80 Years of Airfix GB

She's got legs!

Good to see her on her own 3 feet John, looks good.

Ugh.. just sprayed a filter over the bird - which I've done twice with great succuess..  this doesn't look so good..  Pics to follow - oh man I may have ruined this one :/

Pic... blah....

Hoping the flat coat brings it all together...

Gettin' closer to paint! I ordered the Eduard canopy mask for this kit. Really nice to buy the right accessory and have it fit like it's supposed to. And then have enough excess to fill in the gaps.

John, based on the picture I’m not seeing any big issues with the filter.  

Frank, Those masks are so helpful!

Mopar Madness

Frank, Those masks are so helpful!

 

Yeah, I've used other masks in the past but Eduard masks work well for me.

Bish, I’ve got a pair of Buletits I’d like for you to see.  The Sea King is done, pics coming soon, and the Ka-25 is coming along nicely so I’d like to present my next GB contribution.  I’m swerving away from military subjects and delving into some of Airfix’s more peaceful subject matter. 

Blimey Chad, where did you dig that one up. I believe thats the original 1977 boxing. Looking forward to seeing what you do with that.

Thanks Bish.  I have some pretty strange/interesting Airfix kits in the deep crevices of the stash! 

Hello friends! I’m calling this one done. My wife has an interest in the history and lineage of the royal family so I thought I would build the helo belonging to HRH Prince William.   Such a nice kit to build and the decals were the best I’ve encountered!   Thank you for following along.  I think the first picture would be most appropriate for the front page

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Thanks Bish.  I have some pretty strange/interesting Airfix kits in the deep crevices of the stash! 

 

Looking at that, i can well believe you.

Now that is nice Chad. You have really brought out the best in the all yellow scheme, really well done. I will get that added to the front.

I did a stint in the Falklands in 2011 and the 2 Sea Kings there carried the same markings, i have a pic of one i took the previous year when i was there, i might have to grab one of those, i just need to change the tail code. Am i right in thinking that the starter set?

Thank you my friend.  I would love to see one of these in person! It was the starter set.  Generally they come with a very limited number of decals but this one was pretty extensive. 

That yellow is striking.  Is that a rescue scheme?  Really nice job.   

EDIT:  Whoops - just saw the huge RESCUE markings... thats what happens when you move from phone to computer

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Thank you my friend.  I would love to see one of these in person! It was the starter set.  Generally they come with a very limited number of decals but this one was pretty extensive. 

 

I believe these later starter sets that are based on new tool kits have everything from the kit they were based on with just the extra paint and glue.

I have been lucky enough to fly in Sea Kings a few times, including these yellow ones down in the South Atlantic. I even got winched up into one, that cable looks very thin, especially when your hanging 20 feet in the air over rocks.

John, that was the peace time scheme for the RAF SAR helicopters until they were disbanded in 2016. Believe it or not, the RAF no longer has its own search and rescue capability.

Great look - so who does SAR for the RAF?

The BP Defiant has had a couple paint issues.   The flat coat helped a bit - but this is the second time using Alclad flat and while I like the flatness, it remains tacky for a bit and I end up with junk in the finish - a bit like the Buffalo I did.  Anyhow - getting close on this one.   Gear doors and turret and I'm pretty much done.

John, you can take a microfiber towel or even a dryer sheet and buff out the contaminants in a clearcoat. I think the Defiant is such a cool concept!

Interesting idea - I'll give that a shot.  A failure once the Germans figured out what it was, but I really like the lines of this plane.  I need a kit of the Avenger and Sturmovik.  Hey - maybe a back-seat gunner group build???

Seriously though, not a bad idea!

Quick update on the Ka-25.  This one is definitely showing it’s age.  The clear parts have sink marks in them and there are raised panel lines and rivets everywhere!  All panel lines are currently being re-scribd and control services are being carved out to better reflect their function. The windows will most likely be replaced with epoxy or Micro Kristal Kleer.

Great paint job Chad.

Calling this one done.  Really nice kit.  As usual, I have pleanty of mistakes but overall sure looks likes the BP Defiant.

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Great paint job Chad.

 

Gosh John, I don’t see any mistakes.  She looks the business!

John, your Defiant looks really good. Not sure what is was about the filter coat you didn't like, but there isn't anything I don't like about the finished pics. Neat-looking aircraft.

Frank, you're moving along. Eduard canopy masks are my friends too.

Chad, I was going to use the word "striking" to describe your helicopter finish. John beat me to the punch, but darn it, it IS striking. Really nice work.

Great job on that John, come out really well. Front page is updated.

SAR is now privatly contracted out. The RAF and RN used to cover the whole of the UK doing civilian rescues, this of course help to give them experiance in peace time. So not only does this now mean tax payers money is going to a private company rather than the armed forces, it also means in time of war, we have no experianced rescure aircrew or the aircraft for them to fly. Unless Bristow are going to fly their helicopters into a war zone.

Got a jump on the Bluetits tonight.  Loads of fit issues but these are some really fun little birds to build.  If you should come upon any of the Wildlife series kits, do yourselves a favor and snatch them up. Nothing quite like that musty old kit smell. 

Hey Chad - I've never seen these kits before.  I ordered something similar for my wife (who sews and has done some doll-house stuff so this might interest her - if not I'd gladly build it).  Very interesting subject.  What a great chance to try some different painting skills and colors.