The Blueberry-Bench

[Blueberryruby]

115 has always been an attractive aircraft in a strange way and you have done a great job on it. Discovery looks good too, wouldn't have noticed the decal problem if you hadn't done a close up

I should have kept my mouth shut then!

[Blueberryruby]

Look good to me. Not really a fan of space stuff but the shuttle looks spot on.

Cheers Toby, it doesn't really bare up to close inspection but it does look quite good on the shelf... from the other side of the room!

[Blueberryruby]

Really nice 110, like yourself I'm just getting back to modeling after a slightly longer absence, (40 years). Thank you for highlighting the Humbrol clear issues as I'm trying to stock up on modeling kit, and with money being a bit of an issue at present I need all the advice I can get to try and get it right first time.

No worries... that was one of my first models after getting back in to it. It wasn't a bad kit from what i remember, if you get one just watch out for the nose decal.

I've pretty much given up on Humbrol Clear and use bog standard Pledge multi surface wax from the supermarket. It's LOADS cheaper and does a great job. You'll need to a a few more coats than Humbrol but that's no bad thing. Just make sure you get the bottle labeled "formally known as Klear"

http://www.sainsburys.co.uk/webapp/wcs/ ... -wax-750ml

[Blueberryruby]

Wow!
Both finished models look really nice! You have awakened my interest in the He 115.
As if I need another project!

cheers,

David

Everyone needs "just one more" project!

[Blueberryruby]

After finishing my last two models, which dragged on and on and on, I've made rapid progress on my next one. So fast in fact that i haven't been taking photos.

It a Revell boxed Matchbox made Blackburn Buccaneer in Gulf War colours. My main aim with this one was to test out pre-shading and I'm really pleased with the results!

I'm not so pleased with the canopy.... again.

[BlohmWolf]

Canopies have always been a pain in the butt for me too Blueberry.


But that's a superb paint job you're getting at there. That would awesome under a satin varnish.

[AndrewR]

That looks good. Already has that dusty look to it.

[Blueberryruby]

Canopies have always been a pain in the butt for me too Blueberry.

Thanks Blohm and long time no see! I'm not sure what the problem is... in terms of the residue on the canopy. I think it's got something to do with dipping it in humbrol clear before masking (once it's dry). Next time i won't do that stage. Although it does make it look really nice, if it doesn't ruin it first!

But that's a superb paint job you're getting at there. That would awesome under a satin varnish.

Thanks, i'm really pleased with it. Although i think it's got more to do with the paint then me!

[Blueberryruby]

That looks good. Already has that dusty look to it.

Thanks Andrew, as it takes it's place on the shelf of fame that dust look will only increase over time!

[Blueberryruby]

And here she is finished! The gulf war scheme makes the decal stage very easy indeed.

IMG_20150707_201635 by Blueberryruby, on Flickr

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[Blueberryruby]

There's not much sadder then an empty bench...

IMG_20150707_202507 by Blueberryruby, on Flickr

...and what's even sadder is that Mrs Blueberry and I have to move out for a couple of months and so the bench is going to stay like this until mid September.

[Clashcityrocker]

Great work on the Buccaneer, that pre shade really shows through. Sad news about the bench though, bring it back better than ever

Nigel

[jssel]

Nice work on the Brick. Pre-shading looks nice and subtle. Well done.

[ShaunW]

That Bucc looks great BB. The empty bench less so (although it is a nice looking work space). Hopefully you will be able to get on with more projects soon after your return.

[Blueberryruby]

Hi everyone,

We moved back in to our house on Friday and the very first thing i did was re-instate the workbench!



I've decided to christen it with an Airfix Tornado F.3.

IMG_20150822_100058 by Blueberryruby, on Flickr

The model is pretty old with risen panel lines and a whole load of flash

IMG_20150822_100133 by Blueberryruby, on Flickr

But at least it divides the fuselage the right way. I prefer it split like this rather than down the middle!

IMG_20150822_100110 by Blueberryruby, on Flickr

Taking inspiration from ShaunW i hacked off the flaps and slats to re-position them and give the model a bit more interest. I re-used the flaps (ailerons?) and made new slats from plasticard.

IMG_20150822_114351 by Blueberryruby, on Flickr

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