Bjorn Posted August 25, 2014 Share Posted August 25, 2014 (edited) I started this mighty bird a few years ago, but got tired of all the shortcomings of this model. This summer I decided to finish it, and to my own surprise I made it! I know there are lots of corrections that should be made to create a perfect Nimrod. And if I had done that, the model would have been finished about 2020. So most of it is OOB, with some additions. I added some extra detailing on the rear part of the body, I made proper intakes between the engine air intakes, I drilled a number of holes on the poorly detailed engine underside. I also replaced most of the kit antennas and added a number of antennas that was not included in the kit. I painted it with Gunze acrylics and used the stencils from the decal sheet in the box. This was the worst decal sheet I have ever worked with. Besides the bad printing and silvering problems, the whole sheet had a thin decal film that meant that every single decal had to be cut out. And there are plenty of them! Apart from that, the decal placement guide is difficult to read, which meant that a few decals were placed wrong. For the national insignias and numbers, I used Xtradecals Nimrod sheet. I wish they had included the stencils. Apart from the problems of the kit, it is difficult to work with such a huge kit! I am impressed of all model builders that regularly build large aircraft. My paint box was too small, and I managed to broke the refueling probe six(!) times. Three of them when the kit was painted, which meant filling, sanding and painting once again. But still, this is an impressive kit. I am proud that I managed to finish it, and it looks really good in my collection. And this is really a great aircraft! And for those of you that hade not seen it completed: It is really huge! Compare to the Canberra not a small aircraft. And the tiny Harrier, that probably could have landed on the Nimrod wing. Thats it. Next time I will build something smaller, I think. Like a 1/72 Spitfire or something. Edited August 25, 2014 by Bjorn 59 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
General Jumbo Posted August 25, 2014 Share Posted August 25, 2014 It looks like a Nimrod to me! I think you have done a wonderful job here and I think it looks very life-like. I'd love to see it superimposed on a Kinloss background! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnonymousAA72 Posted August 25, 2014 Share Posted August 25, 2014 That's a superb finish on what is a very challenging kit! Well done indeed!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul_FGR4 Posted August 25, 2014 Share Posted August 25, 2014 is this the aifix one if so wow that kit is horrible but omg i love the nimrod and this model is fantastic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt_L Posted August 25, 2014 Share Posted August 25, 2014 Top work, your painting is subtle and very effective at breaking up what could have been one large Hemp block - very realistic. Something i'll learn from! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark73 Posted August 25, 2014 Share Posted August 25, 2014 Think you got the weathering and shading spot on, looks amazing and the final photo really gives a sense of scale, congrats on a great job 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adrianm2 Posted August 25, 2014 Share Posted August 25, 2014 You have done a fantastic work in a kit that can be a bit of a challenge. Love the weathering. Adrian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jinxman Posted August 25, 2014 Share Posted August 25, 2014 Beautiful looking work - well done. I hope mine approaches looking something like this when I get around to it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Posted August 25, 2014 Share Posted August 25, 2014 That looks superb. Really superb !! Ian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric Mc Posted August 25, 2014 Share Posted August 25, 2014 That looks really good. Is the kit really THAT bad? For those who want to criticise it, maybe they should try building the Formaplane vacform. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAG058 Posted August 25, 2014 Share Posted August 25, 2014 Stunning! You've done a great job. I like Canberra and Harrier too, just shows the shear size of it. I was tempted to get this model. I'm fairly new into the hobby though so I think it's out of my depth. Especially if it's a pig like you've described it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spitfire31 Posted August 25, 2014 Share Posted August 25, 2014 That's a museum quality model. I'm particularly impressed by the finish. Making a monotone livery look 'alive' and interesting must be the ultimate challenge, an on such a big model, too. Respect! Kind regards, Joachim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HL-10 Posted August 25, 2014 Share Posted August 25, 2014 Lovely looking model! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Viking Posted August 25, 2014 Share Posted August 25, 2014 Well thank goodness you got that out and finished it. It's absolutely stunning, the best Nimrod I have seen. Cheers John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phildagreek Posted August 25, 2014 Share Posted August 25, 2014 Nice! Like that a lot, really nice finish, good effort! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lightning 17 Posted August 25, 2014 Share Posted August 25, 2014 Looks great, lovely weathering Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ForestFan Posted August 25, 2014 Share Posted August 25, 2014 A mighty fine build and finish of the mighty hunter, respect to you sir! FF Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PC2012 Posted August 25, 2014 Share Posted August 25, 2014 Total respect - that's a beautiful model. Fantastic job Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lowlevelraf Posted August 25, 2014 Share Posted August 25, 2014 Great Nimrod I must admit, I am tempted to get one after seeing this, but I doubt it will be to this great standard! Matt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevej60 Posted August 25, 2014 Share Posted August 25, 2014 Superb finished model well worth all the effort you have put into it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RNoAF Aerobatic Team Posted August 25, 2014 Share Posted August 25, 2014 NYDELIG, Bjørn! I have 3 in the stash waiting to be built. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolwe82 Posted August 25, 2014 Share Posted August 25, 2014 amazing work and finish Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foghorn Leghorn Posted August 25, 2014 Share Posted August 25, 2014 Just glorious! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Longhorn Posted August 25, 2014 Share Posted August 25, 2014 That looks great, really good weathering. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vincenzo64 Posted August 25, 2014 Share Posted August 25, 2014 Great job! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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