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Hi All, My next project will be Azur-Frrom's new tool Battle. I've picked up this boxing: Here's the sprue shots: Lots of little parts, but looks like lovely detail. Transparencies: Decals: No stencils to be seen, so I may need to raid the spare box. The boxing has options for Greek and Belgian aircraft, as well as this one: This is probably my current favoured option, although I may change my mind completely and build this one instead: This was a target tug based at RAAF Port Pirie, which is only a couple of hours from Adelaide, finished in yellow & black stripes. We shall see - let the games begin! Thanks for looking, Roger
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Hi All, My latest completion is Airfix' lovely little Mossie, finished as a PR.XVI RG140, which was part of 684 Sqn based at RAF Dum Dum, (yes, really) in what was West Bengal, India in 1944. Here's a photo of the aircraft: The aircraft is finished in Aluminium on the upper surfaces, and PRU Blue on the undersides. I decided to make some 'improvements' to the kit, and during research came up with this rather nice photo showing the cameras carried by these aircraft: It is captioned "Photographers at RAF Benson testing cameras before installing them in a PR Mosquito: (left to right) two F24 14-inch lens vertical cameras, one F24 14-inch lens oblique camera, two F52 vertical cameras with 20-inch lenses". In terms of improvements to the kit, I designed and 3D printed a number of new components: - A pair of F24 cameras and mounting frame, to be mounted in the bomb bay - Bomb bay fuel tanks which were not provided with the kit - Main undercarriage to correct the skinny kit wheels - Tail wheel & oleo - New bomb bay doors - A drift sight to replace the kit bomb sight - Landing lights for the starboard wing Here's a few pics of the components - F24 camera: The pair in their mounting frame: Fuel tanks: Main undercarriage: The main undercarriage is designed such that it can be added following painting, and maintains the correct width of the wheel and oleo for the visible portion: Tail wheel & oleo: Bomb bay doors: Drift sight (carried over from my recent Fortress III project): Landing lights: Here's the WIP if anybody is interested: And on with the photos: Here's a couple of final shots with the same kit built as a B Mk.XVI, which I built last year: Hopefully that shows the difference from the kit undercarriage, which is shown on the left. I've very much enjoyed this project, and thanks to all those who have contributed with information, encouragement and kind words - it has been much appreciated! I may choose to offer this as an improvement set for the Airfix kit, including a canopy mask and stencils for a couple of airframes - watch this space! Thanks for looking, Roger
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Hi All, My next project is another Airfix kit (3 in a row!), their lovely new-tool Mossie. I built the B Mk.XVI a while back, and it was a thoroughly enjoyable experience. This time I'm going for this boxing: I'm going to model RG140, which was part of 684 Sqn based at RAF Dum Dum, (yes, really) in what was West Bengal, India in 1944. Here's a photo of the aircraft: The aircraft is finished with aluminium upper surfaces, and PRU Blue below. In addition it carries SEAC national markings, and deep blue SEAC identification stripes - a most interesting scheme! Whilst researching the PR Mosquitos I came across this photo (copyright IWM - image for discussion only and will be removed on request) It is captioned "Photographers at RAF Benson testing cameras before installing them in a PR Mosquito: (left to right) two F24 14-inch lens vertical cameras, one F24 14-inch lens oblique camera, two F52 vertical cameras with 20-inch lenses" I also questioned the hive mind on the camera setup - there are a few nuggets here: I also received sufficient 'private' information to design the necessary components. My plan is to model the bomb bay doors open, in order to display the F24 cameras in situ. I have commenced the design process - here's the F24 camera: With its bay-mate on a mounting frame: This version is not supplied with fuel tanks, so here's the slot-in replacement: New bomb bay doors (the kit ones are over-thick to be displayed open): Whilst I was on a roll I thought I'd improve on the mud guards: Here's the first test prints: And displayed in position in the bomb bay: This should be fun! Thanks for looking, Roger
