discussion What to do ?

[papa 695]

Just had a visit from my Brother-inlaw, and he left me this.
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Has the title asks, what do I do with it, apart from throwing it in the bin. I know I'd need new decals, or more than likely I'll paint the insignia. Just because I like him I'm going to give it a go and try to make it look something like.

 

[rickoshea52]

You could start with a wash!☺

 

[Dave W]

I made this one as a kid when it came out in the seventies. Hard to find now. Looks like it's spent years in the attic. I'm amazed the undercarriage has survived. Assuming you've got all the parts that haven't been glued on, I would just paint it as it is and finish it as best you can.If the cockpit hasn't been painted there's not a lot you can do. Except poke around in it with a paint brush through the cockpit opening.

 

[Dave W]

Hannants have some decal sheets for 1/32 Typhoons

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[yak face]

With the canopy on , door closed and pilot figure in i reckon the cockpit wont be seen so thats that sorted , as for the rest a good clean , paint and im sure someone will have some spare roundels and letters, ill have a look in my spare decals box for starters , its a challenge Ian but i bet youll enjoy bringing it back to life

 

[stillp]

Interesting weathering technique...

Pete

 

[papa 695]

You could start with a wash!☺

Now is it me or the kit your referring too Rick.

 

[john i am]

Nice restoration project Ian . I'm sure I have this kit somewhere myself buried in the loft so I'll be watching with interest. I'm sure you'll save it and turn into something. Good luck cheers John

 

[papa 695]

With the canopy on , door closed and pilot figure in i reckon the cockpit wont be seen so thats that sorted , as for the rest a good clean , paint and im sure someone will have some spare roundels and letters, ill have a look in my spare decals box for starters , its a challenge Ian but i bet youll enjoy bringing it back to life

Thanks Tony.

 

[papa 695]

Nice restoration project Ian . I'm sure I have this kit somewhere myself buried in the loft so I'll be watching with interest. I'm sure you'll save it and turn into something. Good luck cheers John

I'm going to give a good go John, but I'm not sure it'll be one to follow.

 

[Gern]

You could start with a wash!☺

Don't you normally finish kits with a wash?

 

[papa 695]

Well the kits had a wash now.
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A couple of bits fell off.

 

[Guest]

That looks 'vintage' - good luck with that!

 

[Razzie43]

Doctor Ian save the plane..good luck with that!
You don't gonna believe it,but i liked the dusty grey shine on that plane...

 

[Dave W]

Well the kits had a wash now.
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A couple of bits fell off.

Interesting interior green colour. I wonder if thats the old Humbrol gloss emerald green?!

 

[john i am]

Looking better already good start on the road to recovery.

 

[Germanjim]

Best of British with it, I've been given a few kits similar to that, and asked anything I could do with it and most of my replies have been said. Jim

 

[Guest]

nice rescue job Ian

 

[papa 695]

Got some work done, striped the wheels and re-painted, also the spinner and props. And filled the gaps.
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[Thorbrand]

If I were you, i'd turn it into a crash landing diorama, then you can get away with not having all the decals or if bits are missing