Abacus Posted July 24, 2014 Share Posted July 24, 2014 The more I see the more I want one ....even though I would probably end up divorced Andy Win, win situation then! 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abacus Posted July 24, 2014 Share Posted July 24, 2014 Still waiting for Amazon to ship. Was having doubts about buying but this thread has cured those. Did you gloss the dials before applying the decals? Aidan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dances With Wolves Posted July 24, 2014 Share Posted July 24, 2014 Ok this is good - I need to follow this as I am looking at my kit thinking 'do I have the skill set to make this thing'! Can you tie shoe laces and recall your own name? If the answer to both is 'yes', you're good to go. Don't be psych'd by the apparent complexity - it's a honey. Just test fit everything (however minor) before paint and have fun. Wish you well with yours mate. Steve :-) 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dances With Wolves Posted July 24, 2014 Share Posted July 24, 2014 Every time we have gone to add a bit of wire or an extra bit here andthere , Airfix have thought of everything, the wiring loom andpiping on the engine is amazing. There really is very little for aftermarket to add, even the instrument decals are superb, So far, if a part hasnt fitted perfectly its because we have put it on wrong Because as modellers we havebto gripe about something, the only thing i can come up with is the main gear legs are in 2 halves somi will have to clean up the seam, its disgusting and heinous and ruins the model entirely The seam disappears completely when the legs drop into the door recesses - I spent time cleaning up the seams only to discover they sit a little below 'line of sight'. Very much enjoying seeing you and your dad navigating the kit; great progress :-) Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Stephens Posted July 24, 2014 Author Share Posted July 24, 2014 ok quick update engines cleaned up and well on there way making sure to colour match as much as possible.. few fiddly bits of details to add and lots more to go but an altogether stunning looking engine and looking great see photos below 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon Cornes Posted July 24, 2014 Share Posted July 24, 2014 I remember seeing the kit at Telford and marvelling at the harnesses. We're so used to moulded in harnesses that when I realised they were separate parts I was utterly amazed. Its litte things like that that confirm the quality of the kit - Airfix have really tried and they seem to have succeded in spades. The model also looks lovely without the wings and fuselage - as displayed by Airfix at shows. Its almost worth them releasing just a 'naked' kit so that you can build just that - the 'Visible Typhoon' maybe?! One quick question about the harnesses. I had an idea that the Typhoon had a normal Sutton Harness - a CK ? The kit harness has a quick release box which is certainy how things were at the end of the War. I suppose its one of those grey areas where both harnesses are correct, depending on time and airframe? Just curious, not critical! Simon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aeronut Posted July 24, 2014 Share Posted July 24, 2014 Looking at that photo of the two builds side by side I couldn't help thinking that if this kit had come out a few years ago a fair amount of the production run would have disapeared into the hands of the Sci-Fi film special effects modellers. Those spars and fuselage frames just cry out to be turned into a space craft. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rodders154 Posted July 24, 2014 Share Posted July 24, 2014 Airfix have, IMHO, raised the bar for everyone with this kit, the texturing and patina they have achieved is truly excellent and i think all the other companies, Tamiya, Trumpeter, Hasegawa, HK, ZM, will turn to this style of finish, Plenty will argue its not true scale or the rivets are toobig or the panel lines techincally too deep but i think it is the way to go and by far the best i have ever seen. Bring on the 1/24 Swordfish, ( or Gladiator, or Sea fury or Corsair) If Mr Airfix reads these forums, is say to him, do more of this, one a year , you have raised the bar and i will buy everything you produce in 24th Mr Airfix stated at the talk at yeovilton that a 1/24 kit takes 4 years from idea to finished model he also said they do not have one in mind at the moment. Rodders Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dambuster Posted July 24, 2014 Share Posted July 24, 2014 Mr Airfix stated at the talk at yeovilton that a 1/24 kit takes 4 years from idea to finished model he also said they do not have one in mind at the moment. Rodders So that's a 1/24 Meteor and a 1/24 Beaufighter then..... Peter 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyl1962 Posted July 24, 2014 Share Posted July 24, 2014 So that's a 1/24 Meteor and a 1/24 Beaufighter then..... Peter Might as well have a 1/24 Hawker Hunter too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Learstang Posted July 24, 2014 Share Posted July 24, 2014 Brilliant work, gentlemen! Wow, the Sabre was a beast and great jobs on that! I'll put my tuppence in for a 1/24 scale Il-2 Shturmovik - it'll never happen in a month of Sundays, but one can always dream. Regards, Jason Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admiral Puff Posted July 25, 2014 Share Posted July 25, 2014 Wow-o de tutti wowi! I saw the test shot at Telford; this makes it look even better. That engine must have been an absolute cow to work on in real life - would make changing the fuel pump on an Austin 1800 look like child's play! