Antb Posted September 9, 2017 Share Posted September 9, 2017 Good evening fellow modellers I haven't built anything since the nightmare 110C build a few months ago but I think I have my aircraft mojo back and I present to you the It had A short wingspan but it did a stirling job build. Massive apologies for the rubbish title couldn't think of anything simpler.. .. This build will be completely out of box and I won't be adding any aftermarket with the exception of an Eduard mask set. I'm not even going to attempt cutting the masks myself for the glazing on this one. As ever I don't profess to be an exceptional modeller or 100% accurate I do it for fun and that's all that matters to me. Happy to take any and all advice as want to learn. Anyway enough of the waffling on with some pics. Here the obligatory box shot I'm going for the option on the box. MacRoberts reply. And the sprues And a small PE fret. As the X Factor is on tonight it's time to get cracking. 18 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darby Posted September 9, 2017 Share Posted September 9, 2017 Build and enjoy it! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
celt Posted September 9, 2017 Share Posted September 9, 2017 I built the Airfix example on numerous occasions,but never built the Italeri example. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonyTiger66 Posted September 9, 2017 Share Posted September 9, 2017 Great to see a Stirling build. My grandad was on these. It might be a short wingspan but they're a big model, even for 1/72 scale! Looking forward to it, will enjoy it with you . Best regards TonyT 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed Russell Posted September 9, 2017 Share Posted September 9, 2017 I hope you do a sterling job on it, having parted with your Sterling currency for this Stirling. 1 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Antb Posted September 10, 2017 Author Share Posted September 10, 2017 Thanks chaps 11 hours ago, TonyTiger66 said: Great to see a Stirling build. My grandad was on these. It might be a short wingspan but they're a big model, even for 1/72 scale! Looking forward to it, will enjoy it with you . Best regards TonyT Hi Tony You're not kidding she's massive! Looks odd with the massive fuselage and the short stubby wings, not the usual set up I guess. Hope you enjoy following along and I can do it some justice. 9 hours ago, Ed Russell said: I hope you do a sterling job on it, having parted with your Sterling currency for this Stirling. Oh dear Ed. Time to get your 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBaron Posted September 10, 2017 Share Posted September 10, 2017 12 hours ago, Antb said: As the X Factor is on tonight it's time to get cracking. Model building on the X-Factor ? I shall vote for you, no matter what your singing's like. Best of luck with the build Ant. Tony 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Antb Posted September 10, 2017 Author Share Posted September 10, 2017 10 minutes ago, TheBaron said: Model building on the X-Factor ? I shall vote for you, no matter what your singing's like. Best of luck with the build Ant. Tony Ha cheers mate. You really wouldn't want to hear my singing... Tone deaf according to the kids. Yes good old X Factor. The only good thing about that programme is that It gives me an excuse to have some bench time. Gets my vote! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIG X Posted September 10, 2017 Share Posted September 10, 2017 Hey Ant - I'll be tagging along on this one - cheering all the way - looks a BIG BEAST - 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mancunian airman Posted September 10, 2017 Share Posted September 10, 2017 Strangely a lovely aircraft in flight but those legs . . . Looking forward to seeing the comparison to the Airfix version of which I hope, this is better . . . 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed Russell Posted September 10, 2017 Share Posted September 10, 2017 I built the first version when it came out. An out of the box build for this should look fine. The only non-OOB things I did was to tone down the panel lines a little and change the markings. I wanted something different for the markings but the panel lines are a subjective thing. You may well be happy with them. http://www.britmodeller.com/forums/index.php?/topic/234965440-italeri-stirling/& The Airfix version is not that bad but the Italeri is rather better, which it should be given the age and cost of the two. I shall follow your build with interest. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Antb Posted September 10, 2017 Author Share Posted September 10, 2017 5 hours ago, Mancunian airman said: Strangely a lovely aircraft in flight but those legs . . . I know. They're huuuuuge aren't they. I had toyed with the idea of wheels up but the legs are an appeal of the aircraft. So ugly yet so beautiful. 