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Models => Modelling Projects => Topic started by: chriswil42 on November 17, 2023, 01:56:22 PM

Title: Royal Navy Dauphin
Post by: chriswil42 on November 17, 2023, 01:56:22 PM

Started this before Telford. It will be converted into the blue RN livery. Some modifications need to be done to the left fuselage - a new door and winow. Then some other bits and bobs to be added.

Title: Re: Royal Navy Dauphin
Post by: zak on November 17, 2023, 02:44:03 PM

Ready soon then!!!!!!!!!!

Title: Re: Royal Navy Dauphin
Post by: cph64 on November 17, 2023, 03:39:31 PM

Another basic Matchbox interior I see. Are you ading any detail?

Title: Re: Royal Navy Dauphin
Post by: chriswil42 on November 18, 2023, 01:56:05 PM

Quote from: cph64 on November 17, 2023, 03:39:31 PM

Another basic Matchbox interior I see. Are you ading any detail?

Two rows of seats in the cabin.

Title: Re: Royal Navy Dauphin
Post by: cph64 on November 18, 2023, 03:40:39 PM

Nice.

Title: Re: Royal Navy Dauphin
Post by: Bob C on November 18, 2023, 04:10:44 PM

That?s a blast from the past Chris.

Bob c

Title: Re: Royal Navy Dauphin
Post by: Bigkev on November 21, 2023, 06:47:13 PM

Looking good, Chris.

Title: Re: Royal Navy Dauphin
Post by: chriswil42 on December 04, 2023, 02:45:16 PM

Modified cabin layout and right fuselage half. New door and fittings in progress.

Title: Re: Royal Navy Dauphin
Post by: cph64 on December 04, 2023, 03:56:22 PM

Coming along nicely.

Title: Re: Royal Navy Dauphin
Post by: Bigkev on December 05, 2023, 04:10:28 PM

Nice to you see you have been busy.
Kevin

Title: Re: Royal Navy Dauphin
Post by: Jonners on December 05, 2023, 04:47:58 PM

This will look very smart when it's finished, Chris. Now part of our Bristow team!
Jon

Title: Re: Royal Navy Dauphin
Post by: chriswil42 on December 16, 2023, 01:47:30 PM

New door made and fitted.

Title: Re: Royal Navy Dauphin
Post by: chriswil42 on December 22, 2023, 01:59:39 PM

A little more progress with undercarriage added.

Title: Re: Royal Navy Dauphin
Post by: Bigkev on December 22, 2023, 02:45:58 PM

Looking good with it's 'Sea Legs' added.
Soon time for some colour....?
Kevin

Title: Re: Royal Navy Dauphin
Post by: chriswil42 on January 03, 2024, 02:25:29 PM

Now ready for primer.

Title: Re: Royal Navy Dauphin
Post by: MSea on January 03, 2024, 03:28:02 PM

Prime away - good/difficult msking job, I would have just sloshed on a load of paint without the masking - maybe thats why yours is better than mine  :-\ :-\ :-\

Title: Re: Royal Navy Dauphin
Post by: chriswil42 on January 05, 2024, 01:00:26 PM

Quote from: MSea on January 03, 2024, 03:28:02 PM

Prime away - good/difficult msking job, I would have just sloshed on a load of paint without the masking - maybe thats why yours is better than mine  :-\ :-\ :-\

We'll see.

Title: Re: Royal Navy Dauphin
Post by: chriswil42 on January 10, 2024, 01:38:57 PM

Now a shiney dark blue. On with the detail work.

Title: Re: Royal Navy Dauphin
Post by: chriswil42 on January 25, 2024, 02:16:38 PM

Now complete.
The basic Matchbox kit with modifications and new decals.
The decals were Model Alliance - UK Air Arm Update 2005-2006 - Part lll.

Title: Re: Royal Navy Dauphin
Post by: zak on January 25, 2024, 03:01:03 PM

Looking good.

Title: Re: Royal Navy Dauphin
Post by: Bigkev on January 25, 2024, 03:06:45 PM

Very nice work.
Kevin

Title: Re: Royal Navy Dauphin
Post by: Bob C on January 28, 2024, 06:23:05 PM

Another good looking chopper Chris.

Bob c