The Airfix Welcome Back GB from Jan 07 to Dec 07

Hi Everyone,

Here's a poor quality shot showing my figure with some undercoating done. At least it's progress...

Cheers

Tony

 

Ollie, Osher is the GB head chief but as he stated in the post just above yours he is going to be out of touch for awhile but you are more than welcome to join in as long as you follow the rules on the first page.

I won't be starting on my build for quite awhile but I look forward to seeing some progress pics from others in the meantime.

Things being a handful seems to be an occupational hazard with old Airfix kits.

I've got the fuselage halves together on the Belvedere and it looks like almost every part of the seam needs filler. I even have to sand the cockpit canopy (came as 2 parts). Keeps me out of trouble I guess! 

Bf-110 C/D Update report. I woluld love to call this a progress report but there has to be progress to report for that, right? I have attached the nose and engine cowls and have been sanding ever since. The nose is bulbous and once it gets to the right shape I will have to fill more gaps. This little fella is going to be a real handful.

Can i join with either a Spitfire 22/24 or a Seafire 46/47? Im on the look out for one of these kits. If anyone has either and would like to sell please drop me a message.

Best of luck on your adventure Osher.  Hope to see you back on the forums soon!  Oh... and remember to wear your .

Folks, as I'm moving tomorrow to Trinidad, I might be a wee while away from Finescale.  See ya all soon!

At least I knew what I was in for with the figure, being a very old mold. Disappointing that the TSR is not state of the art, but at least we've got one to build now.

Cheers

Tony 

Problems? I don't need no stinking problems! I'm working on an MPM P-63 for the P-39 group build and I think I will have learned a bit more about patience from that kit. If it gets too bad, I can always pull out my 1/48 Contrail TSR.2 for an attitude adjustment...

osher wrote:

jeaton01 wrote: I'm in for the TSR.2, seems appropriate for a welcome back since it was one of the last kits produced by the old Airfix, wasn't it? Welcome welcome!  If I had the time, I'd build one too. I've got a small stash of those kits in storage.  Quite a few problems with it though.

Hi,

I have opened up the 1/72 Belvedere box and seen what I am up against. This kit certainly shows its age. So far the problems are/will be:

1. Two small clear parts are missing. (Bought this from eBay a year or so ago.)
2. One rotor hub was broken and had to be carefully put back together again.
3. The cockpit glazing comes in 2 halves that have to be glued together. Then of course there is the seam down the middle of it to deal with.
   
4. The fuselage halves touch where they touch, and don't everywhere else - if you know what I mean?

I thought (hoped) this kit wouldn't take too long, but I guess I will be taking it slow and learning some new techniques along the way.

I will build OOB and leave the raised rivets as they are. There will be enough to do as it is to try and get a half decent end product! 

My modeling resolution for 2007 is to take things slow and not rush through problems. I guess this kit will push that to the limit!

Paul 

traveller wrote:

Does it matter if I use aftermarket decals?

No, that's fine

jeaton01 wrote:

I'm in for the TSR.2, seems appropriate for a welcome back since it was one of the last kits produced by the old Airfix, wasn't it?

Welcome welcome!  If I had the time, I'd build one too. I've got a small stash of those kits in storage.  Quite a few problems with it though.

flippersdad wrote:

Greetings from across the pond. Is it too late to join in this GB, if it is not I have a DH Mossie in 1/72nd that I would like to contribute. Cheers , Eric

Welcome aboard Eric!  Sorry for not responding sooner, still getting over my NYE and leaving party! 

Hi Folks,

Here's some scans of the box art for my kit. The plastic bubble pack had disintegrated so I feel comfortable that I'm not desecrating a collector's item.

I've actually made a start, photos soon.

Cheers

Tony 

 

Hi to all, I hope everyone had a great silly season!!! We have the whole year of modelling ahead of us!!!!! I am finishing off a Harrier GR3 that was supposed to be done for the farewell build, but things got in the way!! I am on the second repaint, as I botched the first. I hope to finish that soon so I can continue on my Jaguar, and make a start on the Super Etendard. After that, I think a 72nd F-14A, and F-15A's. Does it matter if I use aftermarket decals? In the meantime, I have to study for a promotion that will take me back to Sydney to work. Means more money, more chance to buy more kits!!!!

