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Post by csnewton2701 on Sept 12, 2017 16:18:07 GMT 1
I'm just starting a Matchbox 1/72 chinook. Would anyone be interested in me posting updates/photos?
Chris
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Post by viscount on Sept 12, 2017 22:30:14 GMT 1
Plastic model construction is a topic area that until now has little mention/coverage on nwan. I, for one, would welcome a good 'photo story' thread on the progress from box opening to painted and displayed of the Chinook. There is a guy on the Valley Aviation Society who posts excellent progress reports on the kits he constructs, and as an ex-modeller, I find each of them an intriguing thread to follow as he reveals the techniques used and the highs and lows of progress. Even though I am unlikely ever to build another I find watching the progress fascinating. So if done well, a big nod of approval from at least one half of the admin team. Some links of examples of how a member of another aviation forum approaches a 'photo diary' of model kit construction: www.valleyaviationsociety.net/forum/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=4129www.valleyaviationsociety.net/forum/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=3248 (there are two pages of this one) |
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Post by csnewton2701 on Sept 13, 2017 9:00:56 GMT 1
Thanks for the links Viscount. Hopefully you will enjoy keeping up with my progress.
Chris
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Post by csnewton2701 on Sept 14, 2017 19:08:25 GMT 1
This is the reverse of the box. It comes with 4 different scheme options 2 from No. 7 Sqd RAF Odiham 1986 and Britforleb task force Lebanon 1984, No. 18 Sqd from the Falklands as the famous Bravo November or 159th Battalion Fort Cambell. Ive opted for Bravo November.  DSC_0019 by Christopher Newton, on Flickr Got a bit carried away with painting before thinking about starting this thread so here are the started to paint sprues. Im not sure about how much detail to go into as its going to be rather dark inside.  DSC_0025 by Christopher Newton, on Flickr  DSC_0024 by Christopher Newton, on Flickr  DSC_0023 by Christopher Newton, on Flickr |
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Post by csnewton2701 on Sept 18, 2017 21:15:42 GMT 1
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Post by woody66 on Sept 19, 2017 10:25:55 GMT 1
Can't wait to see the finished model. I am currently doing a 1/72nd scale Airfix Dakota. It is a bit of a slog though as the new tooling has resulted in the interior cockpit and crew area being too large for the precise joining together of the two fuselage sections. Lots of sanding and filing are required to make it fit. Once complete it will join my D-day collection. Then it's on to the Albemarle.
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Post by csnewton2701 on Sept 19, 2017 11:00:20 GMT 1
Can't wait to see the finished model. I am currently doing a 1/72nd scale Airfix Dakota. It is a bit of a slog though as the new tooling has resulted in the interior cockpit and crew area being too large for the precise joining together of the two fuselage sections. Lots of sanding and filing are required to make it fit. Once complete it will join my D-day collection. Then it's on to the Albemarle. You will have to post pics of your Dak on here once it's done. I've got a 1/72 aswell will put pics on of it when I'm home. Chris |
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Post by woody66 on Sept 19, 2017 15:16:25 GMT 1
Will do I will also post some of my other ones at the same time.
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Post by csnewton2701 on Sept 25, 2017 20:31:12 GMT 1
Managed to get a bit done over the last few days. I haven't really focused on it since Southport.  DSC_0032 by Christopher Newton, on Flickr Put down a layer of medium grey. Unfortunately due to the weather I wasn't able to get out and airbrush so this was applied with the old method of paint pot and brush. I was quite lucky with the paint as it showed no brush marks. (Bad habit of mine). Last night was quite productive. Managed to get the green over the first coat a straight forward job. Again painted with a brush, again no brush marks. The rotors however were a different story. Very weak in fitting each blade to the centre. It was a case of carefully slide the blade over thin bit pin which I ended up snapping one and bodging it together. Thus, leaving a gap between blade and centre arm.  DSC_0034 by Christopher Newton, on Flickr Next will be the decals and an overall review of the kit. Chris |
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Post by digit on Sept 25, 2017 22:40:09 GMT 1
Looking good 
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Post by csnewton2701 on Sept 27, 2017 17:24:22 GMT 1
Well it is now done. I have to say being a kit manufactured in 1986 (its older than me) its a really nice kit to build with so few issues compared to some newer kits. There have been a couple of issues:- The rotors-they need securing better than a piece of thin plastic (any major contact and that's it they need regluing). In the instructions the letter H appears with arrows pointing to the inside wall of the fuselage. Upon completion I realised that H means drill a small hole. The rear wheels have only one hole to be slotted into which means that they will give way at some point. Finally, the decals don't look smooth and natural. I think this is due to the actual age of the kit, chances are its started to degrade. Anyway time for the final photos and I do hope you like them.  IMG_9467_view by Christopher Newton, on Flickr  IMG_9468_view by Christopher Newton, on Flickr  IMG_9469_view by Christopher Newton, on Flickr  DSC_0037 by Christopher Newton, on Flickr I managed to keep the detailing viewable. Chris |
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Post by jetdragon on Sept 27, 2017 23:39:14 GMT 1
Good job Chris - nice looking model
JD
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Post by csnewton2701 on Sept 28, 2017 7:31:35 GMT 1
Thanks JD.
Chris
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Post by woody66 on Sept 28, 2017 9:19:20 GMT 1
I have to agree with Jetdragon. Nice model Chris.
Colin
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Post by csnewton2701 on Sept 28, 2017 9:41:38 GMT 1
Thanks colin
Chris
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