TAP-3B and P-3B

[RayS]

Been tinkering on these for a little while now. The TAP-3B is a resurrected shelf of doom RP-3D I was not happy with. So off came the gear, out came the nose weight and onto a pole it went. I will be using some Aussie Decals for this one. Still need to break up the grey with some tonal variations and weathering I think.











The P-3B is a new build with Hamilton Hobbies P-3B conversion and weapons bay sets. I will be using the DEKLs P-3B decals on this one. This was a new build and there is still a lot of masking and painting to go.

[Knotty]

Coming along nicely Ray , your a machine!!

[hrtpaul]

Nice work there mate

[RayS]

Well I am done with the paint on the P-3B, Once the gloss coat sets it will be time for some decals - It will be A9-300

Then to secure the props and entry ladder and add the final clear bits

[Graeme H]

Nice work on both Ray, so good to see a P-3B for a change, is ihat King Air in the background a -200?

[RayS]

Nice work on both Ray, so good to see a P-3B for a change, is that King Air in the background a -200?

Thanks Graeme,

Sure is a 200, must get that one finished as well.

[kfutter]

Beautiful work, Ray!

Kev

[tor lives]

Looking good Ray!!!. You have inspired me to continue with my 1:72 NASA Electra/P-3A hybrid refurbishment build.
The TAP-3Bs proved to be very good RAAF "airliners" (even being decked out in swish and comfortable ex-Compass Airlines passenger seats). It is a shame they were only in service for such a relatively short period. It always struck me as ironic that the RAAF off-loaded some of the best P-3Bs available only to then turn around several years later and buy much higher time ex USN P-3Bs that would eventually become the TAP-3Bs. Some times it appeared that the RAAF didn't plan more than five minutes ahead.
TOR

[hrtpaul]

Mmmmmmmmm they look great Ray

[RayS]

Finally got motivated to start decalling after a lot of paint rework.

I am using the DekLs sheet ( local Aussie producer). He uses a reverse printing technique on continuous film. Colours looks good once applied.

I started by laying down the whites



I used 2 white disks for the fuselage roundel position as it went over the grey and white (the sheet gives you extras).





Then I added the roundels and flashes. I managed to damage some of the decals when cutting them out and trimming them. Not sure how I could have prevented this. Will have to ask Mr DekL next time I chat with him.







Overall, the decals look pretty good at this stage.

Will continue tonight