Harry Lime Posted September 11, 2011 Share Posted September 11, 2011 (edited) Afternoon all, My entry will be based on the Academy kit with Rising Decals SEAC Fighters providing the markings. I won't be starting my build until the end of the month as I need to wait until I can afford to buy the kits in the first place! Anyhoo, a couple of pics of my intended build for your delectation, Until the end of the month then! Mark. Edited September 13, 2011 by Harry Lime Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enzo the Magnificent Posted September 11, 2011 Share Posted September 11, 2011 Nice! I have this sheet in 1/48 and as tempted by that scheme myself. It will look good! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Lime Posted September 11, 2011 Author Share Posted September 11, 2011 You don't get many colourful RAF schemes, so to have chequerboards AND noseart was too good an opportunity to pass up! I'm looking forward to cutting plastic as soon as poss on this GB. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark M Posted September 11, 2011 Share Posted September 11, 2011 cant wait harry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Col. Posted September 11, 2011 Share Posted September 11, 2011 Which kit are you planning to use for this one Mark? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Lime Posted September 11, 2011 Author Share Posted September 11, 2011 Which kit are you planning to use for this one Mark? For this one I'll be using the Academy kit. I'll be adding some etch RAF type harness, might add a Quickboost engine if I'm feeling fruity. Mark. cant wait harry Neither can I! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Lime Posted September 13, 2011 Author Share Posted September 13, 2011 I was going to be using the Academy kit as the basis for a MkI, but now I've had a look into what other folk are using/recommending I'm going to spunk the cash on Tamiya's Razorback. Now I'm really looking forward to getting started! Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Lime Posted November 1, 2011 Author Share Posted November 1, 2011 Afternoon All, Finally splashed the cash on my second entry for this GB and made a start today. The obligitory box shot. Tamiya's lovely kit in the box... ...and after a quick coat of Zinc Chromate Primer. Should really enjoy this if all the reviews are to be believed! Mark. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnonymousDFB1 Posted November 1, 2011 Share Posted November 1, 2011 Nice choice Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Basosz Posted November 1, 2011 Share Posted November 1, 2011 Afternoon All,Finally splashed the cash on my second entry for this GB and made a start today. ...and after a quick coat of Zinc Chromate Primer. Should really enjoy this if all the reviews are to be believed! Mark. You really should. Did this one for my first entry and it's an effing dream to build. You should have no issues with correcting or scratching anything, just build it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Lime Posted November 2, 2011 Author Share Posted November 2, 2011 You really should. Did this one for my first entry and it's an effing dream to build. You should have no issues with correcting or scratching anything, just build it Now if that's not a recommendation, I don't know what is! Mark. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Lime Posted November 15, 2011 Author Share Posted November 15, 2011 Afternoon all, Just a quick update on this one. Cracked out the Airbrush last night and sprayed the cockpit components green. I'll be doing the detail painting over the next few days and get this one caught up with my Mk II build. Also got the detail painting of the wheel bays done, just need to dirty them up a wee bit and then it's time to build the wings. Some of the cockpit parts. The detail is fantastic, can't wait to see how it comes up after its all painted! Some of the detail painting underway. The engine is the only weak point in this kit, but even then it beats most other kit supplied engines! Mark. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Lime Posted November 20, 2011 Author Share Posted November 20, 2011 Evening All, Small update on this one. This is a real pleasure to build, so much so I'm now planning on using the bubbletop version on a build over the next few months! I've got the wings assembled, just need to tidy up my ham fisted insertion of the panels by the wheel wells. I've also finished the detail painting and weathering of the cockpit parts, so tonight I'll be building that up. The engine has also been done and will be assembled as well. The assembled wings. All I can say is that they went together easily and the detail in the wells is very nicely done, it is certainly a lot sharper than that in the Revell kit. But then you can buy 3 of them for the cost of one of these! The virtually perfect cockpit parts painted and ready for assembly. The only addition here will be a Sutton harness from Eduard. I plan to have this assembled by midweek and in the paintshop by this time next week. Mark. