ARA398's (Adrian) Secret Santa Build 2012 **DONE!!**

[ara398]

To say I'm well chuffed by my secret santa's choice is an understatement!!!

Pics to follow tomorrow.

Merry Christmas all!

Adrian

[AndrewR]

Keeping us all in suspense...

[ara398]

Ok, sorry for the delay (Christmassy things to deal with!)

As mentioned previously, I'm particularly thrilled that my secret santa chose this kit. It has been difficult to get hold of here in Oz and had fully expected to have to wait until next year... Yes I could have bought on online, but I'd rather support my LHS and the price difference once landed is negligible.

So, without further ado...





Well, I'm off to Christmas Lunch - hope you all have a wonderful day!

Adrian

[Saxon]

I have one of these as yet unbuilt, will be following closely. Are you going USN or Argie?

[ara398]

USN I think, can't go past the colourful markings!

Adrian

[Narayan]

Nice kit Adrian, look forward to seeing your progress.

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Narayan

I was drowning my sorrows but my sorrows learnt to swim.

A:B
2012 18:04 2009 19:16
2011 11:10 2008 16:03
2010 44:12

Overall 191:50

[ara398]

Okay, finally got some time and charged the camera batteries.

Tried the Tamiya "panel line accent color (sic)" on the seat cushions. Not happy - doesn't do too well on a satin finish. Looks like it will need a gloss coat before using I'll need to fix this before gluing the fuselage


Cockpit and intake colours done.


Intake, splitter and fan done.


I could not believe how well the intake panels fitted. A quick swipe around the edges and almost clicked into place!

Stay tuned...

Adrian

[Saxon]

Looks good so far!

[beany]

Very nice work Adrian. Keep the detailed report coming mate. - lovin' every minute of it.

Cheers
Al.

[Narayan]

Looks fantastic so far Adrian.

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Narayan

Last night, Darth Vader came down from planet Vulcan and told me that if I didn't take Lorraine out that he'd melt my brain.

A:B
2012 18:04 2009 19:16
2011 11:10 2008 16:03
2010 44:12

Overall 191:50

[ara398]

Small update today. Put 5gm in the nose and another 9-10gm of fishing weight behind the cockpit (just to make sure ).

Ready to close up the fuselage now...



Regards,
Adrian

[Nikon Boy]

Looking really good Adrian !

Cant believe how much weight it needs

Keep Posting

Cheers

[Old_Tonto]

That is looking very nice Adrian.

I hope the U\C can support all that weight you put in.

[Gregers]

Great progress. Your doing a great job on this one. I have just bought myself the nice 'operation corporate' decal sheet with loads of markings from both sides of the conflict. It looks like I may be investing in a couple of these Airfix Skyhawks

All the best.

Greg

[AndrewR]

Nice work on the cockpit!

Cheers

Andrew