George the Cat's modelling plans

George the Cat · May 05, 2025, 09:50:32 AM

Quote from: PR19_Kit on May 05, 2025, 07:48:08 AMThat float retraction system is a work of................I'm not sure if it's genius or craziness, but it's pretty clever.

Thanks. Get to see if for real at the Coventry show and I'll explain my reasoning.

PR19_Kit · May 05, 2025, 10:36:06 AM

I'll try and bring my 2-seater SRA.1 as well.

Rick Lowe · May 06, 2025, 10:50:52 PM

Quote from: PR19_Kit on May 05, 2025, 07:48:08 AMnot sure if it's genius or craziness

It's a fine line...

George the Cat · May 11, 2025, 08:29:51 AM

Quote from: Rick Lowe on May 06, 2025, 10:50:52 PM
Quote from: PR19_Kit on May 05, 2025, 07:48:08 AMnot sure if it's genius or craziness

It's a fine line...

George the Cat · May 15, 2025, 07:28:04 AM

The Genie armed Lightning T55 in RAF markings proceeds. The first photo is the overall a/c and the second the Genies. The dayglo orange is RAL2005 Leuchtorange. It's my last Lightning for now.

George the Cat · May 16, 2025, 11:08:43 AM

After this Lightning is done the decision is what to do next.

Decisions, decisions.

kitbasher · May 16, 2025, 12:38:59 PM

Quote from: George the Cat on May 16, 2025, 11:08:43 AMAfter this Lightning is done the decision is what to do next.

Decisions, decisions.

I think you need to set up a poll and let the people decide, Trev 😉

George the Cat · May 16, 2025, 02:49:46 PM

Quote from: kitbasher on May 16, 2025, 12:38:59 PM
Quote from: George the Cat on May 16, 2025, 11:08:43 AMAfter this Lightning is done the decision is what to do next.

Decisions, decisions.

I think you need to set up a poll and let the people decide, Trev 😉

Really? I've got some ideas. One being the FAA Super bug....

Old Wombat · May 17, 2025, 01:03:44 AM

Quote from: kitbasher on May 16, 2025, 12:38:59 PM
Quote from: George the Cat on May 16, 2025, 11:08:43 AMAfter this Lightning is done the decision is what to do next.

Decisions, decisions.

I think you need to set up a poll and let the people decide, Trev 😉

Nah! That way lies madness & trying to satisfy others, when you should be focussing on your own needs & desires!

A little bit late but, "May the Fourth be with You," & guide you to an enlightened choice, Trev!

George the Cat · May 20, 2025, 07:45:42 AM

Started a 1/72 Airfix Hawk T1 and as if by magic a Freightdog 862 Hawk T2 tail ie an extended jet pipe is worked into the build. I am not sure what the finish will be but green and dark gray camo is a front runner.

Captain Canada · May 21, 2025, 02:08:10 PM

Nice one ! I like the new additions.

George the Cat · June 12, 2025, 04:49:10 AM

Update on the SRA-1. Done most of the decals in one session. Just the snagging left to do.

George the Cat · June 14, 2025, 05:27:07 AM

The decalling of the SRA-1 has not gone as well as it could. One of the serial number decals is lost and more annoyingly one of the code letters broke up a bit during application. I think I have a plan to dig myself out of this hole. By comparison the RAF Lightning armed with two Genies is decalling well.

George the Cat · July 24, 2025, 04:34:05 AM

Quick project relatively speaking.

Esci F104C in the markings of 111 Squadron and Black Mike.

Just the nose wheel to find.

George the Cat · July 25, 2025, 01:10:14 AM

Just spent the best part of 45 minutes clearing up after a serious spill of super glue on my cutting mat. Not my idea of fun. Several pots of enamel stuck fast but removed all of them six or so in the end without further spills.

Anyone else spilt this stuff lately?

Started an 1/72 MB12. That's a zwilling Martin Baker MB6. My thanks to Kit for a F82 centre section.