bigbadbadge Posted February 7, 2022 Share Posted February 7, 2022 Good to see this one started Alistair. Looking forward to this. Chris 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AliGauld Posted February 7, 2022 Author Share Posted February 7, 2022 12 minutes ago, bigbadbadge said: Good to see this one started Alistair. Looking forward to this. Chris It's about flaming time that I got moving with this one. Here we are on page 2 and I've only just started butchering plastic. Cheers, Alistair 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AliGauld Posted February 7, 2022 Author Share Posted February 7, 2022 Once the primer was dry I threw some Tamiya Hull Red and ColourCoats Interior Grey Green in the airbrush and pointed it towards the plasticy bits. I'll let all that dry overnight and then mask up for the Aluminium. Oh, yes, nearly forgot I've sprayed some Tamiya LP-1 at the stand. That's it for tonight. Thanks for looking, Cheers, Alistair 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Quack Posted February 7, 2022 Share Posted February 7, 2022 1 hour ago, AliGauld said: Here we are on page 2 and I've only just started butchering plastic. Here we are on page 2 and I've only just noticed this build! Haven't even got the beers in yet! Quack who has never yet been known to get the first round in..... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AliGauld Posted February 7, 2022 Author Share Posted February 7, 2022 7 minutes ago, Dr. Quack said: Here we are on page 2 and I've only just noticed this build! Haven't even got the beers in yet! Quack who has never yet been known to get the first round in..... Glad to have you along, I'm working again soon so having to resort to abstinence, it's very nice of you not to put temptation in my way. Cheers, Alistair 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunny Posted February 8, 2022 Share Posted February 8, 2022 Looking good Alistair, although that stand does look rather like a bizarre medical contrivance! Cheers, Roger 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AliGauld Posted February 8, 2022 Author Share Posted February 8, 2022 9 minutes ago, Dunny said: Looking good Alistair, although that stand does look rather like a bizarre medical contrivance! Cheers, Roger Thanks Roger, It does look like something out of a Cronenberg movie. Although not as bad as the one my Dad described to me that they were threatened by the MO with to dissuade them from anything untoward on shore leave in Port Said in 1944. He said it was like a small pole but had a type of umbrella fitment to it which would be used to scrape out an infection. Cheers, Alistair 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunny Posted February 8, 2022 Share Posted February 8, 2022 5 minutes ago, AliGauld said: Thanks Roger, It does look like something out of a Cronenberg movie. Although not as bad as the one my Dad described to me that they were threatened by the MO with to dissuade them from anything untoward on shore leave in Port Said in 1944. He said it was like a small pole but had a type of umbrella fitment to it which would be used to scrape out an infection. Cheers, Alistair And we think a nasal swab is bad - enough to make one's eye(s) water 🤣 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alt-92 Posted February 8, 2022 Share Posted February 8, 2022 Just reorganised the stash and the same kit passed through my hands. Will follow to see if I should dig it out and move it up the queue. From memory, SH used parts of the Mk.V designs for this one, so you may have to do some dry-fits to see if the cockpit side panels will keep clear of the bottom wing half. I've had to trim a bit off on my Mk.V. Then again, it is SH so that should not be too much of a surprise 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AliGauld Posted February 8, 2022 Author Share Posted February 8, 2022 26 minutes ago, alt-92 said: Just reorganised the stash and the same kit passed through my hands. Will follow to see if I should dig it out and move it up the queue. From memory, SH used parts of the Mk.V designs for this one, so you may have to do some dry-fits to see if the cockpit side panels will keep clear of the bottom wing half. I've had to trim a bit off on my Mk.V. Then again, it is SH so that should not be too much of a surprise Thanks so much. I'll keep an eye out for that. Cheers, Alistair Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AliGauld Posted February 8, 2022 Author Share Posted February 8, 2022 Masking was masked, Aluminium was sprayed. The hairy stick came out and Nato Black and Steel were applied. I did some work on the IP with the film and photoetch and got so engrossed I forgot to take any photos until bits had been glued. Firstly the V-1 is joined up and Mr. Surfacer applied to the seams. The cockpit side panels were glued in place. The head rest fitted to the seat back. Finally the IP photoetch applied and Krystal Kear dropped into the dials. It's still drying in the big dials and the compass. Thanks for looking, Cheers, Alistair 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spookytooth Posted February 10, 2022 Share Posted February 10, 2022 All looking good from here Alistair mate. Nice and steady. Simon. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted February 10, 2022 Share Posted February 10, 2022 Spitfire coming on well Alistair and looking good. Chris 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
