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Kit - Tamiya Paint - Vallejo metals (bomblet tubes) Tamiya acrylics (rest of loadout, interior, tail stripes) Mr Color lacquers (camouflage) Decals - Iliad Design Extras - Eduard etch cockpit details & harness, Bren Gun resin, loadout from spares box. A-1H Skyraider Assigned to Col. Sam Berman CO. 6th SOS Da Nang, 1969. A (relatively) quick project, finished just less than a month from opening the box, but it did have the bench completely to itself. Biggest challenge was finding the Minigun pod in my huge stash of spare ‘dangly bits’ that I’ve amassed over many year of plastic fettling. When I did I had to scratch the front cone from a lollipop stick and Miliput !!. Paint was a joy, I’m officially a lacquer convert & fanboy, yes I know it’s smelly and dangerous, but the results are undeniable and as long as you take sensible precautions… First time using Iliad decals and they were fine, I didn’t use the tail-stripes, preferring to simply paint/mask/repeat using the blue scalloped section of the decal as a template to make a mask. The ‘filth’ is all W&N oils, but I went back to Tamiya X19 ‘Smoke’ for the exhaust plumes as on this machine it just looks better to my eye. Very happy with the result. Please feel free to make any comments, ask any questions or post any crits. Cheers from NZ.
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North American P-51D Mustang, 411622 C-G4 'Nooky Booky IV', 357th Fighter Group, 362nd Fighter Squadron, RAF Leiston, 1944. Leonard K. Carson Subject; North-American P-51D (K specification), x6 .50 cals, long-range drop tanks. Manufacturer; Tamiya Kit number; 61040 Scale; 1/48 Aftermarket; Eduard Zoom P.E set and mask set. Paints; Exterior, AK Xtreme Metal Aluminium, Matt Aluminium, Dark Aluminium and Duraluminium. Tamiya LP11 Silver, AK Real Colour RC259 Olive Drab for the anti-glare, LP5 Semi-Gloss Black, RC267 RLM04 Gelb and LP7 Red on the spinner. Interior, RC262 US Interior Green, various Tamiya X and XF and Posca pens for detailing. Primer; Mr Finishing Surfacer 1500 Grey and XF1 Gloss Black for the metals. Varnish; AK Gauzy Shine Agent. Weathering; Flory Dark Dirt and Abteilung oils. Tamiya weathering palettes. -
One of my P-47 builds will be replicating 42-29150, known as "Dottie Mae". This bubble top P-47 completed 90 combat missions in the ETO, before being lost while celebrating over a rescued concentration camp. While the pilot survived, the aircraft sank in the lake. It was finally raised in 2005, and being in excellent condition, was restored and returned to flying status in 2017. The aircraft is know owned and operated by Allied Fighters out of Chino, CA, and participates in local airshows. The kit I'll be using is Tamiya's 1/72 offering. I have heard many good things about this kit, and found a super cheap one at this years local IPMS show, and put it aside for this STGB. Berna decals will be used for this build.
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Welcome dear friends to my latest build. The Hyakushiki shitei lll Recon plane in 1/48 scale by Tamiya. This will be my first ever Japanese aeroplane and my return to aeroplanes in general after a few months off doing various group builds. It’s a subject (like most of my other builds) that I know little about but plan to learn on the job. I love the look of this beast and it’s been working its way to the top of the stash for a while. Here’s My typical starting position for now as I want to get the thread running. A tidy bench after the last build and a nice unopened box of goodies. I hope you’ll join along to keep me company and hopefully give some sage advice. More after Dinah. 😉 (Sorry) Johnny -
Finally got around to starting this I'm going to do the red version It's taken a while to put together the engine - lots of different paints involved for something that will mostly be hidden when complete Looking forward to getting this built 🙂
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Another 1/48 Tamiya P-47D. The only other P-47 I have built was Hobby Boss’s 1/48 Easy Assembly Kit for the 2016 P-47 STGB. I used the Xtradecals “Yanks with Roundels” sheet to build a SEAC aircraft from 134 Squadron. I will be using the same sheet to build a NMF aircraft from 258 Squadron. This one was chosen as it is the only NMF fished aircraft that doesn’t have a tail fillet. The one in the photo below. Don’t expect quick progress with this one, I have 4 other GB builds underway. I have the week after Telford booked off work, my current plan it’s to build this in that week, assuming I don’t find some wonder kit at Telford that jumps to the top of the build pile.
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Hi, Here's my P-47M. So far, I've only painted the prop. That must have happened when I was spraypainting other props and used up what was in the airbrsuh on this one. Dottie Dee II was in light and dark blue with NMF undersides and leading edges of the wings and horizontal stabs. This has not really been a productive year in modelling for me, so I'm hoping to do better with this one. Cheers, Stefan.
