RAF 100th Anniversay GB

Wow everyone, some really great building going on here.  Toshi, I am glad the fuselage fitup is going well, I was worried about that.  I need to add that kit to my bucket list for "enjoyable" builds.

I did get something done last night on the Se5a, I did a base coat of flat black in the areas that will have the look of natural wood, other than that, work and a visit to the dentist has kept me from the bench.  

Bish

 

 

Greg

Toshi, I really like that bundle of yellow cables on the fuselage right. Cool looking detail.

Bobby, 19.5". Wow, that thing is huge. Looking good too.

I've been kicking around going crazy and changing my entry to try one of the 1:24 Airfix kits. Looking at the size of your project, I wonder if I will come to my senses.

That Buccaneer is a very attractive aircraft that I'm not so sure I've seen before. Man, this GB is hard to keep up with and here you have 2 going at once.

Edit: and I got reading further down and now you've added a Vulcan. I bow to your, your, I can't think of the right word, but I bow to it Bobby.

Steve, I'm all confused about a RAF Zero. What were they doing with those?

And Bish, seeing as how CMK just posted post #600 here, it's an opportune time for me to ask you something I've wanted to know for a long time. What's up with you and Spitfires? I surely hope it isn't a sore subject, I've just been very curious.

 

 

 

 

LOL, no, not really. Over the years i have just gotten sick of how the Spit is rammed down our throats over here. Its pushed as almost a wounder weapon that won the war single handed. And when it comes to the BoB, all we get is Spitfire Spitfire. So its almost a counter reaction to go against it.

 

Bossman

 

 

Eagle90

I checked my stash out and counted 24 other RAF kits I could do!  I truly need to seek help don't I?

 

 

Hey everybody - Party over at Bobby's house this weekend !  He needs help with some of those 24 kits . . .  Now there's a group build !

The Vic and Buc are lookin very nice man.

 

But Holy Cow !  It's hard to keep up here.

Doug - the Typhoon looks great.  Very desert worn and faded, a nice effect.  And overall it just looks really nicely done.

Bish - The Canberra is really impressive.  Such a unique scheme, really clean looking, and the base, figures, and power cart give the feeling of "being there".  

Between you and Bobby - I haven't seen so much hemp since . . .  well . . .   probably never.

Steve - that's a really unique Zero.  Never dreamed I'd see one as part of an RAF GB.  Always impressed by your creativity and ability to find some unique scenes to model.

Tony - the Spit interior is looking nice.  Shading and highlighting are really making it pop. 

Toshi - Lookin like a Mossie now.  And a very nicely detailed one at that !

I've set aside the Hurri for now to work on a Blenheim for the Multi-prop build that ends this month - maybe I'll sneak into in the background of a Hurri photo some time. (It fits the theme of this GB too)  The next step on the Hurri is to work on the landing gear and to start laying down some RAF Dark Green.

I don't have to tell you guys "Model On" . . .  I gotta start catching up !

Cheers !

Chris

*edit       Oh ! - I keep forgetting to ask . . .  Does anyone know the name of the series with Mr. Clunes as an RAF pilot ?

 

Hey Chris...Thank you.  

LOL!  Sure!  I would not have a problem with a group of modelers coming over and picking a kit out of my 425+ stash!  Please, do me the favor!  

Greg

Toshi, I really like that bundle of yellow cables on the fuselage right. Cool looking detail.

Bobby, 19.5". Wow, that thing is huge. Looking good too.

I've been kicking around going crazy and changing my entry to try one of the 1:24 Airfix kits. Looking at the size of your project, I wonder if I will come to my senses.

That Buccaneer is a very attractive aircraft that I'm not so sure I've seen before. Man, this GB is hard to keep up with and here you have 2 going at once.

Edit: and I got reading further down and now you've added a Vulcan. I bow to your, your, I can't think of the right word, but I bow to it Bobby.

Steve, I'm all confused about a RAF Zero. What were they doing with those?

And Bish, seeing as how CMK just posted post #600 here, it's an opportune time for me to ask you something I've wanted to know for a long time. What's up with you and Spitfires? I surely hope it isn't a sore subject, I've just been very curious.

 

Toshi

WOW, another night and so much to catch up on. Thanks for all the comments on the canberra guys and more really great work. The builds are looking really good, your all doing the boys proud.

Chris, it was a 2 part Comedy drama miniseries called Over Here and was about some USAAF B-17 crews at an RAF base.

Greg

Toshi, I really like that bundle of yellow cables on the fuselage right. Cool looking detail.

Bobby, 19.5". Wow, that thing is huge. Looking good too.

I've been kicking around going crazy and changing my entry to try one of the 1:24 Airfix kits. Looking at the size of your project, I wonder if I will come to my senses.

That Buccaneer is a very attractive aircraft that I'm not so sure I've seen before. Man, this GB is hard to keep up with and here you have 2 going at once.

Edit: and I got reading further down and now you've added a Vulcan. I bow to your, your, I can't think of the right word, but I bow to it Bobby.

Steve, I'm all confused about a RAF Zero. What were they doing with those?

And Bish, seeing as how CMK just posted post #600 here, it's an opportune time for me to ask you something I've wanted to know for a long time. What's up with you and Spitfires? I surely hope it isn't a sore subject, I've just been very curious.

 

LOL, no, not really. Over the years i have just gotten sick of how the Spit is rammed down our throats over here. Its pushed as almost a wounder weapon that won the war single handed. And when it comes to the BoB, all we get is Spitfire Spitfire. So its almost a counter reaction to go against it.

checkmateking02

Another impressive diorama, Bish.  Very well done!

