mark.au Posted May 22, 2022 Share Posted May 22, 2022 (edited) But I got nowhere to fly to. So, I’ll pull up a chair, instead. Edited May 22, 2022 by mark.au 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AliGauld Posted May 22, 2022 Author Share Posted May 22, 2022 5 minutes ago, mark.au said: But I got nowhere to fly to. So, I’ll pull up a chair, instead. You, Sir, are also most welcome. Cheers, Alistair 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AliGauld Posted May 22, 2022 Author Share Posted May 22, 2022 I know that Arma kits are fantastic as I have thought this since I built my first Hurricane but the detail and fit of this one out of the box is truly spectacular. All this may change once I get my grubby mitts on it, of course, but on first fit there is barely a seam let alone a gap. Various other bits were clipped off for the start of painting. There are a bewildering, but clearly marked, number of options for the internals and with my meticulous and lengthy research I am of course going to wing this completely and just go with what I fancy. Very little of it will be very visible after the fuselage close up anyway. There may be much butchering of this delightful kit later. Thanks for looking, Cheers, Alistair 17 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spookytooth Posted May 22, 2022 Share Posted May 22, 2022 Wing it !!! that`s the way to go, it`s your build Alistair. A nice nod to Floyd sir, one of my fav bands. Enjoy the build mate, it will be fun. Stay safe. Simon. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Coombs Posted May 22, 2022 Share Posted May 22, 2022 2 hours ago, GrzeM said: Cheshire's Mustang!!! Great!!! We are watching! Unfortunately things like this happen sometimes, even if we carefuly examine all parts before packing into box. Sorry for that. We replace any and every damaged part free of charge, just fill the form here: https://www.armahobby.com/webpage/support-faq.html#claims Best regards! Grzegorz from Arma Hobby That, Sir, is excellent customer service. I have just taken you up on the offer. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AliGauld Posted May 22, 2022 Author Share Posted May 22, 2022 1 hour ago, Spookytooth said: Wing it !!! that`s the way to go, it`s your build Alistair. A nice nod to Floyd sir, one of my fav bands. Enjoy the build mate, it will be fun. Stay safe. Simon. Absolutely I've spent nearly 40 years bluffing my way through work and I'm not changing now. Mine too. Cheers, Alistair 3 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
opus999 Posted May 22, 2022 Share Posted May 22, 2022 Wow, how can I go wrong with a great kit, a great plane and a reference to one of my favorite bands? I'm in! 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Procopius Posted May 22, 2022 Share Posted May 22, 2022 3 hours ago, AliGauld said: I know that Arma kits are fantastic as I have thought this since I built my first Hurricane but the detail and fit of this one out of the box is truly spectacular. Told ya so! 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dandie Dinmont Posted May 22, 2022 Share Posted May 22, 2022 1 hour ago, AliGauld said: Absolutely I've spent nearly 40 years bluffing my way through work and I'm not changing now. it’s statements like this that make me very glad you don’t work on the ECML. Well Alistair, I finally got around to buying the Arma Wildcat at the Perth show in a no doubt vain attempt to emulate your fantastic build of that kit, and this thread will doubtless lead to me adding the Arma Mustang to my must-purchase list. I’m looking forward to seeing the fantastic job you do of this. The headmaster of my primary school (whose name I seem to have forgotten, well it was 50 years ago) was a former Lancaster pilot who had known Leonard Cheshire and on several occasions, he told us children of his great admiration for the man. Craig. (I’ve just remembered. Mr. Watkins!) 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted May 22, 2022 Share Posted May 22, 2022 The fit certainly does look impressive Alistair. Chris 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AliGauld Posted May 22, 2022 Author Share Posted May 22, 2022 2 hours ago, opus999 said: Wow, how can I go wrong with a great kit, a great plane and a reference to one of my favorite bands? I'm in! Welcome aboard. 2 hours ago, Procopius said: Told ya so! Indeed you did. but I'm old, jaded and cynical, you know Scottish. So, until I get my grubby mitts on something I will Victor Meldrew it. 1 hour ago, Dandie Dinmont said: it’s statements like this that make me very glad you don’t work on the ECML. Well Alistair, I finally got around to buying the Arma Wildcat at the Perth show in a no doubt vain attempt to emulate your fantastic build of that kit, and this thread will doubtless lead to me adding the Arma Mustang to my must-purchase list. I’m looking forward to seeing the fantastic job you do of this. The headmaster of my primary school (whose name I seem to have forgotten, well it was 50 years ago) was a former Lancaster pilot who had known Leonard Cheshire and on several occasions, he told us children of his great admiration for the man. Craig. (I’ve just remembered. Mr. Watkins!) Thanks Craig, I think. Apologies if I've caused some leakage from your wallet. To answer your other part. I worked in Edinburgh for 15 years and was regularly in charge of Panel 1 which covers Monktonhall Jn. to the regional boundary. 