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Hi All, Well, what have I gone and done now? Emboldened by the relative success of my recent Manchester conversion project, I have decided to jump in with both size 10s and attempt a whole aircraft design and build. I did toy with another Lanc conversion (I'm thinking RAAF Lincoln Mk.30/31, which is still a distinct possibility for later down the line), but the idea of a whole aircraft would not go away. With the Valom kit the only available option to build the Albermarle, it was an obvious choice. Twin engines, tricycle undercarriage, lots of transparencies - what a challenge! There is also the enticing prospect of invasion stripes, and even the possibility of a diorama with a Horsa glider - I am positively frothing just thinking about it! With excitement levels at 11 I decided to order this: Until that turns up I have the small matter of a pair of Bristol Hercules XIs to occupy my time. This will definitely be a slow burner, so this is a bit of a placeholder. Let the dance begin... Thanks for looking, Roger
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Hi, I am considering conversion of Academy B24 into Liberator Mk I in Coastal Command markings. I know there is a lot to change, but this promises a lot of fun of modelling, isn't? . There are some interesting particular machine for consideration. For exampele there was and fameous "u boot killer" - AM929 while serving in 120 Sqn she sunk 5 u-boots. In profile published here: http://wp.scn.ru/en/ww2/b/327/9/2(which is taken from Polish monography of Liberator) this particular machine has no 4-canon instalation in front bomb bay. It is true? The all known remaining 120 Sqn (and all MK I CC) machines have it. Why this machine has not? It served later in 231 Sqn as transport machine (converted to C. Mk I) and crashed on 9th May '45 (http://www.rafcommands.com/forum/showthread.php?15568-Liberator-AM929-231-Sqn-9-April-1945) - so perhaps in these times she did not have those cannons, the whole pack was for sure romoved for transport purposes - but when she was a "U-boot killer" she should had them, why not? There is also a story about her: https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=692997334159191&id=340758036049791&comment_id=693570777435180&reply_comment_id=693662130759378&total_comments=2&comment_tracking=%7B%22tn%22%3A%22R1%22%7D How about the Leight light? Did CC Liberators Mk I have it? I have found photo in Net, but those details are not visible: http://www.ulsteraviationsociety.org/coastal-command-ni-ww2/4537284196(photo No 4) from photo here: http://ww2aircraft.net/forum/album/black-26-white-photos/p20054-consolidated-liberator-grmk1.html it seems that there was no such light - when it was installed on GRV it was moved a bit forward regarding the leading edge of wing and was visible from such angle. I hope some BM experts know the answers... EDIT: The another interesting mashine is AM924 http://www.revi.cz/images/covers/78/revi_78_26_27.jpg and AM923 Regards Jerzy-Wojtek
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Hi All, My latest completion is Airfix' excellent Whitley, completed as T4143, an aircraft used for Rocket Assisted Take-Off trials at A&AEE at Boscombe Down in 1943. Here's a photo of the aircraft: The pods under the wings are the RATOG (in RAF parlance) units, each of which contained 35 solid rocket boosters. The build was largely OOB, with the pods designed and 3D printed, and a self-designed mask set cut on a Silhouette Portrait. Here's the WIP if anyone is interested: The aircraft was finished in TSS - Dark Slate Grey and Extra Dark Sea Grey over Sky - these were all represented in aqueous acrylics. On with the photos! Here's a final couple of shots with another Boscombe Down 'funny' - the Beaufort Aeroflame, a prototype flying flamethrower: Those two shots show the sheer size of the Whitley, which I had not fully appreciated. I've thoroughly enjoyed this build, and would not hesitate to build another at some point. Thanks very much to all those who have added kind words and encouragement along the way - it has been much appreciated!! Thanks for looking, Roger- 30 replies
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1:72 Armstrong Whitworth Whitley Mk.V *FINISHED*
