5 x 1/48th Air Racer ( for grandsons Mobile) commenced 14/7/15

Boomerang · February 10, 2016, 08:06:02 PM

Caudron completed.

You will note the absence of anything on the fin/rudder. My homemade decal and fine freehand painting skills are not up to it.

On with the Comet.

Gordon

lastvautour · February 10, 2016, 09:44:44 PM

Excellent Caudron by anyone's standard Gordon. That grandson is so lucky.

Lou

Boomerang · February 11, 2016, 04:47:07 AM

Thank you, Lou

I guess he is.
I'm enjoying the process.

Update on Comet will be forthcoming when more significant progress has been made. At the moment its just the
Shaping ,sanding, checking

Cheers

Gordon

Model Maker · February 12, 2016, 12:12:31 AM

Gordon:

Wonderful carving!! Great finish and a vibrant colour to peak a child's interest.

Just wondering what clear finish you applied. The smooth finish and high gloss certainly adds to the beauty of the model.

-ken

Boomerang · February 12, 2016, 10:55:37 AM

Ken,

Straight out of a can of Tamiya "French Blue". Several coats cut back between each.

Watching the Spits with interest.

Cheers

Gordon

Boomerang · June 04, 2016, 10:09:41 PM

A bit of progress. Wing fillets done. A bit of Brunswick Green applied . Landing light to be added.
Nacelles need just a little more work. Mainly the inlet ports and adding an exhaust.

Cheers

Gordon

lastvautour · June 05, 2016, 09:22:08 PM

Again, please adopt me as your grandson. Looking forward to the finished Comet and mobile.

Lou

buccfan · June 05, 2016, 09:48:36 PM

Coming on well Gordon. Regards Paul J.

Biggles · June 21, 2016, 01:34:59 AM

These are amazing. maybe they will get your grandson into the hobby when he is older?

Boomerang · June 21, 2016, 09:18:32 PM

He may do. His dad is into RC cars and boats and aircraft before 1939
Cheers

Gordon

Boomerang · July 27, 2016, 05:11:55 AM

New coat of primer.

Bit of surgery will be required on the nose to fit the acrylic landing light.

Shouldn't be long before its finished.

Cheers

Gordon

lastvautour · July 27, 2016, 06:33:19 PM

Can't say enough. Marvelous Comet.

Lou

Peter · July 27, 2016, 08:36:26 PM

I just finished building a Commet in plastic and it doesn't look that good. You've definitely got the lines right.

Peter

Model Maker · July 28, 2016, 04:20:57 PM

Gordon:

Nice smooth lines and a great looking finish. All the components blends in together. Well done!! - ken

Boomerang · August 07, 2016, 02:38:52 AM

Landing light added.

Off in search of some Tamiya Fine Primer.

I've made a start on some decals. Just need to match the background colour.

Cheers

Gordon

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5 x 1/48th Air Racer ( for grandsons Mobile) commenced 14/7/15