1/48 Martlet MK IV - Aircraft in Foreign Service WWII

T Bolt · Jan 16, 2014

Some times I don't even get that much time at the bench in a week. Hang in there Chris.

s1chris · Apr 27, 2014

Hi Guy's, just checking back in. Managed after many months to get a couple of hours on this model last night. Will update the post when I have something worth photographing. Although this will not be built in the greatest of detail now it's not for the GB it will still be presentable and representative.

Cheers Chris

Airframes · Apr 27, 2014

Good to see you around Chris - looking forward to the pics when you get a chance.

s1chris · Apr 27, 2014

Thanks Terry, good to be back. Just want to get this one out of the way now and move back onto some 1/72nd bombers. Halifax and Sterling up next.

Cheers Chris

Wurger · Apr 27, 2014

Glad to see you back. Looking forward to the build progress.

Crimea_River · Apr 27, 2014

Me too.

s1chris · May 1, 2014

Thanks Guy's and as promised here is a quick update on this weeks progress. Feels good to be back in the sadle!

As you can guess i will be attaching the folded wing with a pin through the hinge that I have drilled. Not done for the "hingeability" but just because it's the cleanest way of making the join I could think of.

Cheers Chris

Wurger · May 1, 2014

Looking good. I'm afraid... but you forgot about attaching of the parts of the engine cowling to the fuselage in order to make the front of the fuselage longer.

fubar57 · May 1, 2014

That's what I ended up doing with my Corsair when I "gently" tried to coerce it on. Looking good Chris.

Geo

s1chris · May 1, 2014

Thanks Wojtek,

No, i didn't forget I just decided that I wouldn't notice it once the model was complete and on it's diorama base with my other models. Not accurate I know but just want this one out of the way now. Time to get back on track with my builds.

Cheers Chris

Gnomey · May 1, 2014

Nicely done so far!

Wurger · May 1, 2014

s1chris said:
Thanks Wojtek,

No, i didn't forget I just decided that I wouldn't notice it once the model was complete and on it's diorama base with my other models. Not accurate I know but just want this one out of the way now. Time to get back on track with my builds.

Cheers Chris

I understood. No problemo.

s1chris · May 1, 2014

Cheers Geo, I just can't be assed to rescribe the panel lines if I was to extend it. I don't have the equipment or the patience to do it lol.

Wurger · May 1, 2014

s1chris said:
I don't have the equipment or the patience to do it lol.

I don't believe. A needle is a basic equipment at home. But the patience is a different stuff. :lol:

s1chris · May 1, 2014

I could do with watching a tutorial me thinks. Also didn't realise you could use a
Needle , thanks.

Wurger · May 1, 2014

You'r welcome.

fubar57 · May 1, 2014

I just chuck a sewing needle into a pin vice, use blue masking tape as a straight edge, and lightly drag the needle along the tape. Some people like to use Dynamo Label Tape as it is a little thicker.

Geo