Progress looking good on this.
Cheers Dave.
some real nice work mate, I would never bear a raised panel line kit.
The preservation of those lines must be a real pain.
Ta John. Raised lines aren't too difficult to preserve if you're careful with masking them prior to sanding. Lost lines can be rebuilt
Wow was that a full tube of filler when you started Joe ? Great work though.
Surprisingly, no Ian B| A new tube of filler is on standby!
Aah, REAL modelling!. Loads of filler on that one Joe. I built this one in my youth. I remember it needed a few fishing weights in the nose so it wouldn't tail sit. Look forward to seeing more.
Thanks Dave. Just had a look at your Matchbox Spitfire, similar predicaments, it's the age of the moulds. Having said that I've built 'modern' kits that require just as much work. No nose weight in this baby, it's living on a stand with wheels up, already worked out the CG etc and it sits fine.
Dang, that is a whole lot of filler!! O.o
Keep up the great work!! :D
Cheers Gavin, glad you're enjoying the show.
Great work joe , its a real challenge sanding raised seams without destroying the panel lines but it is possible. There are some great kits out there that sometimes get overlooked simply because theyve got raised detail.i remember when this kit was released - it was one of the first matchbox kits that had raised detail and the reviewers loved it. Up to then they all had the trademark recessed trenches that all the reviewers used to moan about!! How things have come full circle and recessed is now the way to go .cant wait to see the canberra in its silver paint and on its "Multipose" stand!!, cheers your fellow Boomer ( Builder Of Old Mouldings Especially Raised). tony
Agree entirely Tony, an age old argument the raised panel lines one. I've flown aircraft with more panels raised at the joins than flush. It's just a matter of preference, recessed panel lines are certainly easier to deal with and to highlight later. Interesting about the raised panel lines getting rave reviews, full circle indeed
Boomer out (for now, as Arnie says I'll be back)
Quite fun to watch someone else do all the work! I do hate the odd ejection mark, especially in glass. Looks great!
Not encountered ejection marks inside a canopy before, so this is a new one for me. Cheers for the comment Neil.