discussion Revell AVRO Shackleton AEW.2

[flyjoe180]

That is looking very good Colin, no hints of trouble in the photo.

 

[Vaughan]

All's looking good Colin, great cockpit detail glad the canopy came through so you could continue with the build. I've left my wings detachable, makes life easier with spraying and decaling.

 

[Guest]

This is looking great,can't wait for the painting.

 

[colin m]

That is looking very good Colin, no hints of trouble in the photo.

No there isn't is there. Primer, lovely stuff isn't it....

I've left my wings detachable, makes life easier with spraying and decaling

I think if I did that, I would probably lose a wing. The carpet monster would be well fed.


So, just a bit more done. Primer,


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And then, the top coat. Now this I have tried to vary the shade of grey used. This is a lightened shade of the final paint to be used. So, it will get a bit darker, but probably not much more. I would like to see more variation in the final top coat but I am very aware of going to far, like I normally do ! Even so, I'll probably try a bit more post shading tomorrow. Any comments or ideas on this before I go too far ?


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[Vaughan]

Looking good Colin, your a brave man to fit those aerial masts at this stage as they are so fragile I'm leaving mine right to the end along with the pitot tubes.

 

[colin m]

your a brave man to fit those aerial masts

Yes I made a real school boy error there. The ones underneath are right in the way of the giant decals.

 

[Vaughan]

Don't worry I managed to snap off both of the trailing edge fuel jettison pipes early in the build I notice yours are still intact. By the way how deep is your carpet only a wing is a large part to misplace

 

[Guest]

Glad its back on track lady colin, i hope this kit starts behaving itself now and gives you a bit of relief

What's all this "lady" stuff? Have we got a second woman on this forum?

 

[colin m]

Don't get your hopes up Steve, there is only the one woman on this forum. Lady Colin, comes from my misinterpretation of a post on this thread further back.

 

[colin m]

It's painted. Vallejo 'Dark blue Grey' looks just about perfect for the job and with a big dollop of 'medium retarder' in the mix didn't give me any problems. This vast expanse of dark grey looks a little depressing at first, but there are loads of decals to go on which will break it up nicely.


Why are the engines separate ? As I was waiting for some replacement parts from Revell, I built a lot of sub assemblies. Hence engines, landing gear etc were all completed in advance.


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[yak face]

Looking great Colin , seeing it now you would think butter wouldnt melt in its mouth !! theres no sign of the massive problems its given you so far , its even making me want one again!! cheers lady tony

 

[papa 695]

That's looking very nice indeed Lady Colin

 

[colin m]

Looking great Colin , seeing it now you would think butter wouldnt melt in its mouth !! theres no sign of the massive problems its given you so far , its even making me want one again!! cheers lady tony

With half the decals in place I'm in a better place now ! She is forgiven, and is actually looking quite nice.......

 

[Vaughan]

Looking good Colin, nice to see the paint has gone down well props are looking good too. The decals make a real difference, all 135 of them, but the prop ones do make you a little boss eyed. I used Vallejo dark sea grey but yours looks the part. I think we're on the final hurdle now I'll be glad when mines off the bench.

 

[flyjoe180]

Nice paint job Colin, it's coming to life now.

 

[colin m]

Looking good Colin, nice to see the paint has gone down well props are looking good too. The decals make a real difference, all 135 of them, but the prop ones do make you a little boss eyed. I used Vallejo dark sea grey but yours looks the part. I think we're on the final hurdle now I'll be glad when mines off the bench.

I've used Vallejo 70867 Dark blue grey, which compares really well with H123, the paint I would normally use. Decals are finished, I think.

 

[colin m]

Decals done. Lots of fussy little things, but they do make a difference to a single colour model like this.

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[Guest]

You are right but then again, I have always thought a model comes to life when the decals go on.

 

[Guest]

I do like the way this is coming along.


keep up the great work.

 

[papa 695]

They do make it look a lot better Colin great work keep it up.