Mikromir Percival Provost T.1 1/48

[cph64]

It looks a good fit Kev, well done.

[Bigkev]

A bit further.....
After having two days off for Grandparent duties, returned to the bench.
The newly moulded opening section of the canopy has been prepared ready for painting. As this is a crash moulding there are no frame lines to follow, so this is how I did it for this model.
Firstly I applied a thin strip of Tamiya tape around the edges that would be the frame, and the central roof bar. Once done, I took the kit provided masks and placed these in place inside the applied tape, the frame between the side and upper panels was picked out with strips of tape leaving a thin frame section. The masking was checked and any gaps noticed were filled in with thin strips of tape. Once happy I then removed the outside frame taping and central bar. This now left the areas to be painted visible. To protect the canopy interior this was fully masked to prevent spray getting where its not wanted.
Next up will be a thin coat of Tamiya Flat Black, to be followed by a coat of Tamiya AS-12 Silver, that I decanted earlier on in the build.
Whilst at the bench I have painted the wheels, and added some hydraulic brake lines between the undercarriage fairing and rear of the wheel leg hub.
Some pictures follow:-
Kevin

[chriswil42]

A lot of work there Kevin.

[Bigkev]

A little bit more....
Have managed to get the moulded canopy section painted.
Firstly in Tamiya Flat Black to match interior colour, then Silver to match airframe.
Test fitted sliding section in place, next job adding cockpit seats and harnesses.
Some pictures follow:-
Kevin

[chriswil42]

Looking good.

[Bigkev]

Thanks Chris,
Well a little more progress done today as it's been a rather wet day.
The cockpit now has seats fitted and harnesses added. The provided seat belts are overscale, I reckon scaling out at about 7-8 inches wide, so instead, I used wine bottle foil painted in a buff colour, and then added some buckles from an old etch seat. The harnesses pass through the A-Frame and join behind it, attaching to a wire tensioner cable which I have used stretched sprue to replicate.
Also added the etch control horns to the tailplane and rudder, but didn't use the wing leading edge strakes as these were a little too flimsy. So I used some 10 thou card cut to size/shape and lightly sanded to get correct thickness.
The engine got its exhaust stub, and the undersides a scratch built venturi tube.
A little painting of these details will be next when fully dry, and then onto the final leg.
Thanks for looking,
Kevin
 

[zak]

Impressive work.

[MSea]

Love he seat belts 

[Bigkev]

Thankyou guys,
Your comments are much appreciated.
Cheers
Kevin

[chriswil42]

Very impressive Kevin.

[cph64]

Yes very impressive.

[Bob C]

I agree vey impressive work.

Bob c

[Bigkev]

Hi All,
Thanks for your comments, much appreciated.
Declaring this one now finished.
Final addition of etch brass handles, tie down points, windscreen wipers, pitot tubes done. Happy with the end result. My pictures seem to show the Dayglo Red in different hues depending on angle taken. Can assure you everything matches.

Model represents a Percival Provost T.1, No.1 Flying Training School, RAF Linton-on-Ouse, 1959-1960.
 
Will create a more suitable base for her for the club meeting.
Thanks for looking and following.
Kevin

[zak]

Looks like competition material.

[MSea]

Very orange and shinny - should do well in the competition - hohhohoho - well done on the model Kev