First Build for 45 Years

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First Build for 45 Years

Postby limey » Sat Apr 13, 2013 6:53 am

Below are some pictures of my first build for many years please excuse colours and details as this was built to re introduce me to our wonderful hobby. I used as many of the new products available in the uk including eze dope and coloured tissue. This is obviously my first guillows kit and being laser cut i was very impressed with the fit of the parts. I would be pleased with any comments good or bad asi am always willing to learn thanks for looking and keep modelling.

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Re: First Build for 45 Years

Postby limey » Sat Apr 13, 2013 6:55 am

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Re: First Build for 45 Years

Postby Mitch » Sat Apr 13, 2013 9:09 am

That looks GREAT... Do you plan to fly it? Just curious... How much does it weight? FANTASTIC JOB! Mitch :D
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Re: First Build for 45 Years

Postby limey » Sat Apr 13, 2013 9:36 am

Thanks Mitch no plans to fly it at present I live in UK our weather is wet at present .as for the weight I haven't really bothered with it this time as this was a re intro for me to the hobby but now I can hone my skills with advice from all you mates on the forum.thanks for your comments
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Re: First Build for 45 Years

Postby limey » Sat Apr 13, 2013 10:29 am

David Duckett wrote:Nicely done!

Mr duckett thanks for your comment truly appreciated,I doubt l have enough time to reach your wonderful skillbase.
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Re: First Build for 45 Years

Postby paul » Sat Apr 13, 2013 10:39 am

Whats to excuse about the colours and details?
That is a lovely build, you should enter it for Model Of The Month :D

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Re: First Build for 45 Years

Postby Bill Gaylord » Sat Apr 13, 2013 1:02 pm

Looks like you've been doing it all along. Flawless.
I imagine the modern CA glue must be a real treat if you're using it, versus the old style of pinning a few joints at a time and then waiting hours for them to dry. I built some models as a kid, and then took a 30 year break. Discovering that instant setting CA was being used for building in modern times, had a lot to do with my picking up the hobby again.
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Re: First Build for 45 Years

Postby limey » Sat Apr 13, 2013 4:29 pm

Thanks bill yes used a variety of glues including CA and even good old balsa cement it still has its uses.I was a it limited for work space so I tried the easy dope so as not to upset the boss of the house,I found it did a good job but I still yearn for an opportunity to use good old dope again will try it on my next build if the wife allows it!!!!
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Re: First Build for 45 Years

Postby atesus » Sat Apr 13, 2013 4:42 pm

Obviously you haven't lost your touch, very nice! Welcome back to the hobby :D.

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Re: First Build for 45 Years

Postby Goldy » Sun Apr 14, 2013 1:16 pm

And you took a 45 year break?...geesh, I thought I was along time between builds :mrgreen: . You obviously haven't forgotten anything, Bravo Zulu!
This too shall pass.
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Re: First Build for 45 Years

Postby Phugoid » Sun Apr 14, 2013 1:23 pm

Super model, where about's in the UK are you?

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Re: First Build for 45 Years

Postby limey » Sun Apr 14, 2013 4:24 pm

Hi Andrew the good old north UK where its permenantly windy and raining
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Re: First Build for 45 Years

Postby Marshdweller » Tue Apr 16, 2013 2:59 am

What's this "easy dope" you mention? I'm avoiding normal dope (because it will stink the house out) and have been using a PVA/water mix so far, which is OK, but leaves everything a little soggy.
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Re: First Build for 45 Years

Postby paul » Tue Apr 16, 2013 3:48 am

The product EZE DOPE is odourless and contains thinner.
I have used this, but it left the tissue looking splotchy and a complete mess. As a result went back to "normal" dope and thinners
If I were to use this again I would certainly try a test piece first. I think I most probably had a bad batch of this product considering the look of limeys build

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Re: First Build for 45 Years

Postby limey » Tue Apr 16, 2013 4:47 am

The eze dope I used was from a UK based source the only reason I used it was due to lack of build space and also the damp climate where I live. I think if you want to try it you should experiment first on something that is not going to be a showpiece.worth a try but possibly like ale an acquired taste.good luck. Limey.
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