Global Scale Modeller

Jamesday1998 wrote:The cockpit looks awesome!!

Thanks!

Here's where I'm at so far. I made the monumental mistake of priming BEFORE gluing, and also used some cheap primer, hence the dark look. Modelling on a budget does have its downsides. I hope I can rescue what looks to me at the minute, a bit of a disaster. But hey ho! I do like a challenge!

Good job I do....
















The cockpit was a snug fit, but the vents were quite awkward. The kit provides the option of open or closed vents, I've opted for closed, mainly because they fitted better.

Nice save from the primer!
She looks awesome Dad!

Quick build update. Not going that well to be honest. Starting to come across some dodgy fitting issues. But soldier on we must!

Yeah some of those look a bit smelly.

Does the kit come in 2 colours of plastic or have you primed some parts?

DC87 wrote:Yeah some of those look a bit smelly.

Does the kit come in 2 colours of plastic or have you primed some parts?

I stupidly primed some parts before assembly, which has caused me no end of problems. Only part I've enjoyed so far is building the cockpit. Been downhill since

Damn you could lose a small family in that gap, hope you can sort it without to many dramas.

Paul wrote:Damn you could lose a small family in that gap, hope you can sort it without to many dramas.

Cheers Paul. Had high hopes for this kit, but alas, its not looking good

Modelling is always a learning curve and I can imagine your disappointment but these things happen and we all learn from ours and others problems. That's what is so good with this forum...a trouble shared actually helps us all.

Hope you get the gap sorted without too much trauma...it does look a good achievement so far. I was at Fairford when two of these had that famous mid-air and always thought it looked a nice aircraft so will look forward to seeing your progress.

Brian

Bridon wrote:Modelling is always a learning curve and I can imagine your disappointment but these things happen and we all learn from ours and others problems. That's what is so good with this forum...a trouble shared actually helps us all.

Hope you get the gap sorted without too much trauma...it does look a good achievement so far. I was at Fairford when two of these had that famous mid-air and always thought it looked a nice aircraft so will look forward to seeing your progress.

Brian

Thanks for the encouragement Brian I'll do the best I can

Nice pit and progress Pete

Just a quick update. Struggling to find the time at the min due to work commitments, but managed to do a little more. Still not happy with the kit but trying to make the best of it!



Hopefully get some more done tonight. Cheers

Only just found this build! Love the scheme you've chosen, although I do like the splinter scheme you found too!

How did you handle all those gaps? Was there a lot of filler and sanding involved? I was "this" close to buying this kit the other day. Not sure after seeing your fit issues. I'm sick to death of filler at the moment! (Thanks Airfix harrier!).

Great work on the cockpit, the instrument panels look great, kutgw!

chief5437 wrote:Only just found this build! Love the scheme you've chosen, although I do like the splinter scheme you found too!

How did you handle all those gaps? Was there a lot of filler and sanding involved? I was "this" close to buying this kit the other day. Not sure after seeing your fit issues. I'm sick to death of filler at the moment! (Thanks Airfix harrier!).

Great work on the cockpit, the instrument panels look great, kutgw!

Cheers mate. Wouldn't recommend this kit to anyone. Gone together just awful. The cockpit is the only part I enjoyed. As for the gaps, I'm not that skilled in the use of filler and sanding to be honest, I'd probably make it worse!

Thanks for the info mate. I'll stay away from this one then!

Ps just seen that you're in Grimsby. What model shops do you use? I found one on st Mary's gate. Are there any others?

chief5437 wrote:Ps just seen that you're in Grimsby. What model shops do you use? I found one on st Mary's gate. Are there any others?

Greetings to a fellow Cod Head!

Would that be Hewins? I find that they can be quite expensive. The stall on Grimsby Market is very good. Usually get a good discount when you buy multiple items. Boyes have a small collection of kits at good prices

DaddyCool273 wrote:

chief5437 wrote:Ps just seen that you're in Grimsby. What model shops do you use? I found one on st Mary's gate. Are there any others?

Greetings to a fellow Cod Head!

Would that be Hewins? I find that they can be quite expensive. The stall on Grimsby Market is very good. Usually get a good discount when you buy multiple items. Boyes have a small collection of kits at good prices

Haha! No, I'm from the right side of the river (North!) but my work sometimes takes me across to your side. As there's only hobbycraft and boyes over here I'm always on the lookout for shops.

Yeah, I found Hewins to be a bit expensive but I figure if we don't use the shops they'll all disappear!

What day is the market on in Grimsby?

chief5437 wrote:

DaddyCool273 wrote:

chief5437 wrote:Ps just seen that you're in Grimsby. What model shops do you use? I found one on st Mary's gate. Are there any others?

Greetings to a fellow Cod Head!

Would that be Hewins? I find that they can be quite expensive. The stall on Grimsby Market is very good. Usually get a good discount when you buy multiple items. Boyes have a small collection of kits at good prices

Haha! No, I'm from the right side of the river (North!) but my work sometimes takes me across to your side. As there's only hobbycraft and boyes over here I'm always on the lookout for shops.

Yeah, I found Hewins to be a bit expensive but I figure if we don't use the shops they'll all disappear!



What day is the market on in Grimsby?

Ahhh.... Hully Gully?



Market days are tues, thurs, fri and sat.

Yeah sort of, Brough, a little village about 11 miles west of 'Ull.

Cheers, I'll have to check the market out one weekend.

Apologies to all but I won't be able to meet this GB deadline. Had a hectic past few months with work and family. I will finish the kit though one day!

That sucks Dude.
Life gets in the way though... and it's usually more important.

At least that's what we have to tell people haha.

Damn well hope its nothing serious and look forward to seeing this one finished.

That's a real shame, mate. Hope all is well. At least now you can do it in the splinter scheme! Lol.

Cheers fellas,