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dynamo11 Posted July 25, 2014 Share Posted July 25, 2014 This one is top of my Christmas list, will be following the thread intently Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biggles87 Posted July 25, 2014 Share Posted July 25, 2014 Glad to see you resisted the temptation to paint the engine blocks green!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ex-FAAWAFU Posted July 25, 2014 Share Posted July 25, 2014 Stick with Hawker; Sea Fury! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Headroom Posted July 25, 2014 Share Posted July 25, 2014 So a Zwillig Tiffie then? Excellent WHIF. (too hot for a coat......) Seriously, everyone who has seen the kit is raving on the exquisite detail. This can only bode well for 'normal' releases as some of the technology used here will trickle down to other scales. I believe there were hints in the 1/72 scale one. That being so, let's wait a couple of years for the next super detailed 1/72 kit. Excellent builds so far and at a pace I could only dream about. Trevor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlCZ Posted July 25, 2014 Share Posted July 25, 2014 Hi ! It is comparable with Tamiya excellent Mustang and Spitfire kits ? Or it is better ? Have too thin hood parts and magnetics lockers ? And on pictures of prototype kit looks a surface have a "wawes" between rivets and overlapping "metal" plates - and look it very realistic. It is on real model ? And how tall is finished kits ? 20cm ? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gunpowder17 Posted July 25, 2014 Share Posted July 25, 2014 The wings and all surfaces have the stressed skin. It looks great. The detail is amazing. My canopy has the flaw in it too , but i reckon it will be hard to spot once its fitted. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Stephens Posted July 25, 2014 Author Share Posted July 25, 2014 The kit is just like if not exactly the model in test shots...surface detail is amazing and compared to other airfix 1/24th model this kit is in a different league! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markjames68 Posted July 25, 2014 Share Posted July 25, 2014 Hi ! It is comparable with Tamiya excellent Mustang and Spitfire kits ? Or it is better ? Have too thin hood parts and magnetics lockers ? And on pictures of prototype kit looks a surface have a "wawes" between rivets and overlapping "metal" plates - and look it very realistic. It is on real model ? And how tall is finished kits ? 20cm ? Personally i think it knocks everything into a cocked hat and is now THE benchmark The plumbing of the engine is a work of art and young mr Airfix CAD chappy can be rather proud of himself, you look at the instructions and thinks no way that will fit/jiggle/slot in there, but it does, every time, The cowlings are void of interior detail but wit fit in place if one wishes them too, personally im leaving em in the spare box after using them for masking, theres no way im hiding that engine and its pipework Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spookytooth Posted July 25, 2014 Share Posted July 25, 2014 This looks fantastic mate, looking forward to the finished article. Simon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Griffter Posted July 25, 2014 Share Posted July 25, 2014 Is anyone going to build it with the engine covered up? Come on, own up... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farmerboy Posted July 25, 2014 Share Posted July 25, 2014 Got mine today, it looks fantastic, hope to use this build to guide me through, 'cus I've got to finish harvest before I can start, that combine is going to be smoking!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charley420 Posted July 25, 2014 Share Posted July 25, 2014 Is anyone going to build it with the engine covered up? Come on, own up... Meeeee Well one with and one without Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Stephens Posted July 25, 2014 Author Share Posted July 25, 2014 ok update for today... engine assembly on both aircraft finished and fully weathered 2 slightly different shades of paint used mine is the slightly darker model.....excellent builds with some very tricky detail to add after fitting engine. I recommend skipping on a few stages to install extra wiring and plumbing to make ease for later as it will drive you crazy although very accurate.. bottom section of wings on and lower undercarriag bays are assembled along with the gun bays again fully weathered and ready to take weaponary see photos below. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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