TC`s build thread.

[John Howling Mouse]

Yes, that Ju-T-Tail is a real nice piece of work (and I'm not saying that only because it is a T-Tail...    )

[tc2324]

Ok, thought an update was in order. Haven`t done too much recently but here`s what has happened. Everthing got a coat of primer then masked off for the famous 74 Sqn black tail treatment......,



..... after the spraying.......,



....... and then the masking was removed to reveal those black tails......,





Next job is to mask off the tails in finer detail and spray on the `grey`...!

[tc2324]

So tonight I did the reverse of last night and sprayed on the `grey`, but first I tried to correct the vent issue, which didn`t quite work out as well I thought it would............,

.... vent issue as mentioned.........,



.... then masking the tail.......,



.... and the finished product.......,



Brush work next, leave to dry, then varnish.

[tc2324]

So, painted and varnished both aircraft today and all went well apart from the canopys. Both have a slight misting which I`m not sure why? Possible glue vapour?? Anyway tomorrow is `weathering` time and if possible, decals put on.

[tc2324]

Nearly got the Tiffie done. Splicing decals together is no fun at all.....!





Tonka tomorrow me thinks....!

[lancer]

OH that Tiffie looks goooood in tiger markings...nice one

[tc2324]

OH that Tiffie looks goooood in tiger markings...nice one

Cheers Lancer.

Tonka nearly ready now. Just a few niggles to sort out before the `74 Through The Ages` presentation.............,

[lancer]

The Tonka look bloody nice as well..

[tc2324]

Ok, time to wrap this one up. Here is 74 Sqn aircraft types from 1940 up until my `what if` date of 2020`ish....?!? Used a mixture of plastic and diecast to tell the story so hope you don`t mind? The eagle eyed amoungst you will note that certain types are missing like the Hurricane, Hawk and various T-Birds used by the Sqn, but hey, plenty of time to sort that out later.....!

Spitfire - 1939 - 1945



Meteor - 1945 - 1957



Hunter - 1957 - 1960



Lightning - 1960 - 1971



Phantom - 1984 - 1992



Tornado - 2000 - 2007



Typhoon - 2007 - 2013



`Flanker` - 2014 - 2020??

[tc2324]

Just got both 1/48 kits delivered for the `what if` GB on the Britmodeller forum and as I`m a kind and sharing bloke I`ll keep you guys updated on it`s progress. Can`t start it yet though as it runs from the 31st July to mid/late November but heres a taster of what I have planned.    



Lots of dicing and splicing to be done during the build as it`s a kit bash so I`m glad it`s a long GB. To add a slight interactive side to the post I`m having a bit of trouble thinking of a name for my jet P-38, so if any of you have a suggestion, I`m all ears..... 

[Cobra]

how about calling your Jet Lightning the 'Jet Flash'? that work for you? i know it sounds a bit Cheesy Stay Cool.Dan

[tc2324]

Managed to grab an hour today and start this bit of `what if`. As you may know already, I`m not really a cockpit person but thought I`d try and make an effort with this one.





Also come to the conclusion that I`m going to have to make both kits and then cut them to size and fit. Oh well, who said this was going to be easy....?

[tc2324]

End of day progress on my Lockheed XP-55 `Skunk`.

Everything built, painted and weathered.

Engines - check!
Cockpit sections - check!
Main weapons - check!

[NARSES2]

Great work

[bluedonkey99]

I`m having a bit of trouble thinking of a name for my jet P-38, so if any of you have a suggestion, I`m all ears..... 

The P-38 Lightning "Double Strike"