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    F236F - Focke Wulf Ta-152H

    in FROG Squad II GB

    Posted

    So paint finally on this one which are Tamiya mixes based on ratios I found online. This is the second scheme in the Frog kit for II Gruppe/JG.3, 1945 

     

    53647084325_4b7dcfa34e_b.jpgFrog_TA 152H_2_wip_17 by Dermot Moriarty, on Flickr

     

    Masking the lower wing for aluminum on the unpainted bit

     

    53655509284_43b5b4da8d_b.jpgFrog_TA 152H_2_wip_19 by Dermot Moriarty, on Flickr

     

    And the upper sides. I'm not sure if the camo edges were sharp or soft by this stage of the conflict. The mottle was attempted using an Eduard mottle mask.

     

    53655157606_a15d6e83d4_b.jpgFrog_TA 152H_2_wip_18 by Dermot Moriarty, on Flickr

     

    And then masked and sprayed the fuselage band white followed by a coat of Klear.

     

    53655157611_e2f7945f8b_b.jpgFrog_TA 152H_2_wip_20 by Dermot Moriarty, on Flickr

     

    Happy with progress so far, decals later tonight!

    Cheers,

    Dermot

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    1/72 Frog He-219 Uhu

    in Ready for Inspection - Aircraft

    Posted

    Hi all and here's my latest, Frog's 1970s He-219 nightfighter for the WW2 Twins group build here. The build thread is here but to recap:

    Kit: Frog F177 1976 boxing

    Build: Opened canopy, added details to the cockpit from plasticard. otherwise OOB. Canopy center section is converted from some plastic packaging after I cracked the original when cutting it open.

    Paints: Tamiya, Klear, W&N Matt Varnish

    Decals: Mix of kit orginals and spares for an indicative example, not an actual a/c

    Other: About 60g of weight to keep her nose heavy! 

     

    Yes, the details are clunky and a bit simple here & there but I can live with that. I wanted to practice mottling and learned a lot for whenever I build a better kit..

    Thanks for looking and happy modelling.

    Dermot

     

    53635696170_79cf0ee44a_b.jpgFrog_He_219_Uhu_build (3) by Dermot Moriarty, on Flickr

     

    53635455488_717cf81031_b.jpgFrog_He_219_Uhu_build (2) by Dermot Moriarty, on Flickr

     

    53635455503_a49671ea13_b.jpgFrog_He_219_Uhu_build (7) by Dermot Moriarty, on Flickr

     

    53635455548_7042cb95a8_b.jpgFrog_He_219_Uhu_build (5) by Dermot Moriarty, on Flickr

     

    53635584854_c8e7bfe781_b.jpgFrog_He_219_Uhu_build (8) by Dermot Moriarty, on Flickr

     

    53635584859_ef03455f5a_b.jpgFrog_He_219_Uhu_build (9) by Dermot Moriarty, on Flickr

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    Axis WW2 Twins Gallery

    in World War 2 Twins Mega GB

    Posted

    Here's my He-219 Uhu by Frog. Build thread is here but to recap:

     

    Kit: Frog F177 1976 issue

    Build: Opened canopy, added details to cockpit, otherwise OOB. Canopy center section from plastic packaging (cracked the original)

    Paints: Tamiya, Klear, W&N Matt Varnish

    Decals: Mix of kit orginals and spares

    Other: About 60g of weight to keep her nose heavy!

     

    53635696170_79cf0ee44a_b.jpgFrog_He_219_Uhu_build (3) by Dermot Moriarty, on Flickr

     

    53635455488_717cf81031_b.jpgFrog_He_219_Uhu_build (2) by Dermot Moriarty, on Flickr

     

    53635455533_412b0ca82a_b.jpgFrog_He_219_Uhu_build (6) by Dermot Moriarty, on Flickr

     

    53635584894_7b03a7a0e4_b.jpgFrog_He_219_Uhu_build (4) by Dermot Moriarty, on Flickr

     

    53635584859_ef03455f5a_b.jpgFrog_He_219_Uhu_build (9) by Dermot Moriarty, on Flickr

     

    All the best, happy modelling.
    Dermot

     

     

     

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    1/72 Frog He-219 Uhu - DONE

    in World War 2 Twins Mega GB

    Posted

    So all the final fiddly bits added and she's done.

