lancfan's Chipmunk Blitz build - *** FINISHED ***

[lancfan]

The filler has dried and has been smoothed down. to fit the canopy correctly in the open position I needed to reshape the rear top decking, shown more clearly in the inset close up shot.


David.

[lancfan]

The leading edge has been built up with a thick layer of Revell aqua paint to lift the 'D' box back to the same level as the fabric details.


David.

[Gregers]

Nice going David. It's good to see the old Chipmunk getting built. I have a few of these in the stash and really ought to get some of them built.

All the best.

Greg

[TimJ]

Nice to see the Chippie back on the bench. Nice work so far.

[ShaunW]

Great work David - there is some proper modelling going on here in a blitz, top stuff!

[lancfan]

The masking has been removed and the new leading edge smoothed down, the nose, tailplanes and undercarriage legs are in place and the model is ready for painting.


David.

[ShaunW]

Great work David, that is a natty looking Chippy. Just don't get tempted to "have 5 minutes" in the chair eh?

[mightymikeD]

Looking really good, David.. and it's great to see some modifications going on in the white-heat of a Blitz..

[lancfan]

Painting has now started, the white undercoat for the trainer bands has been applied and this has been masked up on the underside in order to begin work on the main silver finish.


David.

[jssel]

Way to go David. You are getting there.

[mightymikeD]

How's it going, David?

[ShaunW]

Looking good David. Anything happening? hopefully not the curse of "the chair"

[lancfan]

Coming along nicely and now finished in silver all over, the yellow trainer bands are next.


David.

[lancfan]

With the yellow trainer bands in place the next step will be varnish and decals.


David.

[Jagewa]

Smashing work David. Going great guns, now no nodding off..