Blitzbau House - The Builds ***Finished***

[Old_Tonto]

This is where the action will take place.
I started the day with a hearty Greggs cornbeef pasty just to get in the Blitz mood.
I even put on my special blitz socks.



Cool or what?

Kick of at 3 pm GMT

[flakmonkey]

You can never have enough socks.

[mightymikeD]

You can never have enough socks.

I'd heard that.

Who all be up in your crib then, OT?

[ShaunW]

You can never have enough socks.

I'd heard that.

It's just a rumour. Two pairs a week is enough for anybody.

However, you can never have enough

a) Sp*****es

b) Greggs (no, not that Greg) pasties.

[Old_Tonto]

You can never have enough socks.

I'd heard that.

Who all be up in your crib then, OT?

Obviously myself but I am not doing a Spitfire - I may have too many of them!
I am in with this:



Cosmic the effeminate chef will be joining us a couple of hours late. His build will be:


Finnski (remember him?) will be joining us this evening & he might bring some ship models to paint.

Of course I must mention Paul our host who will be supplying us with drinks, crisps, 3D movies, fresh meat & anything else we need.

I intend to provide an update hourly or so but that may be effected by drink. i brought some Mead.

[mightymikeD]

Blitzbau house! Wooooo!!

Just watched Ireland somehow manage to lose to L'Ecosse.. need some blitzing to cheer me up.. go!

[Old_Tonto]

First update, not much to show really just painted the interior black as per the instructions.


I will mention that this build is only possible because of the kindness of our fellow forum members.
Instructions & decals were supplied by Murfv & the wheels came from lancfan. There you go lads, I said I would mention you.

Has anyone made this kit before, I have not. So if there are any gotcha's please shout out.

As Cosmic is not here yet I will dedicate this one to him.


This will be a straight 24 build & drinksfest.

[Ian]

I am working nights so will be able to keep you all company.

Whilst Gay Bar is good, I prefer this -

[ShaunW]

Must be time for an update. I'll bet they're all sat up there scoffing Parmo and chips - if you are, I hope it's the gentleman's size and not one aimed at the ladeez

[Old_Tonto]

Sorry guys. Been watching the Cup Final. Swansea are 3-0 up against Bradford.

Got the interior done





Now she is together:



So far fit is outstanding.
I have started masking the canopy. Then I will work on the wings.

Just got a confused text from Cosmic. He is either bringing a Fruitcake or he is a Fruitcake!

[ShaunW]

Off to a good start OT, It's not a bad old kit that Heller Tempest IMHO.

Although I'm not a footie fan per se, the local BBC has been full of the build up for that match. Poor old Bantams sound like they're getting a bit of a kicking then......

No one who does a blitz can claim to be totally sane

[mightymikeD]

Off to a great start...

[Gregers]

Great progress. I built one of these years ago and don't remember any issues.

All the best.

Greg

[Old_Tonto]

Thanks guys, no issues with it so far.

The only drama is that Cosmic is AWOL

I have the canopy masked & attached. This is where we are 3 hours in:



As you can see the drinks are flowing.

I will put more PVA around the canopy once it is dry to fill any gaps. Then attach the wings.

Anyone know what colour the wheel wells sould be?

[Old_Tonto]

Paul is playing Mass effect 3 on his 46" TV.

It is a bit distracting!