Airfix 1:72 RNLI Shannon Class Lifeboat Starter Set - GROUP BUILD

[Bear43]

Dang, guys. I started first and am already way behind. And yes, I am willing to do a truck next.

 

[GaryG64]

Got the railing finished.

 

[TimM63]

Got the railing finished.

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You're cruising right along. Looks great.

I noticed that the gray is the same color as the primer I used.

 

[GaryG64]

You're cruising right along. Looks great.

I noticed that the gray is the same color as the primer I used.

Thanks,Tim.

I actually used the gray from the kit. I just added a camel hump of water to it lol.
My greys were either too dark or too light.

 

[GaryG64]

That's looking good.

Thanks, Tim

 

[GaryG64]

Got the radar up. The only thing left is the antennas, then this is a done build.

 

[Rimmer]

Wow Guys, these all went together quickly.

Gary, all those coats paid off!

 

[GaryG64]

Wow Guys, these all went together quickly.

Gary, all those coats paid off!

Thanks.

I think this is a perfect model for a beginner. The suggested tools which the instructions recommend would help the him/her with this build.
The instructions are nicely done. There are clear marks for where to paint and what color to paint, and where to glue. It's basically a paint and glue by numbers.
I think the beginner might have a little frustration with the orange color coverage, and the quality of the paint. A couple of my paint pots were extremely thick, others were dried up or really crusty. The only color that was good-ish is the white. I think a better quality should be used in these kits.

All-in-all it's a good starter kit, with minor hiccups

 

[Old git]

Got the radar up. The only thing left is the antennas, then this is a done build.

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Looking good Gary.

 

[GaryG64]

Looking good Gary.

Thank you

 

[foenetik]

Looking great so far everyone. Will be starting mine on wed. Finishing up another project.