Secret Santa GB 22/23

Wow that is one good looking bird. Great work and the scheme could not have been easy but it looks sooooo good. I am totally impressed with this one. Very nice work. Congrats on being the first one done. I will update the front page.

BK

Bravo Castelnuovo!  Now have fun making sure those whiskers stay attached!  

Thank you gentlemen and thank you Brandon for hosting. As for SSGB 2024, it remains to be seen...

castelnuovo

As for SSGB 2024, it remains to be seen...

BK

I don't think it is something you have or have not done. I think when you put time and effort into something and then the participation is just not there it is dishearthening/demoralizing. I bet you would feel much more energized and feel appreciated if there would be more WIP updates, more participation etc. Just my thoughts.

As my WIP has been lacking due to a basement remodel, I am excited to say I just wrote the last *Gulp* check to my contractor, and now have a completed basement which includes a brand new work-shop for modeling.  I even took it so far as to add an Epoxy floor (like the ones used in garages).  Now the task is pulling all my tools, paints, and accessories out of storage.  I hope to break sprue on my P-51 within the week and join the GB in full.

DiscoStu

As my WIP has been lacking due to a basement remodel, I am excited to say I just wrote the last *Gulp* check to my contractor, and now have a completed basement which includes a brand new work-shop for modeling.  I even took it so far as to add an Epoxy floor (like the ones used in garages).  Now the task is pulling all my tools, paints, and accessories out of storage.  I hope to break sprue on my P-51 within the week and join the GB in full.

 

BK

Hi all. Castelnuovo that 219 is awesome. Top work mate!

I have finished assembly of the tracks for the Tiger. This afternoon I hope to fit and paint them. Have also started on the Zero, but it's such a good quality kit that I'm frightened of stuffing it up.

Dodgy

Dodgy

Hi all. Castelnuovo that 219 is awesome. Top work mate!

I have finished assembly of the tracks for the Tiger. This afternoon I hope to fit and paint them. Have also started on the Zero, but it's such a good quality kit that I'm frightened of stuffing it up.

Dodgy

 

BK

I'm finally back up and running and have some pics of my P-51 ready to share:

P-51 by Stu George, on Flickr

P-51 by Stu George, on Flickr

P-51 by Stu George, on Flickr

Untitled by Stu George, on Flickr

Untitled by Stu George, on Flickr

Wow!  That looks great Stu!

DiscoStu

I'm finally back up and running and have some pics of my P-51 ready to share:

P-51 by Stu George, on Flickr

P-51 by Stu George, on Flickr

P-51 by Stu George, on Flickr

Untitled by Stu George, on Flickr

Untitled by Stu George, on Flickr

 

BK

Thank you!  It really is good to be back.  Hard to keep it just one kit at a time.

Wow, I can tell you've put some serious time in on that pit! 

Cracked open the awesome gift.  

keavdog

Cracked open the awesome gift.  

 

 

 

BK

That should be a nice quick build.

Made progress on my Polikarpov now that summer is basically here. 

Scratchbuilt seatbelts with tin foil and used a small bit of wire for the frame to attach two of 'em to. 

Working towards getting her airbrush ready!

John 3:16 KJV

Made progress on my Polikarpov now that summer is basically here. 

Scratchbuilt seatbelts with tin foil and used a small bit of wire for the frame to attach two of 'em to. 

Working towards getting her airbrush ready!

 

What a neat little fighter!  They were quite the scourge early on.

Thanks, guys. I've got some more pics to share with the bird painted. Unfortunately, PostImages wasn't working this morning; so, I'll just have to try again. Only have to throw on the wheels, canopy, bombs, and decals now for my I-16 to be technically done. 

John 3:16 KJV

Thanks, guys. I've got some more pics to share with the bird painted. Unfortunately, PostImages wasn't working this morning; so, I'll just have to try again. Only have to throw on the wheels, canopy, bombs, and decals now for my I-16 to be technically done. 

 

BK

Okay, here are the shots. The suspense is over! Neutral gray up top and a custom mixture of blue on the bottom. 

Update: Decals and canopy on. Not calling her done quite yet, as I may put on some clear coats. 

That is one nice little airplane. Well done :-)

Cool little bird. I keep looking at the one on skis

John 3:16 KJV

Update: Decals and canopy on. Not calling her done quite yet, as I may put on some clear coats. 

 

BK

That is a nice project John.  No idea that plane even existed, but it makes for an interesting read.

Thank you, guys! I'm glad you like it. And, yes, the version on skis would be nice, especially in a diorama. 

Back on the Hawk

Super fun little kit so far.  Nice cockpit decals right out of the box.  Pin wash, some minor detailing and a flat coat over the decals