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Airfix 1/24 Hawker Typhoon

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Airfix 1/24 Hawker Typhoon
Posted by marcelpol on Sunday, July 19, 2015 4:56 AM

Hi members,

I'm a newbee and just finished my 1st Military Airplane. The Airfix 1/24 Hawker Typhoon. Please feel free to comment or give me some feedback!

Cheers!

  • Member since
    January 2015
  • From: Katy, TX
Posted by Aggieman on Monday, July 20, 2015 9:02 AM

Looks real good. Nice weathering and a whole lot of detail there.

I have this kit in my stash. Did you run into any difficulties or does it almost build itself?

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    July 2015
Posted by marcelpol on Monday, July 20, 2015 9:06 AM

Thanks. Sorry to hear this one is in your stash..... should be on your desk I suppose. No major problems occured during building the kit. Some minor issues and a tiny mistake in the manual.

regards,

Marcel

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    August 2013
Posted by Jay Jay on Monday, July 20, 2015 9:36 AM

Oh my !   Stunning to say the least.  I love the well worn look you have achieved on this beautifuly done bird.  Your attention to detail is second to none.

 

 

 

 

 

 I'm finally retired. Now time I got, money I don't.

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    April 2010
Posted by Theuns on Monday, July 20, 2015 10:11 AM

Holy cow that is good! IS the setail with the removed fuselage and wingroot out the box?

Theuns

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    July 2015
Posted by marcelpol on Monday, July 20, 2015 10:34 AM

Hi Theuns. the kit is as built. No 3th party parts where used....

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    January 2015
  • From: Tumwater, WA.
Posted by M. Brindos on Monday, July 20, 2015 10:42 AM

Well done! You have a good eye for weathering and effects, that much is certain. You would do us all a favor if you continued to make more military aircraft.  :)

- Mike Brindos "Lost Boy"

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    February 2007
  • From: Brunswick, Ohio
Posted by Buckeye on Monday, July 20, 2015 11:20 AM

Stunning work there!  The exhaust staining is a bit heavy for my personal taste but the overall weathering is fantastic.

Mike

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Posted by marcelpol on Tuesday, July 21, 2015 9:19 AM

Thank You!

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    July 2015
Posted by marcelpol on Tuesday, July 21, 2015 9:21 AM

Thanks Mike. I will do just that. As a matter of fact, I just started with the Airfix 1/24 Supermarine Spitfire....

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    July 2015
Posted by marcelpol on Tuesday, July 21, 2015 9:22 AM

I agree on that one Mike....

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    November 2009
  • From: SW Virginia
Posted by Gamera on Tuesday, July 21, 2015 10:11 AM

YOW! That's friggin' awesome!!! Toshi was tempting me to pick up a 1/32nd Tamiya Zero but now I'm tempted toward this titan Typhoon!

"I dream in fire but work in clay." -Arthur Machen

 

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Posted by marcelpol on Tuesday, July 21, 2015 10:13 AM

Who's Toshi if I may ask? (buy the Tiffy)

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Posted by Theuns on Tuesday, July 21, 2015 12:01 PM

Dang I NEEEEEED one!!

Theuns

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    July 2010
Posted by roony on Wednesday, July 22, 2015 12:29 PM

well done.   I like the way you cut the left fuselage further back than instructed.  A great way to display the cockpit.  It may be the first military aircraft, but definitely not you first model.  And now a Spitfire.  Are you planning an addition to the house?

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    August 2009
  • From: MOAB, UTAH
Posted by JOE RIX on Wednesday, July 22, 2015 1:37 PM

Now that is impressive. Excellent modeling skills my friend. For being your first military aircraft you sure do have an eye for them. Thanks for sharing your magnificent Typhoon with us. Given your nice techniques I would hope that maybe you would do us the honor of a WIP with your Spitfire.

"Not only do I not know what's going on, I wouldn't know what to do about it if I did". George Carlin

  • Member since
    January 2015
  • From: Tumwater, WA.
Posted by M. Brindos on Wednesday, July 22, 2015 2:26 PM

Who's Toshi?? Well, you'll find him to be one of the most impressive sorts. He's an amazing fellow and you'll get to know of him soon I think. His attitude and perseverance in this hobby make him a shining star.

He is a good Man and a talented and very respected modeller.

- Mike Brindos "Lost Boy"

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Posted by marcelpol on Wednesday, July 22, 2015 2:51 PM

Hi Joe, thanks for the compliments. I will publish the WIP of the Spitfire.

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Posted by marcelpol on Wednesday, July 22, 2015 3:35 PM

Thought I leave you with this picture: Firing up!

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Posted by marcelpol on Wednesday, July 22, 2015 3:49 PM

Well, just started with the Airfix 1/24 Supermarine Spitfire...

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    February 2012
  • From: Olmsted Township, Ohio
Posted by lawdog114 on Wednesday, July 22, 2015 7:11 PM

Great work.  Thanks for sharing..

Joe

 "Can you fly this plane and land it?...Surely you can't be serious....I am serious, and don't call me Shirley"

 

 

 

 

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    June 2014
Posted by BrandonK on Thursday, July 23, 2015 9:16 AM

That is real nice. Superb detail on such a monster size kit. You certainly are not intimidated by the big ones. Very nice work all around and excellent detail work.

BK

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Posted by marcelpol on Thursday, July 23, 2015 2:00 PM

Hi Roony, I guess I'm a lucky Guy to have a mancave with lots of space....

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Posted by CheesyMeatBurrito on Thursday, July 23, 2015 2:25 PM

Wow really nice work on this monster. I just cant bring myself to commit the dispaly space for this beast.

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    February 2003
Posted by Jim Barton on Friday, July 24, 2015 11:58 AM

Wow, that is one great model!Yes

"Whaddya mean 'Who's flying the plane?!' Nobody's flying the plane!"

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Posted by marcelpol on Saturday, July 25, 2015 6:30 AM
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