The Spadgent Posted July 25 Share Posted July 25 I like what James said So yes, a wonderful solution. 😆🥳 Looking reet grand she is too. 🙌 Jont 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cookenbacher Posted July 29 Share Posted July 29 On 7/25/2023 at 3:18 AM, CedB said: Leave them off then! Brilliant! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
perdu Posted July 29 Share Posted July 29 Gators G Ced or Formula 560 Dries almost as soon as it touches I've been remiss, missed much of the development fun so I'm back off to enjoy a slice of Ced-History See you later 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CedB Posted August 4 Author Share Posted August 4 Thanks James, Jont, Cookie and Bill. Another period of inactivity caused by, wait for it, problems removing the masking fluid. Some people never learn. After a few sessions with various tools: I got to a few remnants like this: Some touch ups required around the frames: That canopy top doesn't fit really well so the 'open option' will be used! I also knocked off the aerial post so that's been CA'd back on and I'll leave it to dry for a bit. 14 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry1954 Posted August 4 Share Posted August 4 The trials and tribulations us modellers have to endure Ced! Regardless of that, she's looking pretty good. T. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giemme Posted August 4 Share Posted August 4 I agree with Terry, she looks really good! Ciao 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
perdu Posted August 4 Share Posted August 4 3 hours ago, Terry1954 said: The trials and tribulations us modellers have to endure Ced! Regardless of that, she's looking pretty good. T. 1 minute ago, giemme said: I agree with Terry, she looks really good! Ciao Yup they're right Ced 👍 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fritag Posted August 4 Share Posted August 4 9 hours ago, CedB said: problems removing the masking fluid I just bought some Humbrol Maskol in a fit of nostalgic recollection of teenage modelling! Now... Have I opened it? Did I get a receipt? Notwithstanding the ts and ts wot terry refers to, she's still looking good, Ced. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Spadgent Posted August 4 Share Posted August 4 Still looking ace though. 🙌 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
perdu Posted August 5 Share Posted August 5 14 hours ago, Fritag said: I just bought some Humbrol Maskol in a fit of nostalgic recollection of teenage modelling! Now... Have I opened it? Did I get a receipt? Notwithstanding the ts and ts wot terry refers to, she's still looking good, Ced. Use it, but dont leave it six months before you take it away maestro. 1 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CedB Posted August 10 Author Share Posted August 10 On 04/08/2023 at 12:34, Terry1954 said: The trials and tribulations us modellers have to endure Ced! Regardless of that, she's looking pretty good. T. On 04/08/2023 at 16:19, giemme said: I agree with Terry, she looks really good! Ciao On 04/08/2023 at 16:21, perdu said: Yup they're right Ced 👍 Thanks Terry, Giorgio and Bill. Strange isn't it, we only see the faults… On 04/08/2023 at 19:17, Fritag said: I just bought some Humbrol Maskol in a fit of nostalgic recollection of teenage modelling! Now... Have I opened it? Did I get a receipt? Notwithstanding the ts and ts wot terry refers to, she's still looking good, Ced. On 05/08/2023 at 10:02, perdu said: Use it, but dont leave it six months before you take it away maestro. Thanks Steve. Wot Bill says - I think the 'net wisdom' is no more than a couple of days. For me, knowing life diverts me from the bench, I think I'll be back to tape unless I'm SURE I'll be taking it off. On 04/08/2023 at 21:31, The Spadgent said: Still looking ace though. 🙌 Thanks Jont. I have been picking at that masking and now I think I've sorted it. Finally. Some dot painting around the canopy too: Still drying.obvs. Another pain was applying Dulcote to the transfers on the wing. Duller than the rest. So I've brushed some Galeria over the top: We'll see what it's like when it's dried. Another thing to watch out for. If you're using hearing aid battery packs for small amounts of paint (why would you), make sure the paint doesn't flow into the varnish bit: It wasn't that bad while I was brushing but, I guess, coloured varnish is no problem. We'll see. Weathering I'll call it. 14 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biggles87 Posted August 10 Share Posted August 10 Looking good, you’re nearly there. I’ve wondered before where you get the mini palettes. So you’re deaf then are you? john 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giemme Posted August 10 Share Posted August 10 This is looking really good, Ced Can't wait to see it in the flesh! Ciao 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CedB Posted August 15 Author Share Posted August 15 On 10/08/2023 at 12:08, Biggles87 said: Looking good, you’re nearly there. I’ve wondered before where you get the mini palettes. So you’re deaf then are you? john Thanks John. What's that you say? Eh? No, not deaf as such but my eldest is an Audiologist so I've had aids for a while. I only use them when watching TV as she also gave me a bluetooth connection that means I can listen on the aids with the TV sound off! Cool technology. Sadly the current model is rechargeable so the supply of pallets has ended. I have quite a few though. On 10/08/2023 at 17:36, giemme said: This is looking really good, Ced Can't wait to see it in the flesh! Ciao Thanks G. Not long now. For some reason I've been scared of doing this: Done now. I just need to find a suitable brace. 