tonyot Posted February 16, 2017 Share Posted February 16, 2017 (edited) Hiya Folks, I`ve always liked the Blenheim Mk.V and this 1/72nd MPM kit was built for the MTO GB, wearing the markings of 15 Sqn SAAF which used the type on anti shipping sorties from North Africa. It wears the Temperate Sea Scheme with white undersides which was also worn by Baltimore`s and Ventura`s carrying out the same role,....... the TSS was extended down the sides of the fuselage as the better known `coastal' scheme was disliked by crews operating over the Med as it made them stick out like sore thumbs from above against the blue sea and thus more vulnerable to fighters. As usual the model was mostly brush painted, with rattle can white applied to the undersides and Polly Scale Extra Dark Sea Grey and Dark Slate Grey representing a slightly faded looking TSS. Humbrol enamel Gun Metal was used for the exhaust rings and other Humbrol enamels used for detail painting. A massive thanks to my mate Colin Burgess who sent me the excellent book `The Aegean Pirates' which is the wartime history of 15 Sqn as this provided most of the reference pics for this model. Here is the model; DSCF9747 by Tony OToole, on Flickr DSCF9748 by Tony OToole, on Flickr DSCF9752 by Tony OToole, on Flickr DSCF9763 by Tony OToole, on Flickr DSCF9769 by Tony OToole, on Flickr Here is the WIP; And here is one that I built a while back in desert colours,......I`m hoping to do another in SEAC markings! DSCF5398 by Tony OToole, on Flickr All the best Tony Edited January 3, 2018 by tonyot 50 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RidgeRunner Posted February 16, 2017 Share Posted February 16, 2017 Very nice :). I've liked the Blenheims since the Free French Airfix came out in the 1960s... Martin 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stew Dapple Posted February 16, 2017 Share Posted February 16, 2017 Lovely job on both of them Tony Cheers, Stew 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adey m Posted February 16, 2017 Share Posted February 16, 2017 (edited) Fantastic to see not one but two rare Blenheim Vs built and built well. Thanks Tony Adrian Edited February 16, 2017 by adey m 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcdonnell Posted February 16, 2017 Share Posted February 16, 2017 Hello,Tony - Hoping this reply finds you in improving health and spirit. You're educating me again with these two fine builds in your customary style.I'm not overly familiar with the Blenheim's variants but appreciate the appeal and interest in the type. Superb modelling as always,my friend. 😉👍 All the very best,Paul. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meatbox8 Posted February 16, 2017 Share Posted February 16, 2017 A great looking pair of Blenheim Vs. Not sure I've ever seen one on here before. A great tribute to those gallant anti-shipping crews. I met Sir Ivor Broom once some years ago. He flew Blenheims in that role from Malta and was quickly promoted from Flight Sergeant to Squadron Leader because the attrition rate was so high. I also read a comment from a Spitfire or Hurricane pilot who escorted a Blenheim anti-shipping strike and described witnessing it as 'horrible'. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knight_Flyer Posted February 16, 2017 Share Posted February 16, 2017 Very nice builds and quite a contrast with the two camo schemes. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JWM Posted February 16, 2017 Share Posted February 16, 2017 Very nice alterations of Mk V. Cheers J-W 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2wheels Posted February 16, 2017 Share Posted February 16, 2017 Tackling not one .....but two, MPM Blenhiems. Your a braver man than I And nice work BTW 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
72modeler Posted February 17, 2017 Share Posted February 17, 2017 (edited) A terrific two-fer, ToT! Have you ever built a bad model, yet? I haven't worked up the courage to do one Blenheim, much less a pair! Great builds! Mike A shame that Airfix didn't get the nacelles as accurate on their new-tools as MPM did. Edited January 4, 2018 by 72modeler 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bristol boy Posted February 17, 2017 Share Posted February 17, 2017 Great couple of Mk V's, hope to do one myself eventually, the kits crop up on eBay from time to time, must grab one. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jean Posted February 17, 2017 Share Posted February 17, 2017 Great build and I love the fact that you base your builds on solid historical data. That's the spirit, as far as I am concerned. I can't say the same about the Mk.V , as I never liked its look, "thanks" to a sturgeon-like nasal appendix... It must be an acquired taste! Congratulations! JR 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyot Posted February 17, 2017 Author Share Posted February 17, 2017 Thanks everybody, your kind comments are very much appreciated, Jean- I see what you mean about the Sturgeon like nose,..... like you say it must be an acquired taste, I`ve always gone for the weird and wonderful! Cheers Tony 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBaron Posted February 17, 2017 Share Posted February 17, 2017 Beautiful work Tony. I love what you've achieved in the painting of that, lovely qualities. Tony 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derwentsider Posted February 19, 2017 Share Posted February 19, 2017 Lovely built and painted pair Tony. You don't see this variant modelled very often. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeR Posted February 19, 2017 Share Posted February 19, 2017 Great stuff! Mike. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Man Posted February 19, 2017 Share Posted February 19, 2017 Great work on a rough kit, Sir. Like them both, and one more in SEAC markings would be a treat. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heloman1 Posted February 19, 2017 Share Posted February 19, 2017 Hi Tony, magic finish to your build that dorsal turret really 'sits up'.It can't have done much for the aerodynamics of what was already a slow looking aircraft!!! I was happy to let yo have th ebook, Stefan and his co awthor did a magnificent job and although the copy I gave you was an editors copy with lots of typos, I'm sure you were pleased to have it in your collection. More power to your elbow mate... Colin 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric Mc Posted February 19, 2017 Share Posted February 19, 2017 Very nice. The Mk V certainly does look different. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyot Posted February 20, 2017 Author Share Posted February 20, 2017 18 hours ago, heloman1 said: Hi Tony, magic finish to your build that dorsal turret really 'sits up'.It can't have done much for the aerodynamics of what was already a slow looking aircraft!!! I was happy to let yo have th ebook, Stefan and his co awthor did a magnificent job and although the copy I gave you was an editors copy with lots of typos, I'm sure you were pleased to have it in your collection. More power to your elbow mate... Colin I sure was happy to receive it mate,........ just my cup of tea and a brilliant book with lots of reference for future projects too! Thanks to everybody for your very kind comments, Cheers Tony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyot Posted January 3, 2018 Author Share Posted January 3, 2018 Updated to replace blocked Photobucket pics with Flickr pics. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
06/24 Posted January 3, 2018 Share Posted January 3, 2018 Having seen the effort @Procopiusis having to put into his, I'm impressed to see not one but two Bisleys on the site! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shrek51 Posted January 3, 2018 Share Posted January 3, 2018 Hi Tony, cracking models, As a fellow hairy stick user I have always admired your work and been envious of the finish you get, do you use acrylics or enamels? Mark 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyot Posted January 3, 2018 Author Share Posted January 3, 2018 1 hour ago, Shrek51 said: Hi Tony, cracking models, As a fellow hairy stick user I have always admired your work and been envious of the finish you get, do you use acrylics or enamels? Mark Cheers Mark,...... I prefer acrylics but actually use both! All the best mate Tony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shrek51 Posted January 4, 2018 Share Posted January 4, 2018 Tony, sorry to be a pain, do you prime when using acrylics? I usually Prime with humbrol then use acrylics ,but just lately am trying to brush Stynlrez/Badger primer, just interested in your process....... thanks Mark 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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