Secret Santa GB 2018 - Nearing the Finish Line!!

Steve,

Nice job on the Blenheim! The Eurofighter is looking good as well.

GA,

The Stug is looking good. No clue about the uniforms though.

SD,

Looking forward to watching the M-41 come together.

Haven't started my Tornado yet, to many unfinished Weekend GB builds on the table. 

BrandonK

Steve, that Eurofighter is a such a sick looking AC. I can't hardly wait to see this one done.

As far as the 102, I've completed the seam work and need to get some shots taken and post them up. I'll try to get to that later today. It's a nice kit and has great detail. It also builds very easily with no fuss at all.

BK

 

Where's the photos? We want photos!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Steve, that Eurofighter is a such a sick looking AC. I can't hardly wait to see this one done.

As far as the 102, I've completed the seam work and need to get some shots taken and post them up. I'll try to get to that later today. It's a nice kit and has great detail. It also builds very easily with no fuss at all.

BK

Since I finished he Blenheim I returned to the Eurofighter.

The seams are filled and I need to finish touching up the cockpit, mask and install the canopy, install the canards and paint. The paint scheme is the same throughout so it shouldn't be any problem.

Nice looking plane Europe.

I don't have the foggiest idea regarding German uniforms but if you pose the question on the armor forum you'll get more info than you"ll need or want.

Got the pits painted and detailed, will get some pics up as soon as I get them in the fuselage and get that glued up.

Steve, it is the Meng in 1/72. Case XX version. 

BK

Well, I'm almost done the StuG, just have to paint the figures. Would anyone have any ideas who to paint these guys? From my limited knowledge S.P. guns wore field grey uniforms? What other camo would they be in?

What is the scale and Manufacturer BK?

Well, progress on my Hawkeye is painfully slow due to poor fit, so I've cracked open the 102 and begun painting the cockpit. I don't have anything to show yet, but in the next few days I should posting up some pics and progress. So far, it looks like it will go together with no fuss.

BK

SInce you did such a great job on the Spruance, I needed to step up.

Steve that looks incredible! I’ve enjoyed watching you bring it all together. I’m honored you built this one.

Thanks BK, how about the first one.

Thats Purdy !! Now that you have the decals on the band in the middle just seems to blend in and not stand out. It looks fantastic!! That is a true gem. Well done, Steve. Which pic do you want on the front page?

BK

I'm done with my first build for this GB. Other than the nose issues, the kit went together great! The new Airfix decals are so nice and easy to work with.

Thank you Mongoose.

Neither have I. 

How odd. Maybe they had to change the fuselage insignia and ID numbers and that is how they covered up the old stuff. I don't know, I can't say I've ever seen that before.

BK

Not really sure BK. The instructions have that black wrapping around the middle. I guess the Brits were more concerned about not being seen at night than on the ground in the day.

Steve, that camo looks fantastic. The preshading is just right, but I have to ask. What is up with the black band in the middle? Stripes?

BK

modelcrazy

Thank you! I got the green on.

 

Wow. Great job on the Blenheim! The paint job looks excellent!

Thank you! I got the green on.

Well, I've made progress. Almost done. All I need to do is paint some figures, and refine the base.

Wow, Steve. Adding the color to the plane really changes its appearance. The nose looks great. I totally can't tell that it was all those pieces and now it looks like it was molded as one piece for the whole of the AC, well done. Nice work.

BK

modelcrazy that Blenheim is looking sharp. Gun turret in the background loooks pretty clean to. That's alotta glass to keep the overspray off of. Really nice.

Nice job on the Buffalo John. looking forward to your painting.

Here is my update for the Blenheim. After fixing the nose mess-up and masking, I black based and added the tan base color. I plan on adding the green tomorrow.

John, I really like the looks of this short stubby little guy and I am totally looking forward to seeing this one in paint. Keep it coming.

BK

Ready for paint

Wow.  You guys are making a lot of progress! 

Having to tackle two kits for the GB has been a strain on workspace, as I also have the big Tamiya 1/32 Corsair and Mustang on the bench at the moment.  I was able to get the Hellcat almost to the painting stage.  It's a really easy build and doesn't offer any issues to deal with.

  I also am close to assembly on the Me-109.  I've been working the Brassin gun bay, cockpit and radio sets.  So far so good.  I should be able to be at a point where I'm good sharing pics.

I am kind of in the same boat too.  My company has given me some incentive to get my PMP certification so most evenings are spent studying for my exam at the end of February.  However, I will absolutely be dedicating a couple hours each weekend to my Christmas build! 

Eagle, I'm in the same boat. I have the bench full of E-2C, so adding another kit just makes building more challenging and I don't need that. We have all year, so we can take our time and do these sweet kits justice.

BK