OT does a Schnellbomber ***None finish***
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Re: OT does a Schnellbomber
Thanks guys, still lots of filling & sanding to do.
I have not touched this for a week or so, a long weekend away & sunny weather have kept me away from the bench. I did manage to paint the crew & install them last night:
I won't waste too much effort on the cockpit as none of it will be seen through the thick canopy!
The engine covers are a terrible fit but I guess that is to be expected with a kit of this age.
Next I will close up the U\C doors & fit the canopy ready for painting - once I am happy with the sanding.
I got lucky with an Ebay bid on some decals which included the squadron shield that I needed.
Hope to get more building done soon.
I have not touched this for a week or so, a long weekend away & sunny weather have kept me away from the bench. I did manage to paint the crew & install them last night:
I won't waste too much effort on the cockpit as none of it will be seen through the thick canopy!
The engine covers are a terrible fit but I guess that is to be expected with a kit of this age.
Next I will close up the U\C doors & fit the canopy ready for painting - once I am happy with the sanding.
I got lucky with an Ebay bid on some decals which included the squadron shield that I needed.
Hope to get more building done soon.
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Re: OT does a Schnellbomber
long weekends away with family trump modeling any time. Enjoy life, plastic will be there when you come back.
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Re: OT does a Schnellbomber
I remember those engine covers from long ago OT, a total pain in the butt.
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Re: OT does a Schnellbomber
Keep at it OT, this old stager will keep you plenty busy enough with sanding and filling!
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Re: OT does a Schnellbomber
I am sticking at it guys, just too much else happening of late.
I have managed to close up the canopy. Too many panels to mask off so I will do the frames with decal paper once painting is complete.
The filling & sanding is just about done though:
The glazing is on but has lots of gaps that will need some PVA. I have also started closing up the U\C doors which don't fit the holes. Hardley suprising!
I am hoping to get a primer coat on this weekend.
Bye for now.
I have managed to close up the canopy. Too many panels to mask off so I will do the frames with decal paper once painting is complete.
The filling & sanding is just about done though:
The glazing is on but has lots of gaps that will need some PVA. I have also started closing up the U\C doors which don't fit the holes. Hardley suprising!
I am hoping to get a primer coat on this weekend.
Bye for now.
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Re: OT does a Schnellbomber
Good progress OT, these old kits take some fettling at times!
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Re: OT does a Schnellbomber
You are not kidding mate. The underside is eating filler too!ShaunW wrote:these old kits take some fettling at times!
Not too far off a coat of primer now thourgh.
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Re: OT does a Schnellbomber
Not so much of a schnell bomber after all. Keep at it OT, it will be worth it in the end.
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Re: OT does a Schnellbomber
Wow, that thing does have an appetite for filler OT. Hopefully it'll look fine once the primer is on!
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Re: OT does a Schnellbomber
To honest I am past caring now. I just want to get some paint on it.ShaunW wrote: Hopefully it'll look fine once the primer is on!
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Re: OT does a Schnellbomber
I got some trusty old Halfords grey primer on last night & I think the old girl is scrubbing up pretty well.
Just a bit of a seam line where the two fuselage halves join at the top:
Hopefully I can smooth that out tonight, prime again and then add some colour.
Into the last week now, will I finish on time!
Just a bit of a seam line where the two fuselage halves join at the top:
Hopefully I can smooth that out tonight, prime again and then add some colour.
Into the last week now, will I finish on time!
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Re: OT does a Schnellbomber
Apologies guys but I am not going to complete this one one time & I don't want to rush it just to finish.
I will get as far as I can & post some images.
Sorry once again it's just that life has gotten in the way this month.
I will post some images on my workbench when completed.
I will get as far as I can & post some images.
Sorry once again it's just that life has gotten in the way this month.
I will post some images on my workbench when completed.
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Re: OT does a Schnellbomber ***None finish***
No worries OT, there will be other Group builds!
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