russ c Posted April 12, 2014 Share Posted April 12, 2014 Hi Everyone, Here`s some pic`s of my attempt at Special Hobbys 1/48 Boomerang that I finished last night Done as `The Grim Reaper` of No4 Sqn RAAF, flown by Squadron Leader Walliker, 1944 Built mostly OOB and even managed to use some of the photo etch although some of the smaller levers eluded me Found this one a bit of a slog, especially trying to get the interior to fit between the fuselage halves and the delicate resin tail wheel was replaced with something from the spares box as I kept breaking it Tried to give it a very sun-bleached appearance and hope I succeeded Hope you enjoy looking at, have a great weekend, Cheers Russ 14 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spiton Posted April 12, 2014 Share Posted April 12, 2014 Very nice weathering. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skids Posted April 12, 2014 Share Posted April 12, 2014 It may have caused a bit of trouble but what a great result, really like the weathering too 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
batcode Posted April 12, 2014 Share Posted April 12, 2014 very nice work russ , looks great very nice finish 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spitfire31 Posted April 12, 2014 Share Posted April 12, 2014 Very convincing! Excellent modelling in plain sight. Kind regards, Joachim 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael louey Posted April 12, 2014 Share Posted April 12, 2014 Really nice build. Looks great. Cheers Michael 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOUSTON Posted April 12, 2014 Share Posted April 12, 2014 We'll ain't that just AWESOME. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevehnz Posted April 12, 2014 Share Posted April 12, 2014 A very nice job on a fascinating little aeroplane. As for your colour Russ, I'd be happy to bits with that, I reckon you've got it pretty much right. Steve. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gumbie Air Services Posted April 12, 2014 Share Posted April 12, 2014 Great job, nice to see some more RAAF kits. I love the Boomerang, I'll have to grab a couple to replace my old Airfix kit. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
85sqn Posted April 12, 2014 Share Posted April 12, 2014 Very nice, I didn't realise these were being used operationally in 1944. What green did you use for it? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russ c Posted April 12, 2014 Author Share Posted April 12, 2014 Very nice, I didn't realise these were being used operationally in 1944. What green did you use for it? Cheers 85`, It`s Humbrol 149 with various shades of grey and olive drab for the weathering, slapped on with hairy stick as usual. Thanks to all for looking and positive comments Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelglue Posted April 12, 2014 Share Posted April 12, 2014 Truly love it Russ. You are a superstar for getting all sort of models done. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kampartiger Posted April 12, 2014 Share Posted April 12, 2014 Build the Boomerang by Tasman about a decade ago and I realized that the spinner was not actually right in the middle of the engine opening,so I thought it was a self inflicted mistake while building the kit.Yet,when I looked at your excellent Boomer,I realized it wasn't in the centre too.I guess it must had been designed that way.After a decade of pondering over it,i am at ease now.Great Boomerang,one of my all time favourite! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marek Posted April 12, 2014 Share Posted April 12, 2014 As usual, well done! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ForestFan Posted April 12, 2014 Share Posted April 12, 2014 That's turned out great, like this a lot, well done. FF 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calum Posted April 12, 2014 Share Posted April 12, 2014 Very gppd 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmcclure Posted April 12, 2014 Share Posted April 12, 2014 Very nicely done, Russ, and I really like the sun-bleached effect you've created. That's something I'm still getting to grips with. Cheers, Roger 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martian Posted April 13, 2014 Share Posted April 13, 2014 It really looks the part! so despite the issues you had with the kit I would say it was well worth persevering with. Martin 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tail-Dragon Posted April 13, 2014 Share Posted April 13, 2014 Very nice, it's so hard to make a single colour come alive, but you've done it beautifully. Colin 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zigarten Posted April 14, 2014 Share Posted April 14, 2014 How unique is that? Nice to see interesting subjects. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HL-10 Posted April 14, 2014 Share Posted April 14, 2014 That is one ugly aeroplane!!! But it is a fantastic bit of model making Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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