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Zvezda 1:144 Airbus A321neo KLM
mitchem replied to Malair's topic in Ready for Inspection - Aircraft
Great build, paintjob and presentation๐๐ Thanks for posting. mike -
CR-Models Boeing 727-200 JAT Yugoslav Airlines 1:144
mitchem replied to RCI's topic in Work in Progress - Aircraft
Bookmarked for my next 727-200 build. (Current one is on ice at present) ๐๐ mike -
CR-Models 1/144 Boeing 727-200ADV *Released*
mitchem replied to Skodadriver's topic in The Rumourmonger
Many thanks for the update. Looking forward to the -100 as it was the first type of jet that I ever flew on in '73. As far as my build is concerned, I'm afraid that I didn't follow the recommendations in the instructions to protect the fragile bits on the wings' trailing edges (I try and make all my mistakes during the first build ๐). I used the kit's masks for the cockpit, but vinyl and I have never really been the best of friends. As far as the passenger windows are concerned, I resorted to making my own masks from "kabuki" tape. The wing roots were sprayed white and I tinkered with the escape markings on the starboard wing, in order to make some masks before painting the lower fuselage and wings. Engine painting has also commenced and these have been temporarily fitted to the fuselage : mike -
Great builds Peter. ๐๐ Memories of flying on an Aermediterranea DC-9 from Rome to Pisa in '84 โค๏ธ mike
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Argosy T.1 - The one at Cosford. MikroMir 1/144
mitchem replied to Viking's topic in Ready for Inspection - Aircraft
Great build(s) John ๐๐ Looking forward to the BEA version. mike -
Airfix 1/144 Vickers Vanguard - BEA
mitchem replied to Jon020's topic in Ready for Inspection - Aircraft
Cracking job Jonathan ๐๐ Thanks for posting. mike -
Welcome Paul. You're guaranteed to pick up loads of inspiration here from some very friendly modellers. Looking forward to seeing your builds online. mike.
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Zvezda Airbus A320 Indian Airlines 1/144
mitchem replied to tomthounaojam's topic in Ready for Inspection - Aircraft
Great job Tom and cracking work on the home made decals. ๐๐ mike -
1/144 Alia Royal Jordanian Boeing 720
mitchem replied to mitchem's topic in Ready for Inspection - Aircraft
Thanks Keith - I didn't want to win ๐ Many thanks to everyone who dropped by to have a look, and especially to those who took the time to post a comment - much appreciated. mike -
CR-Models 1/144 Boeing 727-200ADV *Released*
mitchem replied to Skodadriver's topic in The Rumourmonger
Really enjoying the build experience and I'll definitely be buying another. Any update regarding the release of the 727-100 ? Best Regards mike -
You could say that this build was inspired about 50 years ago, when my folks bought me this little book while passing through Heathrow ; Tucked inside its pages was a drawing of an Alia Royal Jordanian Boeing 707 : "Slow" forward to 2025, and here's my rendition of their Boeing 720 : Roden's kit finished off with 26 decals and AA passenger windows. (I did opt to paint the gold portion of the cheatlines using Mr Color SM207, before applying the red sections which had been cut away). I've never had any success with weathering, and after the hours that had been spent on mounting the engines to the wings, and the rest of the painting, I thought that it wouldn't be worth the risk to push my luck. Standard walkaround pics... ...and some upper views Thanks for dropping by. mike
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TF-104G Starfighter 1/48 Hasegawa
mitchem replied to Eagle57's topic in Ready for Inspection - Aircraft
That is really impressive! Great build and paint job ๐๐ Grazie mille mike -
McDonnell F-4B Phantom II [Eduard/Academy 1/48]
mitchem replied to Rรฉmi's topic in Ready for Inspection - Aircraft
Excellent job all round ๐๐ mike -
A-6E Intruder The Final Countdown, 1:72 Trumpeter
mitchem replied to kelly9mm's topic in Ready for Inspection - Aircraft
Astonishing work in 1/72 ! Thanks for posting. mike- 57 replies
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Roden Boeing B720B Monarch Airlines 1/144
mitchem replied to woody37's topic in Ready for Inspection - Aircraft
Fantastic build, painting and weathering ! Thanks for the inspiration. mike -
Great builds Alex, evoking some happy memories about flying on Swissair MD-11s from Johannesburg to Toronto (via Zurich). As far as the Hasegawa 1/200 kits are concerned, I only ever managed to complete the ANA Boeing 767, and although I had the KLM DC-10, mixing the right shade of blue and applying by brush ended the relationship. Your builds are making me think that they would be worth revisiting. Your cats....So sorry to read about your loss, as their ability to "photobomb" your builds always brought a smile to my face. I even started thinking that perhaps owning a cat would improve my model building ability, so when my daughter asked if we could adopt her cat, I was thrilled at the opportunity. Let's just say that he hasn't been of much help.... ๐ Safe travels and Best Regards mike
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Great concept, build and finish ๐๐ Could very well be the inspiration for me to finish off my BPK kit. (I'm afraid that it was put to one side - paintjob issue...) mike
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1/144th BAC-1-11 500, Mark 1 Models
mitchem replied to gazza l's topic in Ready for Inspection - Aircraft
Great build and finish ๐๐ Thanks for posting. mike -
1:72 HuAF Il-28RTR Beagle, Kiskunlachaza, 1960s
mitchem replied to trimmer's topic in Ready for Inspection - Aircraft
Brilliant build and finish ๐๐. Thanks for posting. mike -
Braniff DC-8-62 in Calder colors.
mitchem replied to rhusberg's topic in Ready for Inspection - Aircraft
Worth every metre of tape ! Bravo to Braniff for letting Mr Calder go wild on one of their planes. Great build and finish ๐๐ mike -
Boeing 727-100 Dan-Air. 1/144 Airfix
mitchem replied to Viking's topic in Ready for Inspection - Aircraft
Great job and a bit of a nostalgia trip for me John ๐๐ Not because I ever flew on Dan-air, but because of the Airfix kit - the need to paint the fuselage, apply the cheatlines, and then punch holes through them for the windows - all of this before joining the fuselage halves. ๐ฎ We've come a long way.... mike -
Watching along, as I've started building mine too. Enjoying the experience and really looking forward to the release of the 727-100 (first jet that I ever flew on). ๐๐ mike
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I think that you can consider that box to be well and truly ticked ๐ Great build and excellent scheme ๐๐ Thanks for sharing. mike