Edwardkenway

Hello script, I'm going to sit in on this one!😀👍

Yipeee!!! I've finished the dauntless! Today last bits have been glued on and the decals put on. There may be some paint touch up to do but that's it. I'm happy with the final product, but the Admiral has said and I quote "I don't mind a ship or two but I'm not having any bloody planes knocking about" so in a box it will go to be forgotten in the model graveyard of the loft.😕😕😥😭

Thankyou all for hanging on in with me and all the comments, likes and off build conversations 👍 it's been a fun change from wood and I will definitely be doing another although I don't know what subject matter yet, but don't tell the Admiral 🤫 So the photos:

thanks again everyone who has followed or looked in, stay safe and

Cheers 👍😉😊😊

It looks very neat Derek, I would be happy with the result if it were mine 😃👍

welcome to MSW 

I do buildings when my grandkids school projects require it but also used to scratch wargaming scenery in 28mm and 15mm scale.  I've still got some terrain builds in a box in the loft. If this carries on I might start making more as I don't need to buy materials for it, I just use cardboard and other stuff that would usually get thrown away. 

Good job, looking forward to more updates 👍😉

welcome to MSW, please do put a build log up! Good job on the boat😀

It's taking shape! OC.👍😊

Welcome to MSW 

22 minutes ago, Jack12477 said:

Requisitioned 3 armor units today - hope they don't get diverted 

Are you sure they won't be needed in case the people rise up because of lockdown??😆😉

4 minutes ago, Old Collingwood said:

Your doing a fine job Edward  glad we are in the same club for broken canopies  we should win a medal.

 

OC.

Thanks OC. 

Yes it was last bit of the canopy and I'm surprised the first bit of this kit I've  dropped! But at least it doesn't look to out of place without it.😏

4 minutes ago, Javlin said:

Here two builds I have the Nell in 1/72 the one two the left I believe was an old Aoshima and the right is the Hase.

They look fine nell bombers😊👍,  have to say my favourite Japanese aircraft are the val dive bomber and the kate torpedo bomber .

5 minutes ago, CapnMac82 said:

This continues to be an impressive build.

And the kit appears to be top notch, as well, too.

Many thanks CapnMac.

This first plastic kit I've done for 40+ years and I got to say they are much better now with the fit.

3 minutes ago, CapnMac82 said:

Well, without devolving into a philosophical discussion on Free Will, you are free to do anything you please, until it causes harm to another.

I'll have clothes on under the clear coat so it doesn't cause offence 🤣🤣

10 minutes ago, Javlin said:

By the way nice painting on the glass ...freehand?

Thanks Kevin, 

Some is freehand some I did cut up bits of masking tape.

Thankyou both for your advice👍

I was able to get into the workroom today and got some more done on the dauntless,  basically there is only the decals to go on.

The canopy painting went ok, not brilliant,  definitely won't win any prizes for neatness but it's  passable. (Except the rear piece which I broke when I dropped it on the floor then stepped on as I got up to retrieve it 🤬)

Thanks for the kind words and likes. 

Cheers 😁👍

Before go I have a question, can I put a matt clear coat on before the decals or after?

Nice Jack. 😁

20 minutes ago, jct said:

my original plan to use the spun copper was a complete FAIL, the stuff would not keep a bend for nothing so I reverted to solid copper

I found the same thing, I ended up stripping some heavy duty earth cable for the .5mm copper.

She's gonna look good considering the problems you had at the start with the de-lamination. Great job😁👍

Looking nice, bad luck with the cockpit decal, it's a bummer when you can't get on with things😕🤨

It's looking good, very tidy planking btw!😁👍

On 4/4/2020 at 1:49 AM, popeye the sailor said:

and even a Japanese bomber. 

Here Denis cos I know you like the big bombers😋😁

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Hasegawa-HCP9-G3M2-G3M3-Mitsubishi/dp/B0042KULOO/ref=mp_s_a_1_7?dchild=1&keywords=Japanese+bomber+model+kits&qid=1586050236&sr=8-7#⁷

Ebayuk have also got some Japanese bombers including this one:

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Fujimi-1-144-144-Series-No-15-IJN-Visionary-Super-Heavy-Bomber-Fugaku-New-198382/164087036997?hash=item2634597c45:g:3JYAAOSw2XdeS3cW

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welcome to MSW 

Have fun and enjoy. 

29 minutes ago, Old Collingwood said:

I might see if its rescue-able to build a  RN Seafire from it  after I have built this  - "What say you shipmates"?

Go for it OC 😁

You're using enforced modelling time well Phil. Victory is really coming along in leaps and bounds 😁👍

Eamonn that is a very nice shipyard, I'm very jealous  oh well I'll just go back to my tiny corner of the spare room 😥😂

I expect great things to come out of @ untidyshipyards😁😁

You and yours stay safe👍

7 hours ago, Javlin said:

IThe crate is coming along nicely and see those years of hand painting miniatures is paying off.   Kevin

Thanks Kevin😁 yes the uk distributor came good and sent the parts, probably waited 3 or 4 weeks