Andy Evans

Morning. Do we have a final list of confirmed traders as yet? Thanks

http://airborne-miniatures.blogspot.com/p/blog-page.html Has a series of pictures of how the AOR1 camo was painted, unfortunately it doesn't call out the colours. This is one of the best video tutorials I have found on painting multicam https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4DK8CLFztPc&list=FLSDaMSIe7jq4-7kDysFmREg&index=2&t=120s

Thanks Dave, I'll take a look.

Nice job there Dave, building this kit at the moment myself. One question; who makes the stand/jig you are using? looks very useful.

No problem. I used paint decanted from a Tamiya spray can (AS12) so you could always use it straight from the can instead. Doesn't help you with highlighting different panels but definitely a good base.

Hi Martyn, I used the technique that Spencer Pollard outlines in this video. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bM_SUXDTQag

Just a 4mm hole through the wooden plinth at a suitable angle, holds firm enough but can be twisted to re-position if necessary.

Yes, that is the obvious answer but a little tricky to pull off; not as easy as it sounds but I'll keep experimenting.

No rocket science to the way I do it, although I didn't think of magnets ! I use a 4mm dia clear acrylic rod with a steel pin drilled and inserted into one end. If you cut the rod at an angle it allows a certain amount of variation in the angle of support. A corresponding hole is drilled into the aircraft somewhere around the centre of gravity, usually backed up with a small block of styrene inside to add some rigidity. Then simply a case of glueing it on once the preferred angle is chosen. Also a good idea to scrape the paint off where the rod meets the aircraft so there is a good mating surface for the glue (5min. epoxy)

That is just the kind of effect I was trying (and failing) to achieve. Oddly enough it works fine if I use my phone ! Problem is I am using a high f-stop, probably f-25, to get the maximum depth of field with my Nikon. Using such a high setting means that the shutter is open for too long (to let the maximum amount of light in) so no matter how slowly the prop is spinning it will always look too fast and just show the disc. The answer I suppose is to use more light and a higher shutter speed and this is what I need to experiment with. Failing that there is always photoshop. 😀

So yes, my bad. Should have done a little research. As it turns out I did actually watch "Red Tails" the other night and it all fell into place; bit late to do anything about it though, I'm afraid.

On it 😉

That is lovely Libor, I particularly like the way you've done the exhaust staining on the fuselage. Great job all round. Out of interest, what colour did you use for the azure blue underside? Thanks

Many thanks ! Got to think of a few more interesting poses for my pilots in the future.

Thanks John 👍

I got a few of their starter sets at Aldi last year, that's probably what kick-started this for me. As you say, quite cheap and reasonably quick builds compared to what I am used to. Got a couple of 109's and 190's but still trying to work up the courage to tackle the mottling. Maybe one day 😀 Maybe not as popular but I think aircraft look far better displayed in the environment they were designed for so I like to pose them in flight. Once I figure out how to photograph the prop blur a little better I'll be happier but photography is a black art to me. Cheers

Thanks Greg. Yep, the radio mast completely disintegrated as I tried to get it off, maybe one day I'll scratchbuild one and add it. Next up is the Airfix Zero, got to have some villains in the collection 😉

Morning folks, So this is my latest piece. I had some trouble with the yellow wing stripe decals so decided to leave them off; call it artistic expression 😉 First attempt at a natural metal finish and pleased with the result, maybe have to do another one as I love the way the colours really pop on this. Thanks for looking.

Cheers Steve. Thanks !

Couple of better pictures. Had to close the shutter right down to get the depth of field which means killing the prop blur a bit. I'll figure it out one day ! More pictures HERE

Thanks for all the great feedback folks, really appreciated. I'm just putting the finishing touches to the next contestant, an Airfix P-51 Mustang. I'll post pictures in a couple of days. Cheers Andy

OK, so I think it was because the photos were hosted on google photos, hopefully I've fixed the links now.

Thanks Ian. He is a little distorted by the thickness of the glazing but I turned the head slightly to add a little interest. Few more pictures:

Thanks Chris. No such trickery, just an empty airbrush blowing on it. Although I did replace the prop shaft with brass rod/tube so it spins a bit more freely.

Hi all, Ordinarily I'm a figure painter/armour modeller but had a lockdown urge to build an aircraft; bit of a cliche I know but I chose the Airfix 1/72 Spitfire. Just wanted something quick and with nothing additional required, just something out of my comfort zone and to use skills that I don't normally use. Must admit I really enjoyed this, reminded me of the time I used to buy these decades ago with my pocket money and build them on a rainy afternoon. Pleased to say my modelling has improved somewhat since the last time I built one of these ! Got a real interest in doing a few more of these little fighters now so I will post progress as it happens. Cheers Andy