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Robert A Little's Sopwith Triplane
VT Red Sox Fan replied to rob Lyttle's topic in Work in Progress - Aircraft
Rob, love the engine--this is turning into an epic build--best, Erwin -
Airfix Typhoon 1B Dogfight Double
VT Red Sox Fan replied to VT Red Sox Fan's topic in Work in Progress - Aircraft
No sweat G, your builds are amazing--really appreciate all you have taught me--I think 1/72 is about the largest scale you could away with using decals--that said, I acknowledge that most would have gone the paint route--best, Erwin -
Airfix Typhoon 1B Dogfight Double
VT Red Sox Fan replied to VT Red Sox Fan's topic in Work in Progress - Aircraft
This update will focus on the exhausts and landing gear. Everything I have read on late model Typhoons like MP126 indicates there was a small seam/wld line on the exhaust tubes. In a few of the blogs I posted earlier & in Frank's book, the recommendation is to leave well enough alone go with the kit exhausts. I created the metal effect with a base coat of Tamiya AS-12, Bare Metal Silver, and then misted following Alclad 2 colors to attempt recreating the impact of high heat on the metal--Burnt Iron ALC 121, Jet Exhaust ALC 113, Pale Burnt Metal ALC 104, Hot Metal Sepia ALC 416. I then -
Airfix Typhoon 1B Dogfight Double
VT Red Sox Fan replied to VT Red Sox Fan's topic in Work in Progress - Aircraft
Johnny--thank you for the compliments--yes, the yellow decals went on nicely, although I will admit I used copious amounts of decal setting solution given the sharp complex curves on the leading edge--it made me sweat for a day or two--that said, I really liked how they came out--very impressed with Airfix's decals as of late--sometimes the kits are worth it for the decals--your BTW your Typhoon looks awesome--best, Erwin -
Airfix Typhoon 1B Dogfight Double
VT Red Sox Fan replied to VT Red Sox Fan's topic in Work in Progress - Aircraft
Valkarie, thank you for great compliment--much appreciated--apologize for the belated response--it has been busy lately--best, Erwin -
A Song for CC. Airfix Hawker Typhoon Mk.1B 1/72
VT Red Sox Fan replied to The Spadgent's topic in Work in Progress - Aircraft
Johnny, I dont know what I like more--the shark mouth or the Brewdog--either way this build is moving toward an epic finish--best, Erwin- 88 replies
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VT Red Sox Fan replied to Carlosee1974's topic in Work in Progress - Aircraft
Coming along nicely--really like the PE in this classic kit--best, Erwin -
VT Red Sox Fan started following Airfix Hawker Hurricane Mk.I Has Passed on! and RE.8
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Dov--this build is coming along well--really like the seat cushions--very convincing--of course everything else looks great--following with interest--best, Erwin
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Airfix Hawker Hurricane Mk.I Has Passed on!
VT Red Sox Fan replied to dogsbody's topic in Work in Progress - Aircraft
dogsbody, I LOVE this thread--I typically build in 1/72 and really appreciate the effort to achieve spectacular results you have so far--will following and learning with interest--best, Erwin -
A Couple of Gals - Two Revell B-17Gs
VT Red Sox Fan replied to CedB's topic in Work in Progress - Aircraft
CedB--those cockpits look amazing--I really like the cockpit green you chose for this build--on point for a B-17G--best, Erwin -
"Picchiatello", the Italian Stuka - Ju 87 B-2
VT Red Sox Fan replied to giemme's topic in Work in Progress - Aircraft
Giorgio, joining the chorus of accolades for this spectacular build--for some reason I am really drawn to the bomb trapeze and radiator flap actuators--in an epic build of a tough airplane, they really seem to make the technology of the era pop--well done best, Erwin -
Airfix Typhoon 1B Dogfight Double
VT Red Sox Fan replied to VT Red Sox Fan's topic in Work in Progress - Aircraft
Opuss, as always thank you for your thoughts and compliments--FWIW, my technique may be more hazardous than yours, (I used silly putty jammed into the nose cone to mount a tooth pick and then dipped into a Tamiya yellow lid)--would you be willing to share your technique? Best, Erwin -
A Song for CC. Airfix Hawker Typhoon Mk.1B 1/72
VT Red Sox Fan replied to The Spadgent's topic in Work in Progress - Aircraft
Johnny, exactly right--this is obviously a great technique you leveraged with spectacular results--I will be sure to use it on my next build involving a green or dark cammo color--this is a great Typhoon--cant wait to see where you go with the markings, the teeth and the exhausts--best, Erwin- 88 replies
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