WildWeasel

Interesting subject, I believe N. Korea still fly these?

Great finish, love the weathering, it always requires a bit of bravery to commit to it over such nice markings.

Finished this nice kit a few weeks ago, I added Quickboost seats and Begemot Decals. The model depicts a well worn aircraft Yellow 35 of 396 Ship Based Antisubmarine Squadron in 2004. Painted with Mr Paint Laquer.

Work recommences

I had laid it over Gunze Aqueous Acylics, I would only use it over Humbrol Acrylics (which are also awful, so its gone in the bin!)

Humbrol gloss is awful, I had exactly the same issue with crazy paving. I stripped my model down using Gunze Aqueous thinners rubbed on with kitchen roll. I now use Gunze Aqueous for clear coats. I've tried Johnsons Klear as well but found it a little too runny.

Going to leave the Merlin now, there are still a couple of lines to add as well as bits that go on after mating with the fuselage, there is a bit of paint touch up needed as well. I've settled on the markings, the 'high' back is going to be SM311/DN-P of 416 RCAF Sqn (Xtradecal sheet X49-128) The 'Bubbletop' is going to be TD240/WX-V of 302 Sqn (both kit and Xtradecal have this scheme)

Great looking model in a very interesting scheme!

Really nice looking Eagle, makes for an imposing model.

Good looking Defiant!

Back at it after a break of about a month. Still working on the Merlin... The engine bearers are quite delicate with a fair bit of flash to remove: Painting with Vallejo 71.010 Interior Green: Hoses and weathering added to firewall: Coolant lines added... Side view: There is a fair bit of PE that represents various links and rods. Coolant lines removed (sigh) to allow for fitting of bearers, in my defence I was following the instructions (pays to read ahead!) Getting close to the finish line with the Merlin

Paint and a few more hoses fitted.

I've managed to get a bit more time on this, the fuel lines took some effort, a coat of paint is next before it gets too cluttered.

Winsor & Newton Series 7. Not cheap, but you get what yer pays for.

Work begins on the Merlin I got fed up trying to remove the flash from inside the ignition leads (a couple bought it) Replaced with 0.2mm brass wire

That's different. Very Gundam-esque!

Very nice build and finish.

I'm undecided, I would like to build one with standard wings and one with clipped. I'm starting with the engine so have plenty of time to make my mind up!

My contribution is a pair of Spitfire Mk.XVI from the Eduard 1/48 Dual Combo kit. This kit provides two aircraft - one with the standard fuselage, and one with the lower rear fuselage and tear-drop canopy. In addition one of the aircraft will get a Packard Merlin 266 from the Eduard Brassin kit. The Brassin kit is a beautiful thing with something like 50 pieces making up the final engine and mounting. I have also got Xtradecal set 48-128 which has some interesting marking options. The kit provides coloured PE for the interiors. this set of sprues is duplicated. 3 sets of wings included as some of the aircraft sported the tear drop blister above the wheel wells.

Im in, just bought the Eduard Mk.XVI dual combo from MJW for a bargain price. Will probably build both, but no idea on what markings yet.

Akan 64001 thinner is a good starting point.

I bought an SAC set for mine from Hannants.

Really good looking 110!

Its a nice kit, I bought an Aries seat to go in mine. Unfortunately my kit came with the later kinked wing as per the later marks.

Looking great so far! I hit the purchase button on one of these and the Begemot decals. The Begemot paint references, or lack of are a bit tricky. What paint are you using for the exterior? The Hobby boss paint call out is for the newer(?) grey scheme - most of the Begemot examples would pre date this I am leaning towards scheme 8 which I believe Akan 63049 would suit.