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Richard M · Posted: Sat 15 Mar 2008 23:41 pm Post subject:

I've got them all buttoned up ready for primer, so I'll take some shots of the wing struts etc in the morning, be a lot easier than trying to explain!

My fit was pretty good on one, just a very small gap which I'm ignoring. On the other I had a large gap one side where the glue set before I could push the underside section in to get rid of the gap, filled it and sanded with no problems though, - using a small square file.
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Richard M · Posted: Sun 16 Mar 2008 09:12 am Post subject:

Well they're all done and I've just finished putting the first coat of Hu64 on as a primer. Here's some shots from before, with the strut positions.

This one fits pretty well, the top part of the upper wing was glued in place first, then the lower halves put on and pushed into the fuselage, (there was a slight misalignment on the outer wing edges as a result but this was easily removed with a file - much easier then filling a gap in this position). It does look very obvious in the photos, but I'm going to see how it looks after primer wether to bother filling it.

There is no upper slot for the rear inner strut, but I lined it up so it was at the same angle as the outer struts when looking down the wing - also leaves the door clear.

THe upper wing was fixed into place over some plastic tabs to remove what would otherwise be a very big step, there was a small gap to fill, but nothing major. The whole upper surface isn't terribly flat and level but it shouldn't be noticeable after paint.

A couple of additions to the build were a strut on the tailplanes in place of the upper rigging.

Also there is a small impeller(?) on the upper left wing which is the piece of plastic rod which can be seen in some of the pictures.

I've also added the nose light, this didn't fit terribly well and needed filing to get a good join, I polished it up afterwards and will mask it when spraying.
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Richard M · Posted: Wed 19 Mar 2008 08:53 am Post subject:

Filler showed up a few areas which needed work, mainly a couple of seams which had cracked under the stress of handling while being sanded down.

I've applied the first two layers of Hu130 Satin white, the humbrol white is giving me no end of trouble, I had to open up another new tinlet to get something sprayable! Once these are dry I'll see if a third is required, then mask off for the next colour.
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Red-Devil1991 · Posted: Thu 20 Mar 2008 13:11 pm Post subject:

Coming on very nicely Rich, you are very talented (o:
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Richard M · Posted: Thu 20 Mar 2008 13:32 pm Post subject:

Quick update, the twins are now glowing in persil white.

Once this is completely dry the masking for the next colour can begin.
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farmroad38 · Posted: Thu 20 Mar 2008 13:45 pm Post subject:

I love the little comedy noses!

Both coming along nicely Rich. Despite the dodgy beginnings, you seem to have had much less trouble with yours than me...
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Richard M · Posted: Sat 22 Mar 2008 14:58 pm Post subject:

First one masked, the struts make doing it a bit of a chore, plus having two wings to do....

There's a dab of filler on the engine nacelles to fill a hole where a strut would go, as the nacelles are interchangeable.
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Richard M · Posted: Wed 26 Mar 2008 20:57 pm Post subject:

All the masking up complete and the Hu73 Wine sprayed on.

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Richard M · Posted: Sun 30 Mar 2008 19:19 pm Post subject:

I've been applying the Hu15 Midnight blue, it's proved to be quite translucent, so I may need a third coat in places.

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Ratch · Posted: Sun 30 Mar 2008 19:58 pm Post subject:

It promises to be a striking scheme Rich

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Richard M · Posted: Tue 01 Apr 2008 17:29 pm Post subject:

Unmasked them, almost as much hassle as masking them up, I managed to break one strut and dislodge two in the process. They're a bit rough round the edges, quite a bit of touching up to do before gloss coating.

Slightly out of focus - sorry.

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Red-Devil1991 · Posted: Fri 04 Apr 2008 11:47 am Post subject: G-AGTM VALKYRIE

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Wow Rich they are coming on very nicely, sounds like it was pretty time consuming and problematic unmasking. They are looking awesome, You must have the patience of a Saint (o: They are going to be very well received and looked after.

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Richard M · Posted: Mon 21 Apr 2008 07:36 am Post subject:

I've been working on the touching up, it involves all three colours so there's a bit of back and forth involved. USB port on the camera has busted so no pics until I get a card reader.
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Richard M · Posted: Tue 13 May 2008 11:50 am Post subject:

Cracking on with these two. The paint touch ups are pretty much done, just a bit more with the HU15 blue to go. I've done the props and I am painting on the yellow tips. I've painted the exhausts and wheels. I've also painted the non-slip pad on the wing outside the door.

Once I'm done with the touch ups I'm going to gloss cote ready for decals.
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Richard M · Posted: Sat 17 May 2008 09:12 am Post subject:

Touch ups have been completed. The props are on along with the exhausts. I've added the little prop for the wing top impellor structure. The comedy noses are back as I'm going to spray with gloss cote to prep for decals.

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Ratch · Posted: Sat 17 May 2008 12:08 pm Post subject:

I notice your impellers are on the port wings whereas this one is on the starboard

are they different variants Rich

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farmroad38 · Posted: Sat 17 May 2008 12:18 pm Post subject:

Whereas this one that I snapped at Yeovilton is on the port side.

Didn't someone say that they were retro-fitted? If that's the case then I guess they could be put on either side?
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Ratch · Posted: Sat 17 May 2008 12:21 pm Post subject:

I guess its then down to individual aircraft Think

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Richard M · Posted: Sat 17 May 2008 13:02 pm Post subject:

Does seem to be variable, "Valkyrie" had it fitted to the port wing. See link.
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