StephenCJ Posted July 3, 2014 Share Posted July 3, 2014 Hi All, I have got 2 Gladiators, 2 Hurricanes and a Tiger Moth in this WIP, hopefully there should be some finished models soon. Obligatory kit pics. Gladiator Tiger Moth. I want to build an Aussie plane, on the decal sheet there are decals for a Tiger Moth in New Guinea. I will upload an image of the aircraft colour schemes Hurricane. I was only going to build one but have decided I like both sets of markings. None of these kits came from Toyworld, they came from Hannants. Thanks for looking. Stephen 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StephenCJ Posted July 3, 2014 Author Share Posted July 3, 2014 The scheme for the Tiger Moth will be the second from the top A17-489. The scheme for a Gladiator is either no 4 or no 7 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tempestwulf Posted July 3, 2014 Share Posted July 3, 2014 Stupdeous idea Casey. This should really be a great build to follow c: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gingerbob Posted July 3, 2014 Share Posted July 3, 2014 Funny, that's exactly the new Airfix 72nd that I've bought- except with a Spit I/II bought somewhat as an afterthought (I wanted a Rotol for one of the Hurricanes, got the 3D-Kits one, but then got the Spit also, since it had a Rotol ("Aftermarket prop set- comes with bonus Spitfire!") bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Winenut Posted July 3, 2014 Share Posted July 3, 2014 ready to go! Post Away! Made a 1/32 Matchbox DH Tiger Moth in the trainer livery .......dispatched summarily by the family cat! AAAGGHHHH! Cant wait to see a crackin' 1/72 from Airfix 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StephenCJ Posted July 3, 2014 Author Share Posted July 3, 2014 ready to go! Post Away! Made a 1/32 Matchbox DH Tiger Moth in the trainer livery .......dispatched summarily by the family cat! AAAGGHHHH! Cant wait to see a crackin' 1/72 from Airfix Cats we have 3 AAAAAAGGHHHHHH. one just vomited on the floor in the lounge room, the wife buggered of to work and now the cleaning is all mine. I can't make the kids clean it as they tell me the cat is mine. The cat belonged to the mother-in-law. Bloody cats 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Winenut Posted July 4, 2014 Share Posted July 4, 2014 If I could "double like" your hilarious cat story above I would have!!! baahaahaa!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FalkeEins Posted July 5, 2014 Share Posted July 5, 2014 built the Gladiator a while ago, the engine & cowls are a little tricky, otherwise a nice kit. Just about to apply paint to the Hurricane - for a lovely new tool, fit was disappointingly poor, especially the two wing halves. Cockpit is fantastic for the scale though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Les Moore Posted July 5, 2014 Share Posted July 5, 2014 Thanks for posting the pics. I may have to get one of those Tiger Moths. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mumbles Posted July 5, 2014 Share Posted July 5, 2014 ready to go! Post Away! Made a 1/32 Matchbox DH Tiger Moth in the trainer livery .......dispatched summarily by the family cat! AAAGGHHHH! Cant wait to see a crackin' 1/72 from Airfix My father and I did the floatplane version in the 80's. The flimsy strut attachment points did it in long before the cat could get near it! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StephenCJ Posted July 10, 2014 Author Share Posted July 10, 2014 Some updates. Finished the Gladiator engines. View from the top. Left engine has Eduard PE. Picture is slightly fuzzy - too lazy to get a tripod. From the side - got a tripod. This Gladiator will be finished with the kit decals. Now my problems begin. I am ready for the decals but what do I do from here. This model was painted with a rattle can - Tamiya Gloss Aluminium. This is my second attempt at a Gladiator, last time I decaled and then sprayed Tamiya clear onto the model and it ate the decals. Where do I go from here? I thought of using a enamel clear, I want to get away from enamels. Any help will be greatly appreciated. Thanks for looking. Stephen 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doug Rogers Posted July 10, 2014 Share Posted July 10, 2014 Got any Johnsons Klear? Or there are other acrylic varnishes/ sealants available. The engine looks really good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrzeM Posted July 10, 2014 Share Posted July 10, 2014 Good job!!! Look here for pre-painted PE control panels for Tiger Moth and Hurricane: http://www.martola.com.pl/en142/produkty54115/de_havilland_tigher_moth http://www.martola.com.pl/en142/produkty52716/hurricane_mk_i Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOUSTON