Paul H
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Post by Paul H on Sept 6, 2020 11:29:30 GMT
Before getting loose on the Gripen, I thought it would be a good idea to brush up on wingy thing builds as it's been a VERY long time. A stash rummage gave me this fella.  Considering the Indian Airforce option, though the thought of all those stencils   The Gripen has considerably fewer and its in 1/48... Oh well on we go should be ready for paint soon enough. |
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Post by Paul B on Sept 6, 2020 12:33:40 GMT
Looking forward to this Paul, I haven't ever seen a wingy from you ole chap  |
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Post by Boots on Sept 6, 2020 15:15:36 GMT
Nice on Paul  |
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Post by Ian H. on Sept 6, 2020 16:09:24 GMT
Very nice! Hawks are great looking jets.
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Post by SteveM on Sept 7, 2020 7:08:20 GMT
Snap! I’m building the very same kit although mine will be an RAF T.2  |
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Post by Paul H on Sept 7, 2020 8:14:45 GMT
Looking forward to this Paul, I haven't ever seen a wingy from you ole chap . As with most of use styrene heads My journey started with a wingy thing.. Airfix Spitfire Vb in blue plastic... Did mostly aircraft up until mymid-20s then gave up for about 15 years... So it's kinda like comming home but with a bit more skill and kit. |
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Post by Robbo on Sept 7, 2020 9:33:12 GMT
Blimey that paint will be testing
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Paul H
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Post by Paul H on Sept 7, 2020 12:19:57 GMT
Considering other options Ian... Most of thebox art scheme is decal
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Post by Paul B on Sept 7, 2020 14:12:29 GMT
Considering other options Ian... Most of thebox art scheme is decal  |
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Post by dukemaddog on Sept 10, 2020 12:27:28 GMT
Sweet! I want to get one for my Indian Air Force. Watching this with interest.
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Post by Paul H on Sept 13, 2020 13:08:16 GMT
OK, a couple of changes in direction with this...
First up, originally planned for wheels down, but one of the main gear wheels decided it wanted to move off my bench and into the one bloody hole big enough in between floor boards, so it's flight attitude.
Second up: I also have some 1/72scale IAC decals so I'm thinking of a bit of a "What if..."
No pics presently as my phone camera is being a bit of a lavender... Need to sort that out today as well.
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Post by Paul H on Sept 15, 2020 20:19:31 GMT
Ghost gray lower and light grey upper surfaces. Tomorrow is a day off with good weather forecast so I'm hoping to get an early gloss coat on and if poss started on decals. Time will tell.  Those engraved lines should be great for the wash too. |
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Post by Boots on Sept 15, 2020 20:39:58 GMT
Nice Paul......very nice |
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Post by Ian H. on Sept 16, 2020 0:33:33 GMT
Looks awesome, Paul! Panel lines look really crisp, too.
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Post by SteveM on Sept 16, 2020 7:32:35 GMT
Looking good and the Irish markings will be colourful too I must try to get to mine.. too much bloody work at the mo! |
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Post by Paul H on Sept 16, 2020 7:37:14 GMT
Gloss coat on and all boxed up for protection while it dries.. And before breakfast too.
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Post by Paul B on Sept 16, 2020 8:25:25 GMT
Nice greys indeed |
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Post by Paul H on Sept 16, 2020 11:22:40 GMT
First go with the decals. Bosses and tail flash applied and helped with some Microsol. Need to remember that it makes them look like crap to start but it settles... Eventually.   Kit decals are proving to be somewhat less "helpful".Taking forever to release from the backing, possibly due to storage. |
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Post by Paul H on Sept 16, 2020 14:36:05 GMT
Gave up on trying anymore of the kit decals other than the ejection seat Markers. Microsol worked well, everything conformed as needed. Sealed with another blast of gloss then panel liner, wipe back and matt coat. Only a couple of aerials and the pitot to add.  |
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Post by Robbo on Sept 16, 2020 14:38:57 GMT
You're not hanging around
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