Johnson Posted February 21, 2023 Share Posted February 21, 2023 Looking good… but I missed the Meteor! Very glad you’re feeling better. Best wishes, 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AliGauld Posted February 21, 2023 Author Share Posted February 21, 2023 1 minute ago, bigbadbadge said: Did you put the Meteor update here Alistair, you must be tired, it's the kip on night shifts😉 Shar wings looking good. Chris Thanks Chris, Yes, that is exactly what happened. I'm putting it down to fatigue. That may get worse as I'm on another 3 nights from tomorrow. It's my own fault as we're scrambling to cover vacancies but the silver lining is that there will be additional modelling tokens for the Scottish Nationals in Perth at the end of April. Cheers, Alistair 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AliGauld Posted February 21, 2023 Author Share Posted February 21, 2023 1 minute ago, Johnson said: Looking good… but I missed the Meteor! Very glad you’re feeling better. Best wishes, Thanks very much. I've been a bit all over the place today but it's just tiredness. Nothing a nights sleep won't solve. Cheers, Alistair 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunny Posted February 22, 2023 Share Posted February 22, 2023 Alistair, Glad to hear that the headache has receded. That Barley Grey is looking rather nice! Cheers, Roger 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AliGauld Posted February 22, 2023 Author Share Posted February 22, 2023 9 hours ago, Dunny said: Alistair, Glad to hear that the headache has receded. That Barley Grey is looking rather nice! Cheers, Roger Thanks Roger, I won't manage to get any more done on her today because stuff and things. I'm itching to get it masked up and some more paint on though. Cheers, Alistair Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AliGauld Posted February 22, 2023 Author Share Posted February 22, 2023 I didn't think I'd get any time on this today but managed to find a spare hour to get the masking done. I should manage to get some Medium Sea Grey on tomorrow. Thanks for looking, Cheers, Alistair 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AliGauld Posted February 23, 2023 Author Share Posted February 23, 2023 Out to the garage on a chilly afternoon for a first coat of Medium Sea Grey. Another couple of light coats should do it. More tomorrow. Thanks for looking, Cheers, Alistair 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted February 23, 2023 Share Posted February 23, 2023 Oooooooo nice Alistair ,looking great fella. Chris 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AliGauld Posted February 23, 2023 Author Share Posted February 23, 2023 Just now, bigbadbadge said: Oooooooo nice Alistair ,looking great fella. Chris Thanks Chris, It's starting to look like a SHAR now I think. Cheers, Alistair Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnson Posted February 23, 2023 Share Posted February 23, 2023 3 hours ago, AliGauld said: Out to the garage on a chilly afternoon Brrrr! - very brave! 3 hours ago, AliGauld said: for a first coat of Medium Sea Grey But went on well! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunny Posted February 23, 2023 Share Posted February 23, 2023 Looking good Alistair - the polar opposite to the weather here at 38C yesterday (see what I did there?!). Cool change coming through later, and not a moment too soon! Cheers, Roger 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AliGauld Posted February 24, 2023 Author Share Posted February 24, 2023 18 hours ago, Johnson said: Brrrr! - very brave! But went on well! Thanks very much. 15 hours ago, Dunny said: Looking good Alistair - the polar opposite to the weather here at 38C yesterday (see what I did there?!). Cool change coming through later, and not a moment too soon! Cheers, Roger Thanks Roger, Hope the temps get lower without any of your famous brushfires. Cheers, Alistair 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AliGauld Posted February 24, 2023 Author Share Posted February 24, 2023 Another coat of Medium Sea Grey and I think that will do it. I'l get some unmasking done and see how it looks. If that's good more masking and some Semi-Gloss Black on the nose cone. Thanks for looking, Cheers, Alistair 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AliGauld Posted February 24, 2023 Author Share Posted February 24, 2023 Unmasked, remasked and Semi-Gloss Black sprayed, very, very carefully. Then with all the sponges out. That'll be it for today. Some wee bits to touch up like the pitot, aerials and underwing outrigger bits. While I'm doing that I'll get the undercarriage finished up and fitted as I think it'll be easier to get the decals on if I can stand her up. Thanks for looking, Cheers, Alistair 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnson Posted February 24, 2023 Share Posted February 24, 2023 9 minutes ago, AliGauld said: Unmasked, remasked and Semi-Gloss Black sprayed, very, very carefully Very nice, and the pitot and wind thingummy are still there! 