Posted July 12, 2014 Share Posted July 12, 2014 Hello ,, WOW !!! I ran out of MY daily likes BUT I DO LIKE your engine et al.. AWESOMNE start...look forward to this 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Winenut Posted July 14, 2014 Share Posted July 14, 2014 Are you using Tamiya TS-13 clear? I've found both Tamiya's Gloss TS-13 and particularly Matt TS-80 have the capacity to eat/melt decals. I actually like TS80 matt and use it always. The key is to mist initial coats and build it up. If you spray a thick wet coat you're in for trouble. Might be the same for the gloss clear? Maybe try a light approach and build up the finish ......might save some of your hard work. Hope it all goes well. Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StephenCJ Posted July 14, 2014 Author Share Posted July 14, 2014 I did spray a heavy coat and paid the price. I also have some floor varnish that I'm playing with. A cat story for you Winenut. Cat comes in from outside about 5.30am demanding food eats a hearty breakfast spews in the hallway and the poor wife cleans it up before leaving for Coffs Harbour 3 hours away. CATS, GROWL Stephen 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StephenCJ Posted July 30, 2014 Author Share Posted July 30, 2014 An update on progress. Painted the fuselage and made some navigation lights, but neither are in focus. Next time I will include an image of a light. Tiger Moth. I told lies when I said I was doing a RAAF machine, changed my mind and decided to do the kit scheme and do the Aussie one next. Bottom Wing Fuselage I have also painted the top wing, but no picture. Gladiator I have decaled the plane. top wing I painted the Gladiator with a rattle can, I seem to put too much paint on. Give rattle cans the flick and paint with an airbrush. Next up wheels, guns and rigging. These new Airfix kits are great to build and cheap. Mr Airfix has done a great job. Thanks for looking. Stephen 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JOCKNEY Posted August 16, 2014 Share Posted August 16, 2014 G-day Stephen I thought I would pop over from Winenuts build to say what a great job you are doing of these mate. Keep up the good work with you all the way Cheers Pat 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mitch K Posted August 16, 2014 Share Posted August 16, 2014 Wonderful! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArmouredSprue Posted August 16, 2014 Share Posted August 16, 2014 Great build, great subjects! I'll be watching you to make the cabling Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StephenCJ Posted August 21, 2014 Author Share Posted August 21, 2014 Hi All, Finally an update. Finished painting some models. I have glued the top wing on the Gladiator. The struts fit into slots in the top wing very tightly, I had to clean the paint off the top of the struts for them to fit but the top wing is firmly fixed and quite strong. I have also installed the clearance lights and guns. Fixed the bit on the engine that vanished. Time for rigging. Painted the Tiger Moth ready for assembly and decals. I really like the colour scheme on this plane. The Hurricane is also painted and ready for decals. As you can see I have been to Toyworld again. The Tiger Moth is going to be done in Southern Rhodesian AF colours. Thanks for looking. Stephen 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mitch K Posted August 21, 2014 Share Posted August 21, 2014 These look a treat. I've got a Gladiator to build soon, so I'll be cribbing your thread for ideas! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyot Posted August 21, 2014 Share Posted August 21, 2014 The models are coming along a treat, great stuff,......but have you considered taking your vomiting cat to the vets?!!! The Gladiator looks superb in its silver scheme and as for the decals,...as others have said,...a coat of acrylic varnish should seal them in and help to protect them but do try to apply thin coats of rattle can varnish too, Cheers Tony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StephenCJ Posted August 21, 2014 Author Share Posted August 21, 2014 I have given up on rattle cans as I tend to be a little heavy handed with them. Started rigging yesterday, have only got 24 more wires to put on. Cats vomit when they eat too much to quickly - why share the food with the other cats. Stephen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOUSTON Posted September 29, 2014 Share Posted September 29, 2014 Stephen. ....And the Drooling begins.. AWESOME workmanship .. WAY TO GO!!!' To cats: get thee to a cattery.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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