Hi Folks

After being convienced by Masterqq.......I will be building this........long story short....My intended build was a FB4 .......of the RAF for Operation Firedog........but on checking the box......the booms supplied were of the FB1 ..............so I was in a total bind as Classic Airframes was not able to supply the correct booms.......after much soul searching and thinking........decided to build the FB1 in RNZAF markings.........for Operation Firedog.......thanks to some generous help to source the decals.......which should make its way to me........

I will post some shots here.........as and when........limited run kits.........sometimes......can headaches........already preped the cockpits and internals this week........test fitting.....cleaning and painting......with perhaps some scracth building.........the resin looks very good




Best Regards
Mr B

mr B,

This bird is nice ;) build it :lol:

For the operation firedog, which brand produces its decal? ;)

Er..what's with all the air pollution?

Simultaneous cartridge start for the Ghost engine.....

Aha, I saw Eng Hui bought this exact same kit, with firedog decals also...so mini GB? :D

Sokong...Sokong... :D looking forward for your build... :D

And do forget the Ops Confrontation NZ Canberra... :D :D

Sky- .........FB 1 and FB 4 both come with verisons for Firedog one RAF and the other RNZAF

Pooh - Nice observation........and imagine the pollution for each start.....

Master - One at a time.......the Canberra is too big........to display...........

Capt C.E.H - I would welcome you to join in........thanks for letting me know Landy....infact if anyone else are welcome tooo :)

Sorry if anyone else got any reference of this pls......feel free to post here.....or even a completed build.......it will surely motivate

Looks quite cute actually............the venom.......see how it turns out........sure going to hit some issues........limited run ma........:)

Rgds
Mr B

bro...to add to your gatalness.....enjoy..






a few more here..
Tengah

Very Nice

Thanks

Rgds

Nice early jet there! Will watch this tread with interest.

Operation Firedog 2009!

Dear B man, I m not so keen on building this venom just yet, I have something else on my plate at the moment, but I look forward to your progress.
Confirm you bought the Classic Airframes FB4 and the booms are correct for the FB1? I have the same kit, please enlighten me.

Capt

No worries.........hope to see it built soon ..........with reference to the kit.......

I purchased the Derek Pennington Special FB 4 but they supplied the older booms in the box.......so i cannot make the FB 4 only the FB 1....the kit is very much same other then the booms the FB 4 got some sought of buldge in the front and rear of the fins ontop of the boom (looks similar to a scaled down version of a f-5b wing tip tank)......I would suggest you check your boxing too...........The FB 1 has less pronuced bits on the fin

Classic Airframes are known to make these mix ups......and the best part cannot get the replacments........

Hope this helps............

Mr b

I see B man.Thanks for the clarification.I have the exact same kit.It has the correct booms.You are welcome to look/borrow/cast/vacform it if you want. :)

Thanks for the offer ......chief..........but my mind already converted to the RNZAF FB1 forgot to mention in my eariler post.........the fb 4 noteable has the power alieron so you will have to cut the molded one and put the new ones in....(saves me doing that ) at least...and the bluges......as mentioned..........

Wish me luck........will be going towards the fan and exhasut to be cut hopefully tonight...

Rgds
Mr B

Best of luck b man and thanks for the aileron tip.
Everytime i am cutting resin I feel like I am cutting cyanide.
ho ho

Mr. B. are you going to make it like the 1st picture with that black smoke?.. hehehe, :D hope to your finish venom..soon...

Thanks Capt- Managed to cut out everything........needed thus far......now will clean and then paint.......will try and post some stuff .......soon.......and you are welcome on the tip........

Hilmi - I whish chief.........sometimes I whish that our models can fly .......like the real thing........with a mini engine........working control surfaces and such.........wonderful right............ha ha

Best
Mr B

Ok some pics.......of test fitting.........looks good..........tommorow some washing and painting the cockpit........the last pic..........also shows the ejection handles done up ..........I also replaced the kit seat rails with plastic rod..........

All close up well........with canopies.........

Needs alot of test fitting and the panel needs to be shaved very thin......to close up the sides.........the side walls also better to thin it as well with the seat.......to sand smooth under.......

Rgds
Mr b

Dear Mr B,
Looks like another interesting built from the B-man. :D :D
Please built your plane green bro, enviroment friendly and not like those in the picture. :D :D (I mean those black smokes!)

Regards!
TS. :D :lol: :D

B,

check Noseweight.. I think you gonna need them..

Update

Ok Mr Shark---- Go green.......:)

Yes Mr Tom - Lots of weight needed......some in the nose and some in the gun bay cover......figuring out what to use......

Got the cockpit and exhast elements painted and weathered..........as of today.......use Mike Grant decals for the instruments........









Cockpit and nose section glued in.............some final pics will follow and then put some nose weight and fusalge can close up.......

Best
Mr b

Final pictures

Fuslage is closed up as at today ...........Next installment main airframe construction starts

Rgds
Mr B

Wings on - clean up begin topside

thts all today

best
mr b

B,
your worktop is a real work of art! :D

Yeah man!! Like some surrealist painting...you should frame it up la B.

Also I notice important modelling accessory on the right corner...and whats that thing with the tongue sticking out?

Tasmanian Devil ash tray, bro. Looks like standard modelling material for the folks around here.

The work top is actually remains of my old modelling desk ...it is used to protect the new desk surface........work of art....ha ha....:)

Yeah tasmanian devil...........a bit cacat few figures are broken off (due to unproper packing i guess)........my wife bought it for me........whiles we were in Jakarta.........

Rgds
Mr B

Update 26/7/09

Got the airframe complete today..........next minor airframe bits...........clean up and then masking n painting





Best
Mr B

Wah B, one hell of a sanding session.. look like fitting is not so good ah.. B)

Ha ha ha Chief,

Truth be told got lah some gaps..........use green putty .........then I tibai surfacer .......on the seam........got some imperfections.......so wet sand with the surfacer........now joints looks ok..........need to clean up a bit more.........then even out a coat or two of surfacer as undercoat..........then........ready for paint shop..........

Wings and booms plus gun bay not very good fitting..........

Best
Mr B

Clean up test fitting canopy...........next codiments.......n line clean up

looks like a venom now

best
mr b

Cute jet wheelbarrow!

But hell, I cant get over your worktop man.....best weathering i seen in a long time..patina au naturale

Wah.. bro coming out nice ek.. :D keep it up.. ^_^

Mr Landy - Will take a nice shot of my table top once I finish this Build........glad it looks funky !

Mr Hilmi - Thanks chief

Progress

All ready for masking and painting.........I also made my own fences...the kit one was to thin and not good.........if all goes well next week can kautim........also managed to clean up my desk as well........more for Mr Landy ha ha :lol:



Best
Mr b

nice one Mr.b ;) ..keep it up

Finished - 10/8/09

Only underside..........not good light for top side...rocket colour by own airforce :)......as with the tanks.......

Yes it sit on its own gear !!

Best
Mr B

B,

This is nice man... as always!!! Can't wait to see it in real life!!!

Sarjana Six Zero, out!!

Aiyoo... show lah top side also... and what color you use for the bally? pru blue?

Very Nice Mr B. It's always a pleasure to see a well built British plane..

nice mr.b....

B, This a new way to display ? Very imaginative wor.... :lol: