Roman Schilhart Posted November 15, 2015 Share Posted November 15, 2015 (edited) Hello and thanks for your interest! This is my latest model, the 1/72 Airfix Hawker Typhoon, dressed as "F-3A 'Diane'", serial number MN716, flown by Pilot Officer R.G. Fox in November 1944. The model was built from the box, the only addition was photo-etch seatbelts from CMK. Decals are from the Aviaeology sheet "RCAF Hawker Typhoon Mk.IB 1944 to Bodenplatte" (https://www.hannants.co.uk/product/AOD72008). The Squadrons covered are No 438, 439 and 440 Sqns during 1944 through to operation Bodenplatte. The series covers nine different subject aircraft including one car door version and eight bubble canopy versions. Aviaeology include an exclusive on the two sizes of the early “type B” upper wing roundels. Aviaelogy supply far more than your average aftermarket decal sheet, in fact it is a multi-page b/w booklet with background info and b/w pictures of some of the aircraft featured. A colour PDF version of the colour scheme is available for free though registering on the Aviaeology Web Site. The decals are of highest quality and perform flawlessly. However I did manage to break up the correct "F3" codes for this particular machine by mishandling them; I had to fall back to another "F3" code that has a slightly different font. I guess you would not have noticed unless you're an expert on 2.TAF aircraft (or you work for Aviaeology). Former squadron codes ("5V") were overpainted; I copied this by spraying the "5V" codes with dark grey through a paper mask before applying the "F3" codes over it. If you look closely, you will notice that the "F3" codes look brighter then the code letter "A" - this is intentional as I believe only the "5V/F3" code was changed. I tried to replicate the tatty appearance of the invasion stripes on the lower fuselage. The model was painted with Gunze acrylics. Photographs by Wolfgang Rabel, IGM Cars & Bikes. Edited November 15, 2015 by Roman Schilhart 34 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimHead23 Posted November 15, 2015 Share Posted November 15, 2015 That's a beauty Roman very nicely done. I love the 'distressed' paintwork. Regards Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meatbox8 Posted November 15, 2015 Share Posted November 15, 2015 That's a great looking Tiffie. Terrific finish and weathering. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyot Posted November 15, 2015 Share Posted November 15, 2015 (edited) That`s a very nice Canadian `Bombphoon' and I like your choice of decals, I`m going to have to order myself a set of those in 1/72nd scale from Terry at Aviaology! I especially like the way you have weathered the D-Day stripes to replicate the overpainting and shown the previous code too, Cheers Tony Edited November 15, 2015 by tonyot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WildeSau75 Posted November 15, 2015 Share Posted November 15, 2015 It's a great result - I like your Tyffie a lt. Cheers, Michael Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogsbody Posted November 15, 2015 Share Posted November 15, 2015 Nice! Well done. Always like to see Canadian content. It's the law here. Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nick32 Posted November 15, 2015 Share Posted November 15, 2015 That's a very nice build, very well done - Nice work! Nick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhantomBigStu Posted November 15, 2015 Share Posted November 15, 2015 Cracking build, hard to believe that's the small version Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
batcode Posted November 15, 2015 Share Posted November 15, 2015 great looking typhoon, nice work and great job on the finish.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlaStix Posted November 16, 2015 Share Posted November 16, 2015 Fantastic looking Typhoon especially in 1/72! I'm really impressed with the finish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob85 Posted November 16, 2015 Share Posted November 16, 2015 So many nice details In your paintwork, she looks lovely. I need to try and finish mine but the paint is not playing ball, if it ends up anywhere near your standard I will be over the moon Rob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eht1418 Posted November 18, 2015 Share Posted November 18, 2015 That is outstanding! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stesca Posted November 18, 2015 Share Posted November 18, 2015 Superb build and great finishing, like the wear and tear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Courageous Posted November 18, 2015 Share Posted November 18, 2015 A nicely built and presented Tiffie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArmouredSprue Posted November 19, 2015 Share Posted November 19, 2015 Nice work mate! I really liked the distressed paint. Well done. Cheers Paulo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christer A Posted November 19, 2015 Share Posted November 19, 2015 Amazing finish! Absolutely flawless! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TEMPESTMK5 Posted November 19, 2015 Share Posted November 19, 2015 Patrice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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