DH-106 Comet Completed 13 August 2011 - Repairs completed 31 May 2022

[Ken Pugh]

Be careful with that stuff.  I used Krylon (aluminum I think) and got a nice, bright finish but when I sprayed Krylon satin clear on it, it completely ruined the finish.  Turned it to a pink shade of dull metal color.  I was furious.

Ken Pugh

[lastvautour]

I tested the process before applying. The gloss leaves a slight glow to the silver. I have not tried the satin finish on silver. The decals are drying and will be applied later this evening.

Lou

[Ken Pugh]

That's good to know, I won't touch that satin stuff again.  I'm thinking the safest thing for me in the future is just use gloss and sand to the level of flat that I want.

Ken Pugh

[lastvautour]

The DH-106 Comet in RCAF colours is completed. All decals are home made on my HP printer.


I am very satisfied with this one. I think it may very well be my best effort to date.

[Mark Braunlich]

It's beautiful Lou.  Job well done.

Mark

[Balsabasher]

Lou your Comet in RCAF markings has turned out stunningly beautiful,it is a credit to your workmanship and devotion,clever photography as well with those clouds.
Barry.

[Ken Pugh]

Lou, very nicely done.

Ken Pugh

[lastvautour]

Thank you all. The Comet has been a favourite of mine for a long long time. Through this forum I finally got the courage to attempt it.

Lou

[Peter]

Awesome job as ways Lou! I enjoy creative photographs as much as your models.

Peter

[lastvautour]

I agree, the making it is the most fun. I do enjoy looking at them, but from what I call the dream stage, to the placement of that final decal. Truly a magnificent hobby.

Lou

[Balsabasher]

The dream has become a reality Lou,the dream becomes a tangible piece of beauty created with your very own hands.
Barry.

[K_mars]

Lou,

Very nicely work.
It`s a pleasure to see your wonderful works.

kenji.

[cliff strachan]

Exceptional work, Lou. And outstanding photos.
Cliff

[buccfan]

Outstanding model Lou, you never cease to amaze me with your models,and your final photo dioramas make them come to life. Regards Paul J.

[Oceaneer99]

Truly an outstanding model, Lou! 

The Comet always makes me think of the Hawker Siddeley Nimrod, which is a totally different aircraft but also has the four wing-root mounted engines.  I picked up some air enthusiast magazines when I was in the UK recently and learned from them that the last one was pulled from service last year.

At the Museum of Flight in Seattle, there is a large solid model of the DH Comet that was used by an airline for display purposes.  Apparently the museum also has a full-size Comet that they are restoring:

see http://dhcomet.com/

Garet