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I should have said 'surcoat' of course!
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Absolutely superb! I really like the red coat, really struggling to get my red uniforms to look natural, so will be looking at this work for reference for a long time. Really great, thanks for sharing.
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That's an amazing job. Love the detailed panels and the cockpit is superb. Thanks.
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Airfix F14 Tomcat 1/72
Geoff Mapes replied to Geoff Mapes's topic in Ready for Inspection - Aircraft
Hi Jean, yes I have been 'creative' with the grey and white limits. I just couldn't get another boundary to look right. There were so many different paint schemes that I bet there was a straight line somewhere and thought I'd get away with it! Ha! It looked such a good kit in the bag that I couldn't let it pass. I've not done US jets before, but at the Bovington model show last weekend I found a Dragonfly, Voodoo and a Phantom! Not that I need anymore kits in my collection. Thanks. Geoff -
I've just finished this model that I found at the Poole Vikings model show in Spring 2018. I've found out that the sculptor was Maurice Corry in 120mm. A Rifle Brigade officer from the Crimean War of 1854. I must admit, I'm quite happy with this one. This is the first figure model I've completed for a number of years - well, 35 years to be exact. I used to spend all my schoolboy pocket money on Historex 54mm models in the mid-1980s and now, as my teenage son has got into Airfix, I've found the bug again and really enjoying it. I used Windsor and Newton acrylics for the colours and the Vallejo Model Colour face painting set. I now have a growing set of Vallejo Model Colours as I think they are great acrylics for brush work. I have invested in a good set of sable brushes, but the best investment has been the head-mounted LED magnifying glasses - eyesight not what it was when I was 16 years old! I struggled with the eyes for a while and will try and work on not having such a startled look. Only practice will help here, I think! Have a look at Dan Capuano's site for an amazing example that I used for reference and inspiration! http://dancapuanofineminiatures.blogspot.com I also saw this photo from the Royal Collections Trust of a Major Woodford in the Crimean War. His pose and uniform look a great reference for the sculptor.
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Airfix F14 Tomcat 1/72
Geoff Mapes replied to Geoff Mapes's topic in Ready for Inspection - Aircraft
Stars and bars upside down! So they are! What a schoolboy error! -
First completion of 2019, an old Airfix 1/72nd F14A Tomcat. I chose the 'Top Hatters' decals from the newer Airfix kit as the original decals were far too yellowed. I found this kit in a freezer bag, under a club table at the last South West Model Show that was held in the Fleet Air Arm Museum a few years ago, only a few pounds.
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This is amazing work and I think my favourite so far this year. I can't believe it is only 54mm! So accurate. Thanks for sharing.
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This is great. I too really like the glossy tone of the windsheeter or rain mac. I also like your use of a lighter green on the mac, adds impact and will stand out on the shelf.
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Special forces operator 1/35 Evolution miniatures
Geoff Mapes replied to Venelin's topic in Figure Ready for Inspection
Excellent figure! I like the detail on the rifles. Superb! -
A-4B Skyhawk 1/72 Airfix
Geoff Mapes replied to Dmitry Stelmakh's topic in Ready for Inspection - Aircraft
Superb! Shading and panel detail are excellent. Great photography too. -
The most famous Grumman fighter ever: Fujimi 1/72 Tomcat
Geoff Mapes replied to Giorgio N's topic in Grumman GB
Coming along brilliantly. There is so much more detail in this kit than the old Airfix one I'm doing. -
The most famous Grumman fighter ever: Fujimi 1/72 Tomcat
Geoff Mapes replied to Giorgio N's topic in Grumman GB
Looking really good. I really like the plasticard idea, never thought of that before, I've normally been quite free with the putty. One thing about the Tomcat I like is that there were so many different variations of paint schemes both afloat and on shore-based stations that no one can say your scheme isn't historically correct, if it's not quite as the box art. Ha! -
Absolutely first class.
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The most famous Grumman fighter ever: Fujimi 1/72 Tomcat
Geoff Mapes replied to Giorgio N's topic in Grumman GB
Looking forward to seeing this progress. I'm making the first issue (I think) Airfix 1/72 Tomcat (white sprues) but with the second issue 'Tophatters' decals. Just can't seem to get it finished though and making silly mistakes. Thanks. -
Petty Officer, Soviet Naval Infantry WW2
Geoff Mapes replied to Cheesey153's topic in Figure Ready for Inspection
A superb figure and I think all great photographs. I actually think that the top two images with the mottled background are the best because the light is perfect and contrast just right. -
Thanks Dennis. That is so true and explains why my vintage Airfix F14A Tomcat has taken 6 weeks so far! Ha!
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Hi Everyone on Britmodeller. Just joined the Britmodeller site! Five years ago, my 10 year old son said, "Dad, this Airfix stuff looks cool!" That was all it took. I instantly remembered my modelling joy when I was a teenager with Airfix, Revell, and Historex and it was inevitable that I would leap straight back into modelling. I think it was going to university in the mid-1980s when it stopped and then 20 years in the Royal Air Force, a family and a new career in civvy street ensured little time for the wonderful hobby. But I am back into it and although my teenage son still dabbles alongside, modelling has really grabbed me again. I manage to find some time for modelling - never enough though, but a busy job has to fund the stash (and pay the mortgage). I'm overwhelmed by the quality of the modelling I come across and hope to get better as we go along. I love the research too and spend ages whilst travelling pouring over guides and magazines. After a while just dipping in and out of the Britmodeller site and being amazed by how supportive it appears, I've finally joined and I will do my best to contribute. Best wishes all, thanks Geoff.