Fleet Air Arm Group Build

rjkplasticmod wrote:

Pretty fast work there Darren.  Is this a re-box of the Otaki/Arii kit? Regards,  Rick

Thanks Rick, yes I think it is a re-box. I've had untold trouble trying to shoe-horn that cockpit in there! Still, the surface detail is really nice and it has the right "shape".

I hope I can make something nice out of it.

And there's more.................

I got the undercarridge on my Spitfire today as well as a wash. I'm going for a subtle look so I will check it over again tomorrow before I seal it all in. I want it make sure I have'nt misse any bits before its too late. Also, I got the display base finished too. Not a great pic, but its shows what's going on.

Darren-

Wow, you work fast!  That Hellcat is really coming along, and that Lynx is really shaping up!  Keep the pics coming.

Pretty fast work there Darren.  Is this a re-box of the Otaki/Arii kit?

Regards,  Rick

As well as that I did a bit more to the troublesome Lynx. Put all the small fiddly bits on with the landing gear and painted a few of the smaller parts,everything now sealed in with some gloss.

I hope all the masks have held, I'll be taking them off soon. Here's a look at the WIP.

Hey folks,

how's everyone doing? Happy and well I hope.

To my great surprise, I found myself with a day to myself so I hid away in the workshop and got  building.

Here's the state of play with my Hellcat. It has a few fit problems,but its nothing I can't handle.

I got the engine and cockpit installed and put the wings on. Here's some pics....

Wyoroy,

It's never too late to join us mad bunch of bar...........er nice model making all round good guys.

Its great to have you on board! Feel free to pop in anytime and join in the fun.

Now when you are ready, do let us know what model you will be building so I can add your details to our roll of honour on P.1

Also, pay very close attention to rule two of this Group Build.

pingtang wrote:

Thanks for the welcome everyone. It's good to be back.  Haven't been able to find a build yet. But, how hard would it be to convert a Spitfire to a SeaFire? Is there huge differences between the two? There'd be a tailhook to add, but what else.  BTW, Darson, do you know what happened to that round the world GB? I remember doing the cockpit for it but never heard anything else after that...  Cheers

Daniel,

It depends on how accuarate you want to be. If you want to convert a Mk.Vb to a Seafire L.III then some sugury is needed. You would need a conversion for sure. If you want something less complicated, try one of the Airfix kits. The early marks are not great kits but they can be made to look half way decent with a little TLC. The later Giffon engine kits are new toolings and very nice to work with.

Hope this helps. 

Welcome to our GB, the more the merrier!  This is my first Gb as well, and from the way it's been going so far this looks to be a TON of fun!

Thanks for the welcome everyone. It's good to be back.

 Haven't been able to find a build yet. But, how hard would it be to convert a Spitfire to a SeaFire? Is there huge differences between the two? There'd be a tailhook to add, but what else.

 BTW, Darson, do you know what happened to that round the world GB? I remember doing the cockpit for it but never heard anything else after that...

 Cheers

Just got in from a late night in the workshop, so far I've painted the Hellcats engine and cockpit, decaled the Lynx and put the wash over the spitfire.......phew!

Its been a nice productive evening. Now I'm off for a drink.

Thanks fella's its great that you like the idea. I'm just to to sit back and compile some thoughts during the build time-frame and gather up pics, with your permission of course.

As a quick update, I have started work on the Hellcat, I will post pics when the paint dries. For now, enjoy the GB and post often!

Cheers!

Darren,  The Article sounds like a great idea.  Go for it as far as I'm concerned.

Regards,  Rick

Dave, Frank,

glad to here you like the idea. It'll be a fun thing to do.

Just hit April 1st 00.08hrs GMT.

"Now hear this......"

"The 2007 Fleet Air Arm Group Build has just been launched."

The article sounds like a good idea!

Well it's 01 Apr here so now I can officialy start the Barracuda I think I can happily add a Grand Phoenix 1/48 Firefly Mk 1 to the list of models for the GB.

Hmmm...I dunno- better check and see if it's OK with the Witness Protection Program to share info 'bout myself.

Seriously, I think it's a GREAT idea!  Sign me up.

Thanks Bob,

yeah, I'll share the proceeds with you.

Darren-great idea.  Might be a way to spur the readers/builders to join Group Builds.

I do get a cut of the royality, right?

Hey.......I've just had an idea. Now before you get that look on your face just hear me out.

I was toying with the idea of writing an article about this group build, as far as I know no one has done that before. I was wondering if I did, would it be OK with the rest of you. I'd write as an account of what a GB is, how ours started and who was in it and what we built/learnt along the way. I would like to feature pics of the finished builds if I may.

Anyway, I'd like to submit it to FSM and see what happens.  

Let me know what you think. Good/bad/yes/no/etc..... 

Well fella's the start date looms over us like a Alantic thunder cloud about to explode. Its nice to see that we hit 21 pages before our offical start day.......not so good to see the bar bill for all that rum!

I had a look at my Hellcat today and as it only has a one peice canopy and I can't find a PE set specifiic to this kit, I'll be building it OOB. I think I'll save the fancy stuff for my other FAA builds. Still, it looks like a decent kit despite its lack of interior detail.

I got the first gloss coat on the Lynx at last, so I can get the decals on tomorrow! At last-progress!

As for the Spit, I had to repair the silvering that was left behind after I glossed it, it looks better now. I will put a wash over it tomorrow all being well. So that's three kits I'll have on the go....I'm going to be busy!

Hope all of you are well and looking forward  to getting started!

Seeing how some of you are very thirsty this week........

Drink up lads! Cheers!