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Jim J
Progress on my next project -- main build and camo painting completed. MRP paints for main camo.

Jim J
My rendition of Airfix's Supermarine Walrus Mk I is complete. Kit decals were no problem. Oils for panel line wash. Tamiya acrylics for weathering grime and streaks. Oils and colored pencils for further weathering. EZ line for rigging. Thanks for looking.

Rui S
Welcome to scalemates🙂

Nicolas
Following

Robert Podkoński
Watching too.

Kees Borgers
Me too.

Mr D
Nice one 👍👍 Good job coming along 👌

Nicolas
Looks good. 👍

Robert Podkoński
It is simply unbelievable that two cockpits were installed on such a tiny plane - I have seen a Me 163 in Deutsches Museum, and I was sooo much surprised with its overall "pocket-size" dimensions...

Mr D
I don't think the life expectancy was very long for the pilots of Comet!!
They had to glide in once fuel had ran out.
Looking really good, like the tail mottling 👌🖌️👍👍

Ben S
Thanks all for the comments. They actually had to remove the rocket engine to fit the second cockpit, so this was intended to be towed up to altitude for pilots to practice landings under glide. Never made it into service though, as they moved away from the Komet program before testing was finished/production started.

Bozzer
I'll get some more pictures up, later today, but basically this is something that I've always wanted and finally got the chance to have.
I printed this myself, after purchasing the files. I have to admit, these are bloody amazing files. I had a few hiccups during printing, and this was narrowed down to a corrupt flash drive. I can't wait to get this one done and on the shelf.

Martin Oostrom
Show us the pictures!

Bozzer
I shall, Martin. Just need to get back in the cave and take some. I can tell you that the chassis is very good. It lines up almost flawless.

Mona
oh there's the uhmm...trailer 😉 👍

Bozzer
After dinner, I'll make sure that I grab you both some pics 😉

Bozzer
Ok, as promised, just for you guys 🙂

Martin Oostrom
It looks so weird in that milky plastic

Bozzer
@martin. I bought some ABS-like, transparent resin, so I could use it for clear parts. What you see is, 2mm thick clear. I've not tried it any thinner, but for my taste, it's not good enough to use as glass for cab windows, etc? However, I'll give it a try, soon, just for a sample. Even i can be wrong, sometimes?

Martin Oostrom
You're not wrong, you tried something new that didn't work out as hoped. No shame in that!

Nigel Chapman
How have I missed this?
Wow Bozzer that is awesome. I agree with Martin it does look strange in that colour. At first glance I thought it was bread dough!

Bozzer
The original mistake was how I orientated the print. Also, I cured it in my machine. On the second attempt, I cured it slowly by sunlight and started assembly before it was fully cured. That turned out better, because I was able to get a better joint and the Super Glue held it better. Still a little filling, but a much better result. My plan is to light sand everywhere, then apply a filler/primer. I need to source this, but I will.
You boys will appreciate this....
The wife walked into the new cave, and stopped talking!
She's now aware of the stash that I've accumulated, during her absence. She said that I must have spent a lot, on kits?
I told her that they're cheaper than hookers!
When the swelling goes down, from my black eyes, I'll start modelling again!

Mr D
Looking great 👍
What is it made from??
I've never come across a build like this??

Martin Oostrom
You should have gone with 'cheaper than booze' 😂

Nigel Chapman
Taken out of context 'starting modelling again' doesn't sound much better 🤪