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Another Bf-109B...Jasta 86, Gotthard Handrick, 1938...
John Masters replied to John Masters's topic in Heller Classic GB
The Hataka paint set refers to the reality that no one is sure about whether it was RLM 02 or 63. I think I’ll use “modeler’s choice” and go with RLM63. ☺️👍🏻- 4 replies
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Hardpoints and pylons established...underwing stores ready fro their paint. Yes. It is that time. Primer! I am wondering if the Hasagawa Israeli F-16 kit is this good? That's next... --John
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Another Bf-109B...Jasta 86, Gotthard Handrick, 1938...
John Masters replied to John Masters's topic in Heller Classic GB
I’m also seeing either RLM 62 or 63 for the upper surfaces. Hmmm…02 on the inside although I’ve heard very dark grey for the cockpit too. It’s the visual colour-minefield.- 4 replies
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Another Bf-109B...Jasta 86, Gotthard Handrick, 1938...
John Masters replied to John Masters's topic in Heller Classic GB
There are as many answers as questions regarding the fuselage colour. RLM02? And RLM65 underneath? I’ll see if I can find a picture of the actual aircraft in question. And since it’s 1938, variable pitch propeller…correct?- 4 replies
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Ok. I hope this one is allowed. The moulds are the same, the decals are the same, it is from Heller, but the boxing is 2015...The Scalemates lineage confused me. I'll get this in the pipe and if it is not allowed, feel free to strike me off! What's in the box...as you can see, it is the newer instruction sheet, not the older style exploded diagram. I really need another Messerschmitt--who doesn't, really? I hope I'm accepted! --John
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Sure! That sounds great. It would be a good addition. And no need to apologise! And I didn't mean to sound arch. 😁 Thank you Steve.
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Thank you... I'm just saying... I think someone is building this one over in the other GB... It comes together easily. More anon... --John
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Thanks Col. I hope I haven't given the impression that this is difficult kit to build. Quite the contrary. It is simple enough and does together very easily as long as one gas a delicate touch. There are very few, if any, gaps to mend or fill. So It a joy. And just like that... I will attach the underwing pylons and hard point next. Then it will be a matter of masking the cockpit and landing gear areas and giving it a layer of Vallejo grey primer which, if I'm not mistaken, is the same as Vallejo Light Ghost Grey. That's convenient. Then it is just a matter of the Dark Ghost Grey and the Medium Gunship Grey to complete the trio. --John
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Give Peace A Chance Gallery
John Masters replied to Enzo the Magnificent's topic in Give Peace A Chance GB
Here’s my Citroën postal van. I have developed a real soft spot for these 1/24th scale civilian vehicles. They always seem to build into something really interesting. And it’s a nice break from the military modelling. In the end I gave it a light dusting with some pigments and a tiny bit of grey FloryWash, just enough to take the ’new’ look off of it. Here’s the WiP... —John- 6 replies
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Here’s my next entry. This is the KP kit, neé Heller, of the Alouette III, in service of the Czech Mountain Rescue Team. That’s what’s on the boxtop, btw... The profile... The sprue…the plastic suspicuously resembles the newwer Airfix plastic. That blueish grey tone. Decent detail. Nothing fancy. The decals... I started in on the cockpit, the motor and the basic fuselage. The fit is decent and there are even some mounting points to keep thigs in line. Not sure about the cockpit but I think it will look good. I skipped the IP decal as it didnt want to stick. I hope that is not a harbinger of things to come! —John
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Yes, but they must be looked at carefully to make sure you don't miss anything. I made a fair amount of headway in a short time last night. The seat... The pilot. I don't often use them, but I think I will with this kit. I assembled the rudder and attached the stabilisers. And I inserted and secured the cockpit pieces, including the pilot. It’s beginning to look like the thing itself... —John
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Thnak you! Not in that scale. Only 1/72nd scale for me.
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Yes please. Count me in. This is a superb topic.
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Hey folks... May I have a ruling on this? Mountain Rescue? Is it allowed? —John