MarkSH Posted March 18, 2018 Share Posted March 18, 2018 Here is my 1/48 Monogram classic Hawker Typhoon Mk.1B built for the Hawker (Siddeley) Group Build. Its OOB with a few extra details, plus the addition of a spare Tamiya pilot figure. The kit decals were in a poor state so I replicated the markings in CorelDRAW and home printed, except for the small white markings and the Tiger image all of which caused me a few problems and occasion to issue forth the odd expletive I also had to hand paint the large yellow 'Fs' because I couldn't get anywhere near a dense enough print. The weathering and staining is done with oils over the decal sealing gloss coat. The general idea was a trip down memory lane and an 'Old Skool' build, so apart from the primer and the final matt coat its all hand painted, I also tried out some paint effects to try and suggest structure and break up the flat areas of colour a bit. This is a truly fun kit to build and goes together very accurately despite it's age. I would highly recommend this kit as a mojo restorer or as just some light modelling relief. The build link is here: 21 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vinnie Posted March 18, 2018 Share Posted March 18, 2018 Nicely done, Mark. I'm impressed with your brushwork and decals. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keith in the uk Posted March 18, 2018 Share Posted March 18, 2018 Oh lovely , remember building this one years ago when I was a lad. although surpassed by the Hasagawa kit it Looks like it still holds up today , 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buzby061 Posted March 18, 2018 Share Posted March 18, 2018 Lovely, it certainly scrubs up well. Pete 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted March 18, 2018 Share Posted March 18, 2018 Great looking Tiffy Really enjoyed the build. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lawzer Posted March 19, 2018 Share Posted March 19, 2018 love it! got one of these on the go just now and another due to arrive tomorrow. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Des Posted March 19, 2018 Share Posted March 19, 2018 Very well done indeed and a nice touch adding a Pilot. I built two of these a couple of years ago including one in the markings you have chosen and the kit decals were like assembling a jigsaw but the tongue in cheek stencils were worth the effort although I have seen since that some suggest Monogram's source for the code letter colours might have been a bit off. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevej60 Posted March 19, 2018 Share Posted March 19, 2018 Turned out every bit as goodas I thought it would Mark,cracking Tiffie! 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bryanm Posted March 20, 2018 Share Posted March 20, 2018 Brilliant - mine has started calling from the stash! Love the colours and markings. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Wardle Posted March 20, 2018 Share Posted March 20, 2018 Love your work, excellent job. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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