First Build for 45 Years

[limey]

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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[Mitch]

That looks GREAT... Do you plan to fly it? Just curious... How much does it weight? FANTASTIC JOB! Mitch

[limey]

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

[limey]

Nicely done!

Mr duckett thanks for your comment truly appreciated,I doubt l have enough time to reach your wonderful skillbase.

[paul]

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

Paul

[Bill Gaylord]

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.

[limey]

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!!!!

[atesus]

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

--Ates

[Goldy]

And you took a 45 year break?...geesh, I thought I was along time between builds . You obviously haven't forgotten anything, Bravo Zulu!

[Phugoid]

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

Andrew

[limey]

Hi Andrew the good old north UK where its permenantly windy and raining

[Marshdweller]

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.

[paul]

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

Paul

[limey]

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.