russ c Posted November 21, 2017 Share Posted November 21, 2017 Hi Everyone, Just managed to get some photo`s of my very latest effort, which I hope you don`t mind me sharing Special Hobby`s 1/48 Airspeed Oxford built from their `Royal Navy` Boxing Finished in the second marking option from the box to represent an `Oxbox` of the Far East Indies Fleet and based at various locations including: .....Tambaram, India and Puttalam, Katukurunda in Ceylon ( according to the instruction leaflet ) Built 99% OOB with just ignition harness and aerial wires added........ ..although, after establishing that there was no way of seeing them, I did away with the fiddley photo-etched seat mounts and put them on little blocks of wood instead One of the easiest SH kits I`ve ever made with very little filling and sanding involved. Hope you enjoy, thanks for looking Cheers Russ 42 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meatbox8 Posted November 21, 2017 Share Posted November 21, 2017 A great looking Oxford with a really unusual scheme. Was the aircraft used for training or was it a communications kite? That steamy jungle must have played havoc on the wooden structure. I really 'need' an Oxford (1/72) after the Pavla kit was unceremoniously binned mid-build. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buzby061 Posted November 21, 2017 Share Posted November 21, 2017 A cracker. Can't remember seeing a 1/48 Oxford on here before. A rare bird indeed. Pete 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russ c Posted November 21, 2017 Author Share Posted November 21, 2017 13 minutes ago, Meatbox8 said: A great looking Oxford with a really unusual scheme. Was the aircraft used for training or was it a communications kite? That steamy jungle must have played havoc on the wooden structure. I really 'need' an Oxford (1/72) after the Pavla kit was unceremoniously binned mid-build. I`m not sure, I couldn`t find anything on Google but I`d imagine communications or transport Cheers Russ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bristol boy Posted November 21, 2017 Share Posted November 21, 2017 Great build, really like seeing rarities like this. Thanks for posting. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dazey Posted November 21, 2017 Share Posted November 21, 2017 That's a lovely build of a handsome aircraft. Regards, David 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darby Posted November 21, 2017 Share Posted November 21, 2017 Best scheme I've seen on the rarely seen Oxford. Must have something to do with those letters painted aft beginning with R and ending in Y. Nice one. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vinnie Posted November 21, 2017 Share Posted November 21, 2017 Always liked the Oxford and that is a very nice example in an unusual finish. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spaddad Posted November 21, 2017 Share Posted November 21, 2017 tasty 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted November 21, 2017 Share Posted November 21, 2017 Yes ... Yes I like it 👍 its different with just the Nmf. But Definitely nice. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russ c Posted November 21, 2017 Author Share Posted November 21, 2017 57 minutes ago, Corsairfoxfouruncle said: Yes ... Yes I like it 👍 its different with just the Nmf. But Definitely nice. Thanks Corsair`` Well......it`s supposed to be Aluminium Dope, they were a mixture of wood, fabric and metal and would have been doped all over, like Mosquito`s were. Glad you like it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted November 21, 2017 Share Posted November 21, 2017 Yes i wasn't sure, i knew they had some fabric. I just wasn't sure if it was fuselage or Fuse. & wings. Thought i would play it safe going with the “NMF” comment. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edge Posted November 21, 2017 Share Posted November 21, 2017 What a lovely looking build. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
k5054nz Posted November 21, 2017 Share Posted November 21, 2017 Wonderful finish! I have one of these well underway and I think I'll bring it back to the bench after seeing your work. I still live in hope that I'll get to see an Oxbox fly. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IanC Posted November 21, 2017 Share Posted November 21, 2017 A truly tedious aeroplane. But a simply stunning model. And so well photographed, as ever. Congratulations Russ. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevej60 Posted November 21, 2017 Share Posted November 21, 2017 Lovely build as usual Russ,not seen this aircraft modelled before. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kampartiger Posted November 22, 2017 Share Posted November 22, 2017 Russ,to be honest I would have not given the Airspeed Oxford a second look if not for your build.As always a splendid build.Btw would love to see an SEAC Lysander with that misty background.Adds an air of mystery to it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russ c Posted November 22, 2017 Author Share Posted November 22, 2017 2 hours ago, Kampartiger said: Russ,to be honest I would have not given the Airspeed Oxford a second look if not for your build.As always a splendid build.Btw would love to see an SEAC Lysander with that misty background.Adds an air of mystery to it. Thanks `K`, I can meet you half way there, I did one ages ago before I started using backgrounds. I don`t have it anymore so can`t do the background. Cheers Russ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyot Posted November 22, 2017 Share Posted November 22, 2017 What a beautiful Oxbox Russ,..... you`ve done a brilliant job on it mate,... and I have that scheme planned for one of mine too, Cheers Tony 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mitch K Posted November 22, 2017 Share Posted November 22, 2017 Quite superb! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kampartiger Posted November 23, 2017 Share Posted November 23, 2017 (edited) Thats a handsome looking Lysander. Somehow the SEAC insignia on the airframes looked nicer compare to the more usual RAF roundel used elsewhere. Edited November 23, 2017 by Kampartiger missing words 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glatisant Posted November 23, 2017 Share Posted November 23, 2017 Is there no end to your talents? Magnificent build. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcdonnell Posted November 23, 2017 Share Posted November 23, 2017 Hello,Russ - This ‘Oxford’ is beautifully built,finished and displayed.Nothing surprising there seeing that it’s your handiwork! 😉👍 All the best, Paul. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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