[Aifix 1:32 Rommels Half Truck - help needed]

8 hours ago, Peter2 said:

I believe I might have those two parts in an old Airfix Greif box. I will let you know tomorrow if I find them. I've seen pictures of these halftracks and that "cowling" [Part 146] looks different from some images, but it may be right for some 250s: I'm no expert. A scratchbuild could work, as suggested by Rob G.

that would be great if you have them - thank you

12 hours ago, Troy Smith said:

 

look for a set of 1/32 Airfix Afrika Korps multipose,  it has an  MG34,    and you get 6 Afrika Korps figures to play with. 

 

seems there was a boxing with figures as well.

Or ask in the wanted section for leftovers.

 

HTH

great idea - thank you 

[Aifix 1:32 Rommels Half Truck - help needed]

Ok so I've picked up on this build which I started in 2021 and lost interest in for a while! I'm now finding things are missing and could do with some help.

 

So the main machine gun is missing and I'm wondering if I can get an aftermarket replacement in this scale (1:32)? I've contacted airfix spares and they don't have any spares for this kit.

Also I missing the part (146) which fits directly under the engine cowling and in front of the front wheel axel. Figure I might need to fashion one myself - has anyone any ideas how to do it?

 

The figures are missing but I'm not so bothered about them!

 

thanks

 

Chris 

 

 

[Sopwith Camel Comic, 1/48 Eduard]

On 4/26/2023 at 8:58 PM, Bughunter said:

Is a Camel without humps a Camel?

 

In this case, of course!

 

Sopwith Camel Comic  

After some delay due to other projects and some self created problems my project number 4 of 2023 is now finished: a Sopwith Camel Comic in 1/48 from Eduard. That was the night fighter version of the Camel.
This is the Profipack with some Eduard Brassin Print additions like wicker seat, Rotherham Air Pump and Lewis MG weapon set for the Comic.
As on my other models the airscrew, struts, tail skid and parts of the undercarriage are made from real wood. The rotary engine kit is from Small Stuff and the terminals of the RAF wires and turnbuckles are from Gaspatch.

It is a fantastic modern kit with great fit and engineering, for me the kit of the year 2022!

 

I have to say Thanks to Eduard for providing the kit and I'm really happy now to have this type in my collection! A detailed build log can be found on Scalemates.

 

And now have fun with the pics!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cheers,
Frank

Fabulous!

[Mirage F.1B - Kitty Hawk]

thats a stunning build. I know what you mean about those Kitty Hawk kits - I've been trying to build the jaguar one for 7 years and nothing fits!

[Italeri 1:32 TF104G Starfighter - Escuadron, Spanish Air Force - Torrejon 1968]

14 hours ago, exdraken said:

Very nice!

Felicidades! 🇪🇸

 

One question though:

Does the nozzle stick out too much or did you use the long feathered type on purpose?

Not sure  something puzzles me at the hot end

..

Hi - thanks for the comments and as regards the exhaust its just how it turned out to be honest!

[Italeri 1:32 TF104G Starfighter - Escuadron, Spanish Air Force - Torrejon 1968]

Thanks for your kind comments - working all weekend so just spotted them!

[Italeri 1:32 TF104G Starfighter - Escuadron, Spanish Air Force - Torrejon 1968]

This the third Italeri 1:32 Starfighter and I think it is an excellent kit. II've wanted to do a Spanish version for some time and am pleased with the result. I added Eduard cockpit detail and masks but otherwise it is all OOB. I used Revell enamel for main ADG colour and Alclad for the meta parts. I haven't attched the wing tanks permananently as I quite like it without them - I have shown photos with and without below.

 

Big thanks to MikeC who kindly sent me some decals after a cock up! Also thanks to other memebers on here for help with the colour for the main colour - appreciated. 

 

I have an Italeri 1:32 F104 A/C to do although I might see if I can swap that for a 104G so I can do a Belgian or Dutch Starfighter.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[RF-104G Starfighter HAF in scale 1/48]

stunning!

[Tamiya 1:48 Mosquito FB VI - RAF Coastal Command June 1944.]

many thanks for all your kind comments - thinking anAmiens raid version might be next!

[Tamiya 1:48 Mosquito FB VI - RAF Coastal Command June 1944.]

Tamiya 1:48 Mosquito FB VI representing RAF Coastal Command June 1944. 
Thoroughly enjoyed this build and apart from canopy masks it was all OOB. Paints were Tamiya, Gunze and Alclad and some weathering from Ultimate Products.
The Mossie has long been one of my favourites but surprisngly I've not built one before so decided it was high time! Planning on doing some more soon.

 

[Spanish TF104 Starfighter colours - advice needed]

16 hours ago, exdraken said:

Revell 371 with a hint of blue I'd recommend... maybe slightly darkened 371 even...

