Tiffie's (slow) progress

Ian the Kiwi Herder · December 12, 2006, 09:23:18 AM

As you can see the main fuselage/wing construction is just about finished. I'll leave this to harden for a couple of days before rubbing down then adding/clamping the top wings !!

Ian

Ian the Kiwi Herder · January 31, 2007, 11:01:29 AM

Well it's been a while since I posted progress on this puppy - since last time you can see the main construction is complete. It didn't take nearly as much filler as the RAFALE, the most where you would expect, around the top of wing to fuselage joint.

First paint on was Humbrol Satin White for the undercarriage bays, then an overall coat of Humbrol Light Ghost Grey (H127) as an undercoat. A few blemishes were found and attended to with a little wet 'n dry. As you see it here, I have misted on a thin coat of Xtracolour Light Aircraft Grey (X015). Another coat to follow than onto the Medium Sea Grey

All comments and criticisms welcomed.

Ian

Keith Diamond · January 31, 2007, 11:21:16 AM

oooo yummy! Is this the Revell kit? So, what markings have you selected?

cthulhu77 · January 31, 2007, 12:39:43 PM

Good job on the wing attachments...I've seen other kits that were not that good. My only problem is your work area is way, way, way too clean.

AeroplaneDriver · January 31, 2007, 01:09:14 PM

I've read in a couple of reviews that the fit of the airbrake it pretty rough in the stowed position. How did you find it? Are you planning on showing it deployed on the finished model?

Looks nice so far though!!

Ian the Kiwi Herder · January 31, 2007, 11:15:58 PM

The speedbrake fit is attrocious, simple as that. I had decided right from the start that I was going to build this as clean as poss, no 'sticky-out-bits' whatsoever, apart from the undercarriage. It didn't mattter what I did I could not get the thing to sit any better than you see it here.

However, with the final camo I have planned, when you see the completed thing you'll be too busy laughing over the colours to notice the poorly fitting airbrake

Ian

lancer · February 01, 2007, 04:37:35 AM

Looking damm good so far mate.

Radish · February 01, 2007, 05:37:48 AM

One reason I build thingies open is because the fit is often poor.
Looking forward to the colours, IJ....make it BRIGHT!!

AeroplaneDriver · February 01, 2007, 06:22:56 AM

QuoteHowever, with the final camo I have planned, when you see the completed thing you'll be too busy laughing over the colours to notice the poorly fitting airbrake

Ian

LOL

cant wait Ian!

Ian the Kiwi Herder · February 01, 2007, 06:52:55 AM

QuoteLooking forward to the colours, IJ....make it BRIGHT!!

Exact opposite, Rad..... Just how many tones of G R E Y ( :zzz: )can you stand ??

Ian

nev · February 01, 2007, 09:10:04 AM

I see you have left the canards off....wise man! I've already knocked off the port one twice on the 72nder I'm building atm :dum:

Rafael · February 01, 2007, 10:59:49 AM

oooOOOOH!!

Rafa

John Howling Mouse · February 02, 2007, 07:17:59 AM

Gray on Grey, huh?
I heard that was "the new black."

lancer · February 03, 2007, 06:25:39 AM

QuoteI see you have left the canards off....wise man! I've already knocked off the port one twice on the 72nder I'm building atm :dum:

Which is why I leave the canards until the very last minute to put the buggers on!