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GROUP BUILDS => 2015 Group Builds => The Knackers Yard => Battle of Britain Group Build => Topic started by: kitbasher on September 18, 2015, 04:05:35 AM

Title: INSPIRED BY NARSES2
Post by: kitbasher on September 18, 2015, 04:05:35 AM
It may be pink, it may have a camo scheme worn by some Hudsons.  It will have two engines and is inspired by NARSES2's recent build.
Title: Re: INSPIRED BY NARSES2
Post by: JayBee on September 18, 2015, 06:35:00 AM
DeHavilland Sea Comet?
Title: Re: INSPIRED BY NARSES2
Post by: Captain Canada on September 18, 2015, 07:15:07 AM
Interesting !

:wub:
Title: Re: INSPIRED BY NARSES2
Post by: kitbasher on September 19, 2015, 01:15:45 AM
Quote from: JayBee on September 18, 2015, 06:35:00 AM
DeHavilland Sea Comet?

Yes, a Comet Jim, nearly but not quite as we know it.
Title: Re: INSPIRED BY NARSES2
Post by: Captain Canada on September 19, 2015, 06:26:51 AM
Oh that will be cool ! I might pop into my LHS and see it he has one as well.

:cheers:
Title: Re: INSPIRED BY NARSES2
Post by: NARSES2 on September 21, 2015, 06:39:25 AM
Well I enjoyed my build of this ancient piece of plastic. Looking forward to it. Now the Hudson that the PR unit had, had a very interesting scheme  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: INSPIRED BY NARSES2
Post by: PR19_Kit on September 21, 2015, 07:41:40 AM
Quote from: NARSES2 on September 21, 2015, 06:39:25 AM
Now the Hudson that the PR unit had, had a very interesting scheme  :thumbsup:

Do you mean the one in all over Camotint with the cameras hidden in the belly? Or the weirdly camouflaged one, which was mainly Camotint with tiger stripes? IIRC there's decal sheets for both of them, or there was anyway.
Title: Re: INSPIRED BY NARSES2
Post by: NARSES2 on September 22, 2015, 06:40:14 AM
I was thinking of the tiger stripe one. One profile I have has it in sky/dark green with either light slate grey or dark blue grey with the sky carried on over the upper surface as the stripes. It's in SAM's Camouflage and Markings No 2
Title: Re: INSPIRED BY NARSES2
Post by: kitbasher on September 23, 2015, 06:25:26 AM
Quote from: NARSES2 on September 22, 2015, 06:40:14 AM
I was thinking of the tiger stripe one. One profile I have has it in sky/dark green with either light slate grey or dark blue grey with the sky carried on over the upper surface as the stripes. It's in SAM's Camouflage and Markings No 2

(https://www.whatifmodellers.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi240.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fff90%2Fkitbasher_2007%2FHudson-scan_zpsv5q6u5oo.jpg&hash=a291a812df5601f09532ae642caf7a73d0fbfaf6) (http://s240.photobucket.com/user/kitbasher_2007/media/Hudson-scan_zpsv5q6u5oo.jpg.html)(https://www.whatifmodellers.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi240.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fff90%2Fkitbasher_2007%2Fpdu-hudson_zpsq6xryqcc.jpg&hash=614abe57f862ff40146d2743b28d82e6bb2e8157) (http://s240.photobucket.com/user/kitbasher_2007/media/pdu-hudson_zpsq6xryqcc.jpg.html)

Yes this will be the scheme, and the Comet is now essentially thrown together:
(https://www.whatifmodellers.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi240.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fff90%2Fkitbasher_2007%2FComet%2520whifs%2FComet%2520PR02_zpsbkkwyr1s.jpg&hash=f2afcb6fad6ce7966d194adab376eaf9916d1780) (http://s240.photobucket.com/user/kitbasher_2007/media/Comet%20whifs/Comet%20PR02_zpsbkkwyr1s.jpg.html)

As with my BEA Comet (http://www.whatifmodelers.com/index.php/topic,40287.msg675427.html#msg675427) it's a case of glue, fill and sand to shape!  And fit a tailwheel.  So essentially a paint job.