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

 

Thanks check. I found a tot a while back on making hardstandings and its a real improvment over my older ones. Its painted with a mix of buff and light grey then some black addd at a really low pressure so it just spatters out followed by some grey in the corners.

Heres the link i used, i didn't make mine the same way, just the painting part of it.

http://bowemodels.blogspot.co.uk/2013/05/technique-building-basic-wwii-era.htm

That Zeke is looking good MC. 

I've made a little more progress. I blanked off the exhaust openings on the spitfire, and built a frame as the nose parts seems to have some flexibility which I wanted to fix. I guess it's due to the multitude of parts that make up the nose, and the lack of positive fit. Anyway, I got the upper cowling cover on, and the next step is to fix up all the seams on the fuselage, then I'll stuff in the cockpit and attach the wings.

Cheers

Tony

LOL thanks Chris, I try. I like the unique.

Speaking of, I sprayed the grey, well grey green really, to the bottom. I also added the yellow leading edges. When this dries, I'll start chipping, which I already did to the cowling. The painting instructions, which came with the decals, show dark green on the rudder and hinomaru roundels.

I'm glad to put that junk AB aside. This must be the worst paint job I've done in years because of it.

Eagle90

I checked my stash out and counted 24 other RAF kits I could do!  I truly need to seek help don't I?

Hey everybody - Party over at Bobby's house this weekend !  He needs help with some of those 24 kits . . .  Now there's a group build !

The Vic and Buc are lookin very nice man.

But Holy Cow !  It's hard to keep up here.

Doug - the Typhoon looks great.  Very desert worn and faded, a nice effect.  And overall it just looks really nicely done.

Bish - The Canberra is really impressive.  Such a unique scheme, really clean looking, and the base, figures, and power cart give the feeling of "being there".  

Between you and Bobby - I haven't seen so much hemp since . . .  well . . .   probably never.

Steve - that's a really unique Zero.  Never dreamed I'd see one as part of an RAF GB.  Always impressed by your creativity and ability to find some unique scenes to model.

Tony - the Spit interior is looking nice.  Shading and highlighting are really making it pop. 

Toshi - Lookin like a Mossie now.  And a very nicely detailed one at that !

I've set aside the Hurri for now to work on a Blenheim for the Multi-prop build that ends this month - maybe I'll sneak into in the background of a Hurri photo some time. (It fits the theme of this GB too)  The next step on the Hurri is to work on the landing gear and to start laying down some RAF Dark Green.

I don't have to tell you guys "Model On" . . .  I gotta start catching up !

Cheers !

Chris

*edit       Oh ! - I keep forgetting to ask . . .  Does anyone know the name of the series with Mr. Clunes as an RAF pilot ?

checkmateking02

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

I know what you mean!  The RAF has had a lot of great aircraft over the years.  Not enough time to build them all.

 

LOL!  You know, just for giggles, I checked my stash out and counted 24 other RAF kits I could do!  I truly need to seek help don't I?  LOL!

Greg

Toshi, I really like that bundle of yellow cables on the fuselage right. Cool looking detail.

Bobby, 19.5". Wow, that thing is huge. Looking good too.

I've been kicking around going crazy and changing my entry to try one of the 1:24 Airfix kits. Looking at the size of your monster, I wonder if I will come to my senses.

That Buccaneer is a very attractive aircraft that I'm not so sure I've seen before. Man, this GB is hard to keep up with and here you have 2 going at once.

 

Hey Greg, thank you! 

Yeah, this GB has really gone to the next level.  I was just going to do the Victor at first.  Then I realized I had a Buccaneer in the same scale in my to trade box.  So I pulled it out and decided to go gear up on both and have the Victor refueling the Bucc.  THEN, I saw my 1/72 Vulcan in my stash...I just couldn't help myself.  The Bucc should be done soon, the Victor is in the paint stage, and the Vulcan should be assembled by the weekend and go into the paint stage.  Don't have the paint for her yet either.  Whew!  And I'm actively looking for a Valiant.  I need help!  LOL! 

Toshi, I really like that bundle of yellow cables on the fuselage right. Cool looking detail.

Bobby, 19.5". Wow, that thing is huge. Looking good too.

I've been kicking around going crazy and changing my entry to try one of the 1:24 Airfix kits. Looking at the size of your project, I wonder if I will come to my senses.

That Buccaneer is a very attractive aircraft that I'm not so sure I've seen before. Man, this GB is hard to keep up with and here you have 2 going at once.

Edit: and I got reading further down and now you've added a Vulcan. I bow to your, your, I can't think of the right word, but I bow to it Bobby.

Steve, I'm all confused about a RAF Zero. What were they doing with those?

And Bish, seeing as how CMK just posted post #600 here, it's an opportune time for me to ask you something I've wanted to know for a long time. What's up with you and Spitfires? I surely hope it isn't a sore subject, I've just been very curious.

Eagle90

 

 

Toshi

 

 

 

 

 

 

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

 

 

Toshi

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.

 

Toshi

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

I know what you mean!  The RAF has had a lot of great aircraft over the years.  Not enough time to build them all.

Toshi

 

 

 

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

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!

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.

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

Assembly page #13

Another impressive diorama, Bish.  Very well done!

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

Eagle90

 

 

Toshi

Left side fueselage.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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

 

 

Toshi

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!

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.

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. 

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.