Lancfan's RAF Cuckoo Rescue Float. ***DNF***

feanor · Post by **feanor** » June 5th, 2015, 8:57 am

Ayup Lancfan..

Nice float.

lancfan · Post by **lancfan** » June 5th, 2015, 4:39 pm

cheers Fred, Feanor.

David.

feanor · Post by **feanor** » June 5th, 2015, 4:47 pm

Ayup David...

I've always marvelled at the understatement of the forces in wartime.

An RAF 'Float' is a 'Boat' to me ! A 'Lifeboat' (certainly in the film 'In which we serve') is a 'Carley float'. And the 18" square piece of polstyrene I learned to swim with is a 'Float' too ! has anyone any other strange nomenclature to share ?

lancfan · Post by **lancfan** » June 5th, 2015, 8:33 pm

Now partly detailed the model is ready to be primed and then painted in red and yellow stripes.

David.

Dazzled · Post by **Dazzled** » June 5th, 2015, 10:16 pm

Looks great David. It may be the captains yacht now though as, I'm afraid, it's time for me to hand over captaincy of this GB as we're off to Marrakesh tomorrow.

I'm sure the ship will be in safe hands.

lancfan · Post by **lancfan** » June 5th, 2015, 10:52 pm

Cheers Daryl, have a great time.

David.

lancfan · Post by **lancfan** » June 6th, 2015, 11:21 am

The first coat of grey was applied, some flaws could be rubbed away and others could not- these were skimmed over with filler which has been left to harden.

David.

gnomemeansgnome · Post by **gnomemeansgnome** » June 7th, 2015, 12:46 am

Such great work here!

jamesaw · Post by **jamesaw** » June 8th, 2015, 1:39 pm

These are very cool subjects and skillfully put together. Great job!

lancfan · Post by **lancfan** » June 9th, 2015, 12:57 am

Cheers gmg, James.

David.

lancfan · Post by **lancfan** » June 9th, 2015, 1:04 am

The second coat of grey-

was followed by the Yellow-

Then the red stripes-

And lastly the brick red undersides.

THe DIY "ASR-2" decals were then made up, applied and have been left overnight to dry.

David.

fredk · Post by **fredk** » June 9th, 2015, 1:43 am

Very nicely done.
A real show-stopper. [Two, I mean]

gnomemeansgnome · Post by **gnomemeansgnome** » June 9th, 2015, 1:46 am

This build is the coolest.

Clashcityrocker · Post by **Clashcityrocker** » June 9th, 2015, 4:34 am

This is a good looking craft.

Nigel

Purplethistle · Post by **Purplethistle** » June 9th, 2015, 10:51 am

That is so cool, and not just for the colour scheme!

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