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Post by oldjock on Aug 29, 2019 10:05:36 GMT
It'll be gotten around to in the fullness of time   |
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Post by Paul B on Aug 29, 2019 10:48:59 GMT
Tis okay George, we can wait  . I must say that this aircraft does interest me very much  |
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Post by oldjock on Aug 29, 2019 18:16:10 GMT
The Roc fighter was the one that interested me more but scarce as hens' teeth.
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Post by Ian H. on Aug 29, 2019 18:55:45 GMT
Looking forward to it! The Rocs and Skuas were interesting aircraft.
Regards,
Ian
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Post by SteveM on Aug 30, 2019 7:22:26 GMT
Whoa.. that’s an old kit! Be great to see how it goes together.
I’ll tag along
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Post by dukemaddog on Sept 2, 2019 19:14:26 GMT
This will be great to watch. I do think that is one funky looking aircraft though. I'm looking forward to seeing your build.
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Post by oldjock on Sept 2, 2019 20:14:14 GMT
It's more or less assembled, surprise surprise some parts don't fit too well. You know that awful pinging noise when a small part leaps from tweezers and clatters into another dimension? Just happened with an undercarriage strut.
If you wanna see nice Skuas, look on the Britmodeller site, a guy on there did this kit and a much better, more detailed one. Very nice indeed.
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Post by Paul B on Sept 3, 2019 10:49:39 GMT
Sorry about the strut George. But thanks for the tip about Britmodeller |
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Post by oldjock on Sept 3, 2019 14:06:17 GMT
My finished product will be as rough as a badger's posterior  |
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Post by Paul B on Sept 3, 2019 14:54:38 GMT
Don't say you're adding Zimmerit to it |
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Post by Ian H. on Sept 3, 2019 14:59:41 GMT
Don't say you're adding Zimmerit to it Nooooooo...............    The Skua and Roc might have benefitted from some a Zimmerit coating though. Demagnetize the incoming bullets. Best wishes, Ian |
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Post by oldjock on Sept 5, 2019 14:31:44 GMT
Priming next.  Not a lot to it really. Filling gaps and sanding tricky as it has lots of rows of rivets moulded on. I was going to call it nondescript but the odd tail configuration disproves that. |
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Post by Ian H. on Sept 5, 2019 14:51:11 GMT
Looks really good!
Regards,
Ian
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Post by Paul B on Sept 5, 2019 15:14:37 GMT
Now that does look good |
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Post by SteveM on Sept 5, 2019 18:16:43 GMT
You beaten that into shape, especially for such and olde kit |
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Post by oldjock on Sept 6, 2019 11:06:57 GMT
Cheers chaps, I'm hoping a lick of paint and the decals will at least make it presentable.
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Post by oldjock on Sept 19, 2019 14:32:31 GMT
Well, got it done:  The ultimate disaster was when the decals dissolved in contact with water. Couldn't be a**** hunting up a replacement set with the attendant waiting around, so a search of the scrap bin and the 'net for illustrations turned up usable decals. The moral being if you must buy and build ancient kits - buy new decals for them. Leans more toward a sow's ear than a silk purse but never mind, eh? |
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Post by Snipersmudge on Sept 19, 2019 17:35:40 GMT
Tis an ancient kit but you've scrubbed it up well |
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Post by Boots on Sept 19, 2019 18:45:42 GMT
Great save with the decal issue George, a tricky little paint job for sure with the 3 colours and the White seperation line as well  ...........ya pulled it off rather nicely indeed fella  |
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Post by oldjock on Sept 19, 2019 20:19:25 GMT
Many thanks for the comments chaps. The stash shelf is pretty light now.
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The Skua and Roc might have benefitted from some a Zimmerit coating though. Demagnetize the incoming bullets.
...........ya pulled it off rather nicely indeed fella 
