sean

Great looking Swordfish, and as others have mentioned, I'm surprised at the largeness of it. Must have something to do with being a bi-plane. The Tiggie looks very nice too, Sean

Excellent build, and very nicely displayed, Sean

For what's it's worth, I really like the mag as it is now...only...... change the editorial pic of yourself, you just look like you couldn't be arsed, and reflects badly on yourself and the mag, Sean (Who's getting grumpier as he nears 50)

Superb finish Nigel, a cracking build,... Sean

Quality result Stew, she does look rather well in those colours... Sean

Excellent B-26 Rob, one of my favourite kits...ever... and yours has turned out really, really well... and the B-25 with yellow is going to be colourful and interesting........I suppose I'll just have to wait!... Sean

The figures are looking good mate, and I'm very intrigued as to how all this will fit on, (and over?), the base. The Focke Wulf is simply superb, the paint work is really excellent (again!) Impatiently waiting the final result, Sean

Superb modelling skills T, obviously you have patience by the bucket load. I like to think you do these things so I don't have to. As in.."Yes I was going to put a wingfold in, but someone's already done that,...." And my eyes still hurt watching this... Sean

Well they say less is more,(whoever they are??), and though I don't really weather, I like the fuel and oil stains in the later pic, as for the teeth, I think you've done a great piece of painting to get them looking like that, Sean

Magnificent C, a thing of beauty has emerged after all that sanding and filling....and filling and sanding. Great place to have it on display as well, right at your eye line, proper place I reckon. After reading this thread catching up I was inspired to get the kit. Seeing the price, between 25 -30 quid, I was quickly uninspired, but I can wait! Perhaps your finest hour sir, if I wore a hat, consider it doth'ed, Sean

Apologies on my tardiness in replying, not much spare time, so any I get is spent at the bench rather than on the net. Hi Rob, Russ, Getting there, although it doesn't half take some getting used to. The amount of masking tape alone...... Thanks albamac, Tony, Always room for one more indeed...or the three currently in the stash... Cheers invidia, It said you learn more from your mistakes, so I reckon I'm a genius.... Cheers Stix, perhaps we'll see a Meteor from you in the future? Sean

As above, it's a pity about the NMF, but good to see your not dumping the kit. Part of the reason I went with the camoflauge, playing safe. That Humbrol Metalcote is a bit funny, I've two tins, one is great and the other is a bit crap. Look forward to a bit more progress, Sean

Thanks guys, much appreciated, Sean

I'll try Dave, I'll try...They're definitely nice paints, as I paint indoors I like the Aqueous paints... Sean

Thank you all very much, I appreciate the comments, as I'm learning a new skill as regards airbrushing, something I thought I'd never do. Yes sir, the Landie is from the Bloodhound set, although I bought it of E-bay already built. I took it apart and refurbished it a couple of years ago after seeing Mike Grant's in the Airfix mag. The pilot is from a Harrier dio long ago, and has slowly worked his way back through the years. It's a Lightning next up for him, then a Swift... It is indeed Dave, *335. Didn't look bluish to me, but that could be just to my eyes. I know it sprayed on beautifully, and Mr Hobby is very forgiving. Sean

Stunningly beautiful Tony, very much enjoy seeing these finished results, Sean

Ninja'd!! Thanks for the photo, unfortunately the video has not quelled any doubts... Sean

Of course, silly me .... Still, I think I'll go with caution with any other links, like TT's ........where would you put the sandpaper? I have a set of them files as well, spent more time cleaning them than sanding any model, wet or dry... Sean

A real beauty Steve, a reminder of the Mb kit from days gone by, although the blue could have been nail polish on mine. (I was only 12) Sean

Yep, looks gorgeous, one of my favourite Airfix kits, very nice, Sean

Here is Matchbox's old but rather nice kit, reboxed by Xtrakit, built OOB, with the kit decals, representing an aircraft from 64 Sq, RAF Duxford 1957: Meteor N.F. 011 by Sean McAleenan, on Flickrs Once again airbrushed with Mr Hobby Aqueous paints, with Humbrol enamels used for the black and silver bits: Meteor N.F. 007 by Sean McAleenan, on Flickr Again, very much a practise build, especially regarding the application of more than one colour camoflauge scheme. I used white tack worms and Tamiya tape, and should of made sure that the second colour had full coverage. Alas, in my enthusiasm to rip off...err.. remove the masking I realised I hadn't : Meteor N.F. 005 by Sean McAleenan, on Flickr Still, you learn more from your mistakes than your successes, (apparently), so I've learnt a lot on this one. Namely, that the tone of the colour when airbrushed, is not always similiar to the the tone when brushed from the jar. Which shows mainly on the canopy...... I should have left it opened, as the fit isn't great either... Meteor N.F. 002 by Sean McAleenan, on Flickr The decals came from the kit, and while the main markings went on well, the minor ones were an utter pain, the walkway lines are from two sheets, and some just didn't make it in one piece, or indeed at all... Meteor N.F. 003 by Sean McAleenan, on Flickr For all that, I still enjoyed making it, and as I have two more in the stash, one Xtrakit, and an original Matchbox, I'll take note of what didn't go quite to plan and apply those lessons to those builds. The base is for my Javelin display, used here as a distraction... Once again, thanks for stopping by... Sean

Superb Steve, I like the way you've done the black paint, but not overbearingly so, very nice .... Sean

Looking mighty majestic Ced, looking better every time I see it. You didn't happen to do more than follow Benedikt's link by any chance? 31103566682_6f066103bd_z by Sean McAleenan, on Flickr Having followed the links over the last couple of pages, I'm away to clear my history.... in case the missus thinks she's getting some weird stuff for Christmas..... Sean

The sooner you start, the sooner you'll be finished....... I'd like to see this finished mate, so in the words of my Dad........get a shift on, there's a good lad... Sean

A good looking Starfighter Dan, it's a very basic kit but your paint finish brings out the best of it, good job... Sean