Been quite a while since the last update, so, here goes! Firstly, I noticed I made an error in an earlier post, which I’ve now corrected. The F-14 seats are Humbrol 67, not 62 (probably slipped up as the cushions are 72). Anyway, been quite a few developments.
As I’ve mentioned the F-14, I should say that I’ve worked on the underside. It’s a pig! For that reason, this build was nicknamed ‘The Bitch’, and that still holds true. Basically, the intakes do not match up well with the fuselage. A lot of filling and sanding later, and it’s much better, but still not quite right, and there are gaps (and poor adhesion) which I’ll Zap-A-Gap, then sand, later. Dry fitting the cushions to the seat sides showed some bits of white, where I’d thought the plastic was hidden, so, re-painted the seats, again, in Humbrol 72. Next up, well, tomorrow, I’ll paint the seat sides in 67, and leave for a while. As I’ve sanded out parts of the cockpit, out with the Revell paint to re-do, and to also paint the canvas instrument binnacle covers. Not sure yet what colour to use, but that can be easily sorte.
Away from kits, was very pleased that Boris Johnson won the election to be London mayor. Ken Livingstone is one of those politicals who I dislike, possibly on a par with George Galloway. As I’m living in St.Albans, was weird that the Tories gained 3 sears, and the Liberals 1, but it gave them control of the council. Oh well, guess that means more anti-car policies here. Still, for now, fairly sane, except in St.Peter’s St. where they seem to be, oh never mind, but it is crazy to stop all parking there, for no reason. The old system of no parking during market times worked well. Banning at all times, and installing cameras to monitor cars, issue remote fines, etc, just feels so wrong. No wonder Tesco want to abandon the town centre! I wonder, can’t councils grasp the simple concept that if you stop people going to smaller town centre shops by car, they will drive out to the larger places. Sadly, this means that the town centre loses supermarkets, resulting in people living there being forced to drive out… Oh well!
Other than that, meeting some lovely girls online, one in particular, but enough on that. Sadly, had to dump someone the other day. Nice girl, but, a culture clash, and I knew it would bring grief. Also, going to be starting the gym next week with an old work colleague. At least, that’s the theory!
The B-45 Tornado is now more or less done, except some touching up, where some of the original paint job came off. Hand painted the engine cowling covers in olive, using my ancient tin of Humbrol Authentic. It looks good! At least, I think that’s what I used. I’d better work it out before I finish it off! Once touching up is finished, decals, and then, that’s it. Cool!
Working on a SMER Fokker S.11 Instructor. That’s proving a bit of a pig as well, but it’s my own fault. The left wing was shoved in, glued in, and then I realised, wasn’t quite right. Wondering if the fix, or trash it. Might go to my godson for experimentation. Another along those lines is the Short Sunderland. Just can’t be bothered to finish it. Also there will be some other bits I’ve lost interest in, such as an Airfix 1/72 Spitfire, an Airfix 1/72 Drakken, and who knows what else!
Was feeling fed up with modelling the other day, decided to jack it all in, but, for now, have stayed my hand. Instead, will dispose of 100 or so kits. Ignoring the 1/144 kits, that around a quarter of my stash. Obviously, there’s a financial implication, in that I’ve spent money, and now not using it, but, on the other hand, these are all kits I’m unlikely to build in the near future, or indeed, not so near future. Some could be sold on ebay I guess, maybe raise £500 ? It’s just a hassle with finding boxes, packing, etc. Still, would raise my ebay profile! The Airfix TSR.2 kits alone are worth £100, plus decals, resin aftermarket bits, etc.
Well, that’s it for now! Osher
