RAF 100th Anniversay GB

Looking good there Bobby, got to love those 2 tone matchbox kits. Can't wait to see that with some hemp on it.

What the wingspan on that.

modelcrazy

Well after some more reserch it looks like the rudder was black or dark green as well as the Hinomaru. The Roundel was painted just in front of the blacked out Hinomaru.

 

I coulkd just about make out the Hinomaru but would not have notice if you had not mentioned it. Its going to make for an interesting scheme with the shipping, painted out areas and new markings.

Toshi

Right side fueselauge.

 

 

 

Looking good there Toshi, i am really impressed with the details in that kit.

Now for the Buccaneer!

She has been a fun kit.  A couple of spots were a bit odd and didn't look right, but she turned out to be a nice build.  I hope the decals don't offend.  I bought decals for both the Buccaneer and Victor to do them up as the ones that were in Desert Storm.  I was talking to Bish about this and was telling him that when I was there I actually saw one of the Victors!  I can not remember for the life of me which one, but I do remember the very nice nose art it had.    I did not see the Buccaneers at all, but they had some "risque" nose art too.  So I apologies ahead of time if it offends, but it was what was there.

I still have a little finishing weathering to do on her, but she is pretty much finished except for the missles being attached.  Researching the correct color for them now.  So here ya go.  Enjoy!

Left side fueselage.

Bish

Looking good there Bobby, got to love those 2 tone matchbox kits. Can't wait to see that with some hemp on it.

What the wingspan on that.

 

Thank you sir!  Actually, there were 3 colours of plastic!  Grey, Green, and White.  A bloody nightmare for sure.  Hence, the primer.  LOL!

She's 19.5" (about 49.5cm).  She will look good hanging in the bedroom!

Toshi

Left side fueselage.

 

 

 

Toshi!  Man, that is some great "office" work.  Love the detail! 

modelcrazy

I got the green on the fuse and black on the cowl on the Zero. Spraying acrylics is a serious chore with that old cheap Badger I have for now. I will attempt the grey tonight so I can move on to the chipping, decals and weathering.

The actual plane was pretty beat up so any paint flaws will likely add to the effect. The British painted the roundels and lettering over the beat-up paint so the markings won't be chipped any. It also apperas the tail control surfaces and tail cone were either repainted or a diffternt color. I will probably mask those areas and go over the remaining with a lighter green to show fading, That is probably what it is since there are not any color phots of the tail that I can find. I will keep looking though (BI 05 in the background)

I'm always trying to reproduce a photo and getting myself into a huge research project. That's my story and I'm sticking to it.
The USS Puffer during launch.
The Prinz Eugen at Bikini
Now this Zero.

I will not be attempting the camo on the Spit until I get my old AB back. I just cannot get a fine spray with the cheap one.

 

P.S. The phone camera changed the color some. It is JA green which is darker than it shows.

 

 

Toshi

Cheers Bobby, that a good size. I better start making some offerings to the modelling gods and hope they follw their new bomber with a tanker.

Liking the Buc, looks colour loks good, which one did you use. Can't believe they got away with those markings, the pencil pushers would certainly put a stop to that now.

Eagle90

Hey everyone!  Some really great work in here!  This GB is bringing out some awesome builds!

My apologies for not posting pics more often.  I've been very busy at work, had multiple VA appointments, and had Jury Duty!  I have been doing the builds, just haven't had the time to post pics. 

The Victor has been a Royal pain (pun intended).  Huge gaps, lots of sanding.  But as you will see, she has been assembled and gotten a primer coat.  Now I have to figure out where to paint her!  LOL!  She won't fit in my spray booth.    I did get the "right" paint colors for her, so I'm excited about getting her painted up.  So...with all that said, here are some pics for you to check out.

 

 

Toshi

Your right there Toshi. We aften see German aircrfat in captured markings and visa verca, but i was not even aware of this Allied unit flying Japanese aircraft until Steve brought it up.

Bish

 

 

Toshi

Right side fueselauge.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Looking good there Toshi, i am really impressed with the details in that kit.

 

Toshi

P.S.  Anyone with a few kits under their belt are able to get this kit looking great!

And now for a little extra surprise!

I saw this just sitting in the stash...so lonely there all by itself.    I figured...why not get another V Force bomber in on the act!!!  So yep, I'm doing the Vulcan too!  Someone stop me!!!    She is a wonderful kit!  No major gaps to be seen in the dry fitting, so I expect good results when I get her together.  Going to do it up as one of the Falkland War birds (#607 are the decals I have now).  Researching the color for the camo too.  Man, having the Vulcan and Victor flying side by side on the ceiling.  Hope I can get some good pics of that!  And before anyone asks...no, I don't have a Valiant...YET!  .  Enjoy!

Eagle90

Now for the Buccaneer!

She has been a fun kit.  A couple of spots were a bit odd and didn't look right, but she turned out to be a nice build.  I hope the decals don't offend.  I bought decals for both the Buccaneer and Victor to do them up as the ones that were in Desert Storm.  I was talking to Bish about this and was telling him that when I was there I actually saw one of the Victors!  I can not remember for the life of me which one, but I do remember the very nice nose art it had.    I did not see the Buccaneers at all, but they had some "risque" nose art too.  So I apologies ahead of time if it offends, but it was what was there.

