Stuart's Cold War Build Thread

[Stuart]

A bit more work done on the Etendard - I've blended a little bit of darker grey into a second coat of the base colour - I have to say I'm enjoying seeing where this technique is taking me.



However I've decided to take a step back and attend to some of the bad seams on the model - when I first built it I hadn't intended to put it on display but now it's going to be I'm not happy with the finish.

Anyway it'll be nice to have a different type of French Aircraft for a change.

Cheers

Stuart

[DavidWomby]

Yes, I like that effect, Stuart. Thanks for pioneering it.

David

[Dazzled]

It's looking pretty good so far Stu. The finish makes me think of airbrush pre-shading.

[Stuart]

Thanks Gents :-)

That's the effect I was after Darryl.

Once I've sorted the seams out and re-painted, it'll be interesting to see what the dark grey comes out like.

[Stuart]

Just ordered some decals for the SU-27 and Mig-27 - Belarus and Kazakhstan - Both should be the correct time period - The Flanker scheme is Grey/Green.

I also purchased a PE Cockpit set and pitot for it - The Flogger already has a resin pit.

Cheers

Stuart

[Dazzled]

Just ordered some decals for the SU-27 and Mig-27 - Belarus and Kazakhstan - Both should be the correct time period - The Flanker scheme is Grey/Green.

I also purchased a PE Cockpit set and pitot for it - The Flogger already has a resin pit.

Cheers

Stuart

Awesome. Really looking forward to seeing these builds

[Stuart]

Just ordered some decals for the SU-27 and Mig-27 - Belarus and Kazakhstan - Both should be the correct time period - The Flanker scheme is Grey/Green.

I also purchased a PE Cockpit set and pitot for it - The Flogger already has a resin pit.

Cheers

Stuart

Awesome. Really looking forward to seeing these builds

Thanks Darryl - the Mig-27 is a nice kit - it's the one I started in the Mig GB.

However I'm really looking forward to building the Flanker - thanks for suggesting it as it's not something I'd build normally.

[Stuart]

Just thought I'd a some pictures of my progress (or lack of!) on the Etendard...





Sorry that they aren't the best pics in the world but they at least show how much sanding and filling I've had to do to get the seams up to par - now all I have to restore all the raised detail removed by the sanding...

Can't say if I'm massively impressed with the kit thus far - it's certainly a 3 footer!

Cheers

Stuart

[Dazzled]

It's certainly making you work for it Stu. Personally I'd rescribe rather than try to replace raised detail.

[Stuart]

It's certainly making you work for it Stu. Personally I'd rescribe rather than try to replace raised detail.

Yeah it's been a trial - I redo my missing raised detail by scribing!

[ShaunW]

It's great to see some progress on the SuE Stu. I've been there once or twice restoring raised detail on older kits using stretched sprue, mainly as an attempt to keep the classic appearance of the model. It can be a painfully difficult and tedious chore but because I'm halfway certifiable I'll no doubt put myself through it again at some point!

[Stuart]

It's great to see some progress on the SuE Stu. I've been there once or twice restoring raised detail on older kits using stretched sprue, mainly as an attempt to keep the classic appearance of the model. It can be a painfully difficult and tedious chore but because I'm halfway certifiable I'll no doubt put myself through it again at some point!

Yeah it can be fun - not. The scribing in missing bits works to an extent but it can look a bit odd.

Apparently you can get raised panel line decals - I'll have to try one someday.

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In other news the Etendard is coming along. The canopy is test fitted here but the fit is bloody awful!




But you what - asides from all the issues I'm rather enjoying this kit.

Cheers

Stuart

[Stuart]

Bloody awful canopy has been fitted very very gently....

[DavidWomby]

Ah, using the subtle approach, eh?

David

[Stuart]

Ah, using the subtle approach, eh?

David

of course