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Hi All, Well I seem to be very Auntie-centric this year! My next project is another from a red box, and a rather more esoteric choice than my most recent Fortress III. Here's the box art: The rather large sprues: The transparencies: And decals: This boxing is in Airfix' newer dark grey plastic, and the *ahem* unusual engineering of the wings and fuselage will be an interesting aspect to the build. Normally a mask set would be obligatory for a build such as this, but I could not source one for love or money. I therefore designed my own in CAD (via nefarious means on which I shall not elaborate). I did not find either of the box schemes inspiring, so have settled on this one instead: Here's a photo of the aircraft being painted in this scheme: Right, everyone on the fugly bus - this should be fun! Thanks for looking, Roger- 70 replies
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Hi All, My latest completion is Airfix' recent tool B17G, completed as KH999 of 214 (Federated Malay) Sqn, based at RAF Oulton in 1945. The squadron formed part of 100 Group, which was tasked with electronic countermeasures and flew as part of the bomber stream. The aircraft were fitted with various countermeasures, and flew with a second navigator and a 'special operator', a German-speaking radio operator who acted as a fake 'ground control' voice to confuse enemy night fighters. Here's a photo of KH999: Although this boxing offers some parts (and decals) for a Fortress III, the story is not complete. A number of 'improvements' were therefore added (all designed an 3D printed): - Replacement of the presented tail turret with an earlier 'Stinger' type - Addition of a drift sight in the nose - Addition of the Type 'Z' IR installation in the nose, along with blackout curtains - Addition of a 'special operator' position in the radio room - Addition of oxygen bottles and other bits & pieces in the interior. Here's the WIP if anyone is interested: Here's a shot of the interior during the build ( for the sharp-eyed amongst you the nose section was yet to be added): Anyway, on with the photos: Here's a final couple of shots - one with another 100 Group aircraft: And another with an earlier iteration of the Fortress in RAF hands: I have thoroughly enjoyed this build, and it's nice to get another unusual Fortress in the collection. Thanks to those who have added their support and kind words along the way - it has been much appreciated! Thanks for looking, Roger
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Hi All, It's time to get heavy! I haven't yet completed a heavy this year (I don't think the Manchester qualifies), so it's high time there was some 4 engine action. At the start of last year I completed an Aussie Halifax of 100 Group, so I thought I'd continue the theme with this build. You can see the Halibag here: A couple of years ago I also built an RAF Fortress Mk.I, so there is a theme here: Anyway, back on topic! I'm going to be building this boxing of Airfix' latest B17G: Here's the sprue shots (of which there are many): The transparencies: The decals: I'll be needing one of these: The build will otherwise be OOB, although possibly with stencil-cut markings depending on the scheme I choose. The boxing allows for this scheme: There are a couple of examples with noseart, so I may choose one of those instead (any photos or information appreciated as ever). Anyway, this should be a decent sized project, so I'm looking forward to getting going! Thanks for looking, Roger
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Evening, all! After building on and off since first lockdown(!) I've finally managed to finish my Hasegawa Harrier, built as GR.9 ZG511/82 as she was during her last deployment to Kandahar. This build was a real labour of love. It's still the best big wing Harrier in this scale in my opinion, but she really fights you along the way. The end result is worth it though. I threw lots of aftermarket goodies at this one. I felt that the subject was worth the effort. Aires cockpit (butchered to more resemble a Brit Harrier) Eduard MB Mk.12 Ejection Seat AlleyCat 100% LERX Eduard TERMA & Sniper pods DJRP from @Shaun (many thanks, again!) Eduard PE Eduard weighted wheels & outriggers Belcher Bits LAU-5003/CRV-7 Pods L'Arsenal PWIV Model Alliance decals This was my first time using Hataka Red line acrylics, and they performed flawlessly. Weathered using Windsor & Newton oils, Flory wash, and sealed with W&N Acrylic varnishes. There was a bit of scratchbuilding and correcting to do to represent a British Harrier. For anyone interested, trials & tribulations can be found on my WIP here. Anyway, here's some pics. Hope you enjoy them as much as I enjoyed building it! C&C welcomed as always. Thanks for looking! Daryl.
