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Tim's Novo 1/72 Miles Master III - Started 08:39. Completed 18:26


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My first Blitzbuild

This Novo Miles Master III, bought at IPMS Avon show in 2021.

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Parts, though I'll present an interestingly timestamped photo of parts at the start line.

I've deburred and removed all the flash, and dunked the canopy in Klear.

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And my colour option.

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I could well obtain a model size copy of that plan, prepared as an airbrush mask.

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My first commitment to a Blitzbuild, and I'm very uncertain of my strategy.

Having now retired, I think it's time to admit that very late nights should be behind me, which rules out the The Superhero Option.

The Sidekick is still an option, other than Jet Age might need me on the Sunday.  There's an important gap in the roster. 

I will fill that if nobody else steps forward.

Leaving me as a Great Escaper. 

No real ideas how this might go, and very weather dependant for drying the paint quickly.

 

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Welcome to the world of Blitzbuild. 🙂

The only strategy I have is to give paint the maximum time to dry. Usually overnight, and it means taking the Great Escape option more often than not.

 

However, I have borrowed my daughter's food dehydrator for the weekend to try speeding up the drying process. I may not make it to Monday if she pops in and sees what it is being used for..... 😬

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On 8/23/2022 at 3:38 PM, theplasticsurgeon said:

Preparation being key, I've scale copied the paint-plan to same size as the model, 

and sliced it up ready for use.

Checking my paints is showing that a fresh tin of H29 Dark Earth would be prudent.

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A fresh tin of 29 Dark Earth has been obtained, and further thoughts on my strategy.

Some steps to be performed early, in prep for use later.

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Oh and tomorrow the food prep.

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3 hours ago, theplasticsurgeon said:

Oh and tomorrow the food prep.

The food's the most important bit!

I'm lucky this time around - proper meals as my partner is here. My normal Blitzbuild diet of Pot Noodles, toast, and cups of char will have to be put to one side this time around - perhaps not the cuppas though.

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1 hour ago, Jinxman said:

I'm lucky this time around - proper meals as my partner is here. My normal Blitzbuild diet of Pot Noodles, toast, and cups of char will have to be put to one side this time around - perhaps not the cuppas though.

Sounds good to me, were I not diabetic I’d probably go that way. Unfortunately Swmbo is in work from 9.00am to 6.00pm so it will only be me the dog and the cat on Saturday, what a shame :) Catering will be whatever non carb food I can grab between blitzbuild sessions.

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On 8/25/2022 at 2:08 PM, Jinxman said:

The food's the most important bit!

Ham roll, coconut milk and crisps - a Morrison meal deal.  £3.50 - saving of £2.35.

Red Bull - leftover from a previous meal-deal.  Cappucinos and biscuits, then whatever else is in my fridge.

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I'm ready.

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  • theplasticsurgeon changed the title to Tim's Novo 1/72 Miles Master III - Started 0839

10:22 first cappuccino break.

 

09:13 painting parts and interior.

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09:35 The first victim of the Blitz - that wingtip.  What a time to discover a short-shot!

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09:52,  soldiering on with airframe assembly.

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09:53, wingtip repair job.  Not a fully certified repair, but enough to limp on to the end.

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09:59, underside, seam filling.  And my wingtip excuse again.

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10:11 further prep of parts that will be used later.

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  • theplasticsurgeon changed the title to Tim's Novo 1/72 Miles Master III - Started 0839. This kit is flawed!

13:18, I'm dining on the meal-deal, and can of Red Bull.

 

11:36, airbrushed the underside Humbrol 24 yellow.

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12:26, airbrushed topside Humbrol 29 dark earth.

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12:59 pilots installed.

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13:03 Canopy closed over them.

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1736 - Drink and a corned beef buttie.

 

13:53 Masked up ready for camo. 

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14:18 Airbrushed Humbrol 163 dark green.

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14:59 Demasked.

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16:06 Decals, from my spares.  Kit decals broke up.

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17:08 Canopy frames, and the propeller

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