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  1. toboldlygo
    So another build, this time it's the Revell (USA) Lockheed Ventura Mk.II (RAF).
     
    The Box-Art, Sprues, etc.
     

     

     

     

     

     
     

     

     

     

     

     
    The build.
     

     

     

     

     

     
    The basic structure went together extremely well indeed.
     
    After a month or so sitting in the box, it was brought back out to try and finish it.
     
    First up, I cleaned up all the seams and then applied all the glazing masks to the fuselage.
     

     
    I built up the engines and fairings (plus a few other bits) and test fitted everything together.
     

     
    I then sprayed all the glazing (where it isn't masked) interior green.
     

     
    While the fuselage was drying, I built & part painted the dorsal turret and test fitted to the fuselage.
     

     
    The turret was then masked up with the supplied masks and painted interior green.
     

     

     
    Now this is where things get interesting - with the fuselage in a coat of Black Mr Finishing Surfacer 1500 (thinned 50-50 with Rapid thinners for Airbrushing). I wonder if there where any alternative decal & camo schemes. I found one..
     

     
    So with the decals purchased, I sprayed up the fuselage Nato Black, in preparation for masking.
     

     
    That's all for now..
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
  2. toboldlygo
    So on with the Mustang build.
     
    With the arrival of the correct masks, I could get on with painting the Mustang..
     

     

     

     

     

     
    Multiple metallic colours were used.
     
    Adding the decals.
     

     

     
    Weathering & final assembly.
     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     
    Final reveal..
     

     

     

     

     

     
    And a familiar cameo..
     

     
    Till the next build
     
    TBG
     
    James
     
     
     
     
     

  3. toboldlygo
    Finally after what seems like an age, I'm making a start on Revell's take on the Shackleton - though in this case it's the MR.3 (Phase 3 version).
     
    Which means for those not in the know - Nose wheel rather than a tail dragger, wing tip tanks and in the case of the Phase 3: 6 engines...
     
    Forget following the instructions, each side of the fuselage is made from 2 parts - I decided to glue the two parts of each side together and using the bomb bay roof & wing spar section to ensure everything lined up, while the glue cured.
     
     

     
    With the halves cured I busied myself building up the interior and adding weight to the nose - the instructions say 30 grams, I doubled it!
     

     
    Now as you can see there's a circular hole underneath where the tail empernage goes, having going through the instructions and sprues thrice - there's no mention of it (must be from the AEW kit).
     
    So I filled it up using styrene & Perfect Plastic Putty..
     

     
    With the interior painted - I used Airfix and other references for the interior colours, rather Revell's. I installed the glazing.
     

     
    Far less interior than Airfix's
     
    With the interior weathered using Tamiya Weathering Powders - the cockpit & rear cabin were glued in place (no tape needed either).
     

     
     
    One last look at the interior, before the sides are glued together..
     

     
    I only needed Tamiya Low-tack masking tape to hold the sides together while the glue cures.
     

     
    Flashback to the AEW build - I deployed Insulating tape.
     

     
     
    Finally with fuselage sides together, I checked the CofG..
     
     

     
    I'm pretty much there with nose weight - I can still add more if needed
     
    I may get some building done, but I'm waiting for some aftermarket to arrive for her
     
    TTFN
     
    Toboldlygo
     
    James
     
  4. toboldlygo
    It's another shake and bake Armour kit from Tamiya and no it wasn't going to be green..
     
    Box Art:
     

     
    Instruction's and chosen scheme (Winter Camo) - on the box, not in the instructions.
     

     

     
    What's in the box.
     

     

     

     

     

     
    The build, paint and weathering - she went together extremely quickly (no surprise there)
     

     

     

     

     

     
    The reveal photo's and the cameo of the next build (which by some quirk of fate, the first part of the blog entry is already up (oops).
     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     
    Till next time 
     
    James
     
     
  5. toboldlygo
    So on with the build, I'll keep the commentary to a minimum..
     

     

     

     

     
    Resurrecting some elderly Tamiya XF-4 (Yellow Green) from the 1990's.
     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     
    White Tack to do the wavy camo line.
     

     

     

     

     
    Gloss Clear Coat (Tamiya X-22) applied.
     

     
    Chosen Decal Scheme (above) and applying the decals (below)
     

     

     

     

     
    Semi-gloss coat applied.
     

     

     
    First time using a metalliser paint on the drop tanks.
     

     
    Last bits ready to add.
     

     
    However the P-47D needed to get dirty first and another first - using a Flory Models Dark Dirt Wash for the first time..
     

     
    I also applied the wash to remaining parts..
     

     
    Final assembly and weathering begins.
     

     

     

     
    Finished and the final reveal (and the return of the Shackleton MR.3 Cameo)
     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     
     
    Till next time
     
    James
     
  6. toboldlygo
    My build of the Moebius Models 1/350th Scale USS Franklin NX-326 from Star Trek Beyond.
     
    Aftermarket: Aztec Dummy Masking Set
     
    Paints & Primers: Mr Surfacing Primer, Vallejo Model Air & Tamiya Acrylics, Vallejo Metal Color & MRP Have Glass Varnish.
     
    Weathering: Flory Washes (Dark Dirt & Brown) &  a HB Pencil.
     
    Box and contents:
     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     
    The Build.
     
    Goes together quite well, just plan your build with regards to painting.
     

     
    Glazing is fun - not!
     

     

     

     

     

     
    The vinyl mask set arrives from across the pond..
     

     

     

     
    A capture from the film for reference purposes..
     

     
    In primer..
     

     
    The base
     

     
    Adding some colour and more masking.
     

     

     

     

     

     

     
    Decalling up and final assembly
     

     

     

     

     

     
    Weathering
     

     

     

     

     

     
    Final Reveal
     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     
    Overall it was a straight forward build and I 'm pleased with the results - it was my first Starship in over 25 years.
     
    Till next time
     
    James
     
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