Wheelsup Posted February 29 Share Posted February 29 An old Airfix Belvedere, before a rush of new Classic Airfix Belvederes. Some very light modification with white metal undercarriage, more correct tail surfaces and a cone in the front of the cabin air intake and better sized wheels from a Hasegawa Jaguar. I studiously avoided the correct shaped engine intakes, as that much cutting is beyond me. It also has the wrong coloured serials, which should be white, insufficient rudder and some lumps where it shouldn't have lumps. The base also needs more vigorous sanding, to remove laser burn. It does look like a Belvedere though, and sits well with the stick. It's fair to say that there will never be a Wingleader Belvedere Photo Archive Book. 58 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CMSCHLOM Posted February 29 Share Posted February 29 Really nice job! Cyclic grip makes the kit shine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wheelsup Posted February 29 Author Share Posted February 29 1 hour ago, CMSCHLOM said: Really nice job! Cyclic grip makes the kit shine. Thanks! And takes away attention from the dodgy brushwork... 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
junglierating Posted February 29 Share Posted February 29 You've done a nice job ....I also have an original kit and the SAM magazine article to upgrade it....was that what you used? BZ to you 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noelh Posted February 29 Share Posted February 29 (edited) Nice, reminds of a long dead work colleague who was aircrew on the Belvedere in Borneo during the confrontation with Indonesia. Ian had some great stories. We spent far too much time chatting rather than working. Edited February 29 by noelh 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wheelsup Posted March 1 Author Share Posted March 1 4 hours ago, junglierating said: You've done a nice job ....I also have an original kit and the SAM magazine article to upgrade it....was that what you used? BZ to you Thanks! The kit came with the old Maintrack Models resin conversion, with very useful plans. I used the undercarriage, but couldn't face the butchery required to attach a new nose and tail. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wheelsup Posted March 1 Author Share Posted March 1 2 hours ago, noelh said: Nice, reminds of a long dead work colleague who was aircrew on the Belvedere in Borneo during the confrontation with Indonesia. Ian had some great stories. We spent far too much time chatting rather than working. Must have been interesting, and a lucky man to survive so long! From what I read, they were 'challenging' to fly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Riot Posted March 1 Share Posted March 1 Superb display, that’s outstanding! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nerazzurri Posted March 1 Share Posted March 1 Lovely job 🏆 Not to take anything away from the smashing model, I've not seen a base like that before - is that expensive/difficult to do? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wheelsup Posted March 2 Author Share Posted March 2 On 01/03/2024 at 11:57, Nerazzurri said: Lovely job 🏆 Not to take anything away from the smashing model, I've not seen a base like that before - is that expensive/difficult to do? Thanks, I got a laser cutter/engraver and router, having used them in a previous job as DT teacher. After a lot of experimenting with woods and settings have just about got it sorted. It's an ongoing project of kits with sticks. The gannet pic is wrong for the stick, I need a Sword 1/72nd AEW3. The Su-7B pitot failed to make it back in the house. I have a gift for breaking bits off. 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nerazzurri Posted March 6 Share Posted March 6 On 3/2/2024 at 6:53 PM, Wheelsup said: Thanks, I got a laser cutter/engraver and router, having used them in a previous job as DT teacher. After a lot of experimenting with woods and settings have just about got it sorted. It's an ongoing project of kits with sticks. The gannet pic is wrong for the stick, I need a Sword 1/72nd AEW3. The Su-7B pitot failed to make it back in the house. I have a gift for breaking bits off. Great idea! And lovely work 🥇 Thanks for the explanation and sharing. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Head in the clouds. Posted March 10 Share Posted March 10 Nice build and presentation of an old Airfix classic, mind you, I hope the pilots weren't too miffed to find out they had no joystick at the very moment they needed it..😁 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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