k5054nz Posted February 10, 2022 Share Posted February 10, 2022 I'm rather enjoying this one, thanks for sharing your build with us Alistair! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AliGauld Posted February 11, 2022 Author Share Posted February 11, 2022 17 hours ago, Spookytooth said: All looking good from here Alistair mate. Nice and steady. Simon. Thanks Simon, It's all tiny steps at the moment as work is really getting in the way. 17 hours ago, bigbadbadge said: Spitfire coming on well Alistair and looking good. Chris Thanks Chris, It will get there eventually. 15 hours ago, k5054nz said: I'm rather enjoying this one, thanks for sharing your build with us Alistair! Thanks very much, It's all just plodding along at the moment. Cheers, Alistair 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AliGauld Posted February 13, 2022 Author Share Posted February 13, 2022 The V-1 had wings and tails fitted. A smear of PPP was required at the wing roots. It was then sprayed with Tamiya Neutral Grey. I just need to do some rescribing and it'll be ready for some colour. The pilot figure was given a coat of Tamiya Flat Black and then Flat White was sprayed from above. Once all that is cooked and I get some time off work I can get on with painting him. As @alt-92 had warned me about the fuselage to wing fit due to the cockpit side panels I thought it was time for a bit of a dry fit. Everything looks good there and it all fits at the moment. Thanks for looking, Cheers, Alistair 13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy J Posted February 13, 2022 Share Posted February 13, 2022 Nice work Alistair and you can't beat a quick dry fit for a good mojo boost 😉👍 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AliGauld Posted February 13, 2022 Author Share Posted February 13, 2022 3 minutes ago, Andy J said: Nice work Alistair and you can't beat a quick dry fit for a good mojo boost 😉👍 Thanks Andy, Of course it may/will all go horribly wrong when there's glue involved. Cheers, Alistair 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy J Posted February 13, 2022 Share Posted February 13, 2022 1 minute ago, AliGauld said: Thanks Andy, Of course it may/will all go horribly wrong when there's glue involved. Cheers, Alistair Hmm.....I suppose you could try sellotape instead 😆👍 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted February 13, 2022 Share Posted February 13, 2022 Glad the dry fit went well looking forward to seeing the pilot progress too Chris 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AliGauld Posted February 13, 2022 Author Share Posted February 13, 2022 3 minutes ago, bigbadbadge said: Glad the dry fit went well looking forward to seeing the pilot progress too Chris Thanks Chris, I'm heading into unknown and very scary territory here. I'll need to see how it goes. If it all goes horribly wrong then there won't be much to see anyway. I've been watching a few videos so I've got some ideas about forward progress. And, yes it does involve me using a brush. You, Sir, are a bad influence. Cheers, Alistair 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted February 13, 2022 Share Posted February 13, 2022 My word some brushwork, I bet you enjoy it 😉 Chris 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spookytooth Posted February 14, 2022 Share Posted February 14, 2022 22 hours ago, AliGauld said: Of course it may/will all go horribly wrong when there's glue involved. That`s one of the rules of modelling Alistair. Good to have a check fit though. All looks OK from here. Hairy stick work... Simon. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AliGauld Posted February 14, 2022 Author Share Posted February 14, 2022 41 minutes ago, Spookytooth said: That`s one of the rules of modelling Alistair Nothing surer. I'll see how thing are when I get there. Cheers, Alistair 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark.au Posted February 15, 2022 Share Posted February 15, 2022 Just keep splashing paint on your pilot until he looks good, that’s what I did with my Spitfire pilot…. And remember, he can’t really be seen under a closed canopy. I’ve not come across this technique of black then a white coat from above…? What’s the theory of this approach, inquiring minds want to know! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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