Special Hobby Vildebeest

[Bughunter]

Guy, this is great news, that my method works for you also in that small scale.
The license fee will be a beer, if we meet personally one day

Cheers,
Frank

[Gisbod]

Thanks chaps,

Your advice is greatly appreciated. Without the strut option I think I would have given up by now!

Little more done. I’ve finished the slats and I’m actually pleased with the finished result for once!

I copied this picture loosely...





To end up with this...





And now all ready for some paint (I think). First coat of what I hope looks like painted aluminium dope...





Came out a little rough for some reason, so a bit of a rub down required.



Guy

[lcarroll]

   Very nice turnaround on this Build Guy. I am especially impressed with those LE Slats, great touch to add and very impressive construction. I suspect you are already getting a lot more out of this Kit then it promises!
Cheers,
Lance

[Manni]

Very nicee build, Guy. The wings with their slats look terrific.
Bye,
Manni

[Gisbod]

Thanks Lance & Manni,

I think I’ve finished the painting and ‘just’ the top wing to go on and rigging. So I’m at that sensitive point in the build!

Just a quick update...








Last minute decision to change the markings! Singapore 1937


Guy

[Ryan]

Looking smashing Guy, I must get back into some 72nd work.

Ryan

[KiwiZac]

I hope you're still working on this Guy, there aren't enough Vildies built online and yours is a beautiful example.

As some inspiration, here's a couple of photos of a Vincent - almost-twin brother to the Vildebeest and the only example of either intact anywhere - being restored by a guy I know:
84301987-29CF-4EFC-8EF4-1DDB9A87CD98_zpsx6ukpwda by Zac Yates, on Flickr
348EBE19-38CE-4262-B5C6-9E4BFE1F6D52_zpsxitcvkad by Zac Yates, on Flickr

[Gisbod]

Ah thanks Zac,

It was finished some time ago! Over in completed models somewhere....


Guy