AliGauld Posted February 6, 2023 Author Share Posted February 6, 2023 Yet another small update. I got the canopy masked up. On trying a dry fit it seems that the Pilot was a tad too tall in the seat and so had a bit more sanded of the nether regions. Stuck back in with the second last cockpit piece added, edges painted up ready for the canopy to go on once I've dealt with the nose seam properly. I also nipped off the ILS aerials from the tail and rescribed the panel lines. Then had to fill the line where my hand slipped. Once that dried it was sanded and the proper line cleaned out with the scriber. As you can see I managed to break off a delicate bit. No biggie it can be replaced once I've got a bit further on. Thanks for looking, Cheers, Alistair 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plastic Bonsai Posted February 6, 2023 Share Posted February 6, 2023 That is neater than what I managed. Mind you I only realised the lLS ariel's shouldn't be there when I was putting the Ark Royal "R" decal on the fin so it was a quick cut and touch up only. Looking forward to seeing this finished. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
psdavidson Posted February 6, 2023 Share Posted February 6, 2023 29 minutes ago, AliGauld said: a bit more sanded of the nether regions The things these poor pilots have to suffer for our art 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AliGauld Posted February 6, 2023 Author Share Posted February 6, 2023 2 hours ago, Plastic Bonsai said: That is neater than what I managed. Mind you I only realised the lLS ariel's shouldn't be there when I was putting the Ark Royal "R" decal on the fin so it was a quick cut and touch up only. Looking forward to seeing this finished. Thanks very much, but if you hadn't reminded me I would have completely forgotten. 2 hours ago, psdavidson said: The things these poor pilots have to suffer for our art I would like to make it clear that no animals were harmed in the making of this. Cheers, Alistair 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted February 6, 2023 Share Posted February 6, 2023 Great progress Alistair, looking good too. Cracking king work Chris 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AliGauld Posted February 6, 2023 Author Share Posted February 6, 2023 26 minutes ago, bigbadbadge said: Great progress Alistair, looking good too. Cracking king work Chris Thanks very much Chris, That is very kind of you. I must admit this one is giving me a little more bother than The Black Mike Version. All my own fault, I hasten to add. Cheers, Alistair 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AliGauld Posted February 7, 2023 Author Share Posted February 7, 2023 The nose seam still required some work and was dealt with with a CA/Talc mix. PPP was then applied to various seams that needed it. Following that i got the canopy fitted. And before I forgot again Door 62 was dealt with. Getting a bit closer to some paint. Thanks for looking, Cheers, Alistair 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AliGauld Posted February 11, 2023 Author Share Posted February 11, 2023 I figured it was time for some paint to see what was required. As I thought the canopy will need a fair bit of blending but i was expecting that. A bit of work still needed here, And here, Apart from that it's all OK. Thanks for looking, Cheers, Alistair 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thom216 Posted February 12, 2023 Share Posted February 12, 2023 Just three spots is pretty good. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AliGauld Posted February 12, 2023 Author Share Posted February 12, 2023 8 hours ago, Thom216 said: Just three spots is pretty good. I've found a few more in proper daylight but nothing major. Cheers, Alistair 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AliGauld Posted February 13, 2023 Author Share Posted February 13, 2023 After dealing with the bits that required some work and a coat of primer. I'll need to check all this in proper daylight but I think it might be time for some rescribing and then for some colour. Thanks for looking, Cheers, Alistair 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ngantek Posted February 13, 2023 Share Posted February 13, 2023 This is coming along very nicely indeed. Good on you taking the time to patiently tidy up those bits in spite of the eager anticipation you must be feeling at the approaching stencil stage. Andy 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AliGauld Posted February 13, 2023 Author Share Posted February 13, 2023 5 minutes ago, Ngantek said: This is coming along very nicely indeed. Good on you taking the time to patiently tidy up those bits in spite of the eager anticipation you must be feeling at the approaching stencil stage. Andy Thanks Andy, You are absolutely right I can't wait to get stuck into them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CliffB Posted February 14, 2023 Share Posted February 14, 2023 Looking really good now under the primer. Looking forward to some colour 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AliGauld Posted February 14, 2023 Author Share Posted February 14, 2023 13 hours ago, CliffB said: Looking really good now under the primer. Looking forward to some colour Thanks very much, Me too. I still need to blend the canopy in before I do that though. Cheers, Alistair 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AliGauld Posted February 20, 2023 Author Share Posted February 20, 2023 I finally got everything blended to my satisfaction and on Friday ventured out to the garage for some panel lining preshade. A combination of weather and work has meant it's not until today that I've managed to get some Buff mottling on board. There should be some proper colour utilised tomorrow starting with the white. Thanks for looking, Cheers, Alistair 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonyOD Posted February 20, 2023 Share Posted February 20, 2023 This is looking great. When I've built all the Spitfires, imma build all the Phantoms. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arfa1983 Posted February 20, 2023 Share Posted February 20, 2023 All hail the beautiful Phantom! There's definitely not enough of them In this GB! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AliGauld Posted February 21, 2023 Author Share Posted February 21, 2023 21 hours ago, TonyOD said: This is looking great. When I've built all the Spitfires, imma build all the Phantoms. Thanks Tony, I'll look forward to your Phantoms. It is still one of my favourite memories from Leuchars, changing the lamp on the Up Section Signal when one took off right over my head and the air rattled in my lungs. 21 hours ago, arfa1983 said: All hail the beautiful Phantom! There's definitely not enough of them In this GB! Thanks, Very kind but, yes there's always room for more. Cheers, Alistair Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul J Posted February 21, 2023 Share Posted February 21, 2023 It's progressing well. I built one when it first ce out And..... I used all the stencils provided!! It took a week of evenings of 3 hours a session but got there with no hassle Once sealed in ensuring there was no silvering it got a suitable top coat. I don't have the model any longer but I look forward to doing it all again. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AliGauld Posted February 21, 2023 Author Share Posted February 21, 2023 Thanks very much. 9 minutes ago, Paul J said: I used all the stencils provided!! It took a week of evenings of 3 hours a session but got there with no hassle That's about the timescale for the stencils I'm looking at and I hope it goes as well as yours. Cheers, Alistair Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AliGauld Posted February 21, 2023 Author Share Posted February 21, 2023 The first coat of Off White was laid down. This is a mix of Tamiya Flat White and 5 drops of Tamiya Buff to a bottle. One maybe two more misty coats required I think. Thanks for looking, Cheers, Alistair 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Col. Posted February 21, 2023 Share Posted February 21, 2023 How heavily, if at all, are you planning to weather this one? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AliGauld Posted February 21, 2023 Author Share Posted February 21, 2023 1 hour ago, Col. said: How heavily, if at all, are you planning to weather this one? Hi Col. I'm not going to get her too beaten up. A bit of a wash to pick out some detail and some oil dot filtering to give the paintwork a bit more variation. Some staining and a tinted final stain coat to try and replicate the dulled down finish at sea. Cheers, Alistair 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AliGauld Posted February 21, 2023 Author Share Posted February 21, 2023 After a final 2 misty off-white coats. It all gets a bit washed out with the flash but there is a nice variation in tone. Thanks for looking, Cheers, Alistair 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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