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Just in case anyone is interested, AIM 72 have released a 1:35 version of the RAF Storm Shroud (aka AR3) drone. The kit includes the launch ramp, powerpack and transit boxes.
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Been a while since I shared anything here, but I was quite pleased with this one and hope it inspires someone to go a similar route. This started life as a Revell 1:144 A330-300 that then had some major fuselage surgery to shorten it to A330-200 proportions. Paint scheme was all masked and airbrushed, decals were a mix of box ones (doors erc) and custom designed markings printed on colour laser water slide paper. I still need to add the wing mounted refuelling pods present on the real MRTT, I haven’t decided if I will repurpose some bomb parts from the spares box, or might wait until I replace my broken resin printer and print out some actual 144 scale pods.
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Hi All, Now that my Wellington Mk.Ic build is drawing to a close, I fancied a bit more geodetic action! This most unusual of aircraft has been on my mind for a while, and I decided I needed to give it a red hot go. I'm going to be using Valom's 1:72 kit, specifically this boxing: Here's the sprue shots: Interestingly there are 2 fuselages, the left hand version being specific to a long range version used for a successful endurance record flight from Egypt to Darwin. Whilst the fabric representation is not quite up to 'New Airfix Wellington' standards, I think it will pass muster under paint. Transparencies, which look pretty good: The decals and a small PE fret: The decals allow for two schemes: Whilst nice, I shall be modelling this scheme: L2712 was part of 47 Sqn based at RAF Kasfareet in Egypt, and was one of the 2 remaining Wellesleys on strength in 1943 after the squadron re-equipped with Beauforts. I dug up this old build by the great Tony O'Toole: His theory was that the scheme was a heavily faded TSS with lightened Azure Blue undersides, similar to Beauforts which were tasked with maritime patrol missions in the Mediterranean. I have no further evidence than this, but the scheme is most attractive and certainly plausible from the single photo I have (any further evidence for/against gratefully received). In terms of ordnance, the geodetic structure of the aircraft meant that a internal bomb bay could not be incorporated in the fuselage. Instead, ordnance was carried in a pair of underwing panniers, giving a maximum bomb (or depth charge in this case) load of 2000lb. I asked the hive mind for further information on the internal details of these panniers. Here's what I found: I'm planning to spice the build up with a few extra 3D printed extra, so it should be fun! Thanks for looking, Roger
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Hi All, My latest completion is Valom's Wellesley, completed as L2712, which remained on the strength of 47 Sqn based at RAF Kasfareet in Egypt in 1943 after the squadron re-equipped with Beauforts tasked with maritime strike missions. Here's a photo of the aircraft: I have chosen to complete the aircraft in TSS over Azure Blue, which as can be seen is heavily faded. The build was OOB, with the addition of internal detail to the bomb panniers a mix of 3D printing and spare 250lb bombs from the spares box (the tropical filter was also printed. Here's the WIP if anyone is interested: Anyway, on to the photos: Here's a couple with a later Vickers stablemate: This has been a typical limited run build, with it's associated frustrations and niggles. However, I'm pleased to have this unusual aircraft in the collection, so it has been worth the effort. Thanks to all those who have added kind words and encouragement along the way - as ever it has been much appreciated! Thanks for looking, Roger
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Hi All, My latest completion is Airfix' lovely Wellington, completed as a Mk.Ic R1378 of 311 (Czechoslovak) Sqn, based at RAF East Wretham in 1941. Here's a photo of the aircraft (the middle of the 3): As you can see the scheme is quite unusual, with the wavy camouflage demarcation, the blacked out roundel and the lack of beam windows. The build was pretty much OOB, albeit with an Eduard mask set. The markings were cut using a Silhouette Portrait 3. Here's the WIP if anyone is interested: Anyway, on with the photos! Here's a couple of shots with another twin-engined Bomber Command stalwart from the early war years: And with a couple of accessories from the Bomber Command resupply set: This has been a thoroughly enjoyable, straightforward build and I am pleased with the outcome. Thanks to all who have added kind words along the way - it has been much appreciated! Thanks for looking, Roger
