Grant Posted August 11, 2007 Share Posted August 11, 2007 This kit has been sat around for over a year now. I had got to 'that point' where a step needed taking and I couldn't figure out how. Despite the scale I really need to replace that blob of resin on the stbd wing with a bit of clear plastic to better replicate the search light. However, I didn't have to confidence to use Ed Grantham's technique of turning down a bit of clear acrylic rod to the right shape. Then, yesterday, the penny dropped! I chopped the top off a spare LED I had lying around, epoxied it in place and filled to smooth off the contour change and Robert, as they say, is your Mothers Brother! You even get the 'filament' bit inside, so it looks even more like a working light. Now maybe I'll get this thing finished! cheers Grant Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Cop Posted August 12, 2007 Share Posted August 12, 2007 A flash of inspiration. Get it, a flash............. I'll get me coat. Nige. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David_in_Fremont Posted August 12, 2007 Share Posted August 12, 2007 A flash of inspiration. Get it, a flash.............I'll get me coat. Nige. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Col. Posted August 12, 2007 Share Posted August 12, 2007 Nice one Grant, had a go at this kit a few years ago but never got that far due to a lack of skill. I'll look forward to seeing your progress. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bennygman Posted August 12, 2007 Share Posted August 12, 2007 Is this the Welsh models kit? I have one but hadn't even started it because I'd identified the searchlight as a problem. I like the look of your solution though - filed for future reference . Steve. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grant Posted August 12, 2007 Author Share Posted August 12, 2007 Is this the Welsh models kit? Nope (Well don't think so). I bought if off e-bay. Some chap makes these resin and white metal kits and sells them through e-bay. Ed G put me onto it. To the paint shop!! cheers Grant Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Col. Posted August 13, 2007 Share Posted August 13, 2007 Any chance you could share some contact details Grant? Sounds interesting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard E Posted August 13, 2007 Share Posted August 13, 2007 Any chance you could share some contact details Grant? Sounds interesting. It's not this one is it: Linky thingy although I haven't seen him on Ebay recently. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grant Posted August 13, 2007 Author Share Posted August 13, 2007 Well it definitely wasn't the site that Richard has posted the link to, though that is an interesting little collection of kits there. I have had a look through my ARC PM history and my e-mail and, sorry guys but I can't find the contact details for my kit. If the guy is still making them they will appear on e-bay. Maybe you could try Ed Grantham, he might be a little more organized than me and still have the contact details. I bought mine around the middle of 2003, so it's not a recent purchase. I check the 'nimrod grey' thread I started on ARC about 18 months ago and have realized that now I have overcome the light problem, I now have a paint problem. I still don't have any Humbrol 166 Light Aircraft Grey One day this kit will get finished, one day. cheers Grant Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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