Author Topic: Re: 1:32nd scale Armstrong-Whitworth F.K.3 'Little Ack' (Read 1254 times)

Richtrad · « **Reply #15 on:** June 03, 2026, 01:55:35 PM »

As always Mike, your builds and research are top notch. I'm very interested in your recent MDesign builds. Mitko is one hard working fellow, and I'm glad to see his kits receive the skill set they deserve.

Warren Q

Flute · « **Reply #16 on:** June 03, 2026, 06:11:02 PM »

Quote from: DaddyO on June 03, 2026, 12:21:25 AM

Looking great Mike

I'm quite tempted to convert an spare FK8 into its little brother seeing your build . . .

Paul

If you've not seen it, there was an article on scratchbuilding one in 1/72nd by Joel Christy in Windsock. I can scan that if you're interested (if I can find it).
Although he had no more interior information than Mike does.
Paul.

RAGIII · « **Reply #17 on:** June 04, 2026, 11:28:55 PM »

Seats, belts and the rest of the interior are gorgeous! Great progress Mike!

RAGIII

Mike Norris (UK) · « **Reply #18 on:** June 05, 2026, 06:16:47 AM »

Hi all,
Fuselage and all flight surface primed with AK Interactive Grey (AK758).
Undersides rib tapes and fuselage frames airbrushed lightly with MRP White (MRP-004) then 2.0 mm wide tape applied.
The fuselage and undersides airbrushed with MRP Clear Doped Linen bleached (MRP-256).
Masking tapes removed.
The fuselage and undersides airbrushed with MRP Clear Doped Linen bleached (MRP-256) to fade back the rib tapes and formers.

Now it's onto painting the top surfaces and fuselage with PC green for the fuselage and brown flight surfaces,

Mike

NigelR · « **Reply #19 on:** June 05, 2026, 06:23:53 PM »

Very nice effect on the linen there Mike.

RAGIII · « **Reply #20 on:** June 05, 2026, 08:25:52 PM »

Excellent effect! The MRP paints are great. My go to brand now.
RAGIII

Mike Norris (UK) · « **Reply #21 on:** June 06, 2026, 02:21:37 AM »

Hi all,
The fuselage paint of ?MRP? Khaki Green No.3/63 (MRP-333) now applied.
Next up are the tops of the flight surfaces,

Mike

RAGIII · « **Reply #22 on:** June 06, 2026, 09:14:37 AM »

Nice!
RAGIII

Mike Norris (UK) · « **Reply #23 on:** June 07, 2026, 03:16:40 AM »

Hi all,
The upper surfaces of the flight surfaces have been airbrushed.
I've masked off then airbrush the the fin and fuselage markings.
The lower wing and tailplanes are fitted.

Next up is to apply the roundels to the fuselage and wings plus a couple of minor markings.
The kit supplies masks for the roundels, but I'll try the easier option of using decals from my spares collection.
Otherwise I'll use the masks,

Mike

RAGIII · « **Reply #24 on:** June 07, 2026, 11:16:11 PM »

The PC looks great. What paint/s did you Use? Sorry if you mentioned this previously.
RAGIII

Mike Norris (UK) · « **Reply #25 on:** June 08, 2026, 07:07:54 AM »

Quote from: RAGIII on June 07, 2026, 11:16:11 PM

The PC looks great. What paint/s did you Use? Sorry if you mentioned this previously.
RAGIII

Hi Rich,
MRP Khaki Green No.3/63 (MRP-333) upper surfaces.
CDL is MRP Clear Doped Linen bleached (MRP-256),

Mike

Mike Norris (UK) · « **Reply #26 on:** June 08, 2026, 07:14:52 AM »

Hi all,
The markings have been applied using spare decals and Xtradecal letter/numbers for the serial number.
Slight weather applied using Flory Models dark dirt over Tamiya X35 semi-matte clear coat.

Next up is other weathering, painting of remaining parts and pre-rigging before the upper wing is fitted,

Mike

PrzemoL · « **Reply #27 on:** June 08, 2026, 08:09:30 AM »

Great modelling!

NigelR · « **Reply #28 on:** June 08, 2026, 06:35:10 PM »

Oh yes, very nice indeed Mike!

Mike Norris (UK) · « **Reply #29 on:** June 10, 2026, 02:20:38 AM »

Hi all,
A little more progress on the model.
A few areas of minor weathering applied, including wheel splatter on the undersides of the lower wings.
The interplane, cabane struts and lower wing hoops painted using Windsor and Newton Raw Sienna oil paint.
Landing gear and wheels painted.
Engine and exhaust pipes also painted.

Once it's all sealed with a semi-matte clear coat it'll be time to pre-rig the model,

Mike