16 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheyJammedKenny! Posted August 15 Share Posted August 15 Looks like a good way of doing it. Feel free to keep the shelf behind the pilot empty. Life rafts were optional at this point in the war, because missions were almost entirely overland, according to the photos I've seen from the 47th BG. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spookytooth Posted August 15 Share Posted August 15 Well CED, I have just been reading this thread on catch up. Looking good sir. As for mini pallettes I use the good old milk bottle tops. They are great and free ish. Simon. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdrianMF Posted August 15 Share Posted August 15 13 minutes ago, TheyJammedKenny! said: Feel free to keep the shelf behind the pilot empty. Good to know but I've always thought the liferaft gave a really nice splash of colour! Adrian 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giemme Posted August 15 Share Posted August 15 7 hours ago, CedB said: For some reason I've been scared of doing this: The good old trick of the big blue tack blob to hold in place doors and the likes for gluing - it always works 👍 Ciao 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CedB Posted August 16 Author Share Posted August 16 On 15/08/2023 at 13:26, TheyJammedKenny! said: Looks like a good way of doing it. Feel free to keep the shelf behind the pilot empty. Life rafts were optional at this point in the war, because missions were almost entirely overland, according to the photos I've seen from the 47th BG. Thanks Alex. I will. Keen to see this done! On 15/08/2023 at 13:40, Spookytooth said: Well CED, I have just been reading this thread on catch up. Looking good sir. As for mini pallettes I use the good old milk bottle tops. They are great and free ish. Simon. Thanks Simon. On 15/08/2023 at 13:41, AdrianMF said: Good to know but I've always thought the liferaft gave a really nice splash of colour! Adrian Well, yes, but there's an end in sight. On 15/08/2023 at 18:13, giemme said: The good old trick of the big blue tack blob to hold in place doors and the likes for gluing - it always works 👍 Ciao It does! Thanks G. Bomb signal light installed: Should be fine when the canopy glue dries. I've also painted the top OD as per references. I've looked in the Flight Manual but I can't see when the bomb signal light was used. Presumably when bombs were dropped to warn those behind and below? Gator's Grip and MUCH Anglo-Saxon got the torque thingies on: Nose guns installed: A pain getting them straight. Cockpit detail visible if you squint: So, guess what the final job is before the props go on? 23 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
81-er Posted August 17 Share Posted August 17 It's looking good, Ced I'm guessing aerial rigging? James 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Procopius Posted August 17 Share Posted August 17 My word this looks good, Buffers. I had a few Havocs in the stash before the Great Cull of 2021, but I was always afraid to build them due to the tricycle landing gear and the need for noseweight. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giemme Posted August 17 Share Posted August 17 7 hours ago, 81-er said: I'm guessing aerial rigging? Good point, i think that too? The medium white lycra rigging on the left of your pic sort of gave it away.... Coming to completion and looking very good, Ced! Ciao 1 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brandy Posted August 18 Share Posted August 18 Almost there.....looking good Ced! Ian 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Spadgent Posted August 20 Share Posted August 20 Wowza!!! Looking fantastic!! Glad I’m not the only one that balances drying parts with blu-tac. Looking forward to seeing all these in the flesh. 🤩 Johnny 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CedB Posted August 22 Author Share Posted August 22 On 17/08/2023 at 09:26, 81-er said: It's looking good, Ced I'm guessing aerial rigging? James Correct! Today I finally summed up the courage to get on with it. On 17/08/2023 at 15:39, Procopius said: My word this looks good, Buffers. I had a few Havocs in the stash before the Great Cull of 2021, but I was always afraid to build them due to the tricycle landing gear and the need for noseweight. Thanks PC On 17/08/2023 at 16:36, giemme said: Good point, i think that too? The medium white lycra rigging on the left of your pic sort of gave it away.... Coming to completion and looking very good, Ced! Ciao Thanks Giorgio On 18/08/2023 at 16:12, Brandy said: Almost there.....looking good Ced! Ian Thanks Ian On 20/08/2023 at 08:13, The Spadgent said: Wowza!!! Looking fantastic!! Glad I’m not the only one that balances drying parts with blu-tac. Looki g forward to seeing all these in the flesh. 🤩 Johnny Won't be long now Jont so time I got it finished. Finishing touches. Support for canopy: Hmmm. Ready for the rigging: Plan is drill holes in fin, poke lycra in, blob CA in the hole. Worked OK after some Anglo Saxon: The insulators are just tube glue. To be honest I'm glad this is over so no RFI, but here are some pics for you guys: It fought me to the very end. The final job was to instal the props and I thought 'Great, soon be done', Then they didn't fit. I don't have a drill that size. File down the shafts and shove them in. Yep, one of them broke off. Final task is to box it up. Sometime. Back to Quinn's mobile now. Come on over if you're not there yet - I'll be masking the camo next. Soon. 18 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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