I still have a little finishing weathering to do on her, but she is pretty much finished except for the missles being attached.  Researching the correct color for them now.  So here ya go.  Enjoy!

 

Toshi

Bish

Cheers Bobby, that a good size. I better start making some offerings to the modelling gods and hope they follw their new bomber with a tanker.

Liking the Buc, looks colour loks good, which one did you use. Can't believe they got away with those markings, the pencil pushers would certainly put a stop to that now.

 

LOL!  I know.  I don't think the US was allowed to do any nose art like that.  Yes, we were jeolous.  LOL!  Especially in Saudi, I was surprised to see it too.

I took your advice and got the Lifecolor Desert Sand (FS 30279).  I think it is a great match!

Looking forward to the Vuylcan Bobby. I did some checking and that the Airfix kit re-boxed. makes sense as back in the 80's MPC and Airfix seemed to have re-boxed a few of each others kits. The old MPC Speeder Bike from Star wars was boxed by Airfix.

And good choice doign a Balck Buck aircraft, very appropriate seeing as we are in the middle of the 35th anniversay of the Falklands war. In fact, 3/4 May was when 607 flew her fist mission as lead Aircraft having been the reserve on the first mission, 30th April/1st may and taking over from the lead.

Eagle90

 

Bish

Cheers Bobby, that a good size. I better start making some offerings to the modelling gods and hope they follw their new bomber with a tanker.

Liking the Buc, looks colour loks good, which one did you use. Can't believe they got away with those markings, the pencil pushers would certainly put a stop to that now.

 

 

 

 

LOL!  I know.  I don't think the US was allowed to do any nose art like that.  Yes, we were jeolous.  LOL!  Especially in Saudi, I was surprised to see it too.

I took your advice and got the Lifecolor Desert Sand (FS 30279).  I think it is a great match!

 

 

Its stange how things change isn't it. When you consider some of the risky nose art US bombers wore in the 40's. Thats progress for you.

Thank you Toshi!

The Buccaneer has some spots that did not sand well or had defects, but turned out nice.  I do see what you say about the smoothness on the Victor.  I was a little scared to try a different primer, but I had a hard time finding the Tamiya primer I wanted, so I used Valspar Project Perfect Primer (Gray).  Really did go on smooth as silk.  We'll see how Vallejo and Testors Model Master adheres to it. 

Bish

Looking forward to the Vuylcan Bobby. I did some checking and that the Airfix kit re-boxed. makes sense as back in the 80's MPC and Airfix seemed to have re-boxed a few of each others kits. The old MPC Speeder Bike from Star wars was boxed by Airfix.

And good choice doign a Balck Buck aircraft, very appropriate seeing as we are in the middle of the 35th anniversay of the Falklands war. In fact, 3/4 May was when 607 flew her fist mission as lead Aircraft having been the reserve on the first mission, 30th April/1st may and taking over from the lead.

 

That is awesome!  I hope to do her and the RAF proud then! 

Makes since it being an Airfix repop.  I like Airfix and it has the feel of one of their kits.  The plastic feels different from an Airfix kit, but the fit is really nice like Airfix.

Bish

 

 

Eagle90

 

Bish

Cheers Bobby, that a good size. I better start making some offerings to the modelling gods and hope they follw their new bomber with a tanker.

Liking the Buc, looks colour loks good, which one did you use. Can't believe they got away with those markings, the pencil pushers would certainly put a stop to that now.

 

 

 

 

LOL!  I know.  I don't think the US was allowed to do any nose art like that.  Yes, we were jeolous.  LOL!  Especially in Saudi, I was surprised to see it too.

I took your advice and got the Lifecolor Desert Sand (FS 30279).  I think it is a great match!

 

 

 

 

 

Its stange how things change isn't it. When you consider some of the risky nose art US bombers wore in the 40's. Thats progress for you.

 

 

Very true.  There were some very risque art in WWII.  I've seen some really graphic stuff on some Vietnam aircraft too.  Saw a "nothng to leave to the imagination" one on a Huey!  Woah!   They must have been based so far away in the woods or something to get away with it.  LOL!

Eagle90

 

 

Toshi

Left side fueselage.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Toshi!  Man, that is some great "office" work.  Love the detail! 

 

 

Toshi

Another impressive diorama, Bish.  Very well done!

What did you do for the pavement?  It's an effective appearance.

Assembly page #13

Here is the dry fit as you can see of the assembly of the fueselauge.  As per Tamiya's qualities, there are absolutely no gap issues at all.  The seams are minor at best.  

So that means no putty work is needed and just a light sanding job is needed.

Toshi

I only looked in yesterday, but still managed to miss a whole lot!

Eagle:  great looking Buccaneer.  Nice work.

Toshi:  that Mosquito just goes on and on looking good.

taxtp:  impressive work on the Spitfire cockpit.

checkmateking02

I only looked in yesterday, but still managed to miss a whole lot!

Eagle:  great looking Buccaneer.  Nice work.

Toshi:  that Mosquito just goes on and on looking good.

taxtp:  impressive work on the Spitfire cockpit.

 

Thank you!  But this GB has me going and going..Victor, Buccaneer, Vulcan...the Valiant seems to be eluding me.  For now.  LOL!

Toshi

 

 

 

Toshi, good night!  That is some awesome detailing!  Man, I sure sure enjoy seeing your builds.  Great work!