KevinM Posted September 21 Share Posted September 21 History:Tempest Mk.6 NX135/V No.6 squadron RAF,Deversoir,Egypt,1949.The machine was also seen and photographed at Nicosia base,Cyprus.It is one of only a handful of Tempest to carry a bare metal finish(NMF).One of the pilots who are reported to have flown this machine was F/L Spragg, who on the 7th January 1949 took part in the aerial engagement between Tempest and Spitfires of the RAF and Spitfires of the fledgling IAF.On this day Spragg sat in another Tempest and slightly damaged Ezer Weizmann's Spitfire with his guns. 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PanzerWomble Posted September 22 Share Posted September 22 What a great choice, lovely model to make , and I'd never considered they were used in the desert. 😀 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterpools Posted September 22 Share Posted September 22 Kev Nice choice for the GB and thank you for the historical background' as it always adds a lot to the build thread for me. I'm pretty sure this is going to be your second SH Tempest and your all set to deal with the wheel well and gear fit issues. Looking forward to following and I'm on board for the journey. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KevinM Posted September 22 Author Share Posted September 22 1 hour ago, Peterpools said: I'm pretty sure this is going to be your second SH Tempest and your all set to deal with the wheel well and gear fit issues. Looking forward to following and I'm on board for the journey. Peter SH must of been listening to the complaints about the instructions much better in this box. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Landlubber Mike Posted September 22 Share Posted September 22 Great choice Kevin! 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterpools Posted September 22 Share Posted September 22 Kev Now that's progress for sure. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KevinM Posted September 27 Author Share Posted September 27 The copit is finished it's such a thinker to get it together and all those pins aligned right but happened with some persuasion.The seat came out really Nice meaning paint wise II was able to paint the brass rings for the threads up top very very well and painted the leather sting in yellow chromate it worked.I may try to get a better level shot if the camera will let me.I am not far from closing of the fuselage and off to the wings the fit of the Mk VI seems better than the last Tempest the Mk V 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Landlubber Mike Posted September 28 Share Posted September 28 Nicely done Kevin - seat and belts are especially nice! 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KevinM Posted September 28 Author Share Posted September 28 2 minutes ago, Landlubber Mike said: Nicely done Kevin - seat and belts are especially nice! Thanks again Mike she has not developed a lot of interest yet.I thought the belts while up close are so-so from a foot or two look just fine it's not one of Quinta's better offering in that area.Quintas supplied a piece for the seat but I thought I did better hand painting it and I laid a Florrys dust in the seat seams to break it up.This kit is definitely fitting together better than the Mk-V already tested the wings out looks like none or very little filler will be needed. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlrwestSiR Posted September 29 Share Posted September 29 Very nice cockpit Kevin. I didn't know there was a Tempest VI, just the V and the II. Carl 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DocRob Posted September 29 Share Posted September 29 Looking very good, Kevin, I like the detailed front office. I have the same kit in my stash and it itched me sometimes to start it, because I love the NMF Tempest a lot. I forgot to consider the kit for the Sandbox GB though, but will follow your progress closely. Cheers Rob 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CANicoll Posted September 29 Share Posted September 29 Beautiful job on the cockpit, Kevin and good to hear the fit seems better on the VI. I have the V 'Hi Tech' in my stash, but am reluctant to build it. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KevinM Posted September 30 Author Share Posted September 30 I pretty much got the wing built and ready for the first primer.The radiators on the wing for those with the kit and thinking of building disregard the kit's instructions.I built the R/wing radiator to the bottom as instructed leaving out R20 for late next attach the top cover and once good and dry insert R20.The same happens on the L/wing bottom,top and sand L20 to fit without issues.The kit instructions has you build it then attach as a unit both sides the wing to rad fit in my case was off could be operator error but what I just described fit.It looks like nothing but Valleyo Filler is all that will be needed around the wing root. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterpools Posted September 30 Share Posted September 30 Kev Holy smokes, the front office looks amazing - awesome work. Nice going on the radiators and the wheel wells - - nice to know by not following the instructions all went together well. Surely the amount of CC the kit manufacture used, didn't involve building a test kit from the instructions. