Mikromir Percival Provost T.1 1/48

[Bigkev]

Hi All,
Thanks for your comments.
Now got some colour on the cockpit parts, mainly a very dark grey as opposed to Black. Next will be some dry brushing to bring out the recessed detail, followed by a pure Black oil wash to create depth and shadows.
I also managed to get the instrumental panel painted and decaled with some Airscale instruments, hopefully it will look convincing enough through the cockpit glazing.
Getting near to glueing the fuselage together. 
A couple of pics:-
Thanks,
Kevin

[chriswil42]

Instrument panel looks good Kevin.

[cph64]

Coming along nicely, I like the Dark Grey instead of the usual Black for the 'coal hole'. With such a large amount to see in the cockpit it makes sense.

[Bigkev]

Thanks for your comments Guys,
Now managed to get major airframe parts together. Had to use some tape across wings to maintain dihedral on wing whilst it sets, and a Berna clamp around nose wing front section.
Will leave for 24 hours to set.
Cheers,
Kevin   

[chriswil42]

Progress Kevin.

[Bigkev]

All puttied up with Mr. Hobby plastic putty.
Seems a lot I know but it won't look too bad once cleaned up. I have used some tape to help keep the putty nearer the join line on the undersides.
Getting near to paintwork soon.
Kevin

[Bigkev]

Hi All,
Just an update.
Have now got engine in place and cowling front faired in successfully.
The undercarriage legs have had the landing lights installed in the upper portion of the legs themselves, with a reflective lens glued behind the glazing, and then the plastic polished to restore clarity. In addition some brass wire was glued into holes drilled into the legs to give more strength to the wing join later in the build.
Similarly, the wingtip navigation lights installed, each being drilled out from the reverse, paint applied (green starboard, and red to port) these clear parts were then super glued in place and when dry shaped and polished to restore clarity.
The cockpit canopy was test fitted, together with the undercarriage, to see how it all lined up. The canopy needs some adjusting, and I may mould my own opening section of the canopy so it can fit over the rear section.
As can be seen a dry fit with all the above in place. Next will be priming of the airframe.
Thanks,
Kevin

[Bob C]

Lots of work, coming along nicely.

Bob c

[zak]

Lots of fettling required.

[MSea]

Dont bother with the fettling just hit it with a hammer - hohhohoho

[chriswil42]

Looking nice Kevin.

[cph64]

Some great work there. I struggle sometimes (most) lining up things when I pin them, well done.

[Bigkev]

Thanks for your comments chaps.
Model has now had a primer coat. Just a few of areas that need a little fettling.
I can feel colour approaching.
Cheers,
Kevin

[chriswil42]

Seems like a lot of work Kevin. Ready for the next club meeting?

[Bigkev]

Hi Chris,
It has been a bit of work, but feel like I'm almost ready for colour. Just a couple of vents/exhausts to add, then it will be some Tamiya white primer on the dayglo Red areas of the scheme I am doing.
I'm hoping that I will have it done for the next meeting.
Cheers,
Kevin