JohnB

Thanks Gaz!

I decided to do some test fitting and here's what I found. The fuselage pieces are warped. Now I have to tell you, that REALLY pisses me off! 😠 The last thing I want to have to do is contend with this kind of crap. I expect it can be reasonably straightened out but I just don't want to have to fiddle with it. So, it's on to the "pre-SOD" shelf for this SOB. I will likely come back to it later on when I'm ready to embark on what appears to be a high cuss-factor operation. Now I'll go find something else to do.

They'd look good together Scott.

I'm glad you like it Phil. Thanks!

Thanks Peter. Yes, it's the KH kit (as I mentioned in the header).

Unless I decide otherwise this will be my next build. I'll use a Aires cockpit set as it looks a lot better detail wise than the kit supplied one. Right now I'm planning on this all yellow scheme using the kit decals. Should be a eye catcher!

Thanks Paul. I'm glad you like it.

Thanks Fran! I appreciate the comment.

Finished this one. https://forum.largescalemodeller.com/topic/19514-c-46-sod-refugee-finished/

This Williams Bros. 1/72 C-46 languished on my SOD for many years. I worked on it but put it up several times over the years so now I decided to go on and finish it. There were several problems that couldn't be corrected, the windows for one which were already installed. The cockpit glass is cracked also. No getting around that. At any rate, I decided to finish it off. Decals are Caracal and it's painted with Testor's MM. It's nice to "save" a model from the SOD.

I've been doing a little work on this model from time to time and now that the Whirlwind is completed I decided to go on and finish it. Here it is as of last night 7-21-23.

Thank you Phil!

Thanks Gaz! Very much appreciated.

Thanks very much Dennis! I appreciate it.

Turned out really well. Nice work!

Thanks Peter. The canopy is still messed up, it just doesn't show up well in the photos. So far I haven't heard back from SH.

Thanks Peter.

Not a problem as far as I'm concerned. What were you looking for in the way of stencils?

Yes Kevin. I used all their stencils.

Completed and ready for inspection. https://forum.largescalemodeller.com/topic/19509-whirlwind-done/

I'm calling this one done. Certainly not a "shake-n-bake" kit as it has a number of difficult areas, especially the landing gear. At any rate, it's finally done and ready for inspection. No after market stuff on this one so it's a OOB build. Painted with Colourcoats, Xtracolor and Testor's with a over spray of Alclad semi-gloss clear. I hope y'all like it! By the way, here's a book on the Whirlwind in squadron service that may interest some of you. As always guys, click on the 1st photo for best resolution and to view as a slide show.

Painting and decaling done. Next is a overspray with clear semi-flat.

Thanks Dennis! Me too! Until they do I will go on and use the messed up one.

No it's not cracked. I managed to get glue on the clear area when I was trying to attach the 2 rear "braces" (?). Both sides. I sent a email to the folks at Special Hobby so maybe they will send me a replacement. The front left side had a molding blemish right out of the box but I decided to work around it. Doesn't matter now. Thanks anyway Carl. 🤪

I managed to ruin the canopy so now I'll need a replacement. Bummer!