Greetings from across the pond. Is it too late to join in this GB, if it is not I have a DH Mossie in 1/72nd that I would like to contribute.

Cheers ,

Eric

John, outstanding choice!  I was hoping a TSR.2 would pop up in one of the Airfix group builds.  That kit is on my short list of must have kits, though I'm too cheap to pay ebay prices for it.  I'm hoping it will be rereleased shortly now that Airfix is getting back on its feet.  Look forward to seeing your progress.

Now I'm off to decode Humbrol paint callouts for my Seafire FR46.  Hopefully, Airfix Mk.2 will fix this annoying problem with their instructions and give color information in something other than Humbrol paint numbers!

I'm in for the TSR.2, seems appropriate for a welcome back since it was one of the last kits produced by the old Airfix, wasn't it?

Of course you can Paul!  Consider it done

Hi,

can I change my kit?

Iwas going to do the BBMF Memorial boxed set, but couldn't start until the summer as I was also doing it as part of the 'Once Were Warriors' GB. I looked at my stash and have another couple fo old Airifx kits. They will no doubt cause me some headaches, but I can start them straight away.

So can I change kits and do a 1/72 Bristol Belvedere please? 

Paul 

yardbird78 wrote:

Well, I stuck my foot in my mouth and said I would build a 1/72 IL-28 Beagle for the Fairwell GB and didn't even get it started.  How about I try to redeem myself and get it built for the Welcom Back GB? Darwin, O.F.

Welcome to the Welcome Back GB!!!

I'd say go for it. This time, I hope you do get it built too, I'd like to see how you do it.

Well, I stuck my foot in my mouth and said I would build a 1/72 IL-28 Beagle for the Fairwell GB and didn't even get it started.  How about I try to redeem myself and get it built for the Welcom Back GB?

Darwin, O.F.

Got a digital camera for Christmas and still need to post a pic of the box top, so here goes:

1/48 scale Seafire FR. 46/47.  This is one of Airfix's more modern kits, and most reviews I have found of it have been generally positive.  I'm going with the FR46 mainly because I don't think the FR47's camo scheme is as cool as the FR46, and the FR47s chin intake spoils the planes beautiful lines somewhat.  And darn it, thats what its all about -- looking cool on the shelf !!

Looking forward to building with you guys.  Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

Wont be doing much over the silly season I'm afraid!!!!

Welcome back jeff, and hello to paul_toz and taxtp!  Nice to have you onboard.

Just for something different, I'll do their 54mm 1776 British Grenadier. I don't think that mold has seen the light of day for a decade or two. I've actually started it, will post a picture soon.

Cheers

Tony 

Hi,

put me down for this GB. I've already signed up for the 'Once were Warriors' GB using the BBMF boxed set I got for last Xmas, so I might as well join this GB as well since it is 3 kits. I won't be able to start the build until the summer though.

The set consists of Spitfire, Hurricane and Lancaster in 1/72. I'll build all 3. 

Paul 

Hi PanzerWulff, I'll sort out those photos of the ASR Launch for you and get them up at PhotoBucket (it'll be an adventure, my first image posting!) Glad to be of help! The Fw 190 is going together well, it really is one of Airfix's better classic kits, and the molds have really aged well -- barely any flash, and the bits line up real close. I must take a dive at it and get the beast done. I've lots in my stash but nothing that begs to be built just now, at least nothing I've got room to store... The C-130 in New Zealand markings would be a great build, but where to put it until I have a display case has me beat! It's not just space, either -- dust is the modellers worst enemy, and I'm paranoid about longterm open storage spoiling the finish we work so hard to acheive. You can dust them off, but eventually dust will find its way into the paintwork, especially matt finishes. I'll go for something a bit smaller -- we'll see what comes along. I was considering the U-2 they released, probably Italeri in origin (I'm guessing), with unusual markings, but in the weeks I was away in England my closest outlet seems to have (finally) a serious run on Airfix. Cheers, TB379

Well, I did the farewell GB, I guess its my moral obligation as an Airfix fan to do the welcome back GB also.  Besides, sounds like fun.  Count me in for something a little more modern kit-wise this time, a Seafire FR.46, though it may be a month or two before I start while I clean off the bench.