Apologies for the size of the photo - not able to edit at the moment - once I get home I'll replace it with something slightly smaller, and the right way up. SORTED
Title: Re: INSPIRED BY NARSES2
Post by: NARSES2 on September 23, 2015, 06:40:30 AM
You in Australia ?  :rolleyes:
Title: Re: INSPIRED BY NARSES2
Post by: kitbasher on September 23, 2015, 06:46:40 AM
Quote from: NARSES2 on September 23, 2015, 06:40:30 AM
You in Australia ?  :rolleyes:

Peak District.  Iffy wifi and a slow netbook.  Dunno why I can't get the photo right (despite trying).  Will sort it out at the weekend when I get home.
Title: Re: INSPIRED BY NARSES2
Post by: NARSES2 on September 23, 2015, 06:53:23 AM
Nice part of the world unless you want to try and communicate with others  ;D Have a good trip back
Title: Re: INSPIRED BY NARSES2
Post by: PR19_Kit on September 23, 2015, 06:53:35 AM
Oh yes, that Hudson looks great. It'd fool some JMNs even though it's RW.  ;D :lol:  
Title: Re: INSPIRED BY NARSES2
Post by: Captain Canada on September 23, 2015, 07:10:47 AM
Great stuff guys thanks ! I'd no idea really regarding those Hudsons. Now that is somat to remember and check into again. Great little read above. Tragic really, but that was the times eh ?

The little Comet looks good. Nice to see the updates !

:cheers:
Title: Re: INSPIRED BY NARSES2
Post by: kitbasher on September 27, 2015, 09:31:16 AM
PSR Phase 1 under way.
Title: Re: INSPIRED BY NARSES2
Post by: kitbasher on October 18, 2015, 07:56:39 AM
Welcome hour or so modelling this afternoon, first time in a couple of weeks (was out of the country for just over a week).  So, gave the Comet a good rub down, some secondary filling also done once the model had been cleaned off.  Getting there!  Some mass wheel painting during the next session, plus painting the u/c legs and fitting a tailwheel (gasp!!).

No point in pics yet until painting is underway.
Title: Re: INSPIRED BY NARSES2
Post by: kitbasher on October 30, 2015, 08:34:20 AM
All built.  Mainwheels to be added once the u/c legs are painted but time to make with a base coat of Sky:
(https://www.whatifmodellers.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi240.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fff90%2Fkitbasher_2007%2FComet%2520whifs%2FIMG_2243_zpsta46ouqt.jpg&hash=a38d40a06453dd3a372347ff4f0ebc37dce1b505) (http://s240.photobucket.com/user/kitbasher_2007/media/Comet%20whifs/IMG_2243_zpsta46ouqt.jpg.html)
Title: Re: INSPIRED BY NARSES2
Post by: Captain Canada on November 03, 2015, 05:29:35 AM
Very nice ! Such a shapely aeroplane..... :wub:
Title: Re: INSPIRED BY NARSES2
Post by: kitbasher on November 03, 2015, 01:17:25 PM
Right.  Trying to get this done for Telford to complete my Red Box Airfix Comet whif collection.

Sky base coat plus interior green and dark sea grey undercoat applied.  All a bit messy but hopefully sorted by top coats of Light Slate Grey and Dark Sea Grey uppers, Sky undersides.  Realised now that the coliur pattern doesn't match the previously posted real world colour image bt tonally I guess it'll be closer to the B+W photos and the drawing I'm also working to.

(https://www.whatifmodellers.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi240.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fff90%2Fkitbasher_2007%2FComet%2520whifs%2FCometPR04_zpsltiykslr.jpg&hash=4abdcdff6a7a4e9b084f183421fa91509ca02635) (http://s240.photobucket.com/user/kitbasher_2007/media/Comet%20whifs/CometPR04_zpsltiykslr.jpg.html)(https://www.whatifmodellers.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi240.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fff90%2Fkitbasher_2007%2FComet%2520whifs%2FCometPR05_zpsprxc8zpg.jpg&hash=e4bf11b45f164cfc7d925a9eb5c3927f0711691b) (http://s240.photobucket.com/user/kitbasher_2007/media/Comet%20whifs/CometPR05_zpsprxc8zpg.jpg.html)
(https://www.whatifmodellers.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi240.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fff90%2Fkitbasher_2007%2FComet%2520whifs%2FCometPR06_zps1ijnpb9o.jpg&hash=283861efe217a02056611e7f666bf2da5862a449) (http://s240.photobucket.com/user/kitbasher_2007/media/Comet%20whifs/CometPR06_zps1ijnpb9o.jpg.html)

Top coat Light Slate Grey tomorrow plus a touch up of the tyres and painting the prop blades.
Title: Re: INSPIRED BY NARSES2
Post by: PR19_Kit on November 03, 2015, 02:13:12 PM
I LIKE it!  ;D :thumbsup:
Title: Re: INSPIRED BY NARSES2
Post by: Captain Canada on November 04, 2015, 05:03:07 AM
Now there is an interesting scheme !

