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Bummer, I tried Google translate on the title and I guess there aren't Swedish words for "Tiger Moth".
Anyway, Airfix new-tool Tiger Moth.
Dressed up in Swedish colors from 1932, compliments of Xtradecal sheet 72205 Tiger Moth Pt.3 Overseas Operators; I wanted something colorful and fun.
I have an Eduard set for this, I probably won't use it, just build it and add rigging. I've built one of these already (see Bright & Cheery GB) so this should be low-stress.
Anyway, Airfix new-tool Tiger Moth.
Dressed up in Swedish colors from 1932, compliments of Xtradecal sheet 72205 Tiger Moth Pt.3 Overseas Operators; I wanted something colorful and fun.
I have an Eduard set for this, I probably won't use it, just build it and add rigging. I've built one of these already (see Bright & Cheery GB) so this should be low-stress.
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Re: John's Svenska Tiger Moth
Hi John.
That should be a stunner when done. Always liked that scheme.
All the best.
Greg
That should be a stunner when done. Always liked that scheme.
All the best.
Greg
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Re: John's Svenska Tiger Moth
Indeed, that will be a bright one
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Nice. That's going to be very colourful
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Re: John's Svenska Tiger Moth
Very nice choice John. I must confess this Airfix release escaped me, never knew they did a new too Moth.
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No pix, but today I got a coat of Tamiya rattle-can yellow over most the surfaces; I'll inspect it tomorrow and see if I like it as is or just use it as a primer and brush on some Vallejo instead.
I have a lot going on, so I'll be moving slowly, but I see no reason to not get done (that'll jinx me for sure).
I have a lot going on, so I'll be moving slowly, but I see no reason to not get done (that'll jinx me for sure).
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Re: John's Svenska Tiger Moth
Still time conflicts, I think I'm ready to put the cockpit in and close it up in next couple days.
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Re: John's Svenska Tiger Moth
You are correct, my bad -- tomorrow, before my 2nd attempt to close up the fuselage
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Any photos yet to share with us?
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Yes, finally. My apologies - I have not been able to devote much time to this and it seems any time I did something to record it was night and bad light in my room.
I think I mentioned I hosed the whole thing down with Tamiya rattle-can Yellow -- is seems to look close to photos
The interior is OOB plus tape seatbelts.
The interior and fuselage are a very tight fit. I slightly opened the locator holes to get the fuselages to seal tightly without the interior, then went back and force-fit the interior. It needs a bit of sanding on the IP's, seatback/headrest, etc. And still required a minor amount of filler top and bottom once joined.
I have some touch-up on the IP and interior where the yellow re-spray got loose and the wings may need a second coat - only the lower is shown here.
Regardless, the next step is to mask as needed and paint things red that need to be, may even do decals - then I'll go into assembly.
I'll try to be more timely with updates, but it could be every couple days ....
I think I mentioned I hosed the whole thing down with Tamiya rattle-can Yellow -- is seems to look close to photos
The interior is OOB plus tape seatbelts.
The interior and fuselage are a very tight fit. I slightly opened the locator holes to get the fuselages to seal tightly without the interior, then went back and force-fit the interior. It needs a bit of sanding on the IP's, seatback/headrest, etc. And still required a minor amount of filler top and bottom once joined.
I have some touch-up on the IP and interior where the yellow re-spray got loose and the wings may need a second coat - only the lower is shown here.
Regardless, the next step is to mask as needed and paint things red that need to be, may even do decals - then I'll go into assembly.
I'll try to be more timely with updates, but it could be every couple days ....
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Re: John's Svenska Tiger Moth
At your own pace J.
No pressure.
No pressure.
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Re: John's Svenska Tiger Moth
This was supposed to be a great day. After just over a week to get a small little biplane masked and painted, working carefully, allowing plenty of drying time, today the tape came off .... and assembly could start tomorrow ....
and I have some red overspray/leakage and some liftoff of yellow, the first coat on and of course it couldn't be on the nice flat wings, it had to be on the curvy fuselage
I am annoyed !!!
and I have some red overspray/leakage and some liftoff of yellow, the first coat on and of course it couldn't be on the nice flat wings, it had to be on the curvy fuselage
I am annoyed !!!
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Re: John's Svenska Tiger Moth
One of the certainties of making and painting. It's never the easy bits
Looks very colourful though.
Nigel
Looks very colourful though.
Nigel
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Re: John's Svenska Tiger Moth
Sympathies on that masking and lift-off.
Its a real bummer when that happens.
Its a real bummer when that happens.
Al speling misteaks aer all mi own werk..
Its not just how good your painting is, its how good the touch-ups are too.
Its not just how good your painting is, its how good the touch-ups are too.