    For a 1970s kit, I'm happy how it's turned out, Sure, some of the details are heavy/clunky but I had fun and learned a lot (the mottling) which will help whenever I build a better kit. I think the CA-bottle-packaging-as-open-canopy turned out well.

     

    53635696170_79cf0ee44a_b.jpgFrog_He_219_Uhu_build (3) by Dermot Moriarty, on Flickr

     

    53635584894_7b03a7a0e4_b.jpgFrog_He_219_Uhu_build (4) by Dermot Moriarty, on Flickr

     

    53635455533_412b0ca82a_b.jpgFrog_He_219_Uhu_build (6) by Dermot Moriarty, on Flickr

     

    As always, thanks for your comments and encouragement and to the hosts for a Group Build so enjoyable, I actually finished two builds :clap2: More pics in the Gallery.

    Take care and happy modelling.

    Dermot

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    1/72 Sword Sikorsky S-43

    in Ready for Inspection - Aircraft

    Posted

    16 hours ago, kapam said:

    Fantastic!  

    I have the kit in my stash (the Special Hobby boxing) but that is where it stays until I get the motivation.

    I know you would have needed to do a lot of work to get it looking so good, so my hat's off to you.

    Well done! 👏👏👏

     

    14 hours ago, Ad-4N said:

    Like kapam I too have that kit in my stash.  Seeing your masterwork. . . . . I don’t know, does it inspire me to drag it out or hang my head in shame knowing mine would never look as great as yours?  Incredible job.

     

    13 hours ago, Billy54 said:

    You really did a very nice job with that kit and you should be proud of your effort. Like kapam and Ad-4N, I also have that kit in my stash and after seeing your build I may just sell or swap mine because I know I could never finish it anywhere near as good as yours.  

     

    Thank you! The pictures hide a lot of mistakes and goofs. I'm an average modeller so my advice is go build the kits you have.

     

    I admit it's no shake-and-bake-TamiGawa and you'll need to use all the modelling skills you've learned. Sure, there are a few challenges along the way (canopy fit/butt joins galore/engine cowlings/very-fussy undercarriage etc) but they're not deal-breakers. 

    Stick with it and you'll be rewarded with a kit that not many people build....and (for me anyway), a great sense of achievement at the end.

     

    Happy modelling.

    Dermot

     

     

     

     


     

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    1/72 Frog He-219 Uhu - DONE

    in World War 2 Twins Mega GB

    Posted

    So a quick update on the Uhu, Some decals added (a mix of the kit originals and some spares). Not really going for a specific aircraft, just indicative of the type really. She also got some weathering with pastels to break up the monotone colours.

     

    53632131400_95eedbbb96_b.jpgFrog_He_219_Uhu_Wip_14 by Dermot Moriarty, on Flickr

     

    On to the canopy - after cutting it in three, the centre section cracked badly so I got it prepped to use as a mould to smash mould a new one.

     

    53632131380_55b5130afc_b.jpgFrog_He_219_Uhu_Wip_15 by Dermot Moriarty, on Flickr

     

    I noticed that the top of a Superglue packaging had a similar-looking profile..

     

    53632022694_e42f1a3545_b.jpgFrog_He_219_Uhu_Wip_16 by Dermot Moriarty, on Flickr

     

    So using that as a guide, I started cutting out the packaging. It's not 100% the same size (being a little wider in profile) but since the canopy will be open, I think it will be fine in this scale.

     

    53631685981_8d6dea26b2_b.jpgFrog_He_219_Uhu_Wip_17 by Dermot Moriarty, on Flickr

     

    Then marked the edges with a Sharpie. to help with painting. It's not an absolute match for the original but will do the job.

     

    53632131370_b85ff8d461_b.jpgFrog_He_219_Uhu_Wip_18 by Dermot Moriarty, on Flickr

     

    Home stretch now with the final bits to add like the wheels, props and nose aerials. 

    Cheers,

    Dermot

     

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    1/72 Sword Sikorsky S-43

    in Ready for Inspection - Aircraft

    Posted

    Hi all and first finish of this year for me., Sword's 1/72 Sikorsky S-43 'Baby Clipper' in US Navy service for the "WW2 Twins GB".