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KevinM Posted September 30 Author Share Posted September 30 13 minutes ago, Peterpools said: Kev Holy smokes, the front office looks amazing - awesome work. Nice going on the radiators and the wheel wells - - nice to know by not following the instructions all went together well. Surely the amount of CC the kit manufacture used, didn't involve building a test kit from the instructions. Thanks Peter as to the radiators it could of been me but could see doing the way I did it gave a good fit to the wing I am constantly test fitting as I go along.I am finding as I go along researching still that it's more a 60/40% that this A/C might not of been NMF?A fella on another forum is going to possibly send me some pics of "NX 135" he has.He mentioned in some pics NMF to which would be rare most were painted silver and if I remember right he said he has pics of MK V's in NMF?just waiting now still a ways from more paint. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterpools Posted October 1 Share Posted October 1 Kev Nothing like constantly test fitting and double checking to make the instructions are correct and the parts actually fit- geez so many times these days the instructions aren't correct. Could be the kits are just getting too complicated and the manufacturer just hadn't allotted enough time and resources to double check and make the corrections. Nothing like good research and its eye opening when new information, especially the airframe finish comes to light BEFORE the paint work is done. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KevinM Posted October 5 Author Share Posted October 5 Thanks for looking in fellas and the likes she is on hold for a couple days I guess the black base just did not want to cooperate came out pebbly and my Mr.Surfacer 1200 was super slick.I cleaned the gun this morning pulled out a 1/72 scale F-106 Dart and sprayed that black again success mental note always clean the gun for NMF.I have started finishing that 4' case for the Scharnhorst as I await for the Tempest to fully cure before proceeding.. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Landlubber Mike Posted October 6 Share Posted October 6 It's coming together quickly Kevin - looking great! Glad to hear the airbrush problems are resolved. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KevinM Posted October 13 Author Share Posted October 13 I am getting close to some clear and decals fellas and have changed some of the paint.I have two pics a member of another forum let me look at of this particular AC in flight by the commander wish I could share them but very telling info.I got the impression member does something in the modeling area making/designing decals for a larger firm?Hence he studies pics a lot. 1) the spinner was not yellow it was the same color as the tail.Member was thinking sky for the backing plate,I was thinking yellow and the instructions said silver could very well be silver.This may of occurred because the commanders plane the grey spinner? 2) Member was not 100% convinced the AC was NM but I could see metal panels of different color were they just replacements? I depicted them for what I could see and know.The pics were of the L/side of the AC. 3)The grey down the bottom of the plane from wing root to tail was definitely there something not represented in the SH instructions. 4) The pics also showed some paint around the gun ports something again SH makes no mention I am thinking red but waiting on a response. 5) It's been mention that the leading edge of the wings may of been yellow waiting on response to that question also I can't see them. 6)The pic showed rocket racks empty she getting rockets 7)I think their was a good possibility #135 may of been NM it was reflective to a degree looked like an AC that was weathered AL maybe.I had a pic of SN213 which was a known NM AC with the same grey spinner and piece around the forward canopy interesting both AC neither had exhaust stains while the two other pics of silver doped AC did? 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HubertB Posted October 13 Share Posted October 13 She’s looking good Kevin Hunert 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DocRob Posted October 13 Share Posted October 13 I also like the metal finish, correct or not, Kevin. When I build mine, it will be NMF too. Cheers Rob 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PanzerWomble Posted October 13 Share Posted October 13 Loving that modulated finish - who's paints are you using please ? 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KevinM Posted October 13 Author Share Posted October 13 7 hours ago, PanzerWomble said: Loving that modulated finish - who's paints are you using please ? I use Alclad II there gloss black when I spray from a distance 8/10" lays down like a semi-gloss which works for a flatter finish worn.I have to change guns and go to a higher flow for a really glossy finish with the black.I am using MM,Mr.Hobby and Tamiya the last two in lacquers Guy. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KevinM Posted October 13 Author Share Posted October 13 11 hours ago, HubertB said: She’s looking good Kevin Hubert Thanks Hubert appreciate the complement. 9 hours ago, DocRob said: I also like the metal finish, correct or not, Kevin. When I build mine, it will be NMF too. Cheers Rob I did not want to go to bright on this AC Rob the pic while some reflectivity was not high ...oxidized might be the right word. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PanzerWomble Posted October 13 Share Posted October 13 I like Alclad -although it went silly in the UK with the dispute with the US Alclad ; ended up with Ammo buying it from the same UK source but selling it for 3 times the prices....they can go .....do one . Been trialling Mr Colour Superfine metallics as an alternative for when my Alclad stocks run out, they are ok . Tempest does look pleasantly oxidised , it's a great look if you can pull it off like you have ! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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