AliGauld Posted January 16, 2023 Author Share Posted January 16, 2023 5 hours ago, bigbadbadge said: Looks damn fine to me Alistair, it's really going to come to life now. Great work. Chris Thanks Chris, I'm seeing the way forward now. 1 hour ago, corsaircorp said: Great recovery Alistair !! On we go now !! RFI is in sight !! Sincerely. CC Thanks CC, I'll keep plugging away until I get it right. Cheers, Alistair 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Quack Posted January 16, 2023 Share Posted January 16, 2023 A fine result Alistair. I've been in that position more than once (once should really be enough!) and I know how annoying it can be. She's looking superb. Q 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keeff Posted January 16, 2023 Share Posted January 16, 2023 This is looking superb. I'm yet to attempt spraying on roundels etc, but have had a go at an American star on a tank that I made a compete hash of, so I can't pass judgement! Keith 😁 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AliGauld Posted January 16, 2023 Author Share Posted January 16, 2023 57 minutes ago, Dr. Quack said: A fine result Alistair. I've been in that position more than once (once should really be enough!) and I know how annoying it can be. She's looking superb. Q Thanks Q, Yup once should be enough but I keep on doing it. 47 minutes ago, Keeff said: This is looking superb. I'm yet to attempt spraying on roundels etc, but have had a go at an American star on a tank that I made a compete hash of, so I can't pass judgement! Keith 😁 Thanks very much. It's very much a learning process for me and I haven't quite found a method that works for me but I'll keep going until I get it. Cheers, Alistair Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AliGauld Posted January 26, 2023 Author Share Posted January 26, 2023 The fuselage after a Flory Dark Dirt Wash and some oil dot filtering. I managed to get all this done without knocking any of the delicate PE bits around the tail off, so, once I get the Torpedo Aiming bits and the wing to fuselage struts painted up I'll get the centre top wing piece glued on and give this all a matt coat. Thanks for looking, Cheers, Alistair 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted January 26, 2023 Share Posted January 26, 2023 Ooooooo now that's looking lovely Alistair, great work. Not too far to go now. Chris 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iang Posted January 26, 2023 Share Posted January 26, 2023 Looking very nice 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keeff Posted January 26, 2023 Share Posted January 26, 2023 It's really coming to life now .... awesome job! Keith 😁 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichieW Posted January 26, 2023 Share Posted January 26, 2023 Excellent work Ali, it's all coming all really well. Richie 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AliGauld Posted January 26, 2023 Author Share Posted January 26, 2023 1 hour ago, bigbadbadge said: Ooooooo now that's looking lovely Alistair, great work. Not too far to go now. Chris Thanks Chris, I should be able to start putting the sub-assemblies together fairly soon and see how that looks. 1 hour ago, iang said: Looking very nice Thanks so much. That is extremely kind. 1 hour ago, Keeff said: It's really coming to life now .... awesome job! Keith 😁 Thanks Keith, I think it's finally coming together. 38 minutes ago, RichieW said: Excellent work Ali, it's all coming all really well. Richie Thanks Richie, Still a fair bit of work t do but it's getting there now. Cheers, Alistair 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomjw Posted January 27, 2023 Share Posted January 27, 2023 A fabulous paint job Alistair. The painted roundels really pop. Cheers, Tom 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AliGauld Posted January 27, 2023 Author Share Posted January 27, 2023 2 hours ago, Tomjw said: A fabulous paint job Alistair. The painted roundels really pop. Cheers, Tom Thanks very much, They gave me a bit of bother but I managed to bring them back to OK. Cheers, Alistair 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AliGauld Posted January 27, 2023 Author Share Posted January 27, 2023 After the fuselage to wing root struts were painted, lightly weathered and fitted, I got a flat coat sprayed and with the help of the hairdryer nicely dried off. The centre top wing was fitted and the torpedo aiming bars. While I was at it I fitted the engine and cowling. Seems like an age since I built and painted that. Windscreen, fuselage and underside masks removed. I'll fit the PE struts from the center to the