Static Plastic/Resin

[Gaz]

Yeah, you'd have thought I'd be all over the "Ping" wouldn't you?

I tried, couldn't get them right. I might go back and do them when I'm a bit better with the masking tape

[Cluny]

Just spent the day putting the final parts on the cranberry [aerials , u/c doors , flaps and clear parts]

Just waiting for the paint on the aerials to dry before putting a coat of gloss vanish on .
Decals will hopefully start going on tuesday

[Gaz]

Very nice, Paul!

[Cluny]

Cheers mate
After a few beers whilst lurking on a few modelling forums i seem to have accidentally ordered one of these for my next project

I think il make it in the Navy scheme

[Xplumberlives]

only one!

[Cluny]

At £17.00 , yes
http://www.aeroclub-models.com/p.html?n=1&c=XK72003

[Xplumberlives]

At £17.00 , yes

Surely a discount would be available for purchasing a squadrons worth!

[Gaz]

Nice looking kit!

I could do with one to continue my own CWJ collection

[Cluny]

Man they were a bitch

[Stevieboy]

Cheers mate
After a few beers whilst lurking on a few modelling forums i seem to have accidentally ordered one of these for my next project

I think il make it in the Navy scheme

Have you seen this Paul?

http://www.airfix.com/latest-news/archi ... sea-vixen/

[Cluny]

I have , but its well outside my price and space range [unless i make it with the wings folded ]

[Xplumberlives]

Is it cheaper with the wings folded?

[Cluny]

Gonna pop along to here next sunday for a few tips [and kits no doubt ]
http://www.mksmc.co.uk/modelkraft/modelkraft_gen.html

[Gaz]

I went to something similar a few years ago. I realised how bad my models were!

[Old Rigger]

Well I have now started my next project a Typhoon which will be as accurate as I can make it. It will be a 3 sqd aircraft as they were the ones that started at Warton while I was involved with writing the Technical Manuals for the Typhoon and I spent time with them and on their aircraft.

This is far as I have got, the next stage is to fill in gaps, smooth down and then paint as I assemble the main parts. I have checked with a contact of mine what weapons they will carry and on what pylons. I intend leaving the canopy open, the refuel probe out and the airbrake open.

I have three two Mikes resin kits to date, which are the two inboard pylons, a realistic APU exhaust and two red intake covers. I also have two Edourd kits, one is etched parts and the other is pre-cut masks for canopy, windscreen & wheels, should make painting easier.

[Xplumberlives]

Well I have now started my next project a Typhoon which will be as accurate as I can make it. It will be a 3 sqd aircraft as they were the ones that started at Warton while I was involved with writing the Technical Manuals for the Typhoon and I spent time with them and on their aircraft.

This is far as I have got, the next stage is to fill in gaps, smooth down and then paint as I assemble the main parts. I have checked with a contact of mine what weapons they will carry and on what pylons. I intend leaving the canopy open, the refuel probe out and the airbrake open.

I have three two Mikes resin kits to date, which are the two inboard pylons, a realistic APU exhaust and two red intake covers. I also have two Edourd kits, one is etched parts and the other is pre-cut masks for canopy, windscreen & wheels, should make painting easier.

How long do you think that lot will take?

[Old Rigger]

XPL, to be quite honest it will probaly take me a couple of months, as I am away for 3 days next week and I don't want to rush it and muck it up. Also those etched metal parts are really small and need the use of super glue, so I am into new territory this time, also my eyes are a bit tired for this close up work .

[Xplumberlives]

Thanks Mick, good luck, looking forward to some progress reports!

[Sooty655]

XPL, to be quite honest it will probaly take me a couple of months, as I am away for 3 days next week and I don't want to rush it and muck it up. Also those etched metal parts are really small and need the use of super glue, so I am into new territory this time, also my eyes are a bit tired for this close up work .

and don't forget it's an aviation project, so you can multiply the time estimate by three and the cost by six.

[Old Rigger]

Sooty655 . XPL, I will try to get photos at each major stage, the only thing I have to locate is some 1/48 scale Paveway IVs, as against the Paveway 2s in the kit.

[Gaz]

Can't wait to see that O.R.!! My 1:72 airfix Bucc is coming along nicely. The kit is awful quality though, loads of filling and sanding to do.

[Old Rigger]

Cheers Gaz, the revell kit is not to bad for fit, allthough the intakes will need a little bit of work. I find I am rubbish at sanding filler down so it does not show when painted, I am also hoping to utilise the new airbrush a bit more than I did for the Nimrod. What make is the Buccaneer and scale? also any pictures? Unless I have missed them earlier.

[Xplumberlives]

Can't wait to see that O.R.!! My 1:72 airfix Bucc is coming along nicely. The kit is awful quality though, loads of filling and sanding to do.

[Old Rigger]

Well spotted XPL, told you my eyes were getting tired teach me to speed read and only pick out Buccaneer, filling and sanding, oh well time for bed said zebedee

[Xplumberlives]

Night!

Is this what you're after?

http://www.hobbyplace.com/images/hasegawa/36008lg.jpg


Here is a nice shot of test weapons courtesy of RAYTHEON (please note front fins not fitted).