JOCKNEY Posted May 1, 2022 Share Posted May 1, 2022 Given the shortness of time I'm going to have available, I've had second thoughts on the Spitfire and gone with this instead The kit is moulded in bright orange, so hardly any painting required, and although a couple of bits were painted already I'm going to repaint them so I stay within the rules of the GB. More pictures later, early start to collect our Ukrainians tomorrow. Cheers Pat 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JOCKNEY Posted May 1, 2022 Author Share Posted May 1, 2022 So this is the kit and instructions I'm going to repaint anyway. Cheers Pat 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JOCKNEY Posted May 1, 2022 Author Share Posted May 1, 2022 Stayed over in Glasgow last night on the way to Newcastle this morning to collect our Ukrainians from the Ferry. So did a bit to the kit. Session start Repainted parts Started assembly this is as far as I got before I finished Cheers Pat 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RevDWC Posted May 1, 2022 Share Posted May 1, 2022 I can see this kit having a whole lot of memories attached to it when you get it finished. And possibly, one slightly bemused Ukrainian family. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hockeyboy76 Posted May 1, 2022 Share Posted May 1, 2022 I love how orange that kits is. Some nice multitasking Pat. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevej60 Posted May 1, 2022 Share Posted May 1, 2022 And here's me thinking you were building two Pat! Now this look's like a lovely little kit good luck. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JOCKNEY Posted May 1, 2022 Author Share Posted May 1, 2022 Just got back home, a very long but successful day, our 4 new friends are back in the not so sunny Scottish Highlands 😎. The girls immediately on their phones, on the WIFI and in their bedroom, kids are really adaptable aren't they I will return to the Willow later on tonight if I get a chance. I hope they like Chicken Kiev, Mrs Jockney has filled the freezer with it ! Cheers Pat 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grandboof Posted May 2, 2022 Share Posted May 2, 2022 I see the standard is set . Glad to see someone more more up to the challenge . The Orange pimpernel strikes again Martin H 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevej60 Posted May 2, 2022 Share Posted May 2, 2022 Are we progressing Pat or took another look at that Orange plastic and opened the single malt? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JOCKNEY Posted May 2, 2022 Author Share Posted May 2, 2022 Hi Steve Yes I'm making progress, some of the instructions are a little vague but we shall see, pictures later Cheers Pat 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdrianMF Posted May 2, 2022 Share Posted May 2, 2022 3 hours ago, JOCKNEY said: some of the instructions are a little vague Is that for the kit or for hosting a family? Total respect for taking them in (and building something in orange plastic!) Regards, Adrian 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JOCKNEY Posted May 2, 2022 Author Share Posted May 2, 2022 So with quite a busy day planned.... I put the kit in front of me and started the clock The plan is to dip in and out of it as the opportunity presents itself. Roll of lead put in the nose to prevent tail sitting and floats assembled The crew resemble a couple of sumo wrestlers and won't fit so had to have their biceps reduced Crew in and windscreens fitted but poor match to the Orange of the kit, feels like deja vue all over again 🤣 Top wing on but struggling with the struts More later 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JOCKNEY Posted May 2, 2022 Author Share Posted May 2, 2022 Return with decals, this is the first LS model I've built, and the decals take for ever to leave the backing paper ! Tailplane rigged, @Jinxman are you watching ! Getting there 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JOCKNEY Posted May 2, 2022 Author Share Posted May 2, 2022 Calling it done, not perfect by any means but, delighted to have taken part in this Blitzbuild, thanks for having me its been a very busy weekend... 🇺🇦 I hope you like it. Cheers Pat 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jinxman Posted May 2, 2022 Share Posted May 2, 2022 I like it - going to have a little tipple in a moment as a salute to your rigging! To your good health as well. 😀 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JOCKNEY Posted May 2, 2022 Author Share Posted May 2, 2022 Thanks mate, I shall join you in a glass to celebrate our joint success at finishing 🥃 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdrianMF Posted May 2, 2022 Share Posted May 2, 2022 Wow. An extra family and an orange biplane too. You are amazing! Regards, Adrian 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olmec Head Posted May 3, 2022 Share Posted May 3, 2022 Good finish and orange, respect for the rigging. I can't help feel that the Fujimi Spitfire would have been easier. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hockeyboy76 Posted May 3, 2022 Share Posted May 3, 2022 Great build Pat and what a weekend. I hope your new family is settling in. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JOCKNEY Posted May 3, 2022 Author Share Posted May 3, 2022 2 hours ago, Hockeyboy76 said: Great build Pat and what a weekend. I hope your new family is settling in. Thanks mate, so much to do Register with GPS, Dentist, optician. Open bank account Register at Job centre Enrol the kids at their schools, get them uniforms If Mrs Jockney discovered I'd built a model during all this, I'd be a dead man ! Cheers Pat 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roberto Posted May 3, 2022 Share Posted May 3, 2022 Great work, I love it! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jean Posted May 4, 2022 Share Posted May 4, 2022 Hi Pat, congrats on another very orange build looking terrific. Especially as you risked your life had you been discovered! Far worse than being caught smoking behind the shed... Great show. JR 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maginot Posted May 25, 2022 Share Posted May 25, 2022 It's gorgeous! Great choice in selecting orange seaplane. What could possibly be better? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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