discussion How do I model a specific aircraft?...**The Final Result**

[takeslousyphotos]

I had a hunt around in my spares stash Ron....... Closest I have is light grey. Sorry mate.

 

[spanner570]

Thanks for the suggestion Patrick. Hannants do have decals, but not the I.D. one I require.


Peter, thanks also to you for taking the time to have rummage.


I'll keep hunting, but I suspect I'm going to fall at the first hurdle with this project.......


Thanks again boys,


Ron

 

[takeslousyphotos]

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[Guest]

What about those dry rub letters you get at stationary stores? Might get something close enough.

 

[Gern]

Thanks for the suggestion Patrick. Hannants do have decals, but not the I.D. one I require.
Peter, thanks also to you for taking the time to have rummage.


I'll keep hunting, but I suspect I'm going to fall at the first hurdle with this project.......


Thanks again boys,


Ron

Not like you to give up young Ron! Someone makes generic letters and numbers for WWII RAF aircraft - I've seen them on ebay but can't remember who!

 

[Gern]

Expensive way to do it but .....


http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Xtradecal-X72158-1-72-RAF-Serial-Letters-and-Numbers-in-White-Decal-Set-/141851879191?hash=item210707e717:g:YlEAAOSwv-NWbVjO


http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/141818663620?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT


Surely someone here has bought these and could spare you a few.

 

[Guest]

If all else fails, you could always print your own, or you could paint them on

 

[Guest]

I agree with Dave, you could put up a post in the bits bin or the wanted section

 

[spanner570]

After patiently waiting for decals to crop up, I've finally finished this little tribute to my wife's aunt's late brother who was killed early on in WW2 whilst piloting a Beaufort attacking German shipping in the English Channel.....see my opening post on this thread.


Thanks to you good people for your suggestions as to how I should model this.


....and a big thanks to Dave (Gern) for finding the kit in the first place - Cheers Dave.


The Aunt's husband secretly sent me a picture of the original 3ft X 2ft water colour painting she had commissioned of her late brother's aircraft during the attack, where he was unfortunately killed.....This gave me a spot on reference for the colours etc. I required.


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I managed to find the WW2 - 217 Sqn. crest, which I photo'd from the computer screen and printed. It didn't come out very well, so I had to touch it up with water colours and re-write the faint motto. I then made a little frame for it (another coat of paint on the frame, me thinks!)


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I have pictures of a Beaufort on both concrete and grass, so I've combined both to place the aircraft on.


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I managed to trace both the K * MW, and luckily the works No. AW 190....so with a bit of cutting and altering of the decals, I arrived at the correct letters and numbers.


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I hope you like the end result....and probably more importantly, I hope the Aunt does too.


Once again a big thanks to all for your input on this.


Ron

 

[Guest]

Looks great Ron, a real tribute to his memory, well done that man.

 

[yak face]

Fantastic mate , its a fitting tribute and I just know your aunt will treasure it. Top marks that man! cheers tony

 

[eddiesolo]

Superb work Ron, I think you have achieved a wonderful tribute.

 

[Guest]

Outstanding result, you should be very happy with it


Theuns

 

[Guest]

Well from the piece of crap you started with,this has turned into a real gem.


Brilliant work all round.

 

[colin m]

Very nice. well done.

 

[spanner570]

Thanks for the positive response for my 'Tribute Build'.


As the model seems to have passed muster with my good mates here on S.M., it looks like me and the present Mrs. Ron can now plan a trip to visit her Aunty in Kenilworth.


Cheers all,


Ron

 

[Guest]

Please tell us if she liked it!

 

[Gern]

I think she'll be well chuffed with that!

 

[spanner570]

Yes, I'll let you all know how our visit turns out, and thanks for the interest.


....and Dave thanks again for finding and sending me the kit. Without your supreme sniffer instincts, all this might never have happened....I owe you one!

 

[papa 695]

That is one very nice tribute build Ron and I'm sure your wife's Aunty will be well pleased