franky boy Posted October 20, 2022 Share Posted October 20, 2022 Nice clean up there George. Those some huge ejector pins! James 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
81-er Posted October 20, 2022 Share Posted October 20, 2022 They're hefty indeed! I'm currently dealing with similar monsters on the Xtrakit SR.A/1 (which was moulded by Sword) James 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geo1966 Posted October 23, 2022 Author Share Posted October 23, 2022 Have been plodding on with this, but failing to update the WIP, soz. So, firstly I was not too happy about making these cuts on the upper wing as there is no guide on the plastic. Thought I would cut them a bit smaller and then sand it back more if required. Anyway, it turns out there is quite a bit of leeway which doesn’t show from above, so happy days. Had to do some major sanding on the engines for the wings to fit together-ish (maybe a bit more still needed). Not sure if this is my fault, but I did read a build review where the guy had the same problem. Forewarned and still had the same problem……………🙄 The further I go with this kit I am realising the “locator pin guy” must have been on holiday. None around the wheel wheels, so you have to sort of guess then move the walls about while trying the bottom wing section several times to get them lined up. Hopefully get the wings together tomorrow. Might need to get hold of some industrial clamps, bricks and gaffer tape first. Wish me luck 🙂 George 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geo1966 Posted October 26, 2022 Author Share Posted October 26, 2022 Wings together. As there are only 2 tiny locating pins on each side it was a bit of a struggle to keep things lined up. I wouldn't be surprised if the glue melted the locator pins to be honest. I reread the build review and the guy said if he built this again, he would leave out the main engine parts, so just add the front (step 21/22 below). I have to agree with him as you won’t be able to see anything inside the back of the engines and it will make the wings easier to fit. George 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
franky boy Posted October 27, 2022 Share Posted October 27, 2022 Well done getting that together George. I have the SH NF Meteors in the stash so it’s good to see the potential pit falls. James Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geo1966 Posted October 27, 2022 Author Share Posted October 27, 2022 29 minutes ago, franky boy said: Well done getting that together I must admit I am a bit disappointed with this kit. Maybe it is my inexperience, but I thought a relatively modern kit would fit together well with minimal filler and sanding, unfortunately that has not been the case. I did have the SH Vampire on my Wishlist, but now thinking I will look elsewhere. George 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
franky boy Posted October 27, 2022 Share Posted October 27, 2022 It’s just a bit limited run. The surface and other details are really nice. Just put it down for a couple of days if it gets too much. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wez Posted October 27, 2022 Share Posted October 27, 2022 29 minutes ago, franky boy said: It’s just a bit limited run. The surface and other details are really nice. Just put it down for a couple of days if it gets too much. I'd say that's a common misconception about SH kits, these are not short run kits, they're meant to be long run kits the same as any of the major manufacturers however, because SH started as a short run enterprise, its just that their design process is still getting there (they improve immensely with each new kit). 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geo1966 Posted October 30, 2022 Author Share Posted October 30, 2022 On 10/27/2022 at 9:05 AM, franky boy said: The surface and other details are really nice. The problem is Franky, i am having to sand most of the detail off 🙄 George Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geo1966 Posted October 30, 2022 Author Share Posted October 30, 2022 More filling and sanding as i slowly progress. At least it is starting to look like a Meteor. Gaps on every joint. The underbelly fuel tank is not even close.................. Not looking forward to priming this, as it is going to show up all my shoddy filling work 😱 George 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geo1966 Posted November 4, 2022 Author Share Posted November 4, 2022 Ready for the paint shop. Tried a new product (to me) Modellers World Degreaser. You just paint it on to clean the surfaces. It is one of those things, where you don't know if its made any difference, but maybe wished you had used if you have problems (think that makes sense). George 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geo1966 Posted November 4, 2022 Author Share Posted November 4, 2022 A coat of Tamiya XF-66 Light grey. On initial inspection it seems my filling and sanding has worked quite well, with only a couple of areas needing attention. One problem area is around the cockpit. Any ideas how i can fill this please? Was thinking i could try mixing a drop of black paint with PPP, but not sure if that will work? George 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveyGair Posted November 4, 2022 Share Posted November 4, 2022 Hi George, nice work so far. I usually use Vallejo filler which comes in a small tube, I must have used mine up and chucked the tube out otherwise i would have sent a pic, or fine Milliput. You can dampen both with water and smooth into the join with fingertip/Q-tip. Welcome to the wonderful world of SH/MPM/Azur etc. kits, nicely detailed but can be 'testing'! Except, I have done two of their newish P-40 kits and they clicked together as good as Tamiya, strange? Davey. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geo1966 Posted November 4, 2022 Author Share Posted November 4, 2022 7 hours ago, DaveyGair said: I usually use Vallejo filler Thanks Davey. Yes i have that and PPP. What i was concerned about was that it might show up as a white strip when looking through the cockpit, hence my idea to add black paint. Maybe i am worrying too much? George Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marklo Posted November 4, 2022 Share Posted November 4, 2022 (edited) 10 hours ago, Geo1966 said: On initial inspection it seems my filling and sanding has worked quite well, with only a couple of areas needing attention. Looks good to me. Mine is at the same stage except it has no panel lines and is awaiting a rescribe, as the good people at matchbox saw fit to go for raised panel lines Edited November 4, 2022 by Marklo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted November 4, 2022 Share Posted November 4, 2022 That does look smooth, should look great with the colors on her. Did you ever find out the specific unit ? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
franky boy Posted November 5, 2022 Share Posted November 5, 2022 That looks good with a coat of primer on George. James Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geo1966 Posted November 6, 2022 Author Share Posted November 6, 2022 Managed to get a coat of AK 3rd generation RAF medium sea grey on over the weekend. Seen a lot of people slagging this paint down, but i found with a good dose of VMS airbrush thinner it sprayed pretty well. It is slightly patchy in places as that is the look is was going for......................honest. Next, on to the dreaded masking for the dark green 😱 George 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted November 6, 2022 Share Posted November 6, 2022 Paint looks good, not familiar with their paints so cant say yea/nay. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
81-er Posted November 7, 2022 Share Posted November 7, 2022 Looking good there, George. I don't mind the AK 3rd gen paints, but I find the Tamiya & Mr Hobby paints easier to work with simply because they're easier to get exact quantities of with a pipette when thinning to airbrush. The paint itself sprays nicely when thinned though. James Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geo1966 Posted November 16, 2022 Author Share Posted November 16, 2022 (edited) Not forgotten about this, just been a bit sidetracked as I am now in the Armoured Car/Halftrack GB as well. Anyway, I marked up the camo pattern with a watercolour pencil. Then used White Tac and masking tape. A coat of Vallejo Dark Green. Once removed I have realised, I should have taken a bit more time with the masking. There is a bit of “creep” under some of the lines. Maybe I should have pressed the white tac down more? Its the first time i have masked Camo, so i am still learning. Anyway, I am ok with it and will tidy it up with a brush. Feel like I am starting to get somewhere now. George Edited November 16, 2022 by Geo1966 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
franky boy Posted November 16, 2022 Share Posted November 16, 2022 That’s looking good George. Good to see the AK 3rd gen. spraying well. James 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
81-er Posted November 16, 2022 Share Posted November 16, 2022 Nicely done on that camo, George James (the other one) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geo1966 Posted December 17, 2022 Author Share Posted December 17, 2022 A long overdue update. I have been working on this in the background, but have been sidetracked by the Armoured car GB where I am building a 1/35 Bronco Staghound. Have tidied up the camo lines and added the red tail highlight. I used some 40+ year old Tamiya flat red which brushed on surprisingly well, however it took me about 10 goes of red then grey touch ups to get it right-ish. Have also given it a coat of VMS satin varnish, so ready for some stickers. I have a couple of weeks off work now, so hopefully the next update will be a bit quicker. George 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gingerbob Posted December 17, 2022 Share Posted December 17, 2022 That looks very neat and tidy! (The whole thing, I mean- I admit I had to hunt around for just a second to find this red you were speaking of.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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