Oh dear it's a 1/72 Bristol Beveldere

[rtfoe]

Sorry Richard ,I have been watching from a far literally (see what I did there)but the chaps always express it all any way ,with long builds like this I like to look at the pictures of the finished product then read the whole thing backwards for me anyway you get a much better understanding of what went into the final photos ,l know even the other halfs finally beginning to think I'm a bit damaged. Dave

Hey Richard, have you seen this Video of the helicopter?

Westland Promo Video

Sorry for the late replies guys...was celebrating my birthday with an off moment of plastic modeling.
I do that sometimes, reverse reading if the final build impresses me.
Yes I have seen that video, thanks for reminding me 'cos there is a good close up clip of the belly hook assembly which I can scratch from.

Cheers,
Wabble

[Andy the Sheep]

Happy birthday Richard!

[rtfoe]

Happy birthday Richard!

Thanks Andrea.:smiling3:

Cheers,
Wabble

[scottie3158]

Wabble,
Come on, now your just showing off. Brilliant work mate.

[Jim R]

Happy birthday for yesterday.

[scottie3158]

Sorry mate I missed that, Happy birthday for yesterday.

[rtfoe]

Wabble,
Come on, now your just showing off. Brilliant work mate.

Happy birthday for yesterday.

Sorry mate I missed that, Happy birthday for yesterday.

Thanks Guys.
I lost the wheel I had repaired so decided to mold them from putty squished in between reusable molds...

Cleaned the flash and got five usable pieces.

What I like about these new wheels is that they look bulkier than the plastic originals that are rather thin and flat.

Cheers,
Wabble

[Jim R]

Look good Richard. I suppose the wheels are more chunky because the two halves of the mold were slightly apart.

[rtfoe]

Look good Richard. I suppose the wheels are more chunky because the two halves of the mold were slightly apart.

That's right Jim.

Cheers,
Wabble

[rtfoe]

Hi Guys,
Today I painted the wheels using the airbrush and circular template 3.5 hole.

Easy peesy, just place the template over the wheel after the tyre black has cured and squirt away with light grey. I might just go over with diluted silver to give it a metal look.
With the extra black I prepped the windows and will try to mask the thin rubber lining around it. These were quite prominent on the Belvedere.

If this works then I'll do the same for the cockpit windows. With still some extra paint left I laid a thin coat over the stark white plastic strips used in the modifications just to neutralise the contrast before priming.

Cheers,
Wabble

[rtfoe]

Sorry guys no updates as I had a long lunch break with my modelling buddies in Klang formerly Port Swettenham. They've got the best Bak Kut Teh(pork stewed in tea herbs) then after that took photos in the parking lot with one of the guys Willys Jeep which he bought and restored.

That's the food...

Thats the jeep and gang...

And engine...although he admits to modifying bits to get it to run better.

Cheers,
Wabble

[minitnkr]

Can't beat sharing a meal for a good time.

[Steve-the-Duck]

Ooh, a 1/1 scale jeep! Can't see any accuracy issues with that kit. Maybe a few build and fit problems tho...

[Airborne01]

When I'm passing through can I indulge at your table Richard? I'm part of the Salivation Army at the thought! PS Who doesn't love large scale models?
Steve

[rtfoe]

Can't beat sharing a meal for a good time.

Yup, a feel good thing for the tummy too. Inevitably someone will creep to the counter and pay the bill.

Ooh, a 1/1 scale jeep! Can't see any accuracy issues with that kit. Maybe a few build and fit problems tho...

Yeah, apparently its a WW2 model with the fuel cap under the drivers seat. Those built after the war had the fuel cap moved to the side near the spade handle.

When I'm passing through can I indulge at your table Richard? I'm part of the Salivation Army at the thought! PS Who doesn't love large scale models?
Steve

Sure Steve, if you can recall food here is not expensive. Have you tried Bak Kut Teh before? There are a few versions, this one was served in a claypot with vege, mushrooms and fried tofu. We even had braised pigs trotters. There were side dishes for those who like spare parts.
Large scale yes and only at RM30K.

Cheers,
Wabble