59 minutes ago, bigbadbadge said: The fit certainly does look impressive Alistair. Chris It certainly is Chris, I can only hope that butterfingers here can keep it that way. Cheers, Alistair 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AliGauld Posted May 22, 2022 Author Share Posted May 22, 2022 Some Green, Black and Aluminium paint has been flung at plastic after priming. I'll need to mask off for more aluminium, chromate yellow, black and olive drab tomorrow and then get the brush out for various detaily bits. Thanks for looking, Cheers, Alistair 13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spookytooth Posted May 22, 2022 Share Posted May 22, 2022 Nice start , paint going on. Looks well detailed mate. Stay safe. Simon. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdrianMF Posted May 22, 2022 Share Posted May 22, 2022 I saw the assembled picture earlier and thought I’d missed all the interior work! Nice work, looking forward to the build. Regards, Adrian 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AliGauld Posted May 22, 2022 Author Share Posted May 22, 2022 59 minutes ago, Spookytooth said: Nice start , paint going on. Looks well detailed mate. Stay safe. Simon. Thanks Simon, It is an exquisite little kit. 11 minutes ago, AdrianMF said: I saw the assembled picture earlier and thought I’d missed all the interior work! Nice work, looking forward to the build. Regards, Adrian Thanks so much Adrian. Cheers, Alistair Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunny Posted May 23, 2022 Share Posted May 23, 2022 Alistair, That's certainly impressive engineering on the kit and you've cracked on nicely with the interior! Cheers, Roger 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AliGauld Posted May 23, 2022 Author Share Posted May 23, 2022 1 minute ago, Dunny said: Alistair, That's certainly impressive engineering on the kit and you've cracked on nicely with the interior! Cheers, Roger Thanks Roger, I am seriously impressed with the fit so far. Certainly in comparison to the Sunderland. Cheers, Alistair 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdrianMF Posted May 23, 2022 Share Posted May 23, 2022 Coming out of the Matchbox GB my standards for ease of assembly are now pretty high. Maybe Arma Hobby has managed to capture "Eduard/Special Hobby detail" and "Matchbox buildability"? Regards, Adrian 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham Boak Posted May 23, 2022 Share Posted May 23, 2022 Sorry, my experience of Matchbox kits did not include "ease of assembly" unless perhaps this included being willing to accept a range of values for wing dihedral (to think of just the one example.) Simple, yes, with few but crude parts by modern standards, but not good fit without working on them? The quality did admittedly vary considerably across the range. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AliGauld Posted May 23, 2022 Author Share Posted May 23, 2022 Some masking done and Flat Aluminium and Chromate Yellow sprayed. When I got up this morning I did some brush work and some gluing. Some more work with the hairy stick to come and if I get time some stickers. Thanks for looking, Cheers, Alistair 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spookytooth Posted May 23, 2022 Share Posted May 23, 2022 Steady does it Alistair. Looking nice. Stay safe. Simon. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AliGauld Posted May 23, 2022 Author Share Posted May 23, 2022 2 hours ago, Spookytooth said: Steady does it Alistair. Looking nice. Stay safe. Simon. Thanks Simon, I needed to go slowly with the cockpit transfers. There's some pretty small stuff there. There has been some progress involving paint glue and stickers. That's it for tonight. Tomorrow, some photo etch to deal with for belts and grills and once that's done some dry brushing and a wash or two just to make things look used. Thanks for looking, Cheers, Alistair 17 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corsaircorp Posted May 23, 2022 Share Posted May 23, 2022 Waow !! I'm late to the party !! The bird is almost assembled !! May I look for a place at the bar ?? These Arma kits look really good, I hear about a 1/48 Hurricane Mk II, can't wait or dream about it... It will be a "Take my money and send me 2 affair" for a start at least.... Great work Alistair !! Sincerely. CC 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AliGauld Posted May 23, 2022 Author Share Posted May 23, 2022 1 minute ago, corsaircorp said: Waow !! I'm late to the party !! The bird is almost assembled !! May I look for a place at the bar ?? These Arma kits look really good, I hear about a 1/48 Hurricane Mk II, can't wait or dream about it... It will be a "Take my money and send me 2 affair" for a start at least.... Great work Alistair !! Sincerely. CC Thanks CC, Pull up a chair. I'm salivating about the 1/48 Hurricane as well. This will slow down a tad as I'm back at work on Thursday. Cheers, Alistair 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColinChipmunkfan Posted May 23, 2022 Share Posted May 23, 2022 Gosh almost missed the bus Alistair. Great work on painting the cockpit and instrument panel. These Arma models always look the bees knees on BM.🙂 Colin 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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