posted January 30, 2022 That's a little cracker Neil. Your subtle weathering is spot on. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
72modeler Posted January 30, 2022 Share Posted January 30, 2022 Very, very nice! I admire your work on masking the cheat lines and stripes. Well done! Looks like one of Valom's better efforts- might have to get one! Mike 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canberraman Posted January 30, 2022 Share Posted January 30, 2022 A superb model of a type that is rarely shown built. Lovely finish, subtle weathering and a great choice of livery and markings. Thanks for sharing. Mark 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woody37 Posted January 30, 2022 Author Share Posted January 30, 2022 2 hours ago, TEXANTOMCAT said: This is superb- I like everything about it from the crisp window masking to the staining aft of the cooling gills👍 I have one in the stash but am only using the fuselage as a trailer load you could have had me spare cooler! 🙂 thanks for sharing- top work TT Thanks, I got sorted in the end on the cooler. Look forwards to seeing your trailer dio with the fuslelage, sounds interesting 10 minutes ago, 72modeler said: Very, very nice! I admire your work on masking the cheat lines and stripes. Well done! Looks like one of Valom's better efforts- might have to get one! Mike Thanks Mike, certainly recommend it 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kev67 Posted January 30, 2022 Share Posted January 30, 2022 That looks superb Neil, just the right amount of weathering,I bought 2 of these plus the Viking, and looks a nice kit, maybe Valom might bring out a Hastings next 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Viking Posted January 30, 2022 Share Posted January 30, 2022 Crikey Neil, that is exceptional. The silver finish is outstanding, what did you use for it? A real classy looking model. Cheers John 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
troschi Posted January 30, 2022 Share Posted January 30, 2022 That’s a lovely build. I like it very much! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Riot Posted January 30, 2022 Share Posted January 30, 2022 Brilliant! It looks lovely that, fantastic paintwork. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stringbag Posted January 31, 2022 Share Posted January 31, 2022 Hell's teeth, that's a cracker Neil. Love the finish you have achieved Matey. Chris. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maginot Posted January 31, 2022 Share Posted January 31, 2022 Another cracking result. Great overall finish with nicely applied weathering. Looks really smart. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-32 Posted January 31, 2022 Share Posted January 31, 2022 That's a work of art, absolutely lovely! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woody37 Posted January 31, 2022 Author Share Posted January 31, 2022 22 hours ago, kev67 said: That looks superb Neil, just the right amount of weathering,I bought 2 of these plus the Viking, and looks a nice kit, maybe Valom might bring out a Hastings next Thanks Kev, Now, a Hastings would be great, fingers crossed! 21 hours ago, Viking said: Crikey Neil, that is exceptional. The silver finish is outstanding, what did you use for it? A real classy looking model. Cheers John Thanks John, I used MRP Super silver dulled down a bit with some matt varnish. It's over their black primer too. I'm still getting to grips with silver although I think I'll be a life long learner on that front! 17 hours ago, stringbag said: Hell's teeth, that's a cracker Neil. Love the finish you have achieved Matey. Chris. Tar Chris, it's a nice kit. Quite fancy doing a Viking having done this one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toe Posted January 31, 2022 Share Posted January 31, 2022 I was going to say what a great finish it has and the matt varnish could be the magic ingredient, getting a good authentic silver finish isn't easy and to me it looks like you've cracked it and given me thoughts on how to do my silver finishes. Not only that the overall finish is pretty damn good, something I would like to achieve so a definite A+ from me 👍 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham T Posted January 31, 2022 Share Posted January 31, 2022 Looks great! Not my scale but definitely going to pick up one of these! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bertie McBoatface Posted January 31, 2022 Share Posted January 31, 2022 Vert tidy build and perfect paint. Museum quality work! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farmerboy Posted January 31, 2022 Share Posted January 31, 2022 Class! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Young Posted January 31, 2022 Share Posted January 31, 2022 Outstanding Valetta model Neil - you've really captured the essence of the real thing - very smart paintwork. I expect you spent a lot of time masking! Cheers, Andy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyot Posted February 1, 2022 Share Posted February 1, 2022 Gorgeous job Neil,...... nice to see you doing a Valetta,..... and such a nice one at that,...... you are on a roll now pal, Cheers Tony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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