Paul's Canadian Searcher **FINISHED**

K5083 · Post by **K5083** » April 7th, 2015, 2:16 pm

Looking great. I'd vote to leave it pretty clean.

August

Post by **PaulBradley** » April 9th, 2015, 1:22 pm

I shall probably hint at weathering, with some exhaust streaking as seen on photos of the real thing. Even one long patrol after 'washing' would have left its mark.

I messed up. On Tuesday, I had put some Solvaset on the upper wing roundels so they'd conform to the panel lines, then promptly forgot and picked up one of the wings to work on the u/c - and I smudged the decal........

So I spent part of last night trying to repair it with spare decal and paint. I'm so annoyed at myself for making such a dumb, rookie mistake.

I did at least get the u/c legs in place yesterday. Today, I need to work on the wheels and perhaps get the airframe assembled. I'll be away Friday/Saturday, which will leave a lot to do on Sunday. I doubt I'll completely finish in time, but I will not rush this to get it done; I'll finish it in my Workbench Window thread if necessary.

Post by **PaulBradley** » April 10th, 2015, 4:04 am

Some good progress this evening. Got the tailplanes on, as well as the tail wheel:

The undercarriage is in place, as are the doors:

I managed to tidy up the roundel on the upper wing - still not perfect, but I'll give that another try on Sunday.

Post by **PaulBradley** » April 13th, 2015, 12:25 am

A late push sees this one finished! I finished up the canopy framing and rear turret last night after I got home, then did some weathering with the airbrush late this morning, after house work...

After lunch, I glued on the wings, added the various antenna and aerial wires, then some final touching up. Jim sent me some more Canadian ensigns, and they went on perfectly - cheers, Jim!!

And here she is:

DavidWomby · Post by **DavidWomby** » April 13th, 2015, 12:30 am

Just beautiful, Paul.

David

lancfan · Post by **lancfan** » April 13th, 2015, 12:42 am

Superb finish Paul.

David.

Post by **splash** » April 13th, 2015, 12:46 am

fredk · Post by **fredk** » April 13th, 2015, 1:07 am

oh wow, that is a real cracker, :wanw

airjim · Post by **airjim** » April 13th, 2015, 1:46 am

Looks great. I'm glad the second time was the charm!

Jim

Post by **PaulBradley** » April 13th, 2015, 2:04 am

Cheers, guys!

Many thanks again, Jim - your help is appreciated!

Clashcityrocker · Post by **Clashcityrocker** » April 13th, 2015, 5:24 am

That looks fantastic.

Nigel

chrism · Post by **chrism** » April 13th, 2015, 8:28 am

Looks good. It certainly fires the "wow...that's different" sentiment.

Kitaholic · Post by **Kitaholic** » April 13th, 2015, 9:10 am

Brilliant work and a real eye catcher in that scheme. Gorgeous

Post by **PaulBradley** » April 13th, 2015, 1:16 pm

Cheers, guys!

Post by **JohnRatzenberger** » April 13th, 2015, 2:39 pm

Excellent overall, and your exhaust stains came out just right !!

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