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

[ara398]

Thanks fellas, very much appreciated!

This build is going down to the line. Satin coat, cannon, canopy and a few minor paint touchups to go tomorrow.

Just in case I get hit by a bus , here's where I'm up to (excuse the flash pics, but the sun went down some time ago...)







Fingers crossed - I really want to avoid disappointing my SS after they've gone to so much trouble...

Thanks for looking,
Adrian

[PaulBradley]

Nearly there!!

[Saxon]

Looks great

[ara398]

Wasn't sure until about 10 minutes ago - but I'm done!

Apologies again for the flash pics, I'll take some proper ones in daylight for the gallery.

Paintbrush handle has to stay there until the satin varnish hardens.





I'd like to thank all of you for your unstinting support and encouragement - couldn't have done it without you!

I'd especially like to thank my SS for their inspired gift - I couldn't think of a better kit for Christmas!

This build has been a series of firsts for me;
First group build
First use of wet'n'dry sandpaper used wet only - I'm definitely not going back to dry!
First use of Tamiya primer in a can - great product!
First model finished solely with acrylic paint - Gunze and Tamiya
First model with my new twin action Paasche (been using a single action Paasche for the last 20+ years)

So, not only was I chuffed to receive this great kit from my SS, I'm now doubly chuffed to have finished it - and by the deadline (with 22 minutes by Oz time left)!

Thanks Chaps!
Adrian

[PaulBradley]

Very nice, Adrian!

[Old_Tonto]

What a little belter. Really, really nice build.

I like this Santa bloke don't you?

[DavidWomby]

Great build!

David

[Saxon]

Nicely done.

[Gregers]

Awesome work Adrian. I hope the two of these I have in the stash turn out anywhere near as good as this one, if they do I'll be a very happy bunny.

All the best.

Greg

[Narayan]

Brilliantly done Adrian, a really great finish.

_________________
Narayan

I've seen things you people wouldn't believe. Attack ships on fire off the shoulder of Orion.
I watched C-beams glitter in the dark near the Tannhauser gate.
All those moments will be lost in time, like tears in rain.
Time to die.

A:B
2013 06:01 2010 44:12
2012 20:05 2009 19:16
2011 11:10 2008 16:03

Overall 199:52

[Martin R]

Adrian,

Absolutely top notch finish!

regards,

Martin

[Brickie]

Wow, really good finish on that. I have got to get me one of those...