Learstang Posted January 20, 2012 Share Posted January 20, 2012 Brilliant work, Tom! What a beauty! Regards, Jason Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnHull Posted January 20, 2012 Share Posted January 20, 2012 simply fantastic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarLos Posted January 20, 2012 Share Posted January 20, 2012 Excellent! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SHAR67 Posted January 20, 2012 Share Posted January 20, 2012 Bloody Ace Tom will look foward to seeing this at EXPO. Clive Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madaboutmodels Posted January 21, 2012 Share Posted January 21, 2012 fanbloodytastic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev1n Posted January 21, 2012 Share Posted January 21, 2012 ...once brake lines, hydraulics, retraction gear.....are fitted Tom I should think so! Actually the gear is amazingly complex - want some piccies? I expect - no....demand (hehehehehehehe)....to see EVERYTHING on this; it's a work of art brilliant work Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kev67 Posted January 21, 2012 Share Posted January 21, 2012 Now that is looking good, very impressed with your build on this, the thing looks huge, I have only ever seen one built up and that was at Telford I think it was the BOAC one, could be wrong though, hopefully see it at Milton Keynes or the Southern then Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turnerdad Posted January 21, 2012 Share Posted January 21, 2012 Looking superb. Nearly there! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stringbag Posted January 21, 2012 Share Posted January 21, 2012 Very impressed with this one Tom. Additionally, it's been an interesting thread all the way. You have done a cracking job on a difficult kit and in double quick time. Chris. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay Posted January 21, 2012 Share Posted January 21, 2012 Awesome build, awesome paint job, Now dirty it up a bit! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeR Posted January 21, 2012 Share Posted January 21, 2012 Very nice! Mike. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomprobert Posted January 21, 2012 Author Share Posted January 21, 2012 Thanks for all the positive feedback chaps! It certainly keeps me motivated... Anyway, it's been dry and mild here in Kent today so I've got her laquered. Luckily the utility room is well ventilated, but a respirator is a must as Halford's laquer stinks! Now it'll be cracking on with the gear, so I'll keep you posted. Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomprobert Posted January 21, 2012 Author Share Posted January 21, 2012 Actually the gear is amazingly complex - want some piccies? I've got a few Kev but anything you have that you think may be of use will be greatly received... Awesome build, awesome paint job, Now dirty it up a bit! Thank you... and fear not I will apply some weathering. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomprobert Posted January 21, 2012 Author Share Posted January 21, 2012 Now that is looking good, very impressed with your build on this, the thing looks huge, I have only ever seen one built up and that was at Telford I think it was the BOAC one, could be wrong though, hopefully see it at Milton Keynes or the Southern then Yes you're right I've seen the BOAC one doing the rounds... to be honest that model was what inspired me to have a go. It looks like I'll have her ready for Expo, but I don't want to tempt fate so 'we'll see...' Milton Keynes may be pushing it though! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr.Bunsen Honeydew Posted January 21, 2012 Share Posted January 21, 2012 Well done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cuprar Posted January 21, 2012 Share Posted January 21, 2012 Tom, what have you gone and done this time! What an out standing build buddy, but what else would we expect from you!!!!!! Cant wait till Hornchurch so I can pinch it lol. WELL DONE MATE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnHull Posted January 21, 2012 Share Posted January 21, 2012 to be fair, if KLM saw this they'd make an offer! its fantastic. i know people want it weathered, but i love clean and shiny! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tom271282 Posted January 21, 2012 Share Posted January 21, 2012 to be fair, if KLM saw this they'd make an offer! its fantastic. i know people want it weathered, but i love clean and shiny! Agreed, looks superb all clean and shiny! Dullard question coming up... you've lacquered it, so its shiny all over... do you have to re-mask off the corroguard to matt it down again? Looks simply stunning btw. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomprobert Posted January 22, 2012 Author Share Posted January 22, 2012 Dullard question coming up... you've lacquered it, so its shiny all over... do you have to re-mask off the corroguard to matt it down again? I have applied a lot less laquer on the wings so they are not as shiny as the fuselage. I've had a good look at it today and it's got a slight sheen, but nothing excessive so I'll leave it as is I think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woody37 Posted January 22, 2012 Share Posted January 22, 2012 Stunning Tom, can't believe how fast you knock them out, especially seeing quality is top notch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tom271282 Posted January 22, 2012 Share Posted January 22, 2012 I have applied a lot less laquer on the wings so they are not as shiny as the fuselage. I've had a good look at it today and it's got a slight sheen, but nothing excessive so I'll leave it as is I think. Ah I see, I just wondered as on the odd occasion I delve into airliner construction, the mixture of gloss and matt finishes tends to confuse me! The shine on the fuselage is just superb, so realistic, and also shows the benefit of using Halfords paints throughout... no danger of the dreaded orange peel effect! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romeo Alpha Yankee Posted January 23, 2012 Share Posted January 23, 2012 Looks great Tom, you have done a great job and seems like you have enjoyed it too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomprobert Posted January 23, 2012 Author Share Posted January 23, 2012 Stunning Tom, can't believe how fast you knock them out, especially seeing quality is top notch Thanks Woody... the secret is fast drying filler and paint... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev1n Posted January 23, 2012 Share Posted January 23, 2012 Ah I see, I just wondered as on the odd occasion I delve into airliner construction, the mixture of gloss and matt finishes tends to confuse me! The shine on the fuselage is just superb, so realistic, and also shows the benefit of using Halfords paints throughout... no danger of the dreaded orange peel effect! actually there is....but it depends on how skilled you are at using halfords - Tom is VERY good, I find that I do get orage-peeling but usually can get rif of it with micromesh. The mix of gloss and matt depends on how shiny you want your model to be and how many coats of johnsons kleer you put on it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomprobert Posted January 23, 2012 Author Share Posted January 23, 2012 Now the painting is complete it's adding those little details. Before starting on the landing gear I decided I wanted to get the engines finished so I've painted the bullet dark burnt steel, the rear part of the engine cone burnt iron, along with the fans. The intakes were then painted a light grey, and the intake rings painted aluminium. Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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