Matt's 'classic' Airfix Blenheim
Matt's 'classic' Airfix Blenheim
I'm in with the old Airfix Blenheim Iv taken from the Airfix VC set. Now a 'retired' mold this is my third attempt at this kit and you'd have thought I'd learnt my lesson!
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Re: Matt's 'classic' Airfix Blenheim
Look forward to seeing you at the bench again Matt
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Re: Matt's 'classic' Airfix Blenheim
Cheers James. Still been chipping away at some slow burners (TSR2 and a Sword Lightning) but I fancied a challenge!JamesPerrin wrote:Look forward to seeing you at the bench again Matt
Re: Matt's 'classic' Airfix Blenheim
A sprue shot or two..
As you can see, the parts are going to need a good clean up including reducing the rivet effect a little.
I will be a bit slow getting started on this one as I've got a bit of a heavy work pattern over the weekend and into next week.
As you can see, the parts are going to need a good clean up including reducing the rivet effect a little.
I will be a bit slow getting started on this one as I've got a bit of a heavy work pattern over the weekend and into next week.
Re: Matt's 'classic' Airfix Blenheim
Started an assault on the mass of rivets on this kit, as well as attempting to reproduce the correct shape of the engine nacelles - the port wing is untouched for comparison...
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Good work on that reshaping.
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Re: Matt's 'classic' Airfix Blenheim
Cheers Fred!
I know it doesn't look like I've done much but this is the state of play after a few hours sanding/trimming/generally beating the major parts into submission. it's more like some limited run build at this stage! Going by state of the parts no wonder Airfix released a new version...
I know it doesn't look like I've done much but this is the state of play after a few hours sanding/trimming/generally beating the major parts into submission. it's more like some limited run build at this stage! Going by state of the parts no wonder Airfix released a new version...
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Re: Matt's 'classic' Airfix Blenheim
Definitely a kit of it's time, Matt, but one that looks good when complete. You've made a good choice to get rid of the rivets, though!
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Re: Matt's 'classic' Airfix Blenheim
Attempting to make some cockpit detail but also planning how to improve the transparencies. On the Las build I did they were the last part...I wish I'd invested in the falcon set!( sorry no pictures at this stage. I have to admit I'll be lucky to finish.
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Hang on in there Matt, plenty of TLC and the old Blenheim does scrub up well.
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Re: Matt's 'classic' Airfix Blenheim
Give your clear parts a polishing with toothpaste on a piece of soft cloth. You'll be surprised how nice they'll come up. Then dip in Klear/Future or Humbrol Clear or something similar.
There's plenty of time left.
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How are you getting on Matt?
Al speling misteaks aer all mi own werk..
Its not just how good your painting is, its how good the touch-ups are too.
Its not just how good your painting is, its how good the touch-ups are too.
Re: Matt's 'classic' Airfix Blenheim
Sorry no pictures but the engines are done as are the propellers...I made the mistake of finding my long lost razor saw so just to help myself along I've cut the flaps out the lower wing.I have also got a crew to go in it ( it is the old classic Airfix Blenheim after all!) I'll post pictures tomorrow.fredk wrote:How are you getting on Matt?
Re: Matt's 'classic' Airfix Blenheim DNF
I'm afraid Ive ended up working away at short notice (not so sunny Lincoln!)which has been my curse for GBs over the last couple of years...I'll be back tomorrow but there is no way I can blitz the old BBlenheim. It'll be a finisher but not within this Gb...I'm still following everyone's fine contributions though.
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oh, that is real shame. But still looking forward to seeing it finished when you get the chance to do it
Al speling misteaks aer all mi own werk..
Its not just how good your painting is, its how good the touch-ups are too.
Its not just how good your painting is, its how good the touch-ups are too.