Shawn M Posted January 6, 2016 Author Share Posted January 6, 2016 Shot the green last night, painted the seat and started picking out details. Had to mix my own RAF interior green, happy with it so far. Used the new Vallejo Wash line as well, not sure how I feel about it yet. Iain 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monthebiff Posted January 6, 2016 Share Posted January 6, 2016 Very nice progress on the cockpit, should look good under a coat of paint. Regards. Andy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shawn M Posted January 6, 2016 Author Share Posted January 6, 2016 Thanks Andy, so far so good. I will snap some pics after my bench night tomorrow (wife is gone so fast food, bourbon, loud music and model time all night!) monthebiff 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shawn M Posted January 8, 2016 Author Share Posted January 8, 2016 progress pics! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shawn M Posted January 8, 2016 Author Share Posted January 8, 2016 all the detail required some major surgery to the pilot dmthamade and geedubelyer 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geedubelyer Posted January 8, 2016 Share Posted January 8, 2016 You've managed to bring alot of life into the cockpit Shawn, good job. Keep at it, it's looking superb. Cheers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shawn M Posted January 10, 2016 Author Share Posted January 10, 2016 Thanks GeeDub' Finished the pilot and got him seated once and for all! From black to brown: to many colors but mostly brown.. taped in while his glue dries and 2 finished pics of him! While this is quite an achievement, I must say Im bummed a bit too. My plan has been to secure him in place with an eduard sutton harness I have, Buuuuuuut his massive head is too big to fit the belts around and have them lay right.... So.....do I make some tape belts for Mr. Linebacker or let him float free? tucohoward, geedubelyer and petrov27 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cees Broere Posted January 11, 2016 Share Posted January 11, 2016 Make some tape belts to give him some comfort during evasive flying. Cees Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mozart Posted January 11, 2016 Share Posted January 11, 2016 You've made a great job of that pilot Shawn, both the re-carving of the basic figure and then the painting, very very good. For what it's worth, my pilot's moulded seat belts ended on his shoulders so I made the extensions to go back through the bulkhead from a wine bottle top cover. Max Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shawn M Posted January 11, 2016 Author Share Posted January 11, 2016 Thanks gang! Im starting to enjoy pilot figures vs. dread them..slowly. I figured out the Vallejo Washes, they're more like a glaze then a wash which is fine once you know it. Shoulder back belts work for me, I've already got a slot in the armor and the PE as a template. I will probably use wine foil like Max, easy to work with and I have loads of it. Maru, funny you mention that as some day I'd love to do a bail out in flight vignette... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shawn M Posted January 11, 2016 Author Share Posted January 11, 2016 I started to glue up the main wing last night as well as the horizontal stabs/elevators and the rudder. Then I realized I had cut the hole for the radiator backwards! Not my best moment. So a bit more filler required then I can close that wing up. Prop and spinner are glued and filled, time for paint there. Tonight I hope to get the fuse closed up, then need to figure out the mount for the stand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mozart Posted January 11, 2016 Share Posted January 11, 2016 Tonight I hope to get the fuse closed up, then need to figure out the mount for the stand. Yep, how to mount my in-flight Spitfire is in the back of my mind too, I'll be interested to see what solution you come to Shawn! Max Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shawn M Posted January 11, 2016 Author Share Posted January 11, 2016 Thanks Max, I usually use a brass pin going into a block or sleeve in the fuse. Just need to decide where and how. As there isn't much room "under" the cockpit I may need to go just aft of the pit in line with the aerial mast. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geedubelyer Posted January 11, 2016 Share Posted January 11, 2016 The pilot looks great Shawn. I gave my version a handlebar moustache The whole lot is coming together nicely. Cheers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phartycr0c Posted January 11, 2016 Share Posted January 11, 2016 The painting on the pilot is top notch although I do feel for him with his arm roadrash injuries! Bringing life to an older kit really is an art. The kits available mowadays really spoil us. keep up the great work. geedubelyer and dmthamade 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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