The Black Island (Percival Prentice)

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September 9, 2025
The box might be a bit beat up, but given how hard it was to lay hands on this kit, it's like treasure!~
2
September 9, 2025
This will be interesting. That's a lot of cast metal parts.
3
September 9, 2025
The fit is... interesting. Even the instructions acknowledge just how much sanding is required to get the wings to to fit together.
4
September 12, 2025
Needed to drill out the metal a bit to be able to fit the motor in.
5
November 25, 2025
First fit of the metal parts. The connection between the engine cowling and the fuselage is a bit misshaped, but I'm not sure how to correct that.
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November 26, 2025
A coat of paint, mainly to bring out the flaws.
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November 26, 2025
Cockpit has got some color... the fuselage gets putty... and plenty of it.
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November 27, 2025
Wings and wheels on.. there are plenty of gaps.
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November 27, 2025
The fit between the wings and the fuselage is honestly better than I expected.
10
December 1, 2025
Hopefully no one will notice that both these guys are one-armed bandits. Don't tell anyone, okay?
11
December 1, 2025
The canopy is an interesting fit. I had to trim it on the edges, but the thin plastic makes the fit a bit suspect in a few spots.
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December 3, 2025
Canopy masked. A bit tricky to accomplish because the lines on the plastic are VERY faint. Also, tried my best to cover the gap between the canopy and the engine cowling. We'll see where that goes.
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December 4, 2025

Comments

35 9 September, 17:00

Greg Baker Author
Back to OLD School for this kit. I paid a bit more than I should've for this kit, but who could resist this beauty, right? I've never tackled a kit with metal parts before, so this should be a thing. Strap in for takeoff~

1 9 September, 17:03

Skyhiker
Wow that's awesome

9 September, 18:15

Nils Steyaert
following 🙂

9 September, 18:55

Alex K
👀

9 September, 21:17

Spanjaard
i am in!

9 September, 21:46

Uwe Kaeding
Looking forward to this one. Red or green?

10 September, 12:57

Robert Podkoński
Taking my popcorn...

10 September, 13:28

Ben M
👁️👁️

10 September, 13:35

Greg Baker Author
It's going to be the red one. Thanks for joining everyone. 🙂

10 September, 13:53

Bozo
Hello Greg,
You have smart readings.
Ouf, it's a kit for confirmed modelers.
I take a seat.

12 September, 06:09

Greg Baker Author
Welcome Bozo!

First real challenge… how do I drill out the metal cowling to fit the DC motor? I might need to expand my drill bit collection…

12 September, 13:41

Daniel
Freightdog Models will release a new Percival Prentice in November.

britmodeller.com/for..se-in-november-2025/

19 September, 17:48

Greg Baker Author
Haha! OF COURSE there is. I am also singularly responsible for an Udet Flamingo kit showing up 10 minutes after I scratchbuilt one. 😄

4 19 September, 18:00

Spanjaard
you are going to start receiving requests to start specific builds 😄 😄

19 September, 20:00

Alec K
Taking a belated seat 👍

26 November, 01:25

Greg Baker Author
Welcome Alec. This is my first time using significant metal parts on a plastic model. It's a weird experience because the fit is a bit more of a challenge than usual.

26 November, 16:26

Greg Baker Author
Had to remove and reset the engine cowling , but I think the fit is a bit better. Plenty of gaps for the wings, so I'll be busy with putty and sanding for a while.

27 November, 16:12

Finn
Following for sure!

29 November, 17:18

Greg Baker Author
It was a bit of a tight squeeze, but I got the pilots in. I had a bit of trouble getting the motor in place - another full metal challenge, but I got it done. Next up, making the canopy I think.

1 1 December, 14:43

Alec K
Canopy looks good 👍

1 December, 16:05

bughunter
Great work on a tough kit 👍

1 December, 16:14

Greg Baker Author
Masking the thin canopy was a bit of a challenge. Not a lot of lines to follow. Also, I had to try and fill the gap between the canopy and the engine cowling. I'm hoping I didn't suck CA glue into the cabin...

3 December, 18:58

killoosh kowich
This is looking amazing. and I envy you, Percival Prentice of The Black Island ?!

5 December, 19:52

Greg Baker Author
Thanks killoosh. As you may notice, I have a LOT of Tintin-based projects (also a fair number of Studio Ghibli ones). This kit is quite rough, but I'm trying my best.

2 5 December, 21:41

killoosh kowich
I noticed! you are doing great keep up!

6 December, 01:27

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