TimJ's Raspberry Ripple Angel

[TimJ]

After considering a few optons and checking my decal stash I'll be building mine as an EPTS example in 'Raspberry Ripple' livery. I'll post the sprue shots etc. tomorrow.

[Jagewa]

Tim that is a great choice for a scheme, that'll be ace!

[TimJ]

As Titan have covered the contents of the box comprehensively in his thread I'll just post the box and sprue shots here.

[MerlinJones]

What's happening Tim? Any joy, or did the Mysterons get you?

Regards,
Bruce

[TimJ]

I haven't done much yet, just stuck the wings together and painted the pilot and seat. I know there's only a couple of weeks to go so I'll get cracking in the next day or two.

[TimJ]

I've made some progress on the Angel but as I lost my internet connection last Friday I haven't been able to post any pics (I'm in the local library at the moment). I may be able to get a few pics up on Saturday.

[TimJ]

As promised a couple of pics of my progress so far. After fitting a bulkhead to the rear of the cockpit the pilot and his seat were added.



It was a bit of a squeeze but the canopy just fits as can be seen in the next photo. The airframe was assembled and after the obligatory filling and sanding sessions it was given a coat of white primer and to add a little colour the outer wings and skids were painted red.



If I can concentrate on this over the rest of the weekend and can get to the library on Monday I should have more pics then , possibly of the finished article.

[JamesPerrin]

Not far too go Tim hope to see this one done.

[MerlinJones]

Finished will do, Tim...don't spoil it for us by rushing.

Regards,
Bruce

[splash]

It's looking good.

Regards
Splash

[TimJ]

I finished the paintwork over the weekend and this is how it stood last night.





Some of the masking was a bit tricky but considering this is my first attempt at a Raspberry Ripple scheme I think it's turned out well. I've got decals for the red stripes between the blue and white areas so I should be finished in the next day or two.
I'll probably also add some serial numbers under the wings to liven it up a bit.

[JamesPerrin]

Now that looks really cool. The scheme matches the shape very well.

[MerlinJones]

Lovely, Tim...poetry in structure!

Regards,
Bruce

[Jagewa]

Oh yes, that is great work, that scheme suits it sooooo well.

Cheers
Jim

[jssel]

Two thumbs up. Good work all around.