**** DONE: 1/48 Blackburn Roc – Sqn Ldr Clark RAF. BofB Group Build.

[vikingBerserker]

Well done!

 

[ozhawk40]

Impressive Vic, that's looking very nice. I'd be a bit nervous with the fuel tanks so close - I hope they were self sealing type at least!

Cheers

Peter

 

[T Bolt]

Very nice work Vic!

 

[Jayl]

Nice recovery. Excellent work on both the engine and pit.

 

[Vic Balshaw]

Thank you gents, very much appreciated

 

[Airframes]

Forgot to mention Vic, if you can't find a canopy, send me the dimensions and a drawing of the shape and angles, and I'll mould one for you.

 

[Vic Balshaw]

Thank you very much for your kind offer Terry, I am humbled by the offer. Fortunately though and I'm happy to say it will not be necessary as I've had an email back form CMK kits in the Czech Republic and they are quite happy to send me a replacement canopy. However, I'm not letting you off the hook as I have another question re this little beast I'm making, but have emailed you on this.

 

[Wayne Little]

Good piece of service from CMK...

 

[Airframes]

Yep, good on them !

 

[Wayne Little]

It's great when suppliers come to the party so willingly...

 

[Vic Balshaw]

They did ok out of it Wayne, I also ordered another kit at the same time............................don't tell the missus.................

 

[Wayne Little]

They did ok out of it Wayne, I also ordered another kit at the same time............................don't tell the missus.................

My lips are sealed....

 

[Vic Balshaw]

Started of the day by doing a little filling and decided to photo the process using 'Cutex' (nail polish remover) to clean up the mess.

The area being plugged with Tamiya gap filler, not such a large gap but in an awkward position at the base of the tail stabiliser.

The area is taped off, the tape being placed as close as possible to the gap. I use the blue tape as its reasonably cheap compared to Tamiya masking tape and sticks well without leaving a film when removed.

Filler is applied.

The excess filler has been wiped away with cotton buds dipped in the nail polish remover. Again with the blue tape this is an easy process as the tape also has a waxy finish.

After leaving the process for a few minutes, the tape is removed and as can be seen, we have a reasonably good clean fill which in this case needs no curring back.

 

[Vic Balshaw]

Was none too happy with the way the wings were attached on this kit, we have a slight dihedral and the dry fit was not looking good so I decided to make some internal support frames. I also felt a little strengthening wouldn't go astray.

Having done this, the next problem was the apertures for the landing lights. These are 4.0mm at the widest point and yet the lens for each hole is 6.2mm, so we had to do a bit of cutting and filing. Thank god for the Dremel.

 

[Crimea_River]

Nice work Vic. I actually take the tape off before applying the nail polish remover so the putty blends into the surface better but it looks like you achived a nice fill there.

 

[Wayne Little]

Good work Vic....filler process worked a treat mate....

Take your time on those lenses mate and it will be worth it!

 

[Airframes]

Good work Vic. I like that digital thingy - betas the cr*p out of my piece of string with pencil marks on it !!!

 

[dirkpitt289]

I've never seen this aircraft before. It's kind of cool in an ugly sort of way.

 

[Airframes]

Or ugly in a cool sort of way !

 

[tigerdriver]

or just ugly ??