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Both of these are ancient 1/48 Monogram kits, and both were built around 20 years ago now. The Spitfire Mk IX has an entirely scratch-built cockpit, resin wheels/tires and a vac-formed canopy from Squadron. Underwing radiators were filled with parts cut from old model car radiators. The camo was sprayed with my venerable Paasche H.
The Dauntless is pretty much OOB. I did drill out all the dive brake holes. I remember being a bit “daunted” myself by all that greenhouse canopy masking. For sure, there were no EZ Masks back then! Again, all enamels, and applied with the Model H. The pics, as usual, were taken at the Cameron Airport on August 11 last summer. It was my-tee hot out there! I hope you enjoy a look at “scale modeling’s past” with these two old warbirds!
Gary
"All you mugs need to get busy building, and post pics!"
Cool! Thanks Glenn, I'm glad you like it.
Another view (man, look at those ragged paint lines on the canopy! ):
Wow, you did an amazing scratch build on that cockpit, I love the stance of the Dauntless.
Toshi
On The Bench: Revell 1/48 B-25 Mitchell
Married to the most caring, loving, understanding, and beautiful wife in the world. Mrs. Toshi
That is so nice of you to say Toshi! Thanks so much for that.
WOW, those look great. I have the SBD in my stash and I hope to approach that level of COOL. NICE !!
BK
On the bench:
A lot !! And I mean A LOT!!
2024 Kits on deck / in process / completed
14 / 5 / 2
They look good to me Tex, again proves it's not the model but the builder!
I do think you're insane (though in the best possible way!) for drilling out all those holes in the Daultless's dive flaps!
"I dream in fire but work in clay." -Arthur Machen
Thanks Brandon and Gamera! Good ol' Monogram kits, still quite accurate in outline and shape. As for drilling all those leetle holes, "Patience young Jedi!"
best regards, Gary
Always a delight seeing your pics, Tex! Really nice!
I especially like the rear-view image of the Dauntless.
No bucks, no Buck Rogers
allan Always a delight seeing your pics, Tex! Really nice! I especially like the rear-view image of the Dauntless.
Thanks allan! That is so nice of you to say. I'm glad you enjoyed them!
Tex,
Hard to believe those were built 20 years ago. They look great and I really like your back drops!
I threw out all my old builds. I smoked at the time and they were all staining a brownish color. Funny, that would be considered good weathering technique now! lol
Bruce
On the bench: 1/48 Eduard MiG-21MF
1/35 Takom Merkava Mk.I
hogfanfs Tex, Hard to believe those were built 20 years ago. They look great and I really like your back drops!
Thanks Bruce, I really appreciate the kind words! I always try to take the models out to the local airport. It's only about four minutes from my house and as long as the wind isn't too gusty, it makes for a great setting. And, of course, I love using that natural sunlight for the pics. I have also used the airport at a neighboring small town for some pics. These were taken at the Coffield Regional Airport in Rockdale, Texas.
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Nice work.
I have a bunch of old Mongram kits bagged, bought them on eBay years ago for quick builds. I recently put together the F4F, and I have cleaned up the parts on my P51. I will build the P51 straight from the bag, the Cat was built the same way. There is also a 109 I used for parts in a kit-bash project that still sits in a box, and a FW190 which is missing the directions.
Thank you! They're really just a pair of "four-footers"!
"Can you fly this plane and land it?...Surely you can't be serious....I am serious, and don't call me Shirley"
lawdog114You would have thought that Dauntless was Accurate Miniatures. they are both outstanding..Thanks for sharing.
Joe, that is mighty nice of you to say! Your comments mean a lot to me. You are welcome, and thanks so much!
Hi Gary !
Well as usual you did a darned good job ! Love the pictures . Gary ( T.B.)
tankerbuilder Hi Gary ! Well as usual you did a darned good job ! Love the pictures . Gary ( T.B.)
High praise indeed sir! Thanks so much for the kind words. I'm glad you liked the pics, and the old models! Best regards, Gary
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