Airfix Group Build 2011-2012

Sounds like the construction process too. Learn new swear words and how to pray in the same day. Hows she looking? Do we get to see?

Hercmech

Got all the decals on her. Typical crappy Airfix ones didn't play well...lots of swearing and hope

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Yes, I have been ridiculously absent! Started masking all the glass in my Heinkel, fiddly bits & landing gear hopefully set up shortly. Don't remember if I posted pics with decals on already???

Scorpiomikey

Sounds like the construction process too. Learn new swear words and how to pray in the same day. Hows she looking? Do we get to see?

It looks real shiny and colorful with all that color on it. LOL  I will take some pictures and post them up.

VanceCrozier

Yes, I have been ridiculously absent! Started masking all the glass in my Heinkel, fiddly bits & landing gear hopefully set up shortly. Don't remember if I posted pics with decals on already???

Does it matter? Post pics anyway lol.

Everybody should post pics of their current progress. Even if its just a box. I should post pics of how mine looks at the moment. Its not pretty. It was a victim of an earthquake.

Thats looking real good. You have done an exceptional job.

Thanks Scorpiomikey!  Sorry for the crappy picture...just want to post someting to show progress. Next up is the weathering and finish.

Starting the BV 141.

I really do like this plane. It out-performed the FW-189 overall and gave a much clearer vision. Also the assymetry of the plane countered the torque from the propellor! Making it a very pleasant aircraft to fly.

The masking of the canopy will be a pain :(

Looking forward to your BV141 - I've got one in the stash. Are you filling it up with the included pilot-like pieces??!

Well I got the flat coat on the stuka last night. I have to say that I really am hesitant to weather it up any at all. I really like the way the paint came out. The only issue is the decals are really brite. I am thinking about hitting the whole thing with some Mig filter and leaving it alone.

Vance - No, I've already added some scratch built detail. You won't be able to see much through those thick airfix canopies. It's just the masking that's slowing me down… 3 out of a billion squares masked. I don't suppose anyone has some pre-cut masks? :P

Use some BMF. Cover the whole thing then cut out the frames. Less work.

Sorry, I don't know what BMF is? (I probably sound stupid).

the real red baron

Sorry, I don't know what BMF is? (I probably sound stupid).

Not at all - "Bare Metal Foil."

I like the look of the Stuka. Good job.

Cheers

Tony

My bad. Should have explained. Not sure what its like pricewise in your neck of the woods. But 2 A4 sheets costs me about $25 NZD including shipping. So its a tad expensive for masking material. But its amazingly good.

www.hannants.co.uk/.../BMF07

Hmm… I'll think about it. I rarely buy stuff online though.

your LHS should carry some.

Ok folks...finished the Stuka all up. Here are some shots: See more HERE

Excellent work there Hercmech!

Great Stuka Herc, i like  

more pictures needed !!

bsyamato

Great Stuka Herc, i like  

more pictures needed !!

Thanks Alex...Thanks bsyamato

Your wish is my command...look here for more pictures of the build

Claimed my badge

Excellent Stuka.  Well done.

Thanks checkmateking!

Thats incredible. Ill update the front page.

Thanks  Scorpiomikey ...thanks for hosting this and getting me interested in building an Airfix kit again. I tried my best to do some justice to an old mold.

You sure as hell did mate. You did an amazing job.

Front page is updated.

Excellent work on an old kit Hercmech. I'd say you smashed it to pieces. It's great to see these old things being built so well.

Looking at the front page, the 1/72 Spitfire  1a is the most popular completion so far with 3.

Cheers

Tony