elger Posted April 1 Author Share Posted April 1 It's been a busy month with little opportunity to work on the model. Had Covid again (boo) - a pretty mild case this time, but it seemed to linger for quite a while. Anyway, the front nose glass section fell off when I barely touched it so as luck would have it it wasn't so stuck that it couldn't removed anymore. This meant I could put that instrument back on the navigator's table. I've mainly been focusing on adding the Eduard PE for the bomb bay, the flaps, and the wheel bays. I've not used all the PE - for example, not the strips that fit over all the ribs of the flap section because they seem to block the fit of the flaps. Probably my fault. I've also removed the inner most rib of the flap section because it interfered with the fit of the wings to the fuselage. I'm beginning to learn to compromise with these PE sets. On to the pics: The engines will be next. I've ordered Aerocraft's correction set for the cowl rings - haven't tried this brand before and I'm very curious about the quality. After the engines I can start thinking about painting. As always, thanks for looking! 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob K. Posted April 1 Share Posted April 1 Just been going through the build thread. Great WIP so far. Rgds, Rob 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shortCummins Posted April 1 Share Posted April 1 that's a lot of PE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elger Posted April 5 Author Share Posted April 5 painted the wheel wells - same procedure as the interior fuselage but left them more 'dirty'. 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keeff Posted April 5 Share Posted April 5 Looking good so far! I can't believe how much photoetch there is! Keith 😁 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elger Posted April 15 Author Share Posted April 15 small update while I wait for the Aerocraft engine cowls to arrive - added the wing lights made from a Brengun photoetch set 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Allen Posted April 15 Share Posted April 15 Beautiful work. I have the Aerocraft cowling fronts/collector rings for the Beaufort. They are a great improvement on the kit parts. They also come with replacement oil cooler inserts for the wings. cheers Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elger Posted April 15 Author Share Posted April 15 3 hours ago, Stephen Allen said: Beautiful work. I have the Aerocraft cowling fronts/collector rings for the Beaufort. They are a great improvement on the kit parts. They also come with replacement oil cooler inserts for the wings. cheers Steve yeah I knew about the coolers but I'm not going to change them anymore Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corsaircorp Posted April 15 Share Posted April 15 Really good job Elger !! And I appreciate the introduction... Model well done with a background story... How should we hope for more ?? Ah well, winning at the lotery.... Impressive job my friend... Sincerely. CC 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlxBNE Posted April 15 Share Posted April 15 Wow, what you have achieved with the cockpit and wheel wells is inspiring. That is A LOT of PE on the outside. Really looking forward to seeing how you paint and weather all that delicious PE detail. If it is as good as the interior this is going to be an absolutely stunning model. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elger Posted April 18 Author Share Posted April 18 While I'm still waiting on the engine parts to arrive, I've prepped the rest of the model for the painting stage: I should be able to put a coat of primer on tomorrow. 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elger Posted April 22 Author Share Posted April 22 Primer on. I'm always surprised at how forgiving One Shot / Stynylrez is - it evens out beautifully even when you accidentally flood an area with too much paint. Camouflage on next - since AW207 is an uneven number I'll follow the camouflage pattern of the other uneven numbered aircraft in ICM's instructions, but with Extra Dark Sea Grey and Dark Slate Gray and Night underneath. 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elger Posted April 22 Author Share Posted April 22 Some unexpected free time this morning with my wife taking three year old O for Oscar with her on an excursion into town. I laid down a pre-light marble coat of Mig Ammo Grey Shine: This was followed by three misted coats of thin AK third gen Extra Dark Sea Grey mixed with clear gloss. The photo makes the grey look much lighter and warmer than it is - in real life it's darker and it's got a nice bluish tint: I don't think I'll be able to book much progress in the next two-three weeks because we have a trip to the US coming up. We'll see... 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mick b Posted April 22 Share Posted April 22 Excellent work Elger especially the interior, I hope ICM have a Hampden in their sights next! Mike 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elger Posted April 23 Author Share Posted April 23 Managed to squeeze in a little more time working on the model today. I finished the wheels/tires. The main wheels are from CMK but I kept the kit tail wheel because I think that the CMK parts represent a later type than fitted to the mk.1. As always, thanks for looking! 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelling minion Posted April 23 Share Posted April 23 This really is exemplary work, I have the same kit and would be extremely happy if mine turned out half as good as yours looks. 🇺🇦 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob K. Posted April 23 Share Posted April 23 Really neat work so far. Great progress. Interesting build. 👍 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VT Red Sox Fan Posted April 23 Share Posted April 23 Elger, as usual a smashing interior and amazing work on the marbaling. Quick question, what thinning ratio and air brush pressure do you use for the marbaling—well done, Erwin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elger Posted April 24 Author Share Posted April 24 9 hours ago, VT Red Sox Fan said: Elger, as usual a smashing interior and amazing work on the marbaling. Quick question, what thinning ratio and air brush pressure do you use for the marbaling—well done, Erwin I thinned the Ammo Grey Shine with Hataka thinner at a ratio of about 40/60 (paint/thinner) - which is thinner than I do usually because Ammo paints are almost airbrush ready anyway. The compressor is set to about 18 psi. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elger Posted May 7 Author Share Posted May 7 Back safe and sound from the US. Managed to paint the Dark Slate Grey today. Next will be the night black undersides. Thanks for looking! 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdrianMF Posted May 7 Share Posted May 7 Looking good there! Terrific detailing in the lights and underside too. I'm glad someone has released a cowling ring set - the kit cowl openings always looked a bit big to me. Regards, Adrian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
europapete Posted May 7 Share Posted May 7 Hi Adrian, yes, definately get the Aerocraft cowling set. It includes the oil coolers too. Makes a world of difference to the finished model and the molding quality is first class. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elger Posted May 7 Author Share Posted May 7 I'm very curious - it's still being delivered - post Brexit mail order from the UK is not fantastic unfortunately. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SafetyDad Posted May 7 Share Posted May 7 I just found this - very impressive indeed! SD 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
europapete Posted May 7 Share Posted May 7 Hi Elger, the post from the UK to here on the east coast USA just south of Boston averages about 10 days. I don't know what the normal is for Europe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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