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This one will be built as a F-47D used by Yugoslav air force after WWII. Decals from Lift here for Yugoslav Bolts will be used. Which of the options, I havent decided yet. Yugoslavia had 150 Thunderbolts in use - acquired 125 F-47 from USA through MDAP and 25 directly purchased from France.
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Kit - Tamiya 35203 (1996) Paint - all acrylics Decals - spares Extras - Aber etch grilles, figures from Tamiya 35201 Mentioned here a number of times that I love building TD's, think I've done four-in-a-row over the last couple of years. I try something new with each build, and for this one, it was the figures - I have always been 'low average' when it comes to painting 'little men'. This attempt is definitely better than usual for me, but I have a long-way-to-go. Very easy and typical 1990's Tamiya quality kit. No surprises and everything fitted very well, although I felt the side skirts could definitely have benefitted from a much more positive join to the hull. Colours are my own mix of Tamiya acrylics trying to match the more saturated green and paler Dunkelgelb that you see in later war vehicles, not sure if I succeeded but they're close enough IMHO. I detest pigments and was 'this close' to not adding any at all, but did so anyway. Don't think I'll ever get the hang of applying them. So that is that. Please feel free to make any comments, ask any questions or hurl any insults. Cheers from NZ. Ian.
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Hi, It's my old Big-E, that I'd built twenty years ago, I have removed the planes and the island, changed the aircraft, rebuild the island, and applied the wheathering... It's the Enterprise in 1986-88 (Carrier Air Wing 11). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . It's the last aircraft carrier I built... -
I'll be joining this GB with an instalment from my Last Legs Ponies project. For that project I'm modeling American World War II fighters that ended their service lives around the Caribbean. It began with four (Costa Rican, Guatemalan, Dominican, and Haitian) P-51s (hence "ponies"), but has also included a P-38 in Nicaraguan markings and a P-39 based in Curacao. My entry in this GB will be a Colombian P-47D which I will build using the Tamiya 1/72 kit . . . . . . with AM from Quickboost . . . . . . and decals from Aztec. I began the kit some time ago (as documented in the Last Legs Ponies thread), but it's well under 25% complete as this GB begins. Looking forward to this!
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Well it certainly wasn’t hell to build, typical Tamiya precision build, no vices at all. Embellished with value gear stowage and painted with everything I had in stock ( how can there be so many shades of olive drab!) weathered with oils, clay washes and a first for me - pigments. The model shows an OTB scheme based in Italy so I’ve tried to create a dusty effect. Absolute blast to build and paint, really enjoyed it, big thanks to the guys who offered encouragement and advice during my WIP. Big dilemma for me now - stick with armour for a while or go back to aircraft!
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Hi all, This is going to be my build of the Tamiya P-47D Thunderbolt Razorback Kit as the RAF's Republic Thunderbolt Mk.I Kit and decals are ready to Go, going to pick up some bits from Hannants in next few weeks prior to starting 🙂 Thanks for looking, Can't wait for the Off 😃 Regards Matt
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As we've been given the extra time I thought I'd maybe see if I can finish this one, rather than it gather dust in the stash, in the little time left. I'm normally a slow builder so this will be an unusual quick build and paint straight out of the box. I think you all know this one. I'll be using this set of decals from Star. Probably one of the yellow ones just to lift the grey a bit. I accidentally double ordered this set so if anyone would like one, f.o.c., give me a shout.👍 Cheers all.
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I have finally time come back to bench. Now I have little bit more time for my hobby. Lancia S4 is soon in RFI section, so I can start new project. Short history Alpine was manufacturing this car between 1963-1977 and variety of engines was used. Tamiya kit contains decals for Monte Carlo rally -71 car, but I think I will make my build for another race. There are already fine examples in this forum builds from this race. I am still looking options, first I was thinking option for Corsica, but -71 event was cancelled and if I am correct next event car had wider body. So I am still thinking options. Car was raced in Tour de France also. And here is link to one option for my build: 1969 Tour de France car And in 1968 A110 was raced in Le Mans. Maybe I choose between these options. So below are mandatory pictures from parts. I would say this is typical Tamiya. Engine looks good and with small detailing it's possible make fine model. Only thing I can complain is these chrome parts. I think I just remove chrome and get those painted. Good think is that wheels don't have chrome.
