AliGauld Posted February 12 Author Share Posted February 12 Unmasking done and a quick pop on the see how it looks. Of course as I popped it on I had my "Oh Dear Bob, I've painted it upside down" moment. A quick look at some photos and it's slightly too high but is the right way round. Thanks for looking, A huge shout out and thanks to @corsaircorp for his extremely kind offer of the decals which took the pressure off. Cheers, Alistair 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AliGauld Posted February 12 Author Share Posted February 12 Possibly the final update for today. PE fitted to the outside of the canopy. The rear view mirror is awaiting paint drying before I fit it. Thanks for looking, Cheers, Alistair 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnson Posted February 12 Share Posted February 12 Good stuff - and very brave (PE & the detcord). 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AliGauld Posted February 12 Author Share Posted February 12 1 hour ago, Johnson said: Good stuff - and very brave (PE & the detcord). Thanks very much, It's not so much bravery as sheer bloody-mindedness and having no real idea what I'm trying to do. Cheers, Alistair 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spookytooth Posted February 13 Share Posted February 13 Well Alistair , after that catch up I must say that you are doing a great job.. It`s all a learning curve, and soon we are able to "Master" some bits. Carry on the good work sir. Simon. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted February 13 Share Posted February 13 Great progress Alistair, looking good. Chris 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AliGauld Posted February 13 Author Share Posted February 13 5 hours ago, Spookytooth said: Well Alistair , after that catch up I must say that you are doing a great job.. It`s all a learning curve, and soon we are able to "Master" some bits. Carry on the good work sir. Simon. Thanks so much Simon, Don't know about mastering but I can bluff with the best of them. 58 minutes ago, bigbadbadge said: Great progress Alistair, looking good. Chris Thanks Chris, Very kind of you. Cheers, Alistair 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AliGauld Posted February 13 Author Share Posted February 13 After work I fitted the rear view mirror and then glued the canopy on. After that it was time for some primer just to check things. I'll need some daylight to check it all but it's looking decent at the moment. If all is good then I'll get the rest of the PE fitted and then some preshading and mottling. Thanks for looking, Cheers, Alistair 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted February 14 Share Posted February 14 Looks fabulous Alistair, can't aait to see the paint go on now. Great work Chris 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunny Posted February 14 Share Posted February 14 Looking lovely Alistair! Can't wait to see the paint go on, Cheers, Roger 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AliGauld Posted February 14 Author Share Posted February 14 22 hours ago, bigbadbadge said: Looks fabulous Alistair, can't aait to see the paint go on now. Great work Chris Thanks Chris. Daylight showed a couple of bits that needed sorting on the bottom of the intakes. They've had a sand,some more paint and I think I've got them. 20 hours ago, Dunny said: Looking lovely Alistair! Can't wait to see the paint go on, Cheers, Roger Thanks Roger, I'm kind of looking forward to that myself. It's taken a while to get to that stage. Cheers, Alistair 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AliGauld Posted February 16 Author Share Posted February 16 These are pretty much the last pieces of PE to go on to the fuselage. Just realised I've not put the nose pitot in. I'll pop it in and get a pic up later. I primed the blast shields, air brake and some of the undercarriage doors. The undercarriage itself got primed and then was given a splash of Light Admiralty Grey. Sorry about the last photo it's a bit blurry. I didn't realise until now as I belted my head off the car door earlier and have a wee concussion. That photo is kind of how I was seeing things then. If the pitot settles in without any drama I'll get a photo up later. Thanks for looking, Cheers, Alistair 2 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted February 16 Share Posted February 16 Crikey Alistair, hope the old noggin is okay, and hope the concussion has passed. Shar is looking good. Chris 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AliGauld Posted February 16 Author Share Posted February 16 3 minutes ago, bigbadbadge said: Crikey Alistair, hope the old noggin is okay, and hope the concussion has passed. Shar is looking good. Chris Thanks Chris, The heads OK. Bit of a headache but a night's sleep will clear the concussion. I should be able to get on with some colour very soon. Cheers, Alistair 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AliGauld Posted February 20 Author Share Posted February 20 I've not forgotten this one. The very shaky panel lining was done on Friday and now that the weather has cleared up a tad I got the Buff mottling liberally flung around today. If the weather holds up there may be some Barley Grey chucked at it tomorrow. Thanks for looking, Cheers, Alistair 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdrianMF Posted February 20 Share Posted February 20 Hope you are feeling better. Keep an eye open for after-effects and do go to the doc/A&E if you get even a hint of trouble. The SHAR is looking good. Regards, Adrian 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AliGauld Posted February 20 Author Share Posted February 20 Thanks Adrian, I'm OK now apart from some headaches but I'm keeping an eye on them. Cheers, Alistair 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted February 20 Share Posted February 20 Crikey, are you still suffering from the knock on the head Alistair, hope the effects pass soon. Nice mottling fella. Chris 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AliGauld Posted February 21 Author Share Posted February 21 21 hours ago, bigbadbadge said: Crikey, are you still suffering from the knock on the head Alistair, hope the effects pass soon. Nice mottling fella. Chris Thanks Chris, Glad to say I got up today with no headache so it's either done or it could be that the heads were lack of sleep ones as I've been surviving on about 3hrs a day since Saturday. Nothing desperate just nights. All's good now though I've got a day off so trying to get some stuff done. Cheers, Alistair 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AliGauld Posted February 21 Author Share Posted February 21 I got the first coat of Colourcoats Barley Grey on the flying surfaces. I think that will only need one or two more misty coats to get the effect I want. Thanks for looking, Cheers, Alistair 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted February 21 Share Posted February 21 Great to see the main paint going in will look great, I'm sure. Glad to hear the headache has gone. I remember only getting a few hours sleep on nights and was glad to be able to get another job within our organisation in the end, as the journey home was always a worry, sometimes I couldn't remember parts of it, scary. Chris 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AliGauld Posted February 21 Author Share Posted February 21 10 minutes ago, bigbadbadge said: Great to see the main paint going in will look great, I'm sure. Glad to hear the headache has gone. I remember only getting a few hours sleep on nights and was glad to be able to get another job within our organisation in the end, as the journey home was always a worry, sometimes I couldn't remember parts of it, scary. Chris Thanks Chris, That is a regular and scary bit of it. Cheers, Alistair 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AliGauld Posted February 21 Author Share Posted February 21 One more coat of Barley Grey and that should do it. Masking tomorrow, if I get time and some Medium Sea Grey. Thanks for looking, Cheers, Alistair 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AliGauld Posted February 21 Author Share Posted February 21 Oops wrong thread. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted February 21 Share Posted February 21 1 hour ago, AliGauld said: Oops wrong thread. Did you put the Meteor update here Alistair, you must be tired, it's the kip on night shifts Shar wings looking good. Chris 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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