Richard Stephens

ok one of the final updates for this topic....we have completed the builds in 2 different clours schemes and have fully finished the weathered...more photos can be added however i think there is enough below please enjoy

Haha we have been working from 8 in the morning till around 10 at night

Ok very large update today.....both aricraft have had there full spray jobs and weathering has begun on my fathers. The rest of gear bay detail added....mine has had the cowl prepared for removing the panels.... flaps touched up and 4 different layers of shades of paint added to the model without invasion stripes... heavy weathering yet to come and final details and rockets will hopefully be added in the next 2 lots of photos... please see photos below enjoy

ok update for today..... lots of progress on fuselage as both have now had them put together and glues.... insides of wings nearly fully complete lot of detail to add to underaccariage bays....started tro work on cowls as mine will be given the option to place with or without and have begun to add hinges to the gun bay covers for added fun when viewing the model just gotta work out the first hinge on the wing.....hopeing to get to a first painting stage tomorrow although all this added detail might delay myself but my father may have his initially painted...gun bays covers are only sat in place for effect enjoy photos below

To he honest I have never been a fan of etch metal seat belts in the larger scales I just don't find them realistic so used to make my own..however in this case I certainly do like the seat belts very realistic

ok update for today... engine assembly on both aircraft finished and fully weathered 2 slightly different shades of paint used mine is the slightly darker model.....excellent builds with some very tricky detail to add after fitting engine. I recommend skipping on a few stages to install extra wiring and plumbing to make ease for later as it will drive you crazy although very accurate.. bottom section of wings on and lower undercarriag bays are assembled along with the gun bays again fully weathered and ready to take weaponary see photos below.

The kit is just like if not exactly the model in test shots...surface detail is amazing and compared to other airfix 1/24th model this kit is in a different league!

ok quick update engines cleaned up and well on there way making sure to colour match as much as possible.. few fiddly bits of details to add and lots more to go but an altogether stunning looking engine and looking great see photos below

ok quick update...both cockpit on both models have been completed... little tricky fitting the side walls but once together and with the help of some tweezers it all fit very well. the instrument panel is a work of art in itself with more decals than most small airfix kits come with on the whole kit....moving ontoi the engine and already within 5 minutes filer was needed for some areas. see photos below

ok few more pics this time finished off the weathering and have added a few cockpit pieces as well as some detail painting..... the kit is very solid up till now and fits very well....just to be careful of a few small pieces are easily breakable pipework....model so far has been airbrushed, post shaded, weathered, dry brushed and chipped with lots to go enjoy

Yes a lot of filling however if you want to open up panels and view the model properly then it is required...a lot of cleaning up required but a small price to pay for the kits quality

hi everybody. Well it was about time someone got the topic started on the newly released AIRFIX 1/24th Typhhon ...I am building this alongside my father (we both have the kit) and photos will be mixed below in various stages....I am going to full length to add detail where i think needed and open up an extra panels I see fit please enjoy the build updates will be regular.http://i1294.photobucket.com/albums/b606/3dricky/typhoon/DSC_0131_zpsfd3eab01.jpg

Ok back to it stopped for a little while just to catch up on other hobbies...the canopy I plan on creating the frame then using clear sheet plastic card I can get away with this as it is so big

Ok so little update Started to do some work on the detail inside getting to that stage where i need certain bits of detail in place enjoy! photos below

Ok little progress made otday got the computer table pretty much built and the main console panel is coming along nicely..found some textured plastci so should be able to add a little needed at this stage photos below

Lets say 2 good evenings to make the moulds and another 2 evenings to cut out and basic interior shapes

Hello all After having not posted anything for a while I though it was time to start something worth doing Recently I visited this years IPMS model show and was inspired to do something a little bit interesting....a16th scale bluethunder scratch build This chopper has always been of inspiration and what better to do it in such a large scale.I Have completed the main moulds vac form and starting work on the cockpit interior to which i am taking to a superior level of detail. Please forgive the speed of my posts as this is my first major scratch build and it takes me some time..please see photos below of work so far ENJOY