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Hi, For my next project I will be making the Tamiya 1/48 Crusader tank (32541). The kit allows either the Mk I or II. I think I will be going for the Mk II depicted at at El Hamma, Tunisia, 1943. I have added a set of photoetch from Hauler, RB barrels for the QF 2 pdr gun & BESA machine gun and a set of jerry cans from MiniArt for some stowage: I have seen some mention of the underside of the main barrel being painted white (as in this photo). Does anyone know anything about this? The kit instructions have it in the 2 tone Black and sand colour as per the rest of the tank. Some more reference photos: Hopefully I'll be back once I've made a start. Thanks for looking! Stuart
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Here's my take on the Tamiya CB 750 with some extra detailing and respoked wheels using stainless locking wire. All the chrome work was stripped and redone using Alclad Chrome. Paint was Ford Sovereign Gold from a Halfords rattlecan suitably lacquered after decal application. I really enjoyed making this one ! Hope you like it ! MODeller
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Hi, This is my Tamiya 1/48 M20 US armoured car (delayed build from the Armoured Car GB...Finally removed from the shelf of doom!). The snowchains and some stowage is from a set by Blackdog. I have also added a metal machine gun barrel by RB, Hauler photoetch and some Tamiya figures. Scratch built base set at time of Battle of the Bulge. Thanks for looking! Stuart
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Hi all - here's my latest project - Tamiya's Ilyushin Il-2 Sturmovik in 1:72 scale. Build out of box in in the Soviet 1945 scheme - only aftermarket was some Eduard canopy masks, which made a huge difference to the finished product. Brush painted in mix of Vallejo and Revell acrylics. Overall a beautiful kit with lots of nice touches that make the modeller's life easier. Minimal filler required. Took me about 2 months, which is very quick for me - and that included about 2 weeks of waiting for canopy masks to be delivered, and a repaint of the grey which was initially too light. Only thing to note would be that the instructions require you to add the landing gear very early in the build - but I don't think there's any way round it. Enjoy! -
Picked the old Tamiya Universal Carrier up for A$5 at the recent local model expo. Perfect as a quick build to work on my painting and weathering. Brush painted with Vallejo and Tamiya Acrylics and finished with 1 Armoured Division markings straight out of the box. A little extra stowage added from the spares box. Figures donated by a Miniart Valentine kit. Build log can be found here: Off overseas for a little vacation for next couple of weeks, so hope everyone keeps safe and I’ll catch up when I get back. Looks good with my Border Models Crusader Mk II that I made at Christmas time. and finally one in black and white.- 10 replies
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Hi all, this build has been a long time in the making. I had intended for it to be a relatively quick and stress-free build but it ended up being a slog at times and sat unfinished for a while. The kit is the 1/48 Tamiya Mk.X and was a breeze to put together, it's a great kit. The decals are the Avalon IAF Beaufighter set and caused me some issues, they were quite thin and the Star of David in the centre of the roundel ended up semi-transparent so the paint job can be seen underneath. Furthermore I can't actually verify that any of the Israeli Beaufighters actually wore RAF day colours but the option was there and I had the Ammo paint set on hand so went for it. The decals combined with a few silly mistakes on my end like using the wrong tail and ballsing up the camouflage scheme in places meant it sat in a box for a while untouched but I decided to just use it as weathering practice and managed to get it looking somewhat presentable so here it is: Thanks for looking in!- 4 replies
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Should finish my current GB in the next couple of days, so I've made my choice to join in with this GB and thought I'd add my placemarker. Tamiya Subaru Impreza from the 2005 Monte Carlo rally. I've built other Tamiya Imprezas and hoping that this version will go together just as easily. Will be oob as I've not got much time left.
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Hi all. Here's my latest completion, their VERY nice 1/48th Tamiya P-48F Lightning. The model represents White 33 from the USAAF serving with the 39th Fighter Squadron, 35th Fighter Group, 5th Airforce while operating in Port Moresby during 1944. The scheme is one of the options supplied in the box. I created paint masks for the insignia and White 33 on the nose and tail so I could paint them. I would liked to have made them for the shark mouths on the cowls but time was against me as I had to have it completed by last weekend (19/ 20 August) for our state competition. The stencils are from the kit. The embellishments are by way of a 3D Look panel, resin superchargers and etch seatbelts; all from Eduard. The wheels and tires are from DEF models. The top surface is rivetted so I could get some of the nice wear and tear around the rivet heads can be seen on P-38's and the colours are various darkened and lightened shades of OD/NG from Tamiya and Gunze acrylics. All of it over a silver base. I wet sanded the areas around the canopy to get the worn away silver look. I had applied hairspray but I wasn't getting the results I wanted so tried the wet sanding method. The final weathering once markings was applied was with a variety of oils and washes applied in small amounts but gradually layered to achieve the worn OD look. The underside received a similar treatment. The antennae wire is elastic thread. I'm really happy with the final result. I'd recommend getting yourself one, if only to enjoy the wonderful engineering and fit of the kit. Cheers, Mick
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PM-M Built a couple of years ago. Made it so that Engines #1 & #2 had removable cowlings by making the Merlin exhaust stacks removable. Now that I am using Imgur with some success Links BCC. Thought i'd share these images:
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Does anyone know of a mask set specifically for the new 1/72 Tamiya F-35A - RAM tapes? Or would I just paint it all one colour if I'm doing one of the Lakenheath aircraft? If anyone could point me in the right direction it would be most appreciated thanks. Martin
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