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AA, a fine looking Hurri you got there, and I'm sure you'll really like the EZ line for the rigging.
Eric, thanks again. The WW1 forums does have some Eduard Camel builds, so will check those out, at least the ones where pb has not pooched the photos.
TJ, looks to be another treat for us from the Mossie family.
Castel, that certaily is an impressive looking build of the Walrus. The rigging actually looks quite good, and having them in a neutral colour helped towards keeping in an acceptable scale.
Cliff, looks very good and look forward to seeing the washes cleaned up.
Bob, looks like you have that Tomahawk under control. Which theater scheme are you going with?
regards,
Jack
G, i am sure we have all been there, suddenly some we havce done a zillion tgimes just doesn't work. Glad to hear its sorted and your onto the weathering.
I am a Norfolk man and i glory in being so
On the bench: Airfix 1/72nd Harrier GR.3/Fujimi 1/72nd Ju 87D-3
Bob, you seem to be getting to grips with it, nice job filling those gaps. Pit looks nice, she is coming along well.
Although I didn't participate in this GB ( I didn't know about it as I don't check this part of the forum very often), here are a couple of RAF aircraft I built recently; a 48th Hasegawa Sabre using Eagle Strike decals built to resemble a 67 Sqn Sabre 4 at Wildenrath, Germany and the 72nd scale Airfix Lancaster B II using kit decals for 408 'Goose' Sqn, RCAF.
There are some great build in this thread. Well done everyone.
Retired and living the dream!
Bob: Looks good! I've built a couple of P-40s but never the Amtech brand. And cool seeing the Silly Putty egg there while you're using it to mask the gear bays- I couldn't do without the stuff!
Murph: Thanks for dropping by, those are some beautiful models!
Nick: It's Flory black wash. I've had better luck with it than mixing my own.
"I dream in fire but work in clay." -Arthur Machen
A couple of cracking builds there Murph. In case you have not seen it mentioned, i am starting another GB in May for aircraft from all member states of the Commonwealth.
Murph, those look to be high quality builds. Hope you can join us when the Commonwealth build kicks off in the not too distant future.
gamera, bish and Jack,
Thanks very much. The Sabre was pretty easy as it was my umpteenth Hasegawa Sabre and the Eagle Strik decals were a gem to work with, albeit they were a little thin.
As for the Lancaster, there were a few self-induced FUBAR's along the way and the photos strageically hide them. It's a three footer for sure but it looks like a 408 Sqn BII and I'm happy with it, despite the boo-boo's.
Thanks for letting me know about the Commonwealth GB, bish. Gives me a reason to do a Tiger Meet CF-18 Hornet.
Mike
A sabre in RAF markings is not somthing you see very often but it looks very nice. I might even have to look into one of those myself.
Now that CF-18 sounds very interesting. I plan on starting off the build thread this coming weekend, with a start date of May 1st and ending 28th April next year.
Gamera-nice Typhoon-very aggressive looking plane.
Castel-great job-just looking at the rigging (and alignment) makes me break out in a cold sweat...
Crown-nice job on the Metor-one of those planes you don't see often-you did it justice.
Crown & Bish-thank you-the interior is nice on it's own, but the resin seat makes it 'pop'-the IP is weak though-either needs some more time spent on it or a PE IP. The pic I took before buttoning it up was blurred so....
Jack-the Kittyhawk will be fitted with Barracuda decals (if the shark mouth fits-if not, plan B)-Libya, 1942, 112 Squadron
Murph-great builds-I especially like the Lancaster. I read 'Bomber' by Len Deighton a while back-would love to build some of the planes from that book. It's a great read for anyone who hasn't read it.
Bob
Gentlemen, thank you for the kind comments re. Walrus, very much appreciated and encouraging to try other biplanes.
Murph, the Lancaster is super. I always like seeing them as my grandfather in law was flying them.
Bish, I am in for the Commonwealth GB. Keep us posted.
Cheers...
Fuselages not together yet with the tail skid still to go, but here's the final interior shots:
Replaced the kit's carb intake with brass. Ideally would have left as a final step after the exterior was painted, but was required to help hold the instrument panel in place. Just barely visible are some cross wires added on the cockpit sides.
Rebuilt the control column as the kit part looked kind of chunky for the scale.
Greg, this Tyfoon looks fantastic!!
Jack, the cockpit looks great. I wouldn't like to sit in one of those with a fuel tank right behind me while somebody is shooting at me. Yayks!!
A model boat is much cheaper than a real one and won't sink with you in it.
Thanks Eric. The fit was fine, minor fillings here and there with putty.
That pit looks amazing Jack and deffinetly a good call on the control column.
Thank you Castel and Bish.
About the fuel being close to the pilot, there is also a secondary tank underneath the decking directly above the main tank. The tank in front of the instrument panel was for oil. Combine all this with fabric and wood construction and you certainly have great potential to become a human fireball.
Jack, as Bish said, I too am loving that cockpit. I've never seen anything quite like it, all that wood and wicker in there. Your techniques are very convincing.
Castel, thank you for your nice comment.
Bob, nice start.
Murph, nice work, thanks for stopping in, nice to see you.
Gammy, I was going to ask about which wash too, Bish beat me. Wow, yours is neat. I slop mine over the whole airframe. Looks awful at that stage.
Jack-nothing I can add that hasn't been said-outstanding work.
Greg-thank you. Got the canopy masked this evening-hope to start painting tomorrow after work.
Greg, your not alone there, i slop my Flory wash all over as well.
Bish Greg, your not alone there, i slop my Flory wash all over as well.
I feel better now, Bish. Thanks!!
I'm just taking it one GB at a time.
Greg, Bob, and taxtp - gentlemen, thanks kindly for those comments.
tempestjohnnyJack your attention to detail is amazing. The Camel should fly when your done
Lol, my sentiments exactly!!!
BTW: I just slop the Flory on like any other sludge wash. There's really no reason not too other than trying not to wash too much of it.
Thank you tempestjohnny and Cliff.
Speaking of Flory washes, has anyone ever added a drop of dish soap to the mix so it wipes off easier? I've done this a few times and seems to work.
Jack, ye, i adda drop to each bottle. But its more to help apply it as it doesn't like some paints and clears.
Yes I have, but not to make it wipe off easier....
I used to appply my final gloss coat so glossy that the flory beads into little puddles, the drop of dish soap helps with that.
I've gone to more of a satin finish for the final coat before weathering, so when I remember to actually do that, the drop of soap isn't required but personally I think it's a good idea anyway.
Thanks for mentioning the drop of soap, I forgot all about it on my last build (Tiffy here)
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