IanHx Posted February 26, 2022 Share Posted February 26, 2022 (edited) Another Bone build from IanHx.... The obligatory 'look ma, it ain't started' shot..... Edited April 30, 2022 by IanHx . 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wings unlevel Posted February 26, 2022 Share Posted February 26, 2022 This kit keeps calling me, so will watch your build with interest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterB Posted February 26, 2022 Share Posted February 26, 2022 Hi Ian, If I had somewhere to store it I would build my old Airfix 1/72 one - I know it is none too accurate but it should look impressive. Certainly an appropriate entry for this GB. Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Col. Posted February 26, 2022 Share Posted February 26, 2022 Even in 144th scale this will make for an impressive model Ian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chrisj2003 Posted February 26, 2022 Share Posted February 26, 2022 4 hours ago, PeterB said: If I had somewhere to store it I would build my old Airfix 1/72 one - I know it is none too accurate but it should look impressive. Certainly an appropriate entry for this GB. Just what I thought when I saw this. I’ve had an unstarted Bone since the last century and I did briefly consider it for this GB but where to keep it put paid to the idea. Always loved the Bone; I had USAF stock photos of it as wallpaper on my work computer for years. Will follow this with great interest. Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IanHx Posted February 27, 2022 Author Share Posted February 27, 2022 Reading the instructions, it becomes apparent that a decision early on is required as to whether its wings forward or wings swept. Although pose-able in 4 different positions, there are different underside slot pieces depending on which... going to have to try some dry fitting to see which one to go with ( shelf says: "fully swept, you numpty ! no room for anything else..." ) Painting the cockpit reminds me why I usually avoid Fiddly-scale..... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IanHx Posted February 27, 2022 Author Share Posted February 27, 2022 (edited) First gotcha.... the instructions show the wings the wrong way round ! Carefull examination of the surface detail - along with putting the decal instructions under a magnifying glass - reveals that parts B2/B9 are the RIGHT-hand wing and not the left as depicted in step 1 ..... BTW the surface panel detail on this kit is amazing.... hope its still visiblle after being slathered with a hairy stick .... Edited February 27, 2022 by IanHx 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IanHx Posted February 27, 2022 Author Share Posted February 27, 2022 21 hours ago, PeterB said: Hi Ian, If I had somewhere to store it I would build my old Airfix 1/72 one - I know it is none too accurate but it should look impressive. Certainly an appropriate entry for this GB. Pete The modelling gods demanded that I post a size comparison between Airfix 1:72 and Academy 1:144.... Sadly this photo does nothing to disperse Mrs Hx's notion that models are just "giant dust-catchers" ! 3 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
desert falcon Posted February 27, 2022 Share Posted February 27, 2022 1 minute ago, IanHx said: Sadly this photo does nothing to disperse Mrs Hx's notion that models are just "giant dust-catchers" ! And don’t you just hate it when you know she’s right …. 😁 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bertie McBoatface Posted February 27, 2022 Share Posted February 27, 2022 Isn't there a 1/48 scale one out there? That would make an interesting picture with the other wee ones... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IanHx Posted February 27, 2022 Author Share Posted February 27, 2022 2 minutes ago, Bertie Psmith said: Isn't there a 1/48 scale one out there? That would make an interesting picture with the other wee ones... Sadly haven't got the storage space to even contemplate the Revel 1:48.... not even if disguised as a coffee table..... 😆 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bertie McBoatface Posted February 27, 2022 Share Posted February 27, 2022 1 minute ago, IanHx said: Sadly haven't got the storage space to even contemplate the Revel 1:48.... not even if disguised as a coffee table..... 😆 You could store the other two inside it, like a Turducken. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Turducken#:~:text=Turducken is a dish consisting,variant%2C replacing turkey with goose. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IanHx Posted March 5, 2022 Author Share Posted March 5, 2022 Top and bottom halves together. Big strong locator pins make it like cross between a regular kit and a quickbuild. A joy to put together. Still some sanding required along the seam though.... can't have everything 🙂 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IanHx Posted March 5, 2022 Author Share Posted March 5, 2022 ... and so onto the Third Law of Modelling : "the modelling session shall end with the appearance of The Carpet Monster" i) after a suitable* period of time has elapsed the piece shall be returned to the modeller exceptions : a) insufficient quantity of swearing has been offered up in tribute b) insufficient quality of swearing has been offered up in tribute c) the piece is really small * "suitable" depends on the whims of the particular carpet monster, but usually around 5 minutes after the modeller has got down on hands and knees and realises that they are stuck 1 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Col. Posted March 6, 2022 Share Posted March 6, 2022 Hope your penance has been rewarded by the return of that part Ian. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IanHx Posted March 6, 2022 Author Share Posted March 6, 2022 2 hours ago, Col. said: Hope your penance has been rewarded by the return of that part Ian. Yes the rear bump that glues onto the side of the tail has been returned to its rightfull place 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IanHx Posted March 28, 2022 Author Share Posted March 28, 2022 "what's taking so long, Ian ?" I hear you ask. Painting the stripes on the teeny-tiny bombs.... 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Col. Posted March 28, 2022 Share Posted March 28, 2022 Fine tenny-tiny paintwork Ian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jasonb13 Posted March 28, 2022 Share Posted March 28, 2022 Cool subject, must keep an eye out for that kit myself (if you recommend it after the build! ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IanHx Posted March 28, 2022 Author Share Posted March 28, 2022 3 hours ago, Jasonb13 said: Cool subject, must keep an eye out for that kit myself (if you recommend it after the build! ) I can recommend it already - it feels like a model kit designed by someone who usually designs snap-together kits. No "non-existant locator pins" to worry about on this one 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IanHx Posted April 12, 2022 Author Share Posted April 12, 2022 Alright, I've finally found a flaw in the kit..... The cross-bracing strut on the main undercarriage is very weak, and can be easily snapped while being removed from the runner..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IanHx Posted April 20, 2022 Author Share Posted April 20, 2022 First kit I've built that came with a paint mask. While not perfect, it's a big improvement on free-hand brush painting... and means it's not a disaster when you overpaint the mask 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IanHx Posted April 20, 2022 Author Share Posted April 20, 2022 (edited) Painting completed. Taking a break to let it all dry before commencing on the decals.... Today's episode was brought to you by the numbers 125, 140, 130 ,33 & 32 ..... Edited April 20, 2022 by IanHx 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
81-er Posted April 21, 2022 Share Posted April 21, 2022 Definitely looking like a Bone now 👍 James 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IanHx Posted April 30, 2022 Author Share Posted April 30, 2022 Just hitting it's time on target, it's finally finished. Some of the decals were a bit ..well.. bone..... but the overall result not too bad. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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