Pete's Airfix 1\350 HMS ILLUSTRIOUS

peterairfix

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I have had this kit in my pile for a while,and I know there are a few that have been done so this is my take on it.


It also coincides with the airfix year book which happens to be doing a build on it so I will be using it as a guide


Here are the first pics of the hanger deck I have chosen to have one lift down and one halfway up20160218_165051.jpg

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It's taken almost three go's at finishing the decels on the flight deck but i am pleased with the out come,I have just have to seal them off with some matt clear varnish20160321_175717.jpg

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This and the Porche at the same time? At least you are unlikely to mix up the parts...... Must have a go at one of these one day.
 

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This and the Porche at the same time? At least you are unlikely to mix up the parts...... Must have a go at one of these one day.
This one gets done in between builds a bit at a time so it will be a long build
 

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I just found this on the bottom of my pile I had forgotten all about it but here's what's been done.


The eight side bays have been finished off and the inflatables have been put on.


But I had a little disaster with the decals they went belly up when I put the matt coat on but i will put some aircraft on those spots so it won't show.


Here's the pics

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Here is the state of play before I rest this on for this year the top two sides went together without too much fuss there was some warping but not to much and I have made a start on the upper section

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Time for a long awaited return for a bit more work this time I have tried one of the sealing helicopters and I have done a winter camo I think it looks OK
Plus I have started on the super structureP1030225.JPG P1030226.JPG P1030227.JPG P1030228.JPG P1030229.JPG P1030230.JPG
 
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