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnonymousDFB1 Posted November 20, 2011 Share Posted November 20, 2011 Taking shape Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Lime Posted November 22, 2011 Author Share Posted November 22, 2011 Morning All, Just a little bit of progress last night on the cockpit. Added an etch Sutton Harness from Eduard to the seat and then built up the cockpit ready to fit in the fuselage once I've painted the gunsight assembly. The cockpit is easily the match, indeed the better, of many aftermarket resin ones I have used over the years. Anyhoo, enough gushing, here's the pics, I've also got the engine built up and ready for installation once painting is complete. Mark. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnonymousDFB1 Posted November 22, 2011 Share Posted November 22, 2011 Nice cockpit Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deacon Posted November 22, 2011 Share Posted November 22, 2011 Well, for interior detail, this just blows the Academy and Revell kits away. Looking good Mark. Deacon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Lime Posted November 22, 2011 Author Share Posted November 22, 2011 Nice cockpit Mark Thanks Mish Well, for interior detail, this just blows the Academy and Revell kits away.Looking good Mark. Deacon Deacon, The Revell kit is pretty good, especially when you factor in the price, and is far superior to the Academy offering. But this Tamiya stuff is outstanding! All it needs is some decent etch belts to compliment the kit parts. This is the first Tamiya kit I've ever built in my model making life and I've got to say I'm really enjoying the experience. I'm now really looking forward to doing their P-51D in the Mustang STGB. Mark. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Basosz Posted November 22, 2011 Share Posted November 22, 2011 Told ya it was a good kit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Lime Posted November 29, 2011 Author Share Posted November 29, 2011 I've not forgotten about my builds, just had a rather hectic week at work. However, I ordered a few wee treats from Hannants for this little puppy and they turned up today, so I'll be cracking on over the next few days and have this in the paintshop for the weekend. These'll be getting a bath shortly and then left overnight so I can do a little painting in the morning before work. Mark. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Lime Posted December 7, 2011 Author Share Posted December 7, 2011 Afternoon All, A very quick update on this one. I haven't neglected it, just haven't made a whole lot of progress until now. The intercooler exhausts have been painted up and glued in place which allowed me to close up the fuselage last night. Since this kit just about builds itself, I also added the wings and the stabs at the same time. As if by magic, the Jug appeared! These two shots show just how much of that cockpit you can see once it's installed. I'll definitely be doing this one with an open canopy. In other news, the canopy parts have been dipped in Klear and will be masked up once they're dry. I've also started painting up the resin prop parts, so that'll be ready shortly too. Now, thanks to a bit of an upset stomach, I've had to take today off work. This means I've got a bit of time on my hands, so I might just be able to catch this one up for the GB deadline. It might not be completely finished, but it'll be damn close! Mark. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnonymousDFB1 Posted December 7, 2011 Share Posted December 7, 2011 Looks good Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Lime Posted December 9, 2011 Author Share Posted December 9, 2011 Looks good Mark Thanks Mish. Just a little progress report for now. I've managed to get a little filling and sanding done (mostly around the wing inserts) and tidy up some of the details around the cockpit that will be visible ready for the installation of the windscreen. Canopy parts have been dipped in Klear and are being masked up ready for painting etc. Used some 5amp fuse wire as hydraulic lines on the gear legs before these got a quick coat of matt aluminium. These just need detail painting and a quick wash the dirty them up a bit now. Warmed up the wheels a little to put in the bulge and the flat spot. Unfortunately, one now looks like it's got a puncture! Oh well, at least the ground crew now have something to do... A detail view of the Quickboost intercooler exhausts in place. These really do add a little extra and I'd recommend them, I'll certainly be using them on my next P-47 build in the new year. The kit engine painted up, assembled and then given a wash to dirty it up. This certainly looks the part and when viewed in place in the cowling is more than adequate. If you're feeling flush you can get a Quickboost replacement, but in my opinion it is not an essential item. That's all for now, Mark. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnonymousDFB1 Posted December 9, 2011 Share Posted December 9, 2011 Love the detail on the intercooler Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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