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Martin Oostrom
I spent a couple of hours cleaning up some parts that I cut of the frame

Bozzer
These curbside chassis, really upset me. Just like the Volvo VN. If the manufacturer, went to the trouble, of making an engine, and separate frame parts, with other kits, then why would they cheap out, on kits like these? I love what you're doing with this though. Keep the pictures coming, buddy 👍

Martin Oostrom
I didn't put up pictures of all the cutting and sanding. A summary:
All parts are cut, sanded and glued where possible. Only a few drops of filler were needed.
The cab consists of 10 parts that need to be positioned just right. **** job, but I think I managed.
Next up: Primer.

Martin Oostrom
And primer is on after a monster session. 200ml primer + 50ml SLT = just enough.
Primer is zero paints grey. But a dirty grey.

bughunter
Watching!

Martin Oostrom
Tamiya Bright Red for the chassis and Zero stone grey as main colour for the interior

Martin Oostrom
The Zero stone grey was a bit depressing, so I mixed a batch 50/50 with white to lighten things up a bit.
Tamiya aluminium was airbrushed, and Tamiya black as well.
Done with airbrushing for now. Letting the paint cure before decalling.

Qwertzel
Looking great so far!

Bozzer
Bravo mate!
Are those bolt heads, part of the kit?

Martin Oostrom
Thanks lads. The bolt heads are kit parts. Just moulded on.

Bozzer
That's pretty good moulding. I thought they were PE mate.
I'll get some pictures up myself, tomorrow, of what I've been up to?
It's been a rollercoaster, that's for sure!

Goldman
Great progress with the DAF

I do hope Revell will re-release all of its classic and colorful kits like this one. It will looks amazing with all the decals.

Martin Oostrom
Started with the decals. They're a bit older and fragile. Should have read the instructions better. Would have made life a bit easier now.
I don't know what Revell were thinking, but some of the curves are too steep for these decals. It takes a lot of softener, a hairdryer and a boatload of patience to get them right. Even then they tore in places. And I've only done 5 pieces.

Alec K
Look like UncleBillsHobby has it marked for sale (you can see on Handley Page Halifax Mk.6/8/9 Wing Tips (Aeroclub V141, 1:72). Or try make your own 🙂

Dave
Thanks, I did reach out. We'll see if he replies. Making my own??? Wouldn't know where to start.

Alec K
Good luck with it. Not sure how complicated the wingtips are, but if there is a will there is a way 😉. And welcome to SCM, hope to see you posting some project pics 👍

gorby
I think you would be surprised how easy it is to make something like this. You just need a sheet of plastic card of a suitable thickness and a few basic modelling tools. You could even use the photo from the Allycat page to get the correct shape.
If you give it a go, I'm happy to offer help.

Dave
Thanks you two for your help thus far. I found plans this morning so I'll print them off and rely on them for shape and size.

Moreno Baruffini
I like "what if" models, so following!!!

Ps I also sometimes take pictures with wet paint, no problem 😉👍🏻

Robert Podkoński
Taking a seat here too!

Nicolas
I'm watching too.

Jennifer Franklin
following 👀

Ekki
Missed this one.
Watching.

Finn
Following

John
I think it looks fine. I sometimes like to build the older toolings out of a desire to see what I can do with it, plus that way I don't feel as bad if it comes out awful!

Doubtingmango
Thanks John! I loved those old Testors/Italeri kits with the box cover showing the finished model dramatically lit on the workbench. One day I'm going to try and recreate one of those box tops!

gorby
Very nice result.

John
I hear the often-reboxed M47 is one of their better kits.

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