:cheers:
Title: Re: INSPIRED BY NARSES2
Post by: NARSES2 on November 04, 2015, 06:36:46 AM
I've got that book - some interesting PR schemes
Title: Re: INSPIRED BY NARSES2
Post by: kitbasher on November 04, 2015, 01:34:57 PM
(https://www.whatifmodellers.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi240.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fff90%2Fkitbasher_2007%2FComet%2520whifs%2FCometPR07_zpselpdufzd.jpg&hash=9679e8be87622ed5dbd2e266719ff2db17c662ef) (http://s240.photobucket.com/user/kitbasher_2007/media/Comet%20whifs/CometPR07_zpselpdufzd.jpg.html)

Me, Xtracolor Light Slate Grey, a paintbrush, this Comet and the second large glass of Primitivo in quick succession.  Comet looking a bit better, me fancying another glass of Primitivo.

Pressure's on to get this done in time for Telford - Dark Sea Grey top coat tomorrow.  I have begun to wonder whether Extra Dark Sea Grey would be a better option (thus using Temperate Sea Scheme  (including compensating colours) - will mull that over.

Friday it's everything else (but have taken the precaution of having a day's leave from work), then up to Brum in the evening to the in-laws prior to Telford on Saturday.  As I missed last year's SMW I'm really loking forward to this year.  Also meeting up at SMW with an old ex-RAF mate of mine whom I've not seen for 30 years on the Sunday.
Title: Re: INSPIRED BY NARSES2
Post by: zenrat on November 05, 2015, 02:26:08 AM
 :thumbsup:
Title: Re: INSPIRED BY NARSES2
Post by: kitbasher on November 05, 2015, 02:05:28 PM
Went for Extra Dark Sea Grey in the end - and I think it was the right decision:
(https://www.whatifmodellers.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi240.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fff90%2Fkitbasher_2007%2FComet%2520whifs%2FCometPR11_zpsrpfnz7eb.jpg&hash=d42fa225e9125eac3c2d31b30e11fe3378a0b236) (http://s240.photobucket.com/user/kitbasher_2007/media/Comet%20whifs/CometPR11_zpsrpfnz7eb.jpg.html)

Now where's the Comet gone?  I think this shows that, tonally at least, EDSG is about the right choice.  Whether it's actually the right colour or not - well we'll probably necer know.
(https://www.whatifmodellers.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi240.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fff90%2Fkitbasher_2007%2FComet%2520whifs%2FCometPR08_zpskjvr1e4v.jpg&hash=8172ac3f766c9b3dd5462cf910150c78839c7498) (http://s240.photobucket.com/user/kitbasher_2007/media/Comet%20whifs/CometPR08_zpskjvr1e4v.jpg.html)

Tomorrow sees tidying up, decalling, props and painting on a canopy.
Title: Re: INSPIRED BY NARSES2
Post by: PR19_Kit on November 05, 2015, 02:20:33 PM
Quote from: kitbasher on November 05, 2015, 02:05:28 PM

Now where's the Comet gone?  I think this shows that, tonally at least, EDSG is about the right choice.  Whether it's actually the right colour or not - well we'll probably never know.
(https://www.whatifmodellers.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi240.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fff90%2Fkitbasher_2007%2FComet%2520whifs%2FCometPR08_zpskjvr1e4v.jpg&hash=8172ac3f766c9b3dd5462cf910150c78839c7498) (http://s240.photobucket.com/user/kitbasher_2007/media/Comet%20whifs/CometPR08_zpskjvr1e4v.jpg.html)


VERY clever Dave.  ;D  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: INSPIRED BY NARSES2
Post by: Dizzyfugu on November 05, 2015, 11:36:12 PM
Pretty!  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: INSPIRED BY NARSES2
Post by: NARSES2 on November 06, 2015, 12:49:04 AM
Quote from: PR19_Kit on November 05, 2015, 02:20:33 PM
VERY clever Dave.  ;D  :thumbsup:

Indeed I missed it first time around  :blink:

Got me thinking of a radial Comet
Title: Re: INSPIRED BY NARSES2
Post by: kitbasher on November 06, 2015, 03:09:26 AM
OK all a bit rushed in the end but wanted ready for Telford, so....

