Bomber GB ' 18 - '19

PJ, its been happening to this thread ever since it started, not sure what the issue is. I have seen it with another thread as well, but none of the otehrs.

What the heck is going on with this site? I can't access the forum thru my conversations but have to go to the first page then click to the last ans scroll down to the last post!

EDIT: I just posted this and I get an error message saying the post is unavailable but it's there if I go thru the first page to the last.

Tony, i notice Theuns has not replied so i am guessing he isn't able to get on. I'll add your build to a temp roster until he is able to.

Hey Theuns

Got some of the commissions cleared off the bench (sort of) and can start on my entry soon. Would like to switch to a 1/72 F-105D loaded with Mk. 117's in SEA camo. I see no one has a Thud for the GB so it will bring variety to the bunch.

Wow what a different bird after the mist coat and smoke! I took notes on this one. Well played 

I'd like to enter with an Airfix 1/72 A-4 Skyhawk. I'm not sure whether it will be the USN or Argentinian scheme yet, I know they dropped unguided bombs during the Falklands war.

I'd just like to make sure it fits the theme of this GB.

Cheers

Tony

Here is the office almost done..

IMG_20180603_165203 by Theunis van Vuuren, on Flickr

IMG_20180603_165257 by Theunis van Vuuren, on Flickr

Theuns

The tub..

IMG_20180603_122352 by Theunis van Vuuren, on Flickr

Seat, still needs some buckles to be painted

IMG_20180603_122540 by Theunis van Vuuren, on Flickr

For the exhaust I used alclad burnt iron and highlited the pettals with a graphite pencil to look "metal" the pix dont really reflect the look as well.

IMG_20180603_120847 by Theunis van Vuuren, on Flickr

On the indise I did the same but added tamiya smoke to tone it down a little.

IMG_20180603_120826 by Theunis van Vuuren, on Flickr

Theuns

Good choice!  Black does seem to wash out the fine details.

The IP that I have is for the French CT/CR, same as the SAAF CZ F-1 with the radar scope on the right.

The AZ as used by the SAAF didnt have this but had a moving map display mounted centrally on the top IP, I will have to modify the IP to the correct shape.

IMG_20180529_061630 by Theunis van Vuuren, on Flickr

Theuns

Thanx Tony

Here is the resin bling sofar, it turns this kit from toy like to something special I recon...

IMG_20180528_061435 by Theunis van Vuuren, on Flickr

IMG_20180528_061253 by Theunis van Vuuren, on Flickr

I will have to cutt off the radar sight, there is a slight difference between the AZ that had the bomb computer instead of the air radar intercept.

I am cheat a little to make it into an AZ.

Theuns

That 88 looks great Theuns. Shame it was a difficult build, but th result is definitely worth the effort.

Cheers

Tony

OK lads, since I wanted to treat myself with a relatively simple build after the JU 88 I took out thje 1/48 Mirage F-1 AZ . It will have a Pavla resin cockpit set and the South African AF "AZ" resin nose with laser range finder for the bomb-computer.

The AZ was used with great success by the SAAF against SWAPO forces aswell as Angolan forces from 1970's to early 90's

The AZ was usually armed with GP and cluster munitions but carried missles for self defence.

I am doing the late war "low viz" schemeof dark earth/dark green over PRU blue with "ghosted" insignea

http://www.saairforce.co.za/site/gallery_and_media/index.php/36/mirage-f1az?gallery_id=36

Nice Pavla detail on the office and bang seat

IMG_20180527_164343 by Theunis van Vuuren, on Flickr

IMG_20180527_164302 by Theunis van Vuuren, on Flickr

I got this exhaust from a friend....way better than the kit one

IMG_20180527_164250 by Theunis van Vuuren, on Flickr

IMG_20180527_163112 by Theunis van Vuuren, on Flickr

Theuns

Bobby, great to see this one finish, nice work.

Theuns, really nice looking 88, great finish.

Those are two VERY nice looking Junkers bombers!

Theuns

Nice build Eagle90, I like the colours :-)

 

Thanx for taking part.

 

Theuns

 

Theuns...thank you for hosting a great GB!!!!  I have enjoyed the two bombers I have done...dare I say...I might just have to do another?!  I have until April of next year you know.  ;)

Thanks again!

