Thanks check

Doug- Hurricane looks great. I love that EZ line product and yes it's an instant bond with the CA.

Chris- Sorry to see the decal problem. I would use a sharp #11 blade to carefully puncture and slice the affected spots and use some Solvaset to shrink things down.

Damian-Great looking skeeter.

Steve- Good start on your paint there.

I apologize if I left anyone else out, just too much activity in the short time I have not posted so great job to all.

Since doing the pit there was a slight fitting issue at the rear bulkhead. The part was assembled per the instructions but had a bad fit once the sub assembly was placed in the fuselage. I had to make a slight mod to make it fit correctly so no biggie there.

The rest of the parts went together rather well so the wings and fuse are together. Again, no filler was needed for any of the seams so far into the build. Plast i Weld and the Touch N Flow applicator do a great job at getting rid of seams and filling in any thin gap.

The clamp is holding the bottom part of the wing for a tight even fit

The tail feathers and flaps went together really easy and are clamped down with clothes pins and Harbor Freight mini clamps.

The pit bulkhead finally was coaxed into place.

scottrc

 checkmateking02

Scott:  nice looking progress with the SE 5; how'd you manage getting the landing gear glued up at all the proper angles? 

 Drilled out the holes in the bottom of the fuselage and the struts press fitted right in, then I was able to glue up the assembly and then remove it to paint later.  

 

Scott:  now that's an idea!  I've got a few WWI airplanes I haven't started, because of all the alignment issues of struts, landing gear, wings, etc.  Maybe this will work in 1/72.  Thanks!

modelcrazy

Good looking stuff everyone.

Here's my update. Although I have black based before without knowing it at the time, I'm trying it again this time with the molding. I noticed my airbrush has a bent needle so I'm not getting the tightest pattern but I think it turned out OK but I'm not sure it shows in the picture. I'm going to mask and paint the black tail and spine next.

 

Good looking results, mc!

scottrc

 

 

Fredthefoot`s Models

scottrc builds looking good mate ,where did you get the little tiny eyelets from mate :)

 

 

 

Read a "how to" article on one of the WW1 modeler sites.  Its .6mm wire wrapped about a needle and then twisted with a pair of jewelers pliers.  

 

Gamera

Scott: My hat's off to you, gosh what a lot of work there. But the results will look amazing. 

Steve: Looks cool! Heck, when I buy a new airbrush needle it's not two-three painting sessions before it ends up bent too.... 

 

Thanks Gamera, and this is being done at the same time I'm trying to start that Akagi.

In regards to the airbrush comments, I really need to break down and order me some new needles for my Badger, I have been using the only one I have left all year and its bent.  Probably will make pre-shading go a lot easier eh?

Fredthefoot`s Models

scottrc builds looking good mate ,where did you get the little tiny eyelets from mate :)

Read a "how to" article on one of the WW1 modeler sites.  Its .6mm wire wrapped about a needle and then twisted with a pair of jewelers pliers.  

checkmateking02

Scott:  nice looking progress with the SE 5; how'd you manage getting the landing gear glued up at all the proper angles? 

Drilled out the holes in the bottom of the fuselage and the struts press fitted right in, then I was able to glue up the assembly and then remove it to paint later.  

Gamera

Scott: My hat's off to you, gosh what a lot of work there. But the results will look amazing. 

Steve: Looks cool! Heck, when I buy a new airbrush needle it's not two-three painting sessions before it ends up bent too.... 

 

At least i ain't the bonly one, especially with the badger fine needles. And at £7 a pop they ain't cheap.

Scott: My hat's off to you, gosh what a lot of work there. But the results will look amazing. 

Steve: Looks cool! Heck, when I buy a new airbrush needle it's not two-three painting sessions before it ends up bent too.... 

Fredthefoot`s Models

DasBeav im sure it will look fine when your done mate , and no worrys mate i`m not put off by the problems i like a challange , and i watch out for that top wing engine problem thanks lol :)

modelcrazy looking great so far mate :)

scottrc builds looking good mate ,where did you get the little tiny eyelets from mate :)

damouav look forward to seeing your other builds mate :)

 

Well Fred,

As it happens I do have a kit sitting in my very, very small stash, a 1/48 Roden S.E.5a. It's crying out to be be built. I just need some AM PE, EZY Line, Paint and most of all Patience.

Or, you can check out my F4U-AU1 build log...

DasBeav im sure it will look fine when your done mate , and no worrys mate i`m not put off by the problems i like a challange , and i watch out for that top wing engine problem thanks lol :)

modelcrazy looking great so far mate :)

scottrc builds looking good mate ,where did you get the little tiny eyelets from mate :)

damouav look forward to seeing your other builds mate :)

Looking good there Steve.

MC - Another master piece in the making, excellent progress.

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Armor_Aficionado great work so far mate :)

rooster513 gunports and the build is great mate :)

DasBeav mate think i will have the same problems and i see you just keep haveing more hastle lol

Rigidrider Hurricane is great mate and that euro fighter kit is a great kit i`ve built that one :)

Bossman thanks mate , dam shame about your build mate hope you get it sorted mate i`ve not built for last few days too dam hot in the cave lol

[/quote Many of the problems were my doing. Never done a Biplane before, so I wish I would have done some painting and priming before gluing alot of it together. My airbrushing skills and hatred of masking are to blame. The main thing to worry about is gluing on the top wing...it just fits weird to the engine nacelle. And have a plan about "wires"....I didn't! Should of watched some YouTube videos. Have fun with it....I hope I haven't worried you too much.....I think mine will turn out okay.

