Intro images

[Flip]

This post is merely by way of introduction to other users on the site, and specifically at the request of adt70hk.

One is of the Dominie T.1 by Airfix. I came across a paint scheme different to that in the kit (different nose) and opted for that.
Otherwise it is a straight kit build. No AM parts, no weathering or washes.
The other is the Airfix starter kit for the Harrier GR.1. Same thing: straight kit build. No AM parts, no weathering or washes.
Apologies for the layout - I can't work out how to get the right photo with the correct text!

I don't know how I ended up with joins on the Dominie engines - they did not seem to be apparent after priming.
The Harrier lost its nose pin early in life
So I replaced it with one of my wife's sewing pins (cut the head off) and Araldited it in place.

I'd welcome a set of critique-al eyes on these; most especially as I plan to do the Jetstream in the same colour scheme as the Dominie.

Regards,
John

 

[papa 695]

Welcome John, both are very nice builds.

 

[Steven000]

Nice models John, welcome

 

[Ian M]

Nice little builds.
The problem with the join on the Dom could be due to over cautious use of glue. That is you didn't use enough. lol

Nice paintwork on both but especially the Harriet.

 

[Jim R]

Two very nice models John.
Jim

 

[outrunner]

Good lookers both of them.

Andy.

 

[adt70hk]

Very nicely done John!!

Well done.

Andrew

 

[Geoffers]

Nice work John and welcome

Geoff.

 

[boatman]

WELL i cant see any probs with the dominie looks great to me always loved this jet
chrisbmtb

 

[Code no 10]

Nice camo paintjob on the Jump Jet, John. The rocket pods really give the jet presence

 

[Flip]

Nice camo paintjob on the Jump Jet, John. The rocket pods really give the jet presence

Wow! Thank you. That was my first time trying that. Hope to get neater by using washes, for example.

Kind regards,
John

 

[Gern]

I think Ian's right about those seams. If you don't get cement all the way along a seam, there will always be a gap between the two parts which won't have fused together. No amount of sanding will get rid of it, and I suspect a lot of putties will be too thick to fill what is a really tiny gap.

If you use Extra Thin cement, it's worth running the brush the whole length of the seam and not rely too much on capillary action. Don't worry too much about extra cement along the joint line. 90% of the time this will be invisible under your first coat of paint/primer. If it does show through, a light going over with a sponge type sander will shift it.

 

[The Smythe Meister]

Love the Harrier especially
A superb Aircraft and you've certainly made an excellent job of that one mate !!
Andy

 

[JR]

Welcome John .

 

[Flip]

Love the Harrier especially
A superb Aircraft and you've certainly made an excellent job of that one mate !!
Andy

Andy,
That’s very kind.
Thanks
John

 

[Flip]

Welcome John .

Thanks John.
I appreciate the warm welcome.
Regards,
John

 

[Flip]

I think Ian's right about those seams. If you don't get cement all the way along a seam, there will always be a gap between the two parts which won't have fused together. No amount of sanding will get rid of it, and I suspect a lot of putties will be too thick to fill what is a really tiny gap.

If you use Extra Thin cement, it's worth running the brush the whole length of the seam and not rely too much on capillary action. Don't worry too much about extra cement along the joint line. 90% of the time this will be invisible under your first coat of paint/primer. If it does show through, a light going over with a sponge type sander will shift it.

Dave,
Yes, I did use the Tamiya Extra Thin Quick Setting cement and just capillary action. I was trying to avoid my early faults of glue everywhere on all seams but guess I underdid it a bit. I’ll run the brush along the seams in future.
Thanks for the tip.
John