RWG686 31,454 Posted December 29, 2022 Report Share Posted December 29, 2022 I'll be doing this. 5 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Che Guava 4,130 Posted December 31, 2022 Report Share Posted December 31, 2022 On 12/29/2022 at 1:03 PM, RWG686 said: I'll be doing this. Well, in that case, I'll be finishing this off...... I had a problem with the top fuselage joint so shelved it, but might as well get it moved onto the Shelf of Done now. My first foreign-registered civvie since the dawn of civvielisation. With the help of @RWG686 and All-Scale's encouragement, I'm going to need a bigger shelf soon! 7 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RWG686 31,454 Posted December 31, 2022 Author Report Share Posted December 31, 2022 58 minutes ago, Che Guava said: Well, in that case, What did you use for the red/orange? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Gorby 16,296 Posted December 31, 2022 Report Share Posted December 31, 2022 14 minutes ago, RWG686 said: red/orange? Paint? 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Che Guava 4,130 Posted December 31, 2022 Report Share Posted December 31, 2022 10 minutes ago, RWG686 said: What did you use for the red/orange? Not having seen the real thing, I looked at every Survey Aircraft I could find. The shade in the photo varied a lot - I tried a mix of Humbrol Gloss Red with a bit of Orange. That had possibilities but was a bit 'muddy'. I compromised on straight Humbrol Red! I have a few other reds (notably revell), but that seemed closest. If the colour anything like the old BEA 'RedWing' red, it'll fade badly due to salt spray, so go for a faded red if you are 'weathering', otherwise, the basic bright red or flame red seems to fit the bill. Funnily enough, the two pics at the top of the page look pretty close! 1 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RWG686 31,454 Posted January 1 Author Report Share Posted January 1 Using this kit with the Aerocraft Models cockpit correction set and later type wheels and decals 6 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Col. 7,051 Posted January 2 Report Share Posted January 2 Ooh, cool, this should be interesting Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Che Guava 4,130 Posted January 2 Report Share Posted January 2 How much does the correction set differ from the kit windscreen? I've seen a few builds 'corrected' and I can't tell the difference Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jessie_C 10,952 Posted January 2 Report Share Posted January 2 I think that he wants to use it just for the opportunity for more filler. 1 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RWG686 31,454 Posted January 2 Author Report Share Posted January 2 3 hours ago, Che Guava said: How much does the correction set differ from the kit windscreen? No idea as I haven't got there yet. This is Ali's blurb on the Aerocraft Models site. This is a new replacement section for the Revell (Originally Matchbox kit) The kits biggest downfall as appearance is concerned is the incorrectly proportioned cockpit windscreen, this resolves that and a few other small details are improved upon. It comprises of three parts, a new lower fuselage section, a clear top section and a new interior bulkhead. 1 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RWG686 31,454 Posted January 4 Author Report Share Posted January 4 With my 3 grandchildren (all under 7) being over from Slovakia, my modelling time is a bit restricted for the next week so as soon as they left tonight I got stuck into the Twin Otter. First surgery. I'm having the passenger bit of the back doors open. Both nose sections removed and I've made a start to opening the cockpit bulkhead door. Moving from destruction to construction. and that's it for tonight. 6 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Blue Noser 3,243 Posted January 5 Report Share Posted January 5 Nice progress so far, will be interested to see how the conversion works. I have one going on as a slow time tinker CF version. One of my all time favourites, Matchbox did produce some cracking kits! 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RWG686 31,454 Posted January 5 Author Report Share Posted January 5 1 hour ago, Blue Noser said: see how the conversion works. Quite detailed instructions to download with the conversion. Interesting cut as top is at 90 degrees but the fuselage side cut isn't. It slopes slightly forward. I cut from the inside using the forward bulkhead support as a guide. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RWG686 31,454 Posted January 5 Author Report Share Posted January 5 A bit more done tonight. I've added some detail using card but the photo doesn't really show it very well. Not going to town as I only want an impression of an interior when you look in the door. The engine gaps will need filling but that's a job for tomorrow 6 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RWG686 31,454 Posted January 7 Author Report Share Posted January 7 The survey aircraft is full of scientific gubbins. Here is my totally accurate rendition bodge, never to be seen again. 8 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Gorby 16,296 Posted January 8 Report Share Posted January 8 That looks good to me. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RWG686 31,454 Posted January 11 Author Report Share Posted January 11 Fuselage now together and ready for the great big clean up. Should I ever build another kit I doubt if I would bother with the conversion set as it is a lot of work and as yet I can't see any gain. Will see how it looks at the end though. 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jessie_C 10,952 Posted January 11 Report Share Posted January 11 That nose is a shockingly poor fit. It looks like you'll need to sand about 1mm thickness off the entire upper surface. I wonder if the resin shrank while it was curing? Oh well. At least you'll get to enjoy some more filler :P 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DC3 3,589 Posted January 12 Report Share Posted January 12 (edited) On 12/29/2022 at 1:03 PM, RWG686 said: I'll be doing this. Standard question, where did you see this, I'm guessing not in the Antarctic. Just going to call it the standard question from now on. Edited January 12 by DC3 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RWG686 31,454 Posted January 12 Author Report Share Posted January 12 6 hours ago, DC3 said: where did you see this, They come back to the UK in their winter. I saw three in formation one day near Prestwick. Loganair chartered one and I saw the others (and the Dash 7) at Duxford. Does that satisfy your curiosity? Unfortunately never got further south than Mauritius ..still a wee bit away from Antarctica. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DC3 3,589 Posted January 12 Report Share Posted January 12 5 minutes ago, RWG686 said: Does that satisfy your curiosity? Yes 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Gorby 16,296 Posted January 12 Report Share Posted January 12 16 minutes ago, RWG686 said: They come back to the UK in their winter. They migrate for the winter! 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RWG686 31,454 Posted January 14 Author Report Share Posted January 14 Nearly there 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RWG686 31,454 Posted January 14 Author Report Share Posted January 14 and looking like an aeroplane: 6 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Gorby 16,296 Posted January 15 Report Share Posted January 15 Lovely bit of filler action there. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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