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SkippyNZ

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  1. Awesome build, lots of details that I didn't know about for the K2. I didn't know about the darker grey on the fuselage top... thank you for sharing this. I'm buying thew bits to do one myself, but might chicken out and do the K1! All those aerials...
  2. Beautiful build - I found this thread while looking for references for my Revell 1/48 He 111. One question - is the knob upside down? I mean the transparent hemisphere on the nose. On my version the 'ole for the gun is on the underside. Maybe they rotated? Lovely job, I'm sure mine won't come out as well. Thank you for sharing
  3. Superb looking Harrier, I reckon the 1st generation two-seaters were good looking machines. You've inspired me to move my one up the build list but I can't achieve anything like your results.
  4. That's a cracker, and so nicely posed on the mounting. I've had the pleasure of seeing the replica from the film flying at Classic Fighters Omaka.
  5. Very cool, the colours look pretty good to my old eyes as well.
  6. I'm watching this one closely and getting a few ideas for my Whirlwind build. Thanks for sharing, I might try and emulate your changes to the radiators, it makes a big difference I reckon. As for the rest... amazing and well out of my league!
  7. No problem - there's a better thread here: Aims obviously knows a lot more about Ju-88's than I ever will - and I'll be taking some of his advice if I build another.
  8. That's very unusual and extremely cool! In fact I'm shivering just looking at it. Well done and thanks for sharing.
  9. Really cool, especially the aerial, pitot head, and mirror. I hope mine turns out half as well. What's the consensus on Vallejo Dark Green?
  10. Oh, I agree with the Scimitar, too! I know it was a bit of a pig to land on Carriers but what a pretty aeroplane. Can't wait for the injection moulded 1/48 model.... anyone? I just masked the canopy and painted it carefully with a brush. The white's way to thick, but I thought it was razor thin when I masked it. Old eyes and hands... And while I'm asking for models, a 1/350 HMS Victorious from this era would be nice too.
  11. I've always liked the Sea Vixen, ever since buying the Airfix HMS Victorious when I was a kid. I'm sure it was because it looked like a fast Thunderbird 2! I'm forever grateful to Airfix for their beautiful kit, and to Alley Cat for giving us a cool FAW.1 conversion. Which I must get around to one day. Here for your entertainment is my take on the Airfix kit, straight from the box. The canopies and seats are not glued in, one day I might shout it some aftermarket versions. Although the photos don't show it, this is probably my best attempt at pre-shading. I have much more success pre-shading Tamiya acrylics than Vallejo, but that's probably just my fault. I think I have the pressure too high, maybe. There's been some stunning Sea Vixen's on BM, hope you don't mind my humble effort. The last two photos are a wee gloat - after two months of not flying, my wee baby should be back in the air tomorrow. The weather doesn't look good! I forgot to take photos of the finished model underneath, but here's one I prepared earlier.
  12. Awesome work! Wouldn't be surprised if you start that Pegasus up.
  13. I'm enjoying this. I have one partially assembled but might use the bits for the Mark 1f instead. I wonder what the Tanmodel Blenheim IV will be like?
  14. Cracking Shar build, it's definitely inspiring me to have a crack at this kit. Thanks for sharing
  15. Awesome Hangar - and an excellent Gnat too. Thanks!
  16. Good Skills! Really enjoyed this post, thank you
  17. Can't have too many Spitfires, and that's a lovely model. Thanks for the inspiration!
  18. Not surprised at all - in fact I was talking about my own reaction. As a non-Brit I am probably entitled to say... you can be proud of the achievements that *have* been made. There will always be a few 'near-misses' too. I wish I could have seen the M.52, TSR-2, and HOTOL come to fruition. However... Pup, Camel, Snipe, Hurricane, Spitfire, Meteor, Hunter, Mosquito, Lightning, Harrier, Typhoon (take your pick!), Tempest... Lancaster, Comet, VC 10, Sea Vixen, Fruitbat... (wanders off to have a cuppa and a wee lie down)
  19. Beautiful build of a beautiful aircraft. Quite an emotional reaction to this one!
  20. Awesome build, and nice to see one built without the incorrect anhedral on the lower wing, it just looks right! I had to shave the upper centre-section to try to get the lower wings level. Thanks for sharing!
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