Cees Broere 1,673 Posted May 31, 2016 Max, Fiddly yes, but very satisfying. Cees 3 sandokan, shbemo13 and mozart reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hubert Boillot 5,713 Posted May 31, 2016 Taking shape nicely Max ! Keep it coming Hubert 1 mozart reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mozart 9,918 Posted May 31, 2016 (edited) Thank you all for your encouraging comments, all very much appreciated as is any guidance. Tom, I've followed many of your challenging but beautiful vac builds, most recently your Shack and it's techniques and tips that I've learned from you which has prompted this Anson, including the use of P38 and Halford's filler primer, so thank you for that. Lurking in the back of my mind is the undercarriage. Two rudimentary oleos are all that's provided but the Anson's are quite elegant in their design, though not so easy to build from scratch: The oleos I intend making from metal rod, shouldn't be a problem I hope but the curved rearward bracing section which fits flush with the underside of the nacelle when retracted is more difficult. I've got a couple of ideas about building up layers of plastic but I'd welcome thoughts from more experienced modellers. Regards Max PS: Tom, I'm sure you're on half-term at the moment......I'm here to tell you that there is life beyond teaching especially when you reach retirement age! Edited May 31, 2016 by mozart 1 sandokan reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dmthamade 3,511 Posted May 31, 2016 I didn't see it mentioned, does the kit have clear parts or do you have to make them up? Don Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
camelhead 82 Posted May 31, 2016 Hey Max drop me an Email to model.maker@hotmail.com I have a ton of Anson Restoration Photos. I've restored two Anson Cockpit sections one is MG197 and the other LV726 and have been involved in the restoration of A4-37 and Ax267 all Aussie Mk1's check MG197 out in the Anson files. There are a number of differences between the Aussie mk1's and Canadian Variants. Cheers Sean 2 Rick Griewski and mozart reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mozart 9,918 Posted May 31, 2016 I didn't see it mentioned, does the kit have clear parts or do you have to make them up? Don There is a cockpit canopy Don, vacuformed of course but with no frame lines on it so masking and painting that will be interesting! There's also an astrodome, which I will be using and a gun turret which I won't. Nothing for the side windows though but that's the least of my worries. Max Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mozart 9,918 Posted May 31, 2016 Hey Max drop me an Email to model.maker@hotmail.com I have a ton of Anson Restoration Photos. I've restored two Anson Cockpit sections one is MG197 and the other LV726 and have been involved in the restoration of A4-37 and Ax267 all Aussie Mk1's check MG197 out in the Anson files. There are a number of differences between the Aussie mk1's and Canadian Variants. Cheers Sean Email on its way Sean, thanks for the contact. Max Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mozart 9,918 Posted May 31, 2016 (edited) So here's how I'm tackling the raised tape/lattice surface. Using 6mm tape I masked off the flatter canvas areas of the rudder leaving clear gaps where the tape would have been applied: Then I sprayed the whole rudder with three light coats of Halford's primer filler, as its name suggests having a slightly thicker viscosity to normal primer. When dry enough I started to remove the masking tape: and after a few minutes the thing was complete: Tomorrow when the paint has fully cured I'll pass a fine sanding block over the surface just to take off the rough edges, but I have to say I'm delighted with the results and can see me using this technique in many places on the Anson, not just the wings. All credit goes to Iain for showing this routine on his Revell Spitfire build to create the effect of overlapping surfaces. Just the other side to do now! Max Edited May 31, 2016 by mozart 2 sandokan and Shaka HI reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mozart 9,918 Posted May 31, 2016 And the finished (at least on one side!) rudder with a coat of fine primer on it: Max 7 sandokan, Rick Griewski, Lee White and 4 others reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BloorwestSiR 11,615 Posted May 31, 2016 Fantastic results on the rudder Max. The interior trusswork is coming along very nicely as well. Carl 1 mozart reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dennismcc 4,509 Posted May 31, 2016 Dead clever, and very effective. Cheers Dennis 1 mozart reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Azgaron 1,357 Posted May 31, 2016 The rudder looks great! HÃ¥kan 1 mozart reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ClumsyDude 4,113 Posted June 1, 2016 That's ingenious Max. Most impressed. Jim 1 mozart reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cees Broere 1,673 Posted June 1, 2016 Very subtly done Max, Cees 1 mozart reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LSP_Kevin 29,206 Posted June 1, 2016 Great solution, Max. Looks terrific! Kev 1 mozart reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