2 hours ago, Ed Russell said: I built the first version when it came out. An out of the box build for this should look fine. The only non-OOB things I did was to tone down the panel lines a little and change the markings. I wanted something different for the markings but the panel lines are a subjective thing. You may well be happy with them. http://www.britmodeller.com/forums/index.php?/topic/234965440-italeri-stirling/& The Airfix version is not that bad but the Italeri is rather better, which it should be given the age and cost of the two. I shall follow your build with interest. Thanks ed. I know why some folk would be unhappy with the panel lines but I'm ok with them. They should lie down a little once primed and painted (I hope) I did have a look around for alternate markings but couldn't see much out there for a mark 1. Plenty for a mark 3 though. So far progress has been good. Update to follow this evening. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Antb Posted September 11, 2017 Author Share Posted September 11, 2017 Hi chaps I'm going to have to shelve the build for a week or so. My 3 year old son was rushed to hospital last night and he's having to have an operation in the morning. It's all very unexpected. Cheers for now 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazza l Posted September 11, 2017 Share Posted September 11, 2017 35 minutes ago, Antb said: Hi chaps I'm going to have to shelve the build for a week or so. My 3 year old son was rushed to hospital last night and he's having to have an operation in the morning. It's all very unexpected. Cheers for now I'm very sorry to hear that Ant, I hope all goes well and he makes a quick recovery. gazza l 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stever219 Posted September 11, 2017 Share Posted September 11, 2017 Sorry to hear about your son, and fingers crossed for a full and speedy recovery. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIG X Posted September 11, 2017 Share Posted September 11, 2017 I know we all hope for a speedy recovery and we will all still be here when you get back... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted September 12, 2017 Share Posted September 12, 2017 Hope your son isn't in serious trouble. My prayers for the little guy. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stew Dapple Posted September 12, 2017 Share Posted September 12, 2017 Fingers crossed Ant, hope your son gets fixed up quickly and we see you back at the bench in short order Cheers, Stew 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
qn30jEkPz7 Posted September 12, 2017 Share Posted September 12, 2017 Hope it all goes well for him. Speedy recovery 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lawzer Posted September 12, 2017 Share Posted September 12, 2017 (edited) hope all goes well mate. Edited September 12, 2017 by Lawzer 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Massimo Posted September 12, 2017 Share Posted September 12, 2017 I wish you all the best for your son!!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIG X Posted September 12, 2017 Share Posted September 12, 2017 2 hours ago, Lawzer said: Sh.t! I just liked with a laugh (the original topic cause of the title). Just read the latest comments hope all goes well mate. Hey up Lawzer - you can go back to your laugh and click on it to make it go away or change it for something else... Regards - Bill Gates 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Antb Posted September 12, 2017 Author Share Posted September 12, 2017 Evening guys. Thank you all for the lovely comments. They mean a great deal. Just a quick update. The operation went well and they located the source of the problem. He's in a lot of pain despite being dosed up on morphine but fingers crossed they've said around a week and he should be home. This is great as its the wife's and my birthday on the 19th so would be a great present. Anyway I don't want to turn this away from the build thread but wanted to say thank you for the comments again. You guys are the best. 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edge Posted September 12, 2017 Share Posted September 12, 2017 Great news Ant. Fingers crossed for a speedy and full recovery. Edge 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIG X Posted September 12, 2017 Share Posted September 12, 2017 16 minutes ago, Antb said: Evening guys. Thank you all for the lovely comments. They mean a great deal. Just a quick update. The operation went well and they located the source of the problem. He's in a lot of pain despite being dosed up on morphine but fingers crossed they've said around a week and he should be home. This is great as its the wife's and my birthday on the 19th so would be a great present. Anyway I don't want to turn this away from the build thread but wanted to say thank you for the comments again. You guys are the best. Let's hope for a brilliant birthday then 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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