 

and here a scan of the Series Espanolas instructions:

https://www.aero-spezial-modellbauversand.de/Decals/Series-Espanolas/Massstab-1-32/SE2332-F-TF-104G-Starfighter-spanische-Luftwaffe::14412.html

 

Thats really helpful - thanks. 104-22 is the scheme with the kit and I'm just trying to see if the nose cone is a lighter colour

 

[Spanish TF104 Starfighter colours - advice needed]

just coming back to this I think the ADC grey is probably the way to go - any suggestions on paints for this? I was looking at Revell 371 which is a very pale grey but not sure if its right

 

thanks 

 

chris 

[Tamiya 1/48 Spitfire Mk I (new tool)]

thats a lovely build - excellent!

[MiG-29A Fulcrum Polish Air Force Trumpeter 1:32]

wow that is a stunning build!

[Spanish TF104 Starfighter colours - advice needed]

6 hours ago, MarcB said:

Well...both are correct  🙂 Spanish 104's were painted in FS.36595 with white wing tops....except TF-104G CE.8-3 which remained natural metal (also with white wing tops) !

 

I also recommend the Series Espanolas decals.

 

HTH

 

MB

Ok thanks Marc - food for thought!

[Spanish TF104 Starfighter colours - advice needed]

I am currently building my third Italeri 1:32 Starfighter and this time its the TF104. I am thinking about do the Spanish option but not sure about the colour call outs in the instructions which seem to suggest flat aluminium. From photographs I've seen they appear to be more of a very light grey colour for the main overall colour. Can anyone advice me on what the correct colours would be?

 

thanks

 

Chris

[Hawker Typhoon EL-E MN639 - Airfix 1/24]

absolutely stunning!

[Airfix 1:48 Lightning F53 RSAF 1977, Wrap around Camouflaged]

thanks for all your kind comments - In fact it was given a good clean on wednesday along with my other Lightnings as they are all a bit dusty!

cheers

chris

[Airfix 1:48 Lightning F53 RSAF 1977, Wrap around Camouflaged]

10 hours ago, LightningBoy said:

Hello SkyHunter66,

 

I'm most of the way through a similar build as detailed in a WIP 53-67.

 

My version will have the blue underside.

 

You have chosen to apply the RSAF 'Roundels to both wings whereas the silver RSAF Lightnings had a RSAF roundel on the port wing and RSAF on the other wing.

 

Genuine question, do you have any evidence of both wings having roundels or chose to put roundels on both wings?

 

Would appreciate your thoughts.

 

Cheers.

 

LightningBoy

Hi - thanks for the message but to be honest I can't remember as it was 4 or 5 years ago I built it! Good luck with your build and look forward to the finished article

cheers

chris 

[1/32 Beaufighter by Infinity Models]

this is good news and I like the sound of their Vampire too

[Colour question for the Airfix 1:32 'Rommels Half Track']

ok thanks for your help gents - gives me something to ponder over! Would they have painted over the grey interior as I am thinking they may have left this as is?

thanks 

chris 

[Colour question for the Airfix 1:32 'Rommels Half Track']

I bought this kit a few years ago and decided it woule be my next project as the last time i built one was in the very early 1980's!

So given this is Rommels machine and Afrika Korps should the inside be the same colour as the outside as the call out is for dark grey?

Second the outside colour is given as Humbrol 74 Linen but this doesn't look right. What is the right colour for the 'yellow' and the camo 'grey'? I use Tamiya, Gunze and Vallejo in the main

Finally what are the correct colurs for the Afrika Korps uniforms - the kit gives me Rommel himself, a driver and another officer

 

Many thanks!

Chris 

 

[Lockheed F104 Starfighter - can a J model be made from a A/C kit?]

17 hours ago, Giorgio N said:

Not without major work: the J features a larger tail compared to the A/C. There are other details, but this is the biggest difference

ok good to know and thanks. Looks like I will be building a nice shiny one!

[Lockheed F104 Starfighter - can a J model be made from a A/C kit?]

I've got the Italeri 1:32 F104A/C coming next week and was thinking about making the JASDF version out of it. Anyone know if this is possible? 

Thanks

Chris 

[What are the correcr Gunze/Mr Hobby Colours for Grey/Green Phantom FG1 1970's?]

3 hours ago, lasermonkey said:

The correct Gunze colours are as follows:

 

Dark Green: C330 (Mr Color) or H330 (Hobby Color)

 

Dark Sea Grey: C331 (Mr Color) or H331 (Hobby Color)

 

and the undersides in Light Aircraft Grey C332 (Mr Color) or H332 (Hobby Color)

 

Mr Color is the lacquer-based paint, whilst Hobby Color is their aqueous line.

 

It's worth bearing in mind that the  C331 Dark Sea Grey is a fair bit too dark and could do with being lightened. I seem to remember that the Light Aircraft Grey was also a bit darker than the actual colour too, but I'll have to check. I haven't seen the aqueous colours, so can't comment.

 

Hope this helps,

Mark.

ok thats great - thanks Mark