Trumpeter 1:48 Supermarine Seafang F. Mk32

[Joesdad]

A quick check-in on my latest kit, there's not much of a build blog unfortunately.
The simple reason why is that when I started it I got carried away and didn't log any progress...



My first Trumpeter kit this one



A decent amount of plastic here






A little bit of PE, another first for me, clear (as a bell) parts are very good



Think we'll do this scheme



No stencils thank god



As I say I've done quite a bit already (pics to follow shortly), a lovely build so far, no issues to note and practically no filler used.
Truth be told, I'm at work bored so I thought I would share... Ooo gotta go.. Customers... Thousands of 'em....

Tim

[JayCub]

looks a great kit to be honest and im interested in seeing how this comes to look finished, as i have had a few of trumpeters kits that have been really good to build but no planes to-date.

Tom

[Joesdad]

No complaints here Jay.... Really good, a bit basic I suppose but really good

Tim

[Joesdad]

Ready for priming.....








Pre-shading (an another first) and Sky...





Ocean grey on...







I know it's a bit of a basic build log guys, just can't seem to get into it.
Maybe it's because I'm not sure what I'm doing, because I've used some PE seat belts as well as the supplied one's. Will show later on.
Thanks for looking.....

Tim

[longlance67]

very nice work mate,

really coming alone quickly

great work


Shane

[Paul]

Coming Along well Tim

[Rob]

What a super subject! Looking fine already

[Joesdad]

Thanks men, much appreciated

Tim

[Nige201980]

looking great mate. think im going to have to find some info out about this plane looks intresting

[Joesdad]

looking great mate. think im going to have to find some info out about this plane looks intresting

Cheers Nige, a "Spitfire too many" apparently mate.....

[EasyEight96]

Nice paint job there

[rm6239]

Looking good mate and love that Suez scheme, are you going to try painting or use the decals?

cheers

Rossco

[Joesdad]

G'day Rossco, funnily enough I did cross my mind, I did an old Airfix "Val" awhile back (it's on ISM somewhere) and that had painted stripes on it. A bit of a nightmare if I'm honest mate, so no I think I'll stick with the decals..... But you never know.....

Tim

[Bissyboat]

Looking good.

[Joesdad]

Updates.....
Already for decalling...






I hate decalling at the best of times, some of you lot might like it but I don't.
When they kinda fall apart or look crap it dosn't help. Wish me luck Rossco......

[Nige201980]

Good luck mate. She is looking mighty fine though

[Joesdad]

Thanks Nige.....
I'm using a special filter on my iPhone.....it makes everything look better that it actually is....

[Joesdad]

I'm a little bit scared....

[Paul]

Looking good Tim, I'm sure it'll be fine

[Joesdad]

Actually, Paulie, it turned out ok, it doesn't bear a close inspection and wouldn't win a prize, but it's fine (for me).



Not long now till finished, will put up some pics when done....
Thank for looking

Tim

[ludicrusmaximus]

Looks pretty darn good to me! Overall v. clean and smooth.

[JayCub]

i like this allot Tim, maybe i will get an iphone filter but the honest truth is it is just a darn good build and paint job, so im looking forward to more

Tom

[Nige201980]

That looks really great mate

[wappynutter]

Well done Tim!!
Excellent build......
Nice, clean and tidy stripe work!
Well done again!!

[Joesdad]

Thanx fellas, much appreciated.....