fuselage tomorrow along with the film for the bottom window and the side radiator? Thanks for looking, Cheers, Alistair 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunny Posted January 27, 2023 Share Posted January 27, 2023 Alistair, Lovely job on the filter which adds a subtle depth, looking super under a flat coat! Cheers, Roger 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AliGauld Posted January 27, 2023 Author Share Posted January 27, 2023 3 minutes ago, Dunny said: Alistair, Lovely job on the filter which adds a subtle depth, looking super under a flat coat! Cheers, Roger Thanks Roger, I must admit I think she's looking quite good now. I just need to get moving on the PE rigging done on the wings as well and I can start putting her all together finally. Cheers, Alistair Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted January 27, 2023 Share Posted January 27, 2023 Ooooooo very nice Alistair looks fantastic, that is a big mojo boosting step getting all those bits added. Starting to really come together well now. Great work Chris 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AliGauld Posted January 27, 2023 Author Share Posted January 27, 2023 13 minutes ago, bigbadbadge said: Ooooooo very nice Alistair looks fantastic, that is a big mojo boosting step getting all those bits added. Starting to really come together well now. Great work Chris Thanks Chris, It's such a big beast that finally getting so much together feels really positive. Not really that much to do now. The PE rigging, the control lines, arrestor hook, landing gear and some of the small bits for the cockpit sides. Oh and the leather covers on the pilots cockpit edges. Maybe more than I thought. Cheers, Alistair 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichieW Posted January 27, 2023 Share Posted January 27, 2023 59 minutes ago, AliGauld said: must admit I think she's looking quite good now. And so she is, in fact she's starting to look fantastic! Richie 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AliGauld Posted January 27, 2023 Author Share Posted January 27, 2023 2 minutes ago, RichieW said: And so she is, in fact she's starting to look fantastic! Richie Thanks Richie, That is very kind of you. Cheers, Alistair 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark.au Posted January 28, 2023 Share Posted January 28, 2023 Looking absolutely brilliant, Ali. This one is some of your very best work, for sure. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AliGauld Posted January 28, 2023 Author Share Posted January 28, 2023 6 hours ago, mark.au said: Looking absolutely brilliant, Ali. This one is some of your very best work, for sure. Thanks so much Mark, I'm quite chuffed and surprised at the results so far. Maybe taking a bit more time is something I should do more often. Cheers, Alistair 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Winded Penguin Posted January 28, 2023 Share Posted January 28, 2023 This is a really lovely model. Overcoming a few hiccups, you are 100% on top of the process at this point, and it shows👍 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AliGauld Posted January 28, 2023 Author Share Posted January 28, 2023 52 minutes ago, Winded Penguin said: This is a really lovely model. Overcoming a few hiccups, you are 100% on top of the process at this point, and it shows👍 Thanks very much WP, That is an extremely kind euphemism for running around like a headless chicken and just winging it. A little progress today as I didn't have a lot of time after I was briefed on todays shopping trip. I hate going shopping on a Saturday but needs must. The first of the rigging was fitted along with the radiator thingy. I also got the torpedo fitted to the carrier. Tomorrow I will fit this stuff as control wires for the rudder and elevators. And as I have started the rigging these will be in use. Thanks for looking, Cheers, Alistair 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunny Posted January 28, 2023 Share Posted January 28, 2023 Alistair, Looking good with the rigging in place! I'll warrant also easier than 1:72, Cheers, Roger 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AliGauld Posted January 28, 2023 Author Share Posted January 28, 2023 6 minutes ago, Dunny said: Alistair, Looking good with the rigging in place! I'll warrant also easier than 1:72, Cheers, Roger Thanks Roger, And yes it was a sight easier, they just slotted in. I'm hoping the rest are as simple but I've just given that the kiss of death. Cheers, Alistair 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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