Tempestwulf

Looking great so far mate, some unique paint schemes being made. I purchased the dual pack and can't wait to build them, thanks for the heads up. Love the bare metal BF, that's a stand out.

Great job Calum. Evan Mackie's an interesting pilot and there's a good record of the planes he flew if you wanted to build a series.

The Do 335 is one of the pugnaciously brutish planes and I love your rendition Pier. Hope to build this kit as well as you've obtained one day in future.

Beautiful Spitfire Octávio. This kit is probably my all time favourite and as you've shown, it's a great canvas for detailing. You've brought it to live nicely.

Great work overall. Nice tight mottling blotches and weathering overall ties the model together perfectly.

Sounds like you made a silk purse out of a sows ear, because the finished product looks fantastic. Brilliant GR9 Rene

Good evening friends from a decidedly weather weary New Zealand. I've been stalking around a bit long without posting, so no time like the present. (No one expects the Spanish Inquisition). As you've probably surmised; this is the 1/72 Hasegawa TBF-1C Avenger. The markings are of 'NZ2522' from 30 Sqn, RNZAF. Base at Espiritu Santo, Vanuatu, from January 1944. This aircraft has a rather fitting Kiwi noseart which I couldn't pass up. Improvements to the kit included: Eduard Pre-painted etched detail set Resin .50cal MG for turret Brass .50cal barrel for the turret Resin wheels from Aires Scratch built internal structure/ribs Scratch built turret interior Ignition wires added to engine Replicated the Yagi antenna's to more scale size Markings sourced from Ventura Decals V7298. If you want RNZAF, buy Ventura (not sponsored) as their decals are fantastic and subjects extremely well researched. Paints used were Gunze Sangyo/Mr Hobby White, Intermediate Blue and Gloss Sea Blue and AK's Dark Sea Blue. Gloss Sea Blue was lightened with the two lighter tones for fading and depth. Eduard die cut masks used for the transparencies. I'm very pleased with this kit and especially the outcome. Definitely the most rotund Kiwi bird in the cabinet and a fitting tribute to New Zealanders at home and abroad during WWII. I hope you enjoy and thanks for visiting. Ake Ake Kia Kaha! Cheers, Brad

Beautiful stuff Jordan, she's a stunning Mustang.

There's one of these at Woodlyn park up Waitomo where you can actually sleep in it. They made it into a 'motel' per se along with an ex RNZN coaster patrol ship. Was pretty trippy sleeping up in the cockpit that night.

Agree that she's near perfect of a kit. Yours looks fantastic Seamus. Keep 'em coming

Fun Fact. P/O (eventually Group Captain) Colin Gray was NZ's highest scoring ace with 27 confirmed aerial victories. He was wingman and good friend with fellow Kiwi Alan Deere.

This is a build I hope to emulate, the P-400 looks legit straight outta Guadal'. Can you tell me what to keep an eye out on with this kit or do you have a WIP?

Ladies and Gentlemen we have a pure winner on our hands. And to build planes you were able to fly has a personal meaning that's invaluable.

Wanting to build one of these beasts since they flew over NZ during Wings over Wairarapa. Given the US is gearing up in Australia, we might get to see them around more.

Exellent Swallow mate, you did a fantastic job. I used the Hasegawa Kit for with the same markings and it's one of my faves.