mackem01 Posted October 16, 2022 Share Posted October 16, 2022 Good evening Folks, a little late to the party but here none-the-less. When this GB was first touted I knew I had to join in. I thought about my Sword NF14 and my Classic Airframes T7 but decided on a little bit of this: And a little bit of this: would make for something a little out of the ordinary in 48th. Work has started today with the mundane stuff like readying the new wings and painting of the smaller kit parts. So just going to leave this here until I have something a little more interesting to show. Good luck and happy new GB to you all. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted October 16, 2022 Share Posted October 16, 2022 Welcome to the build. Ive seen the conversion listed on Scalemates, should make for an interesting conversion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mackem01 Posted October 19, 2022 Author Share Posted October 19, 2022 Evening my fellow plastic manglers! Another little update for you all. As you can see the fuselage has been joined to facilitate work on the wing. Instructions say how to trim the fuselage but when I did, I found there were large gaps that needed some plastic card to be inserted as a back for filler which I think may be needed. The wings have also been cleaned up and are ready for the nacelles. Tamiya provide quite a hefty weight which is now fixed in place. There are also some extra Lead strips in the upper fuselage behind the cockpit - and I'm still not sure if that's enough. Forward facing view of the cockpit showing the use of Henry Ford's rule "any colour you want as long as it's black". There's only a few bits to it but it's a reasonable representataion so I'll stick with it. I used the decal that came with the kit for the seat belts and now I'm not so sure - think I'll be revisiting that one! So far I'm more than happy with how its going. Next time she may even have wings. Finally - what do you recommend for an enamel that's a reasonable match for High Speed Silver? I would like this to look 'right' when it's finished so any suggestions are most welcome. Hope what you see meets with your approval, so until next time... 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
81-er Posted October 20, 2022 Share Posted October 20, 2022 Nice progress, it's definitely looking good so far. Totally understand your thoughts on the belt decal, probably OK for the time, not so much now James 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marklo Posted October 20, 2022 Share Posted October 20, 2022 (edited) 17 hours ago, mackem01 said: Finally - what do you recommend for an enamel that's a reasonable match for High Speed Silver? Personally I like Tamiya Chrome silver with a bit of Tamiya neutral gray about 10:1 or dare I say it Lidl silver rattlecans but I’m not sure if either are 100% accurate. Tamiya chrome silver mix. Rattlecan silver with a little gunmetal pigment rubbed on to take down the shine. Edited October 20, 2022 by Marklo 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mackem01 Posted November 26, 2022 Author Share Posted November 26, 2022 WOAH! Despite rumours, I'm still around and beavering away.Not much to report as when I've been at the bench it's mostly been filling and sanding - it doesn't half sap the enthusiasm though. Despite that I seem to be over the worst of it and I have a couple of pics of my progress: I had most trouble where the resin wing joins the fuselage. Underneath, the fuselage to wing joint took a bit of sorting but it seems OK now. It's a really heavy piece and despite my best efforts I'm sure it's going to be a tail-sitter. The fuselage to wing root join was just as bad but it's sorted now. Starting to look like a Meteor now. I've started on all the bits and pieces that will soon be needed. Nacelles and rear canopy are on now and she does look impressive if I do say so myself. Got a free day tomorrow so I may get some more bench time in now that I've left the filler behind! See you later... 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted November 27, 2022 Share Posted November 27, 2022 6 hours ago, mackem01 said: It's a really heavy piece and despite my best efforts I'm sure it's going to be a tail-sitter. Ive been told a piece of square balsa stock cut into a triangle then glued to both sides of the main tires look like chocks. The flatness supposedly works to keep it nose down. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CliffB Posted November 27, 2022 Share Posted November 27, 2022 Seamless work adding the conversion pieces 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mackem01 Posted January 16, 2023 Author Share Posted January 16, 2023 After a busy period up to Christmas and a sudden illness in the PC, I can at last post an update. I have to say the extension of the GB was a godsend. So, just before Christmas when work stopped pending the arrival of Santa this is where I was: A little progress but still quite tatty. Then the arrival of Santa and one of his pressies allowed work to recommence resulting in this: She has since been matted down and given a wash (which for the life of me I still can't seem to get right!). Tonight I have begun to add all the smaller items and I think we are now back on track. Will try to post another update tomorrow if I get time. Cheers...and a happy new year to you all. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted January 16, 2023 Share Posted January 16, 2023 Wow thats looking good 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
81-er Posted January 18, 2023 Share Posted January 18, 2023 That's coming along nicely. Out of curiosity, what did Santa bring you to assist in the build? James Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mackem01 Posted January 18, 2023 Author Share Posted January 18, 2023 1 hour ago, 81-er said: That's coming along nicely. Out of curiosity, what did Santa bring you to assist in the build? James He brought decals, scalpel blades, and some decal fix. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
81-er Posted January 18, 2023 Share Posted January 18, 2023 All very useful gifts! James Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mackem01 Posted January 18, 2023 Author Share Posted January 18, 2023 Aaand done! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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