Andrew's A.W. Siskin - Matchbox 1/72 *Finished*

Clashcityrocker · Post by **Clashcityrocker** » February 10th, 2014, 3:10 am

It's a stocky little aeroplane, but it looks good

Nigel

AndrewR · Post by **AndrewR** » February 10th, 2014, 4:24 am

A slightly better photo.

Cheers

Andrew

fredk · Post by **fredk** » February 11th, 2014, 12:05 am

Coming along well

February 11th, 2014, 1:37 am

Looking very neat and sharp !

AndrewR · Post by **AndrewR** » February 11th, 2014, 3:57 am

Thanks Chaps

No progress tonight, I only finished my work at 9.50 pm

Molly-new · Post by **Molly-new** » February 11th, 2014, 5:10 pm

Coming along nicely Andrew, I was wondering how to add some interest to my all-over silver machine, now I know.

AndrewR · Post by **AndrewR** » February 11th, 2014, 5:21 pm

Molly-new wrote:Coming along nicely Andrew, I was wondering how to add some interest to my all-over silver machine, now I know.

There are always some bits which will have either a slightly different colour, or a slightly different reflectivity, even if the whole aircraft has the same metallic paint applied all over. Just a small difference in mattness or a slightly different shade is enough to give it visual interest.

I really like my Vallejo washes, which really give subtle changes to the colours of the Vallejo metallics, and are very easy to apply (always a factor! ).

cheers

Andrew

AndrewR · Post by **AndrewR** » February 14th, 2014, 1:20 am

I tried gluing the upper wing in position tonight.

I'm not convinced it is strong enough on the three cabane struts, but hopefully when I get the broken one in place the whole structure will be more rigid.

Cheers

Andrew

AndrewR · Post by **AndrewR** » February 14th, 2014, 5:12 pm

Plan A failed, as the wing fell off as soon as I touched it this morning

Plan B:

Add the fourth cabane strut, and when that's set, then put the wing on!

AndrewR · Post by **AndrewR** » February 15th, 2014, 3:41 am

Here we are, all cabane struts on and painted black. The rear struts have been lengthened by 1 mm to get the wing level.

In principle, the upper wing is now ready for remounting.

Jagewa · Post by **Jagewa** » February 15th, 2014, 5:34 am

Good luck Andrew, eagerly awaiting the top wing outcome....

AndrewR · Post by **AndrewR** » February 15th, 2014, 1:33 pm

Jagewa wrote:Good luck Andrew, eagerly awaiting the top wing outcome....

That's not going to happen until Thursday or Friday, we're going out of town for a little break

Free internet at the hotel, but no modelling facilities

A dry fit went pretty well though

Cheers

Andrew

Jagewa · Post by **Jagewa** » February 15th, 2014, 6:52 pm

Oh no, kept in suspense for days...

Post by **PaulBradley** » February 15th, 2014, 8:02 pm

He's going out of town for break with his wife, but is happy that there's free internet access so he can keep up with us reprobates - what's wrong with this picture, chaps?!

AndrewR · Post by **AndrewR** » February 16th, 2014, 3:32 am

PaulBradley wrote:He's going out of town for break with his wife, but is happy that there's free internet access so he can keep up with us reprobates - what's wrong with this picture, chaps?!

You forgot the all important "with wife, kids and in-laws"

I need something to keep me sane. But if I have to settle for you lot...

Anyhow, after steak, and a chocolatey dessert and a ~~lot~~ moderate quantity of wine, I can now relax and read the erudite and witty prose eloquently presented on this august forum.

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