1/32 Armstrong Whitworth Siskin IIIA completed 29 DEC 2022

[Boomerang]

Thank you very much Jim.

I think everyone on here contributes to everyone else's  "aspirations " and learning.

Gordon.

Slowly pushing on. Decals going on. When that's all done I'll start the rigging. I think I've got all the holes pre drilled.

The undercarriage and engine will be pretty much the last to be attached .

I'll post a pic when further progressed.

Cheers

Gordon

[Boomerang]

Where the Siskin is at.

Still have to remake an upper wing roundel and rudder stripes.

The small bits a various pumps and generators. I've cleaned up the wheels a bit by adding a copper wire rim. Looks a bit better.

So the tasks today are to print some decals. Start the rigging from the tail end.

Should be done by the end of the year.

Cheers

Gordon

[lastvautour]

Excellent workmanship Gordon. Your updates are appreciated.

Lou

[Gearup]

It's been fun watching this model take shape. Beautiful .
Fraser

[Boomerang]

Thank you Lou and Fraser.

Rigging started. Generators,pumps and undercarriage attached. Turnbuckles have been done using a mix of PVA and poly filler .

Little bit more to do.

Gordon

[Boomerang]

Rigging done.

Was going to push on but noticed upper wing roundel is cracking ( Harrrummmphh ! ).

That will be todays problem.

Cheers

Gordon

[Boomerang]

OK . Nearly done.

Need to redo the "20" decal for the rudder. Mine are slightly oversize.

Aileron horns and cable to be done

Tail skid and propeller will be the last things to be permanently attached.

I will be leaving off the position light and the radio aerials.

Should be done by years end.

Cheers

Gordon

[lastvautour]

looks fantastic Gordon.

Lou

[Boomerang]

Thank you Lou.

Rudder decals applied.

When they have settled I will attach the rudder and tail skid then she's done.

Cheers

Gordon

[Boomerang]

It's taken awhile but I will call her finished.

As I have said I have left of the position light on the upper wing and the radio antenna.

I've left the cockpit as is . At some stage I will attempt to make/mould a pilot figure like in one of silver hawk pictures.
His left arm is extended on the coaming.

Learned a lot. Enjoyed it.

Cheers

Gordon

[lastvautour]

Magnificent build Gordon. Congratulation on an excellent addition to your collection.

Lou

[Gearup]

Such a nice looking model. Great details with the exhaust system and paneling on the fuselage. Even the tire valve  markings on the wheel covers🙂

Again it is very well done and a worthy addition to your fleet!

Fraser

[Boomerang]

Thank you Lou and Fraser.

It kept the mind active and the fine motor skills in tune.

Cheers

Gordon

[Model Maker]

It looks GREAT with all around great attention to the details from the ribs to the engine. Must be something related to scratch building as the standard vendor kit's never seemed to arise to this level of detail.

[Boomerang]

I look at the plans and any pictures in books and the internet to see what "wobbly" bits catch the eye and then think about how to
Achieve them. That's half the fun. Probably not to the standard of the high end kits but my standards are met.

Cheers

Gordon