PaulBradley's Taranto Raider ***FINISHED***

Post by **PaulBradley** » July 22nd, 2011, 11:42 pm

More progress today. Got the struts in position, then added the top wing. In doing so, I broke three struts; I replaced them with airfoil-shaped plastic strut material - probably should have replaced the lot, but I didn't trust the strength of it TBQH...

Also added a coat of primer - almost ready for camo coats.

Post by **PaulBradley** » July 29th, 2011, 2:19 am

I've the day off tomorrow, but will be off on vacation first thing Saturday. I hope to finish tomorrow but it will be very tight.....

Post by **PaulBradley** » July 29th, 2011, 1:58 pm

Man, Friday is going to be interesting......

Martin R · Post by **Martin R** » July 29th, 2011, 4:44 pm

Paul,

Less funnies, more pics!

regards,

Post by **PaulBradley** » July 30th, 2011, 12:28 am

Progressing nicely here - no pics though....

I'll take some later. I got the camo done, the decals just went on and I'm fiddling with the torpedo at the mo. I am very hopeful of being done today.

Post by **PaulBradley** » July 30th, 2011, 3:03 am

Done! I surprised myself actually, as I was dreading the rigging, but it didn't go too badly. She does need a final dull coat, but it's too late to do it today so I'll have to wait until I'm back from my vacation.

Anyways, here's a couple of pics - more in the completed builds thread. This is an aircraft of 815 Squadron, aboard HMS Illustrious for the Taranto Raid. The undersides were roughly painted with a black distemper just prior to the raid, which explains the rough black coat that I actually applied with a paintbrush...

Decals from my Modeldecal stock.

There's a little tidying up to do as well, but I have to finish packing now.

I'll be at the US Nats next week - if anyone here will be there, please stop by the SAM Pubs stand and say hi!

Dirkpitt289 · Post by **Dirkpitt289** » July 30th, 2011, 4:00 am

Nicely done. The rigging looks great.

Jagewa · Post by **Jagewa** » July 30th, 2011, 6:22 am

Now that scheme makes the stringbag look a bit sinister.

Have a great vacation Paul.

Cheers
Jim

Martin R · Post by **Martin R** » July 30th, 2011, 12:03 pm

Paul,

Nice finish!

regards,

Post by **jssel** » July 30th, 2011, 2:02 pm

Very nice, Paul. Great scheme and yes, the rigging is top notch.

airjim · Post by **airjim** » July 30th, 2011, 7:08 pm

Great job Paul. Have fun at the Nats...and give Mr. Knights some flak.

Jim

Post by **PaulBradley** » August 1st, 2011, 1:21 am

Thanks all!

airjim wrote:Great job Paul. Have fun at the Nats...and give Mr. Knights some flak.

Jim

I'll be sure to give David a hard time for something or other on your behalf!

Currently in Independence, MO - visited the WWI Museum today - top notch museum.

Tommy · Post by **Tommy** » August 1st, 2011, 1:42 am

Congratulations Paul on a fine build!

Tommy

Post by **PaulBradley** » August 2nd, 2011, 2:45 am

Cheers, Tommy.

Brews, I actually replaced the tailplane struts with 40 by 10 thou plastic strios, as the struts were way too thick AND too long. I was in a hurry when I posted shortly after finishing, and will write up a longer expo when I get back.

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