Fleet Air Arm Group Build

Darren, I would LOVE to have a great IPA or a bitter, where and what time

Roy

Real nice work on the wildcat Darren....

Did some work on my Tarpon today,and she`s nearing completion, did the kast of the smudges and weathering today aswell atached the canopies,turret and undercarriage on her. Whats left now is onlry the lights( navigation and landing). Also rigged the antennawire ,bu using some fine copperwire.

I`ll post a few pics when she`s all ready though

Bob, Roy

thanks lads!

Roy, that sounds liike a good idea-cheers mate!

Darren looks great!  We should grab a pint at the pub to celebrate the completion

Roy

Frank, Mike,

you are too kind! Thanks lads for your kind words, it means a lot.

I did a bit more work to my Lynx and the Corsair tonight, they are coming along nicely. I have nearly finished touching up the paintwork on the Corsair's camo and have finally hung the doors on the Lynx, so hopefully I'll have another one done soon. 

Hey Darren! That looks awesome, buddy! I really like the way you're displaying it, too. The base and the addition of the pilot figure really add some perspective to it and give it a very realistic appearance. This one was definitely worth waiting for! Congrats on a job well-done!

Hey Crew!

Hope everyone is OK out there. Well, after a bit of a struggle here's my first completed model for the Fleet Air Arm Group Build.

Its a Hellcat Mk.I 800 Sqn FAA. It was based aboard HMS Emperor during 1944. The kit is from Airfix and while the kit itself is a bit basic, its builds up pretty well. I had tons of problems with the canopy and decals so I just tried to make the best of it.

Sorry to hear you're leaving the GB and the hobby Joe, don't be a stranger though, pop in whenever you have time, you are always welcome here.

Take care mate.

Sorry to hear you're leaving the GB Joe, but I'm even sorrier to hear you are laving modeling for a while.

Hope to see you back here soon.

Cheers

Roy

i am very sorry 

i know  i asked to join your g/b but i must withdraw

i have decided to withdraw from modeling as well  for a few months

 again very sorry for wasting your time

Thanks for all your kind words and support fella's Glad you approve of the Corsair.

Darren,

The mask I use is called Maskol and its made by Humbrol, it dries into a bright coloured latex film and is brilliant for camo patterns. I've used it on enamels and never had a problem. I recon it would be OK with acrylics too.  I thought of using it when I could'nt get a nice edge on my camo paint jobs. With the liquid mask I just mark out the pattern lightly in pencil then brush on the liquid mask-its so easy! I would certainly recommend giving it a go.

Andy in West Oz wrote:

Corsair looks great Darren!  Never seen a liquid mask in place before so I've studied the pic carefully.  Bought some of that superglue on the weekend too as part of my wife-sanctioned, weeks-long shopping spree!  LOL Picked up Osprey's "Helldiver Units of World War 2" as well on the net so I should be able to make some progress towards contributing to this GB!

Thanks Andy, 

Glad to hear you had a good shopping spree! Don't forget that nail-polish remover mate!

Looking forward to seeing how you get on.

Hey there Darren, Your Corsair is looking very nice indeed, tell me what made you think of using liquid mask for the camo?  It's not a bad idea at all actually but I would be scared witless that the masking fluid would react with the paint, has this ever happened?

Cheers

Darren, the Corsair is looking good.  Can't wait to see the finished product.  I'm using the Techmode 1/72 decals also.  I sooooooooooooo can not wait to get started.

Roy

Corsair looks great Darren!  Never seen a liquid mask in place before so I've studied the pic carefully.  Bought some of that superglue on the weekend too as part of my wife-sanctioned, weeks-long shopping spree!  LOL

Picked up Osprey's "Helldiver Units of World War 2" as well on the net so I should be able to make some progress towards contributing to this GB!

Darren, many times I have found that the one's I was ready to give up on turned out to be some of my best pieces, all through perseverence. Hang in there!

Corsair's lookin' real good!

Hang in there on the Hellcat, Darren.  All is not lost .  Corsair is looking good.

Regards,  Rick

Thanks Frank! You're a pal.

Cheers!

This is a sorry state of affairs..........

Still, chin up chaps! I managed to escape for a short time to the secret workshop and got a few things done.

Hellcat: I am not happy with this one at all.........I took my mask off the canopy and half the paint came off! This will take some more time to sort out. To be honest, its not one of my better efforts. Still, I will endevour to make the best of it.

Lynx: I have been painting the tiny 1/72 doors and adjusting the rear landing gear as the model was sitting a little nose heavy. Waiting for paint to dry on this one.....

Corsair: I got the camo liquid mask on this morning and have left it to dry, I'll shoot the EDS Grey on after I'm done here. Here's a couple of pics, the second is my choice of markings, this is from the Techmod decal sheet, it took me ages to make up my mind which version I would build.....I have now decided that eventually I will build all three, but this one is going to be the first.

Unfortunately same goes for me.  Couple that with a couple of very heavy weeks at work and I'm not making much progress on anything at the moment.

Cheers