    The build thread is here but to recap:

     

    Kit: Sword Sikorsky S-43/JRS-1 SW72019

    Build: Fuselage & wings were part-started by another modeller - the kit was finished by me OOB

    Paints: Tamiya acrylics sprayed. Johnshon's Klear. 

    Decals: BuNo1063/1-J-1 from Navy Squadron VJ-1, Pearl Harbour survvor. Decals are from Eduard release of this kit (thank you Toby)

    Extras: Wire and sprue for rigging. Krystal Klear for all the cabin windows.

    Notes: Too many to mention! One of those kits where nothing really fits together. Approach with a lot of caution!

     

    Thanks for looking, take care and happy modelling.

    Dermot

     

    53626798921_3a6a14ab52_b.jpgSword_Sikorsky_S-43_JRS1_Finish_7 by Dermot Moriarty, on Flickr

     

    53627238965_d5a7b2603e_b.jpgSword_Sikorsky_S-43_JRS1_Finish_2 by Dermot Moriarty, on Flickr

     

    53627238960_5ffddb0861_b.jpgSword_Sikorsky_S-43_JRS1_Finish_3 by Dermot Moriarty, on Flickr

     

    53626798916_702deab67e_b.jpgSword_Sikorsky_S-43_JRS1_Finish_5 by Dermot Moriarty, on Flickr

     

    53626994673_5d077c324b_b.jpgSword_Sikorsky_S-43_JRS1_Finish_1 by Dermot Moriarty, on Flickr

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    Allied WW2 Twins Gallery

    in World War 2 Twins Mega GB

    Posted

    Here's mine, Sword's Sikorsky S-43 'Baby Clipper' in US Navy service. The build thread is here but to recap:

     

    Kit: Sword Sikorsky S-43/JRS-1 SW72019

    Build: Fuselage part-started by another modeller - kit finished by me. OOB

    Paints: Tamiya acrylics sprayed. Klear. 

    Decals: BuNo1063/1-J-1 from Navy Squadron VJ-1, Pearl Harbour survvor from Eduard boxing (thank you Toby)

    Extras: Wire and sprue for rigging. Krystal Klear for all the cabin windows.

    Notes: Too many to mention! A long-term project of a build where nothing really fits that well. Approach with caution!

     

    53626798921_3a6a14ab52_b.jpgSword_Sikorsky_S-43_JRS1_Finish_7 by Dermot Moriarty, on Flickr

     

    53627238965_d5a7b2603e_b.jpgSword_Sikorsky_S-43_JRS1_Finish_2 by Dermot Moriarty, on Flickr

     

    53627238960_5ffddb0861_b.jpgSword_Sikorsky_S-43_JRS1_Finish_3 by Dermot Moriarty, on Flickr

     

    53627238950_2eea736582_b.jpgSword_Sikorsky_S-43_JRS1_Finish_4 by Dermot Moriarty, on Flickr

     

    53626994673_5d077c324b_b.jpgSword_Sikorsky_S-43_JRS1_Finish_1 by Dermot Moriarty, on Flickr
     

    All the best,
    Dermot

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    1/72 Sword Sikorsky S-43 - DONE.

    in World War 2 Twins Mega GB

    Posted

    So after a couple of long evenings battling with the rigging (I'm so bad at it) and that very fiddly landing gear, she's done! 

     

    53627125754_19b9a985af_b.jpgSword_Sikorsky_S-43_JRS1_Finish_6 by Dermot Moriarty, on Flickr

     

    53626798916_702deab67e_b.jpgSword_Sikorsky_S-43_JRS1_Finish_5 by Dermot Moriarty, on Flickr

     

    Really not great by a long shot but happy to have finished it and first completion for 2024.  I appreciate all your comments and encouragement throughout this one, thanks to the hosts for running a great GB with lots of cool builds and thanks  @Planebuilder62for the spare decals. Will post more pics in the gallery and happy modelling.

    All the best,

    Dermot

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    NATO GB Inspiration Gallery

    in NATO 75th Anniversary GB

    Posted

    So here's mine, all in 1/72.

