Fleet Air Arm Group Build

just wanted to let XXXXXXX know that his gift should arrive this weekend if not next week  So make sure you PM that the package has arrived

Roy

Darren, since today is the last day of work till next Monday (THIP-teaching has it's privlages), can I have my rum ration now, please

Roy

wyoroy wrote:

Darren, since today is the last day of work till next Monday (THIP-teaching has it's privlages), can I have my rum ration now, please Roy

Roy, tell me about it, my wife had a 5 day weekend last week!    Good luck getting the rum outta Darren though.  Heard he actually has to work for a living!  Poor guy!

Well, I think it's about time that I contributed something to this GB, other than my WIT, CHARM & GOOD LOOKS that is. .

Finally started the Trumpeter 1/48 Wyvern S.4.  Here's what I've done so far, at least that's worth looking at.

Will post more as I go.  Comments welcome.

For all of you guys based in the USA, wishing you a Happy Thanksgiving Day.

HMMMMM...I wonder how Rum goes with Turkey ? 

Regards,  Rick

Rick,

Looking great so far!  I am anxious to hear your impressions of this kit, as I really want to build one!

And thank you, and a Happy Thanksgiving as well!

I'll let you know how the rum tastes with the turkey...

Daywalker wrote:

I'll let you know how the rum tastes with the turkey...

Am i correct to assume that you baste your bird in rum then, Frank? If so, might i recommend keeping a fire extinguisher handy....

DesertRat wrote:

Daywalker wrote: I'll let you know how the rum tastes with the turkey... Am i correct to assume that you baste your bird in rum then, Frank? If so, might i recommend keeping a fire extinguisher handy....

Good thinking Roger!

Daywalker wrote:

DesertRat wrote:  Daywalker wrote: I'll let you know how the rum tastes with the turkey... Am i correct to assume that you baste your bird in rum then, Frank? If so, might i recommend keeping a fire extinguisher handy.... Good thinking Roger!

Naaaa, i just wanna make sure you don't find yourself sleeping on the couch tomorrow night

To all my friends in the Fleet Air Arm Group Build, Happy Thanksgiving to you and your families

Roy

Daywalker wrote:

Rick, Looking great so far!  I am anxious to hear your impressions of this kit, as I really want to build one! And thank you, and a Happy Thanksgiving as well! I'll let you know how the rum tastes with the turkey...

Thanks Frank.  So far I'm quite impressed with the kit, but the wings are going to be a bit of a challenge.

Regards,  Rick

I think that I will change my entry to a sea hawk. I just ordered one today and from what i've read it looks like a great kit.

Alain

Hopefully this year is the year.......

...I'm hoping that after all this time that this year i'll finally get to sit at the grown up table for once!!!!

Happy Thanksgiving, Guys!

I'm back! 42 hours done.

Darren,

I like the idea of a BoB GB..........I'd have to see how I'm fixed nearer the time before I could commit to it though.

Mig alley is a good idea too-I wish I had more time on my hands. I would love a crack at that, if time allowed. 

Rick,

very impressive work on the office! I too have wanted to build a Wyvern-please give us plenty of feedback about the kit. I recon you're onto a cracking start there.

Lads,

may I take this opportunity to wish you all Happy Thanksgiving-God bless you and yours.

The Bar is open.................CHEERS!

TANGO 1 wrote:

The Bar is open.................CHEERS!

Oh, boy...

Here we go!  Lots of turkey, stuffing, and ALL the trimmins!

Cheers everyone!

Right chaps,

I've just finished my equipment check for "Operation Santa". Everything is ready and a mysterious package is now destined to leave the secret workshop undercover of darkness to begin its long journey......................

Darren, welcome back my friend  I hope you don't mind but I helped myself to some rum Tuesday night, my last day of work till Monday

Nice wrapping....who's it for

Roy

Daywalker wrote:

That looks to be an enticing package, where is it headed?

Well done Frank, you should have waited till he got some rum in him  Don't you watch spy movies  You get them at ease before you ask the important questions

Roy

wyoroy wrote:

Daywalker wrote: That looks to be an enticing package, where is it headed? Well done Frank, you should have waited till he got some rum in him  Don't you watch spy movies  You get them at ease before you ask the important questions Roy

OOPS!  I forgot and drank the rum myself, then asked him.  Guess this cloak and dagger stuff is better left for the pros.

TANGO 1 wrote:

Rick, very impressive work on the office! I too have wanted to build a Wyvern-please give us plenty of feedback about the kit. I recon you're onto a cracking start there.

 Thanks Darren, will do.

Regards,  Rick

Rick the Wyvern looks fantastic so far, I'm really looking forward to the rest of the build.  By the way do mind if I ask what color grey you used in the cockpit as it looks very effective.

darson wrote:

Rick the Wyvern looks fantastic so far, I'm really looking forward to the rest of the build.  By the way do mind if I ask what color grey you used in the cockpit as it looks very effective. Cheers

Thanks Darren.  The kit painting guide calls out Dark Gull Grey, which would be correct for US Navy, but the standard for FAA Aircraft at that time was Interior Black.  However, I found some pics of the Wyvern pit that showed a Grey darker than Gull but definitely not Black.  After chewing on it for a bit, I used ModelMaster Engine Grey & then lightly dry brushed with Vallejo Dark Grey.  The seat, however, was done in Black.  Not sure it's totally accurate, but it matches the pic pretty well.

Regards,  Rick

The pit looks great rick, great use of colors as mentioned.

As for the pit on my Vista 1/72 Fulmar Mk I...  well, it's pretty bare.  Anyone have any reference material on this so that I can dress it up a little?  I've seen some kit build ups on-line and each is a little different in terms of interior detail so any help would be appreciated.