Good looking stuff everyone.

Here's my update. Although I have black based before without knowing it at the time, I'm trying it again this time with the molding. I noticed my airbrush has a bent needle so I'm not getting the tightest pattern but I think it turned out OK but I'm not sure it shows in the picture. I'm going to mask and paint the black tail and spine next.

Gamera

Not sure what can do, maybe put her somewhere hot like a car (but not too hot!)

Thanks Gamera,  I will try that idea - I'll probably just put 'Ol Frosty in a sun exposed area in my house - and get 'er out of the basement for a while.  If a few days of that doesn't work - I'll probably just paint over the frosty parts like I did with the whitening and decal silvering.  And for the decals I'll try the accupuncture-future-injection combo.  I'm determined to get a decent 1/48 Hurricane out of this kit yet !

Chris

Jack - Thanks for your comments, the vegitation was ment to be static grass but I couodnt source any quickly enough, but it will do.

Doug- Thank you, yes I'm happy I didn't throw it against the wall too.

CM - Thank you for your kind words thet are much appreciated.

DB:  I'm unable to see the sadness in the photo you posted; still looks good from here!

Doug:  that is a very appealing Hurricane; exceptional!

Chris:  sorry to hear and see the decal issue; I haven't ever seen decals bubble up like that under a clear coat

damouav:  an outstanding and attractive Mosquito; well-done

Scott:  nice looking progress with the SE 5; how'd you manage getting the landing gear glued up at all the proper angles?

Bossman

Hi Doug,

 

Rigidrider

What did you reduce the dull coat with?

 

 

Nothin !      It was straight from the rattle can per my standard operating procedure.

I put these decals down on a cured future surface and they seemed sticky enough at the time.  they seemed to settle into the ribbing just fine.  I probably should have put a drop of future under them just to add to whatever adhesive exists on the film.  I've done that in the past with good results - and if/when I ever use the rest of this decal sheet, I will definitely do it again.

Chris

 

Doug

damouav

Today is a sad day, today I place the completed sign on my De Haviland Mosquito NF Mk. XVII build.

Bish, thank you for allowing my to be part of some of the best builds I have seen to date.

So, here you go.

I wanted to wait for the parts to arrive for my "flocker" to l produce more realistic grass, but it was going to take weeks. The base isnt perfect, but first time round it isn't bad... Just need a little black paint around the base of the dioarama.

Just wish dirt and grime hadn't gotten on the inside of the canopy... 

I had such a great time and I hate goodbyes, so if Bish and others can put up with my dummy spits I would like to add another build, what, I have no idea.

Thanks again,

Damian

 

Rigidrider

Man... Page after page of the best work... Planes I had never heard of before... Trouble or not, they are still looking pretty darned good! Any way, I got to do  decals on the little ole Air fix Hurricane, and I think it will be OK. (I Hope)...

Well it all moved along pretty fast and before I knew it, here she is completed...

Now, on to the Euro Fighter... This is one cool looking aircraft, Think I'm gonna like building this one.

More in a bit! Take care all!!!

Doug

 

Also Doug

WOW Scott, thats some prety small detail your adding there. Best of luck with those.

I love the Mosquito and the Hurricanes.

To eco DasBeav, I am working on a builders kit and its an adventure and a challenge.  But I got it all together and had filled all the minor cracks.  Now sanding and prepping it for paint and to install the eyelets for rigging.  Lots of little eyelets.  

Doug, a fine rendition of the early Hurricane, excellent work!

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Damian, another great looking Mossie to add to the finished roster.
I think the sparse vegetation works well with the camou colours.

regards,

Jack

Hi Doug,

Rigidrider

What did you reduce the dull coat with?

Nothin !      It was straight from the rattle can per my standard operating procedure.

I put these decals down on a cured future surface and they seemed sticky enough at the time.  they seemed to settle into the ribbing just fine.  I probably should have put a drop of future under them just to add to whatever adhesive exists on the film.  I've done that in the past with good results - and if/when I ever use the rest of this decal sheet, I will definitely do it again.

Chris

Guys... Thank you all so very much, The Euro fighter will go along with the Hurricane as part of the 75th Battle of Britian Commerative. Damian, Very cool looking Mossie!, ..

Chris. I've never seen decals do that after setting unless re-application of setting solution. What did you reduce the dull coat with? Something didn't react well... Any way, The antenna wire is E-Z line (Fine) and attaching is done with super glue. It is virtually an instant bond when it touches so be extra sure it attaches where you want. 

Fred, Thanks, Cant wait to gut into it, Not many parts, but looks very well molded.

Thanks again all!, Doug

I enjoy being part for your GB's Bish. You are always so attentive and come up with some of the best ideas.

Doug, front page is now updated with your Hurricane.

As per a request from Damian, i am holding off posting his until he is able to get some outdoor pics of the Mossie.

Guys, i just want to thank you all for some outstanding work and outstanding commitment to the GB. Less than 3 months in and we have 15 completions already, and i know theres plenty more to come.

And there is already a nice spread from WW2 to modern and we have some nice early builds to come.

Great work all, thank you.