OT's Impala Mk1 ** Finished **

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Re: OT's Impala Mk1 - Friday 29th August ** under way **

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2:30 and she is pretty much assembled. Just a bit of filler needed at the wing to fuselage join.

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I still need to fit the air brake & close up the U\C bays & as this one will be in flight, fit the stand.

Will take a break now whilst the cement dries.
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Great that you got the cockpit tub sorted - no signs of any problems. Its looking good.
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Making great progress here.
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Thanks guys. I have had loads of issues with the canopy fit, the small forward section is too low. :cry:
I have tried to raise it as best I can but I don't have time to sort it properly. So this is where I am at 5pm.

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As you can see, between fitting & re-fitting the canopy I have managed to get the Pilots installed (minus legs :lol: ) & joy sticks etc.

Since this was taken I have fitted the canopy as best I can & she is awaiting primer. I will do that now then take a break to make dinner.

I am going for the girly Blitzbau of two 12 hour sessions. Swambo is working a 12 hour shift today & will expect some company after that. I will aim to finish this session of the build about 8pm. Bye for now.
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Probably to late now but I would tried to leave the canopy open. It opens to the side, correct?

All and all, nice going.
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Nice work on this one. Looking forward to seeing the second half.
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jssel wrote:Probably to late now but I would tried to leave the canopy open. It opens to the side, correct?
I didn't think of that in the heat of battle with the canopy. :oops: What a plonker.

Anyway she is now primed & first coat of silver on:

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I am really chuffed with the colour, looks like a pretty good match for the real thing.

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This is where I am at right now at 7pm. I may get another coat on before 8pm but that is where I am bringing this to a halt for today. Not sure what time tomorrow, depends what plans have been made for me. :???:

Bye for now & thanks for watching. :beer:
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Looking good - will catch up with the finishing stages tomorrow.
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Looking good so far, roll on part two. :)
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Great work so far
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Great start.

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OK. Starting round 2 at 10:30am. Had a little sleep in, sorry. :oops:

This is where I got up to yesterday.

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In the cold light of day there are a few issues to sort with the paintwork.
This seam line needs sorting even though it is the dividing line between paint colours.

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This area on the tail needs a touch up too.

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Once those are sorted I can mask off the areas that need other colour & start decaling. :grin:
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I sorted out those problems. Masked off the tanks to paint & was just starting to mask the tail when I noticed that the paint was lifting off with the tape. :twisted:

So I have applied a coat of future and will leave that to dry whilst I put some pants on.
Naked Blitzing, its the future. :lol:

This is where I am at:

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Naked blitzing :shock:
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Thought we all Blitz'd in our undies.
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