Author Archives: Gareth Evans

This is a quick post to provide a link to my general modelling blog – latibuliser.com and a post there about a very scary incident in the shed last night. If anyone else also dabbles with a bit of RC do read and check your LiPo batteries and charger.

Today I’ve added a new page to the Construction Stages page, with work starting on the exterior, and time lapse video.

Lots of nice, slow work on the plumbing at the front of the engine bay this week. Have a look at more photos in the updated Cockpit page.

A quick phone shot of the valve covers for the refuelling system. Etched metal with black paint and Flory Models white weathering wash.

This is a great video, if you’ve ever wondered how a rotary is built and operates.

There’s an update to the cockpit page, showing the dash finished and progress on the coaming. Building this model has also refreshed my approach to modelling, with much more time spent on preparation and getting to know the parts before construction. It’s such a complex kit, with so much more detail than the scales I’mContinue reading “An update to the Cockpit page and different approach to modelling”

After two weeks away on holiday I was eager to get back to the shed yesterday, and take a step back from the cockpit detailing to do a bit of preparation. Standard advice for all resin parts is to gently rinse them in lukewar soapy water to remove any of the oily release agent thatContinue reading “October 29 – Part preparation”

There’s an update to the cockpit build section. There’ll be a short break while I’m busy elsewhere for a couple of weeks.

The build of the Mazda is well under way. There are some photos of progress in the ‘Cockpit’ section. Progress may be sporadic as I intend to make the most of my time with this kit. It’s such a complicated, long term project that it’s already changing my approach to modelling. There’s no rush toContinue reading “Build Update 10th October 2019”