Anyway, some matting and a couple of tiny home-made markings needed next but here it is along with an earlier Comet whif (proper pics plus back story to come after Telford), both going to SMW.
(https://www.whatifmodellers.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi240.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fff90%2Fkitbasher_2007%2FComet%2520whifs%2FCometPR12_zpsz47iiuhz.jpg&hash=28058d09333d7ee73047ca789b447ca9572e2cec) (http://s240.photobucket.com/user/kitbasher_2007/media/Comet%20whifs/CometPR12_zpsz47iiuhz.jpg.html)

It really is a dreadful kit but clearly still selling otherwise Airfix wouldn't keep pumping them out.  A new version would be lovely, so pleeeease Mr Airfix.
Title: Re: INSPIRED BY NARSES2
Post by: kitbasher on November 06, 2015, 08:51:00 AM
AAAARRRGGH!  :banghead:

Applied Humbrol Acrylic Matt to the wings while I popped out to get some bits and pieces (including essential dosh for the weekend) and came back to find it had dried very well (good) but with a horrible chalky finish (bad).  so, applied the remaining decals to the fuselage and to recover the situation applied a coat of Klear.  Not great but will sort out the 'proper' matt finish after Telford.

Used to have great results with a cube of Revell acrylic matt - progressively thinned with tap water over time and probably what I need to do with the Humbrol is to halve it and then dilute.

Ho Hum.

Anyway, one other Airfix Comet in the stash for whiffing, I know how it'll be done so I think that will be my first new build after all of the 'in progress stuff is finally finished.  New Year's resolution.

Again.
Title: Re: INSPIRED BY NARSES2
Post by: zenrat on November 06, 2015, 05:31:59 PM
Quote from: kitbasher on November 06, 2015, 08:51:00 AM
...I pooped out to get some bits and pieces...

snigger

:lol:
Title: FINISHED - INSPIRED BY NARSES2 - COMET PR
Post by: kitbasher on November 09, 2015, 05:30:57 AM
Quote from: zenrat on November 06, 2015, 05:31:59 PM
Quote from: kitbasher on November 06, 2015, 08:51:00 AM
...I pooped out to get some bits and pieces...

snigger

:lol:

I don't know what you mean  :rolleyes:, just checked the spelling and it seems OK to me  :rolleyes:.

Anyway, took the model to Telford and back.  This morning said hello to my ancient cube of Revell-based acrylic satin stuff (varnish I guess, made from Revell acryic matt varnish mixed with Klear), gave it a good stir, diluted it a bit more and applied it to the Comet.  A much better finish.  Not my best whif but as far as I'm concerned it is completed.

(https://www.whatifmodellers.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi240.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fff90%2Fkitbasher_2007%2FComet%2520whifs%2FCometPR24_zpsm4muuhel.jpg&hash=7ef23b6dde265c284f09af97d8193f4dfc2b428b) (http://s240.photobucket.com/user/kitbasher_2007/media/Comet%20whifs/CometPR24_zpsm4muuhel.jpg.html)
(https://www.whatifmodellers.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi240.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fff90%2Fkitbasher_2007%2FComet%2520whifs%2FCometPR27_zpswkhj0sfe.jpg&hash=d2b6e1263e4de438a8b0f06372388e9c6b092833) (http://s240.photobucket.com/user/kitbasher_2007/media/Comet%20whifs/CometPR27_zpswkhj0sfe.jpg.html)

More shots at http://www.whatifmodelers.com/index.php?action=post;topic=41083.15;num_replies=20
Title: Re: INSPIRED BY NARSES2
Post by: PR19_Kit on November 09, 2015, 05:43:28 AM
Quote from: kitbasher on November 09, 2015, 05:30:57 AM

.......but as far as I'm concerned it is completed.


And VERY good it looks too!  :thumbsup: :bow:

The five Comet Whiffs on the SIG stand made a terrific mini-scene in their own right, and K5084 stood out amongst them.
Title: Re: INSPIRED BY NARSES2
Post by: kitbasher on November 09, 2015, 12:47:11 PM
Flattery will get you everywhere, Kit, but which K5084?
Title: Re: INSPIRED BY NARSES2
Post by: Captain Canada on November 09, 2015, 03:23:25 PM
That's definitely one funky paint job !  Really changes the look of it if you ask me. But I like it  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: INSPIRED BY NARSES2
Post by: PR19_Kit on November 09, 2015, 05:12:43 PM
Quote from: kitbasher on November 09, 2015, 12:47:11 PM
Flattery will get you everywhere, Kit, but which K5084?

I meant the newest one, from the PRU.
Title: Re: INSPIRED BY NARSES2
Post by: JasonW on November 09, 2015, 05:32:30 PM
I like what you've done with this. Looks great!
Title: Re: INSPIRED BY NARSES2
Post by: NARSES2 on November 12, 2015, 02:37:19 AM
Looks good here, even better on the stand  :bow:
Title: Re: INSPIRED BY NARSES2
Post by: Glenn Gilbertson on November 12, 2015, 03:41:37 AM
That looks excellent - a great result from a primitive kit. :thumbsup: