Bristol Scout C 1/32 First scratch build attempt FINISHED!

[RichieW]

Thanks Stephen and Alexis, I've hit a bit of road block due to ordering the wrong Lewis gun from Gaspatch models. I can certainly finish painting the wings but not the fuselage as I need to make and test fit the gun mount before painting. I don't fancy my chances of scratching a gun but I might have a go just for a giggle before my order arrives.

Richie

[Bughunter]

Merciful heavens!
This is really a nice build thread A kit would not look better

Really pity that your ordered the wrong Lewis. Gaspatch provides us with a huge product range of such nice details!
To avoid such waiting time during a project one option is to order the whole product range in own scale during Black Friday offer, which Costas usually provides every year, and put then into stash for later use
He has also sets with different variants, at least for the Vickers, which I ordered:
https://www.gaspatchmodels.com/products/vickers-family-1-48.html

Cheers,
Frank

[RichieW]

Thanks Frank, next Black Friday I will stock up. There is no point trying to scratch build a Lewis when such amazing products are available.

[RichieW]

Well, I got the wings painted. I used Ammo oil brushers in bone yellow, ochre and buff. It all looks a little rough in close up but at a normal viewing distance it looks quite acceptable. There's always a bit of tidying up to do but the underside of the wings will be in shadow once mounted so the many scruffiness won't really show.

Wings painted by Richard Williams, on Flickr

I am actually really pleased with the effect and will use this method again in future, hopefully with a bit more refinement!

Have a lovely weekend everybody
Richie

[lone modeller]

Those wings and roundels look super from where I am sitting. Getting the shadow effect is not easy but I think that you have done well with these.

Stephen.

[Alexis]

Looks good from where I'm sitting and like stephen said , not easy to do . You will get the hang of it . The effect turns out better if the shading has crisp lines on the underside . Mask of the structure and just spray along the tape edges or you can us pastel chalk . Once the tape is removed spray the linen building this up with light coats until you like the effect .


Alexis

[RichieW]

Thanks Stephen and Alexis, I have neatened things up a bit with turps and a fine brush. It's still a bit scruffy but certainly a lot better. I used a ruler and pencil to draw the structure but forgot I was making a model not doing an oil painting and tried to get a bit too arty. If I like how it looks tomorrow I shall leave as is, if not out will come turps and off will go paint! 

[RAGIII]

I am Totally impressed with not only the build but also the painting! Simply looking Outstanding Richie!
RAGIII

[RichieW]

I am Totally impressed with not only the build but also the painting! Simply looking Outstanding Richie!
RAGIII

Thanks so much Rick, that means a lot to me,I feel a little insecure about the paint job but you've made me feel a lot better about it!

[RLWP]

You do seem to be on more comfortable territory now you are painting

Richard

[RichieW]

You do seem to be on more comfortable territory now you are painting

Richard

Thanks Richard, yes painting is much more familiar ground although I haven't painted large surfaces for over a year now!

[Monty]

Those wings are amazing Richie! Some lovely colours, very authentic, and the "randomness" of the effects appeal to me - a real "in-service" look.... Regards, Marc.

[RichieW]

Those wings are amazing Richie! Some lovely colours, very authentic, and the "randomness" of the effects appeal to me - a real "in-service" look.... Regards, Marc.

Many thanks Marc, I'm very happy that you like it! I hope to have another update in a day or so, lots of little victories over a long time means slow progress but hopefully a reasonable finished model!


Richie

[RichieW]

Time has been a bit short recently but at least the painting is mostly done. I won't get any bench time for a few days but gives me time to contemplate the Lewis mount.

Paint by Richard Williams, on Flickr

Paint by Richard Williams, on Flickr

The cane reinforcement actually has tiny rivets along it, I'm not sure you can see them. As hard as I look I certainly can't!

I managed to knock the petrol cap off. it will be far easier to make a new one than search it so that's a nice easy job that won't take long.

Many thanks for reading

Richie

[lone modeller]

Knocking bits off while painting..... that sounds familiar!

Super finish on the flying surfaces.