10 minutes ago, AliGauld said: While I'm doing that I'll get the undercarriage finished up and fitted as I think it'll be easier to get the decals on if I can stand her up. A good idea. Hopefully easier than my 1/72 ESCI. Getting all four (five?) feet on the ground was a nightmare. Excellent progress Alistair. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AliGauld Posted February 24, 2023 Author Share Posted February 24, 2023 25 minutes ago, Johnson said: Very nice, and the pitot and wind thingummy are still there! Thanks very much, There was some very careful masking with long loops of tape so they didn't touch the brass bits and then another bit of tape over the holes at the front and rear. I was quite relieved when I took the tape off that there was nothing stuck to it. 27 minutes ago, Johnson said: A good idea. Hopefully easier than my 1/72 ESCI. Getting all four (five?) feet on the ground was a nightmare. I plan to get the nose wheel and the outriggers in place and level with the main wheel dry fitted and then adjust it as necessary to get things level. Sounds simple doesn't it. I'll bet it won't be. Cheers, Alistair 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted February 24, 2023 Share Posted February 24, 2023 Looking great Alistair, a great milestone in the build getting the nose painted andcthe unmasking started. Great work, what with yours and Charlie's builds it is making me want to get back on with mine!!! Chris 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AliGauld Posted February 25, 2023 Author Share Posted February 25, 2023 20 hours ago, bigbadbadge said: Looking great Alistair, a great milestone in the build getting the nose painted andcthe unmasking started. Great work, what with yours and Charlie's builds it is making me want to get back on with mine!!! Chris Thanks so much Chris, I, for one, would be really interested in seeing what you would do with it. Cheers, Alistair 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnson Posted February 25, 2023 Share Posted February 25, 2023 21 hours ago, bigbadbadge said: is making me want to get back on with mine!!! Seconded! 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted February 25, 2023 Share Posted February 25, 2023 2 hours ago, AliGauld said: Thanks so much Chris, I, for one, would be really interested in seeing what you would do with it. Cheers, Alistair 2 hours ago, Johnson said: Seconded! Thanks guys, it's the 24th scale FRS.1. The engine is pretty much done and the fuselage and wings have had the rivets removed, so might have to start again, hmmmmm. Chris 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnson Posted February 25, 2023 Share Posted February 25, 2023 6 minutes ago, bigbadbadge said: it's the 24th scale FRS.1. An awesome kit! Have you seen the SAM book Sea Harrier by Andy Evans? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted February 25, 2023 Share Posted February 25, 2023 35 minutes ago, Johnson said: An awesome kit! Have you seen the SAM book Sea Harrier by Andy Evans? Hi Charlie, yes I have that one , it’s a fantastic book, the Model by Nick Greenall is absolutely amazing. Chris 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biggles87 Posted February 25, 2023 Share Posted February 25, 2023 Beautiful! A masterpiece of masking ( and unmasking ) around the nose. John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AliGauld Posted February 25, 2023 Author Share Posted February 25, 2023 2 hours ago, bigbadbadge said: it's the 24th scale FRS.1. That must be a big beastie. 26 minutes ago, Biggles87 said: Beautiful! A masterpiece of masking ( and unmasking ) around the nose. John Thanks very much John. The pitot needs a bit of a touch up but it came out better than I hoped for. Cheers, Alistair Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunny Posted February 25, 2023 Share Posted February 25, 2023 Alistair, Lovely crisp paintwork, and nice to see the 1/2 scale bread bin making an appearance. It's clearly fooled @bigbadbadge Chris into action 🤣, Cheers, Roger 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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