The Smythemeister's Raiden interceptor

[The Smythe Meister]

Well,as I've almost finished the "Nick", I thought I'd make a start o this one... You've seen it all before because Andrew's doing the exact same kit..
...although you wouldn't think so at the moment!!
Looks quite nice,but rather rudimentary,I'm sure it'll work out fine though... ere be pics...




...so it should be ok I think,
We'll find out though eh?!

 

[Mini Me]

You go Smitty!!

 

[The Smythe Meister]

You go Smitty!!

I will buddy

 

[papa 695]

Looking forward to seeing this one Andy.

 

[The Smythe Meister]

Looking forward to seeing this one Andy.

Thanks Ian,primer went on,with it all still on the sprue for a change,last night.So this afternoon some sticking of plastic will get underway

 

[Tim Marlow]

Slow down buddy, you’re making me look bad…..I think you’ll get four great looking aircraft done in the time it will take me to get the Tarpon off the stocks…..

 

[Mini Me]

That may be Tim, but he's no match for you when it comes to the "wee" folks!

 

[Tim Marlow]

That may be Tim, but he's no match for you when it comes to the "wee" folks!

By the time I’ve finished it I’ll have forgotten how to paint ‘em….

 

[The Smythe Meister]

That may be Tim, but he's no match for you when it comes to the "wee" folks!

Couldn't agree more Rick

 

[adt70hk]

Well,as I've almost finished the "Nick", I thought I'd make a start o this one... You've seen it all before because Andrew's doing the exact same kit..
...although you wouldn't think so at the moment!!

That's a tad harsh, if not entirely inaccurate! I got stalled on the pilot as I want to get him out of the way. Finally got him finished yesterday.

Got to say that the masks and gun barrels look strangely familiar....but can't think why for some reason??

 

[Ian M]

You are going all in I see!

 

[The Smythe Meister]

You are going all in I see!

Ok,yeah,I see what you're saying!
In my defence,it took me a lot longer to finish the "Nick" than I'd anticipated ...
However,much progress has happened..

Didn't like the kit provided pilot,so I've gone with one of my Lazer printed ones... He ain't perfect,but should paint up o!!
Now, I've done some to the cockpit..

.. and more...

Had a bash at the kit supplied dash panel..

 

[The Smythe Meister]

....
Meant to put those in previously.. didn't seem to work... hope you can see them now

 

[Mickc1440]

Nice work Andy

 

[The Smythe Meister]

Nice work Andy

Cheers Mick

So then, progress, although I did forget to take some pics at some stages ......

Wings going together,(I know,"no s**t Sherlock"),then buttoned up,primered,silver coat on and hairsprayed over the top...

Then the light grey on the underside.....

And finally, for this update,the prop..

Hairy sticked that one....as you can probably tell!!
That's it for now, hopefully getting the green on this evening

 

[adt70hk]

Looking good Andy. Mine is about to hit the spray booth.... Not had much bench time recently...

 

[The Smythe Meister]

Well then,the Green has gone on..

... and then some more..

..a few decals on..... and then


.... many more!!
Just initial stages,and they need bedding in, however,there is promise in this Fuggly looking plane!!

 

[The Smythe Meister]

Looking good Andy. Mine is about to hit the spray booth.... Not had much bench time recently...

Thanks Andrew, wondered where you've been!!

 

[Mickc1440]

That’s brightened it up

 

[adt70hk]

Andy.

That's looking really good..... Mine is still waiting to hit the booth!

I do have one thing to say though and I hate to say it.....but.....

According to the instructions and other builds I've seen, the top of the engine cowling, right back to the windscreen, should be planted in a bluey black color. I think this is some sort of anti-glare device to stop light reflections coming off the cowling and blinding the pilot.....

Tamiya may of course have got it wrong