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One of my dream projects

Started by The Rat, October 23, 2020, 05:33:45 PM

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The Rat

October 23, 2020, 05:33:45 PM
I was gifted this model by a friend of a friend, who was willing to let it go just to see my plans for it come to fruition. The decals are courtesy of The Big Gimper over on BTS. The plastic is more like vinyl, so potential paint disasters are anticipated. But this has been a dream of mine for a very long time. Not sure which category it would best belong in, so I'm sticking it in 'Aircraft'.

Box and decals by Dave Bailey, on Flickr
"My mind is a raging torrent, flooded with rivulets of thought, cascading into a waterfall of creative alternatives." Hedley Lamarr, Blazing Saddles

Life is too short to worry about perfection

Youtube: https://tinyurl.com/46dpfdpr

Rick Lowe

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October 23, 2020, 07:02:04 PM
Oh, Yeah!
A nice Yellow/Red SAR bird, like the CH-113 Labrador?

The Rat

#2
October 23, 2020, 07:47:07 PM
Quote from: Rick Lowe on October 23, 2020, 07:02:04 PM
Oh, Yeah!
A nice Yellow/Red SAR bird, like the CH-113 Labrador?

Going old school, white over silver, like the Convair Bowrider I did a few years ago: http://www.aircraftresourcecenter.com/Gal14/13201-13300/gal13244-Bowrider-Bailey/00.shtm
"My mind is a raging torrent, flooded with rivulets of thought, cascading into a waterfall of creative alternatives." Hedley Lamarr, Blazing Saddles

Life is too short to worry about perfection

Youtube: https://tinyurl.com/46dpfdpr

nighthunter

#3
October 23, 2020, 09:46:10 PM
Watching this, and rooting for no major mishaps!
"Mind that bus." "What bus?" *SPLAT!*

Dizzyfugu

#4
October 24, 2020, 12:17:02 AM
If it was not slanted for Canada this could also become a new Channel Air Ferry alternative?  :angel:

kitbasher

#5
October 24, 2020, 12:43:38 AM
Quote from: The Rat on October 23, 2020, 07:47:07 PM
Quote from: Rick Lowe on October 23, 2020, 07:02:04 PM
Oh, Yeah!
A nice Yellow/Red SAR bird, like the CH-113 Labrador?

Going old school, white over silver, like the Convair Bowrider I did a few years ago: http://www.aircraftresourcecenter.com/Gal14/13201-13300/gal13244-Bowrider-Bailey/00.shtm

That's a really smart build.
What If? & Secret Project SIG member.
On the go: Beaumaris/Battle/Bronco/Barracuda/F-105(UK)/Flatning/Hellcat IV/Hunter PR11/Hurricane IIb/Ice Cream Tank/JP T4/Jumo MiG-15/M21/P1103 (early)/P1127/P1154-ish/Phantom FG1/I-153/Sea Hawk T7/Spitfire XII/Spitfire Tr18/Twin Otter/FrankenCOIN/Frankenfighter

Rick Lowe

#6
October 24, 2020, 12:44:30 AM
Quote from: The Rat on October 23, 2020, 07:47:07 PM
Quote from: Rick Lowe on October 23, 2020, 07:02:04 PM
Oh, Yeah!
A nice Yellow/Red SAR bird, like the CH-113 Labrador?

Going old school, white over silver, like the Convair Bowrider I did a few years ago: http://www.aircraftresourcecenter.com/Gal14/13201-13300/gal13244-Bowrider-Bailey/00.shtm

That'll work!  :thumbsup:

zenrat

#7
October 24, 2020, 03:40:30 AM
My favourite of the Thunderbirds.

What scale/size is it?
Fred

- Can't be bothered to do the proper research and get it right.

Another ill conceived, lazily thought out, crudely executed and badly painted piece of half arsed what-if modelling muppetry from zenrat industries.

zenrat industries:  We're everywhere...for your convenience..

PR19_Kit

#8
October 24, 2020, 05:03:59 AM
'Aircraft' is the correct placement, it's like a 24th century Beverley after all.  ;D
Kit's Rule 1 ) Any aircraft can be improved by fitting longer wings, and/or a longer fuselage
Kit's Rule 2) The backstory can always be changed to suit the model

...and I'm not a closeted 'Take That' fan, I'm a REAL fan! :)

Regards
Kit

Tophe

#9
October 29, 2020, 02:49:10 AM
Quote from: The Rat on October 23, 2020, 05:33:45 PM
Not sure which category it would best belong in
The right (and best!) category is "twin-boomers" ;D
[the word "realistic" hurts my heart...]

The Rat

#10
December 02, 2020, 03:42:45 PM
Tamiya primer seems to be sticking okay, so I'll proceed with fingers crossed.

20201202_144946 by Dave Bailey, on Flickr
"My mind is a raging torrent, flooded with rivulets of thought, cascading into a waterfall of creative alternatives." Hedley Lamarr, Blazing Saddles

Life is too short to worry about perfection

Youtube: https://tinyurl.com/46dpfdpr

Old Wombat

#11
December 02, 2020, 05:32:59 PM
Like Fred, my favourite Thunderbird, also. :thumbsup:

I'm probably not the only person this happens to (I hope :-\) but every time I see that box art ... Bum-ba-da-bahm! Bum-ba-da-bahm! ... the old Thunderbirds theme tune booms in my head. :thumbsup:
Has a life outside of What-If & wishes it would stop interfering!

"The purpose of all War is Peace" - St. Augustine

veritas ad mortus veritas est

kerick

#12
December 02, 2020, 09:14:33 PM
How about some Pan Am markings?
" Somewhere, between half true, and completely crazy, is a rainbow of nice colours "
Tophe the Wise

zenrat

#13
December 03, 2020, 02:26:18 AM
Quote from: Old Wombat on December 02, 2020, 05:32:59 PM
Like Fred, my favourite Thunderbird, also. :thumbsup:

I'm probably not the only person this happens to (I hope :-\) but every time I see that box art ... Bum-ba-da-bahm! Bum-ba-da-bahm! ... the old Thunderbirds theme tune booms in my head. :thumbsup:

I have it as the ringtone on my phone.
I have been known to not answer because i'm enjoying it so much.
Fred

- Can't be bothered to do the proper research and get it right.

Another ill conceived, lazily thought out, crudely executed and badly painted piece of half arsed what-if modelling muppetry from zenrat industries.

zenrat industries:  We're everywhere...for your convenience..

Nick

#14
December 03, 2020, 10:54:16 AM
Quote from: Dizzyfugu on October 24, 2020, 12:17:02 AM
If it was not slanted for Canada this could also become a new Channel Air Ferry alternative?  :angel:

Silver City or British Air Ferries?
https://www.impdb.org/index.php?title=Goldfinger
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