Hi All,

Well a little more progress. The nacelles were assembled, and then they were test fitted to the wings. It was apparent that there would be a small gap around each nacelle. Rather than just fill, which would have been prone to cracking, I decided to cut some small strips of 10 thou card to each edge of the wing engine nacelle opening. As can be seen this stands proud of the wing surface, but will be easy to slice off when dry (12hrs).
I also felt the nacelles wanted to sit a little too low in the wing, so I have added some small tabs to the to bring them into line and reinforce their location. Small amounts of trimming will be needed here to get possible fit. 
When the nacelles are offered up to the wing the joint will need some filler, but only minimal as the card fills most of the void nicely.
You will also notice some damage to the black paintwork where I attached the engine exhaust rear. This will be retouched once nacelles attached, ready for Alcad II for the 'Hot' areas of the nacelle.
The fuselage and wing joint got a further coat of Mr Surfacer 1000 spray to check for any flaws along the seams. This will be polished back with 8000 micromesh before painting.
Some pictures of work described:-
Bigkev
 


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Hi All,
Things been a bit slow on the modelling front, what with work shifts, Huddersfield, and family matters to attend.
Anyway work has restarted, and I have now sprayed the insides of the nacelles and also the wing interiors of the nacelle area. This is to ensure that no light or openness can be seen when modelled is handled.
I masked off the area with tape and applied Tamiya Matt Black, a nice even finish was rapidly achieved after two thin coats. Tamiya paint is great as it covers really well, and sprays beautifully, and dries quick into the bargain.
As you can see there was a little overspray evident where I had not been careful enough. This will present no problem though to the white that will be applied as I will just lightly sand the area with 8000 micromesh which will soon remove any offending overspray.
The undercarriage bays are painted silver, but will have some 'colour' applied and a wash of dark brown to pick out the details I have made.
Pictures of the above:-
Bigkev 


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Hi Zak, or is it clone 23?

I really like the look of this project. That chimney/smoke stack is very interesting, I think your idea of triangular card was inspired.
Great stuff, sorry about us giving you some banter, it just goes to show how jealous we are of you skills.
Keep them coming,
Bigkev

I think he is really a hologram when 'we' see him.

I reckon he really lives in an underground bunker, with numerous holograms or clones, now trained to model around the clock.
He only posts their combined progress here to make us think we are slow in building.

A cunning plan, don't you think. World domination is perhaps his final goal???

Bigkev

Hi Dave,
Glad to see that you don't let the grass grow under your feet.
I think you need a nice holiday somewhere, perhaps week after next, where the Airport runway is partially on stilts.
Bigkev

Oooooh that looks nice, Haddock!!

Showing your age Haddock 'Old Boy'!

Mine was a an Airfix Sopwith Camel in 1/72.

I painted it a beautiful Gloss French Blue. I got a bit better in about 45 years!

Bigkev