Nice build Eagle90, I like the colours :-)

Thanx for taking part.

Theuns

Well, I finished her up last night.  And yes...the decals were not optimal, but they worked..for now.  Might be some new ones in the future for this one.  LOL!

Overall a nice kit...just make sure you get one that was not stored in a hot garage or something like that.  LOL!  The brittle plastic was a challenge for sure, but the fit was very nice (except for the main canopy..it was off a bit on both sides), and the instructions were good, so a very nice build overall.  Here she is..thanks for looking!

Here she is with my growing collection of 1/72 builds...stop laughing Bish!!!  ;)

Bish

Bobby, despite the issues, thats looking good and nice to see one of these.

 

Thank you sir.  She has been a bit of a hassle, but she turned out very nicely.  Looks great on the shelf!

I like the water effect ALLOT ! I must give it a go oneday...

I am rather happy this one is done, it was not a fun build :-(

However the end results is quite nice.

KG-51 "Eidelweiss geshwader" Russia.

Humbrol RLM enamels, alclad satin clearcoat.

pro modler 1/48 JU 88 by Theunis van Vuuren, on Flickr

ME 110 and JU 88, interesting size comparason

1/48 ME 110 and JU 88 by Theunis van Vuuren, on Flickr

Promodler 1/48 JU 88 by Theunis van Vuuren, on Flickr

Promodler 1/48 JU 88 by Theunis van Vuuren, on Flickr

IMG_20180526_093929 by Theunis van Vuuren, on Flickr

Promodler 1/48 JU 88 by Theunis van Vuuren, on Flickr

pro modler 1/48 JU 88 by Theunis van Vuuren, on Flickr

Despite the fit issues, the detail on this kit is very nice

Theuns

Jack, thats looking good and relly nice looking base.

Bobby, despite the issues, thats looking good and nice to see one of these.

That is looking awesome! Can’t wait to see how it comes together!

Here are some progress pics of the Helldiver. I am almost done decaling and then doing a very light wash. At some point I decided I wanted to do an ocean base to have this guy flying over prepared to drop the torpedo so I got a little sidetracked. I have never done a base like this and I just need to paint the trim but I feel like it came out ok so far. I used some of that railroad hobby plaster mix and some cheap paint with a coat of futures. I am looking for some clear rod to use to mount the plane to the base and hope to have it done by the end of the weekend.

taxtp

I do a lot of the same Eagle, I like building those kits more than the ones with 200+ parts. In fact, I'm going to do it again today, I've been looking forward to it all week.

I've only bumped into brittle plastic once too, I think it was a Dragon He 162. I feel it may have something to do with the storage conditions.

Cheers

Tony

 

That's how I got a stash of over 425 now.  My best score was about 4 years ago when I just happen to stumble apon an estate sale that was being held by the Vice President of IPMS for another officer from IPMS that had passed.  So many offers  couldn't refuse.  That was a BIG purchase!

I think you are correct...never know how these models were stored and the brittle plastic is a sure bet they were stored where it was hot.

I do a lot of the same Eagle, I like building those kits more than the ones with 200+ parts. In fact, I'm going to do it again today, I've been looking forward to it all week.

I've only bumped into brittle plastic once too, I think it was a Dragon He 162. I feel it may have something to do with the storage conditions.

Cheers

Tony

JacknewbIII

Eagle I think hunting the old cheap kits is almost as much fun as building them. I like building the swap meet finds myself and pride myself on using the old decals etc. LOL.

The Ju86  is coming along very nicely! Great find and nice build so far!

 

That's what I'm saying!  Finding those kits you saw as a kid...but couldn't afford, or finding the ones you built...and then promptly destroyed...I love bartering with the vendors too.  LOL!  But boy do those decals give you a hard time huh?

Thank you so much.  It has been a hassle with the brittle plastic, but she is looking really nice now.  Will be a great addition on the shelf.

Thanks again!

Eagle I think hunting the old cheap kits is almost as much fun as building them. I like building the swap meet finds myself and pride myself on using the old decals etc. LOL.

The Ju86  is coming along very nicely! Great find and nice build so far!