     

    Airfix RAF GR3

     

    48330386932_03909fd53f_b.jpgAirfix Harrier 1_72 GR3_Done (1) rs by Dermot Moriarty, on Flickr

     

    Esci Spanish Matador

     

    41060624934_ac34463417_b.jpgEsci_AV8A_Harrier_Matador (12)f by Dermot Moriarty, on Flickr

     

    Fujimi/Falcon US C-2A Greyhound

     

    50032487498_85c85fb333_b.jpgFalcon_Fujimi 1_72_C2A_Greyhound_(9) by Dermot Moriarty, on Flickr

     

    Revell RAF Typhoon QRA - the Bear was by @chiefwiggum

     

    27077718149_1642939bc3_b.jpg. by Dermot Moriarty, on Flickr

     

    23989097917_d52b7d500d_b.jpgIMG_3536 by Dermot Moriarty, on Flickr

     

    Dream Model French AS-565 Panther

     

    51644949683_bc3c13f0ea_b.jpgDream_Model_1_72_AS_565_Panther_Marine_1 (7) by Dermot Moriarty, on Flickr

     

    Revell German Tornado

     

    38138029054_1aefdca14a_b.jpg. by Dermot Moriarty, on Flickr

     

    Revell Greek & Belgian F-16s

     

    51493282304_166d2bc473_b.jpgRevell_1_72_F-16C_Zeus II (11) by Dermot Moriarty, on Flickr

     

    Cheers,

    Dermot

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    1/72 Academy F/A-18A Hornet - Cold Lake Cougars

    in NATO 75th Anniversary GB

    Posted

    Oh Canada! So I'm in with this one, to be built OOB with decals from the spares box.

     

    53610428549_0e79324635_b.jpgAcademy F-18A Hornet_box by Dermot Moriarty, on Flickr

     

    With a Sword and two Frog kits currently on the bench, I cannot wait to start something with decent fit and details! 

     

    53609216782_0b9725da90_b.jpgAcademy F-18A Hornet_contents by Dermot Moriarty, on Flickr

     

    Decals will be for the 2007 Demo scheme which celebrated 25 years of Hornet service with Canada and are from this kit

    Thanks for looking, good luck with your builds!
    Cheers,

    Dermot

     

     

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    Irish Air Corps CN-235 colours

    in Aircraft Modern

    Posted

    1 hour ago, CH-53D said:

    Thank you for that, I'm not that "modern media" savvy and didn't know they have a FB page, only a rather inactive website (which has been a great resource for me nonetheless).  I've sent a request to join.

     

    Hopefully, Answer will produce a CN 235 to go with their new 295

     

    Cheers

    Thanks Rory and appreciate the request.
    The club is currently in the process of developing an all new website and are also on X (formerly Twitter) @ipmsireland and Instagram "ipms_ireland" if you use either of those channels.

    Here's hoping for the new kits!

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    1/72 Frog He-219 Uhu - DONE

    in World War 2 Twins Mega GB

    Posted

    So time to get this one moving as well. Needed some putty for those wing joints.

     

    53600622913_e74cff69d5_b.jpgFrog_He_219_Uhu_Wip_9 by Dermot Moriarty, on Flickr

     

    Then went with a coat of Flat Black underneath, mostly to hide the awful fit! Masked up to spray the top colour of RLM 76 - this was a home mix of:

    XF-2 Flat White – 7 parts
    XF-23 Light Blue – 1 part
    XF-66 Light Grey – 2 parts

     

    53600749674_5688437d2d_b.jpgFrog_He_219_Uhu_Wip_10 by Dermot Moriarty, on Flickr

     

    The port engine still had a nasty seam so that's been rubbed back and was repainted. Once that was done, a coat of RLM 75 which was made up of 5 parts XF-24 Dark Grey and 1 part XF-50 Field Blue. I used a mottle mask for the first time and definitely need some practice. I'll probably go back in with the RLM 75 to give it some sharper definition as it's a bit messy in places.

     

    53599539607_1e2766ca9b_b.jpgFrog_He_219_Uhu_Wip_11 by Dermot Moriarty, on Flickr

     

    And then with the lower masking removed. Some touch-ups needed here and there but mostly happy how it's looking so far. 

     

    53600410526_cd54fe1cae_b.jpgFrog_He_219_Uhu_Wip_12 by Dermot Moriarty, on Flickr

     

    Thanks for looking!
    Cheers,

    Dermot

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