PhantomBigStu Posted October 2 Posted October 2 (edited) Got this very nice diecast in with my bbmf builds, always bugged me though that it is a mki with the too short nose so about time I correct it, hoping to rub the serial off and use the hasegawa serials to make it the wartime version, got some spare serials for lf363 so I can use the rest of the decals on the build Edited October 25 by PhantomBigStu 5
PhantomBigStu Posted October 3 Author Posted October 3 (edited) 4 hours ago, Wings unlevel said: Good plan, Stu. Enjoy the Hasegawa build too. Cheers, have removed the old serial with nail polish remover, but its taken some green with it so hoping I have one close edit, I don't Edited October 3 by PhantomBigStu 4
PhantomBigStu Posted October 4 Author Posted October 4 The small touch up starboard blends well but the large one ports stand outs out under varnish not sure if I should add the serial or not 5
PhantomBigStu Posted October 5 Author Posted October 5 (edited) 10 hours ago, Wings unlevel said: Could you repaint that whole dark green section? Supposed I could do the port side if I’m careful around the code letters…… Edit: I've done the whole section, added the new serial and the matt coat is drying Edited October 5 by PhantomBigStu 1
PhantomBigStu Posted October 5 Author Posted October 5 As said above, it’s now done, onto the build 3
Wings unlevel Posted October 6 Posted October 6 6 hours ago, PhantomBigStu said: it’s now done, onto the build Nice one, enjoy the build!
PhantomBigStu Posted October 6 Author Posted October 6 (edited) 13 hours ago, Wings unlevel said: Nice one, enjoy the build! Cheers, build is now underway though can’t upload the pics atm edit Edited October 6 by PhantomBigStu 2
PhantomBigStu Posted October 7 Author Posted October 7 (edited) Yep though ground to a halt, wheels need sanding down to fit in the bays in the up position, just like with the revell kit and I had another built to start, wheels will be my next task edit: actually much easier than the revell kit, cut the detail from the bays, cut a raised bit of door, then a few passes with a rasp and it’s done Edited October 7 by PhantomBigStu 3
Wings unlevel Posted October 7 Posted October 7 3 hours ago, PhantomBigStu said: cut the detail from the bays, cut a raised bit of door, then a few passes with a rasp and it’s done Nice fix! 1
PhantomBigStu Posted October 10 Author Posted October 10 On 09/10/2025 at 11:16, Wings unlevel said: Speeding along! Indeed, more sanded and dark earth on 3
PhantomBigStu Posted October 11 Author Posted October 11 Cheers, green is on, forgot about the squiggly sky leading edges so that will wait till later as I'm off out, also need to find and paint a pilot 3
Wings unlevel Posted October 11 Posted October 11 8 hours ago, PhantomBigStu said: green is on Very nice it is too. 1
PhantomBigStu Posted October 11 Author Posted October 11 (edited) 27 minutes ago, Wings unlevel said: Very nice it is too. Cheers, will be decal ready tommorow once the underside is cleaned up, my last update for a while, will go to one side till nearer the deadline once that is done, other builds need my attention, not least I need to be brave and start my airfix b-24 Edited October 11 by PhantomBigStu 2
PhantomBigStu Posted October 22 Author Posted October 22 (edited) Oh dear, doing the decals on this made me realise I didn’t think this through, the eduard codes are way too dark as are xtradecal ones, they were a very light grey on the real thing, went with white which are too light and not the right shape, oh well Edited October 22 by PhantomBigStu 4
PhantomBigStu Posted October 22 Author Posted October 22 35 minutes ago, Wings unlevel said: They’re practically white, aren’t they! Not quite https://www.jetphotos.com/photo/7935350
PhantomBigStu Posted October 25 Author Posted October 25 Sigh, really should have done my research before embarking on this, would have ruled it out and stuck with the diecast as it is, the real prop does not exist in plastic so its a hybrid that needed surgery to work as its the props and spinner cone from the Arma mk1 with the backplate from the hasegawa and its not sitting right, probably need to take it off and sand the base. Oh well done aside from that and cutting the stand hole 3
Wings unlevel Posted October 25 Posted October 25 Sounds like a neat solution fixing the prop, Stu. 👍 1
Wings unlevel Posted October 25 Posted October 25 Congrats on another great result in the gallery, Stu. Thanks for taking part in the GB. 👏 1
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