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Richard M · Last edited by Richard M on Fri 03 Oct 2008 16:48 pm; edited 1 time in total

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ColinM · Posted: Fri 03 Oct 2008 16:15 pm Post subject:

Mine will be the 1/72 TSR-2

I opened the box today for a sneaky look. Why is the box so big?

Colin

ColinM · Posted: Mon 20 Oct 2008 20:07 pm Post subject:

It all seems very crisp and tidy, but not many parts, 97 according to the box. Panel lines are recessed.

Three versions are offered, XR219 (only one to fly?) XR220 which is at Cosford and XR222 which is at Duxford.

Not sure which to do, I hate painting white...

Not so much a 'what if', more of a 'what might have been'.

Colin

299_paul · Posted: Tue 21 Oct 2008 15:50 pm Post subject:

When I finally get round to building mine I'm going to do XR219, simply because it was the only one to fly. That way you can do a little bit of weathering and highlight the panel lines lightly since in theory it should be the only one to get dirty. Also the weathering should break up the white and make it look a little bit more intersesting.

Just a thought.
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ColinM · Posted: Tue 21 Oct 2008 15:53 pm Post subject:

I've never done any weathering, not sure where to start.

Colin

299_paul · Posted: Tue 21 Oct 2008 15:57 pm Post subject:

lol, me neither. I just bought some of the pro-modellers wash and I'm going to try it out for the first time on my Meteor for this group build, I'll let you (and everyone else) know how I get on with it.
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ColinM · Posted: Tue 21 Oct 2008 15:58 pm Post subject:

I look forward to seeing how it goes on!

Colin

daniel7891 · Posted: Tue 21 Oct 2008 16:58 pm Post subject:

I'm looking forward to seeing this one, ande even more so if you are going to weather it

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jhl1908 · Posted: Sun 09 Nov 2008 12:53 pm Post subject:

The TSR2 has always fascinated me.
But like the SR-71 it’s simply to big to fit into my displayed collection.
I have tried to build the SR-71. It ended in a half build model with no place to go when finished.
I’m really looking forward to see your progress.

All the best from Jesper.
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ColinM · Posted: Sun 09 Nov 2008 22:25 pm Post subject:

Early days, still trying to clear some other kits off the workbench.

First time I have had decals for the cockpit detail, not a good fit, lots of Klear needed to stick them down, but I like the effect. (Not sure why it came out pink, it said grey on the tin!)

Not sure how much will be seen once the canopy is painted.

More after Telford.

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ColinM · Posted: Wed 19 Nov 2008 22:01 pm Post subject:

I've started to put it together and am very disappointed, I'm not enjoying this. Many of the parts seem to be parts just for the sake of it.

Some of the fit is atrocious. This kit has been designed by computer, not an engineer.

Colin
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feanor · Posted: Wed 19 Nov 2008 22:05 pm Post subject:

Ayup Colin...

I see you haven't tried to put the Airbrakes in the closed position !
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Ratch · Posted: Wed 19 Nov 2008 22:10 pm Post subject:

I omitted some parts that I thought superfluous

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DH764 · Posted: Thu 20 Nov 2008 15:46 pm Post subject:

Hi Colin...

Remember...modelling is a relaxing hobby

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ColinM · Posted: Thu 20 Nov 2008 16:58 pm Post subject:

Hi Andy,

I am relaxed, my medication sees to that (a glass of red if you are offering

), I'm just very disappointed with the kit.

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ColinM · Posted: Thu 20 Nov 2008 19:16 pm Post subject:

Hi Paul

Now you have just made me depressed...

Beautiful work though, thanks for sharing, nothing like having something to aim at.

Assembly continues.

More later.

Colin
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jhl1908 · Posted: Thu 20 Nov 2008 19:27 pm Post subject:

Don't cry, Colin.
You are, as far as I can see, making a good looking model.

Don't mind the bumpy ride, if the destination is worth it.

All the best from Jesper.