Shorts Belfast

Mike Wren · September 08, 2006, 01:01:55 PM

here's the (slow) pregress on my Welsh models 1/144 Belfast

after a bit of fettling to get the fuselage to fit properly, not helped by some over zealous sanding on my part here's the almost complete fuselage, will hopefully get the wings/engines done this weekend...

Hobbes · September 08, 2006, 01:08:15 PM

Looking forward to seeing this one finished.

Brian da Basher · September 08, 2006, 06:42:05 PM

Nice progress Mike! I was getting a little worried not seeing any new posts here lately. I'm glad to know folks are still hard at work on Vac projects. I can't wait to see your next update. The Belfast is always an eye-catcher!

Brian da Basher

The Rat · September 08, 2006, 07:09:35 PM

Aaaaaah, one of my faves. And the one time we had one in at YYZ I didn't have my camera.

So, when do you fit the planing hull?

nev · September 09, 2006, 03:09:12 AM

QuoteLooking forward to seeing this one finished.

Me too

John Howling Mouse · September 10, 2006, 08:14:25 AM

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QuoteLooking forward to seeing this one finished.
Me too

Ditto. And, if you could supply plenty of in-progress shots, maybe I'd learn enough to be able to complete my (f)RIGGIN' biplane vac4m.

Mike Wren · September 10, 2006, 10:34:06 AM

a bit more progress today while listening to the cricket, the wings & tailplanes will need a fair bit of filling, as will the engines when I fit them, luckily the u/c sponsons fitted tighly with the help of some superglue and brute force... now thankfully it's looking like a plane...

Brian da Basher · September 10, 2006, 12:18:46 PM

Wow Mike that's fantastic progress! You got a lot done. She's looking great!

Brian da Basher

retro_seventies · September 10, 2006, 08:38:28 PM

she's a beauty mikey.

Mike Wren · September 12, 2006, 06:07:34 AM

QuoteWow Mike that's fantastic progress! You got a lot done.

I know, I've suprised myself! the big gaping holes have now been filled, engines have been fitted (but need a lot of work), hope to get some primer on before the weekend and see how much more filling/sanding is needed (I'm guessing a lot)

Brian da Basher · September 12, 2006, 06:40:29 AM

Wow I think you've topped yourself with this latest update! She's looking great!

Go, Mike, go!

Brian da Basher

Mike Wren · September 17, 2006, 10:07:29 AM

primer is on but much sanding/filling is in order...

Brian da Basher · September 17, 2006, 12:21:04 PM

Wow Mike each update of yours on this project is more impressive than the last! You're quite the perfectionist. It looks all ready for decals to my eye! I can't wait to see your next update. Looking great! B)

Brian da Basher

Aircav · September 17, 2006, 12:40:42 PM

God, I love Belfast's, looking good Mike

John Howling Mouse · September 17, 2006, 03:20:00 PM

Multi-Engined vac-forms deserve extra points for degree of difficulty.

This is looking great!