Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted September 22, 2022 Share Posted September 22, 2022 Well seeing as the BV would've been a lot more work than expected. I think we can take the Valkyrie and be happy. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Col. Posted September 22, 2022 Share Posted September 22, 2022 5 hours ago, Corsairfoxfouruncle said: Well seeing as the BV would've been a lot more work than expected. I think we can take the Valkyrie and be happy. What Dennis says covers my thoughts as well The fit can be a little sloppy in some areas but nothing you can't handle. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JOCKNEY Posted September 22, 2022 Author Share Posted September 22, 2022 Are people happy for me to edit this thread or should I start a new one ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted September 22, 2022 Share Posted September 22, 2022 Its ultimately up to @Col. but I’ve no issues ? 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Col. Posted September 22, 2022 Share Posted September 22, 2022 2 hours ago, JOCKNEY said: Are people happy for me to edit this thread or should I start a new one ? 34 minutes ago, Corsairfoxfouruncle said: Its ultimately up to @Col. but I’ve no issues ? It's your thread Pat but I'd suggest it tidier to edit the title and continue the story behind your choice 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JOCKNEY Posted September 22, 2022 Author Share Posted September 22, 2022 So this is the kit I've finally ended up with Just in case you think I've short changed you on the size of the build, here's the dimensions. I missed a trick here I could have built this one in the "Less than a tenner GB" a while back I do hope the kit is moulded in white plastic Cheers Pat 14 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete in Lincs Posted September 23, 2022 Share Posted September 23, 2022 Over 75 detailed parts! ooh. How will you keep track of them all? It's going to be a fair size though. Reinforce the work bench! I think you need to add a line to the first post about the change, or it's going to confuse people? 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bentwaters81tfw Posted September 23, 2022 Share Posted September 23, 2022 It is moulded in white, and it is humungus. The most vulnerable component when it's complete is the pitot head. There are no direct substitutes, but the Master F-106 Delta Dart is close enough. I look forward to seeing that BV though. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JOCKNEY Posted September 23, 2022 Author Share Posted September 23, 2022 2 hours ago, Pete in Lincs said: Over 75 detailed parts! ooh. How will you keep track of them all? It's going to be a fair size though. Reinforce the work bench! I think you need to add a line to the first post about the change, or it's going to confuse people? Hi Pete I had put a note under the photo, if it's not visible for any reason can you let me know please as its likely to be the luddite on the keyboard this end that's the issue ! Cheers Pat 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhantomBigStu Posted September 23, 2022 Share Posted September 23, 2022 Nothing like a bit of ambition, a kit Ill never build given my inability to master spraying white (and having ruined some nice kits along the way in no hurry to try again) I'm watching along 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JOCKNEY Posted September 23, 2022 Author Share Posted September 23, 2022 4 hours ago, PhantomBigStu said: Nothing like a bit of ambition, a kit Ill never build given my inability to master spraying white (and having ruined some nice kits along the way in no hurry to try again) I'm watching along Oh cheers Stu, I wasn't worried about that till you mentioned it ! Thanks mate, I'll be using an aerosol can, if graffiti artists can get it to stick to a bus stop, I should be OK 👍 Cheers Pat 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete in Lincs Posted September 23, 2022 Share Posted September 23, 2022 Pat, It was early this morning, I must have had the wrong eye's in and I missed your note. Sorry for the panic! I think Halfords appliance white could be your salvation. I've used it before with good results. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jean Posted September 23, 2022 Share Posted September 23, 2022 2 hours ago, Pete in Lincs said: I think Halfords appliance white could be your salvation. I've used it before with good results. I will concur with Pete on that one! JR. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhantomBigStu Posted September 23, 2022 Share Posted September 23, 2022 Me and my big mouth….😬, sure you’ll be fine 4 hours ago, JOCKNEY said: Oh cheers Stu, I wasn't worried about that till you mentioned it ! Thanks mate, I'll be using an aerosol can, if graffiti artists can get it to stick to a bus stop, I should be OK 👍 Cheers Pat 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bentwaters81tfw Posted September 23, 2022 Share Posted September 23, 2022 Just done a Tu-160 in Halfords white primer. Not so in your face as Appliance white. Downside is you have to gloss it for decals. I prefer Appliance white for things like airliners. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bianfuxia Posted September 24, 2022 Share Posted September 24, 2022 On 9/22/2022 at 4:04 AM, JOCKNEY said: All close but no cigar. Here we go I hope people aren't disappointed not much danger of disappointment there, I'd say! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
helios16v Posted September 24, 2022 Share Posted September 24, 2022 On 9/21/2022 at 11:04 AM, JOCKNEY said: All close but no cigar. Here we go I hope people aren't disappointed Freaking awesome!!!!!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LorenSharp Posted September 24, 2022 Share Posted September 24, 2022 Ooooooo an XB-70. How can I NOT follow along on this. Hopefully '72 scale will be easier to manhandle rather than '48th. But just in case Pat be sure to do your Joe Cocker yoga stretches' beforehand. You may need them. But don't mind me I'll be over here at the bar rousing up the cheering section. As an aside though, what scale is the BV-238? 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hockeyboy76 Posted September 24, 2022 Share Posted September 24, 2022 Looks like lots of fun Pat. Little h says she’s on hand for any advice with your build. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JOCKNEY Posted September 24, 2022 Author Share Posted September 24, 2022 4 hours ago, LorenSharp said: Ooooooo an XB-70. How can I NOT follow along on this. Hopefully '72 scale will be easier to manhandle rather than '48th. But just in case Pat be sure to do your Joe Cocker yoga stretches' beforehand. You may need them. But don't mind me I'll be over here at the bar rousing up the cheering section. As an aside though, what scale is the BV-238? Hi mate Thanks very much, any support greatly appreciated. The BV238 is 1/72 as well. I still really want to build it, but having found all the things I need to do to it, I'll need to get better prepared, before I start. Cheers Pat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JOCKNEY Posted September 24, 2022 Author Share Posted September 24, 2022 6 hours ago, Hockeyboy76 said: Looks like lots of fun Pat. Little h says she’s on hand for any advice with your build. Thanks mate I'll give you and "little H" a shout when we get to the painting stage. If she starts with a roller and one end and me at the other we can meet up in the middle Cheers Pat 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Planebuilder62 Posted September 25, 2022 Share Posted September 25, 2022 Dear Jockney If the instructions are followed when joinibg the nose section the the 2 halves of the backbone of the plane a step will appear between the nose and the backbone parts. Its best to tape the parts together to test fit first. I seem to remember the backbone parts need packing before they are glued together. Hope that makes sense. Regards Toby 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JOCKNEY Posted September 25, 2022 Author Share Posted September 25, 2022 7 hours ago, Planebuilder62 said: Dear Jockney If the instructions are followed when joinibg the nose section the the 2 halves of the backbone of the plane a step will appear between the nose and the backbone parts. Its best to tape the parts together to test fit first. I seem to remember the backbone parts need packing before they are glued together. Hope that makes sense. Regards Toby Thanks Toby That's really good to know, I hope you didn't learn about it the hard way Cheers Pat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdrianMF Posted September 25, 2022 Share Posted September 25, 2022 You are one crazy pigeon! Looking forward to it... Regards, Adrian 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevej60 Posted September 26, 2022 Share Posted September 26, 2022 Good luck with this one Pat what a kit! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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