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Hi All, I have recently finished this kit, which is intended for use with the newish tool Airfix Lancaster kit (A08013A). The kit is intended to be a minimal fuss conversion with the only minor surgery required to the kit flaps and undercarriage doors (both cut to length). Here's the WIP and RFI if you wish to see the finished result: The kit provides the ability to produce an early Mk.I with the smaller 28' empennage and central dorsal fin, or the later Mk.Ia which used the same empennage as the Lanc (the kit parts can be used for this version). This is an extensive conversion, including the following elements: - Wings at 90' wingspan - Nacelles for the twin RR Vultures along with propellers - Empennage at 28' span, with smaller vertical stabilisers and central fin - Main and tail wheels - Bomb bay doors - Control column and Mk.IX bombsight - Aerial Mast - FN7 dorsal and FN4 rear turrets, with vacuum formed transparencies (also included is the landing light cover) A few CAD images follow. Here's the port wing assembly: Port empennage: Central dorsal fin: Main wheel: Tail wheel: Dorsal FN7 Turret: Rear FN4 Turret: Dorsal Turret Fairing: Flat bomb bay doors: Mk.IX bombsight Dual yoke control column: I think that's everything! You can find this kit via my Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61561410731459 Thanks for looking, Roger
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Hi All, After a very difficult and stressful few weeks (which has included 3 unscheduled weeks in the UK), I am back on home soil jet-lagged and in need of some plastic relief. I must praise the modelling (and sleep) gods that tomorrow is a public holiday here due to the Monarch's Birthday (although it is not, but who am I to complain?!). Although I have built a couple of boxings of Auntie's Wimpy over the past few years, I feel like I have never quite 'nailed' it. This then is the perfect opportunity to rectify this situation. This time around I shall be building a Mk.Ic from this boxing: From memory, previous boxings were in Airfix' light grey, soft styrene, whereas this newer boxing uses the 'new' harder mid-grey plastic. Here's the sprues: The transfer to the newer plastic certainly does not appear to have done any harm, with the mouldings beautifully crisp. Here's the decals along with the only after-market addition: Although the boxing allows for an attractive early war scheme (a 9 Sqn aircraft based at Honington in December 1939), a bit of research turned up this rather attractive scheme: I have chosen to model R1378, the middle of this trio. 311 (Czechoslovak) Sqn were based at Honington when first formed, but by the time of this photograph in March 1941 they had moved to RAF East Wretham. There is a little information regarding the aircraft on this website: https://fcafa.com/2012/01/19/wellington-aircraft-of-311-sqn/ According to this R1378 crash landed at East Wretham after a starboard engine fire on 18th May 1941 following a raid on Bremen - the aircraft was piloted by Sgt Leo Anderle. Of note with the scheme are the high wavy camouflage demarcation, the non-standard roundel with the white overpainted with black, and the lack of beam gun positions - squadron, aircraft and serial codes are all in MSG. All make for a most pleasing scheme, so I shall look forward to some plastic butchery occurring soon! Thanks for looking, Roger
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Hi All, My latest completion is Airfix' lovely little Beaufort, with a rather unusual twist. Whilst idly looking at schemes I came across the top right option: Yes, an experimental prototype of an airborne flamethrower, evaluated by the A&AEE at Boscombe Down in 1943! Interest fully piqued I did some further research which led to this video: https://www.iwm.org.uk/collections/item/object/1060021056 Although this never went into production I couldn't resist such an unusual concept. I designed and 3D printed the flamethrower assembly, along with the Yagi antennae fitted to the aircraft - I also cut the markings using a Silhouette cutter. Here's the tank design: The video included a wealth of information on the flamethrower which was invaluable in the design process. Other than this the model was OOB, albeit with an Eduard mask set. Anyway, on with the photos! Here's a final shot with the rest of the growing Beaufort family: It's been nice to add an unusual twist to this kit which I just do not tire of building, and how many can say they've got an airborne flamethrower on the shelf?! Thanks to all those who have offered support and encouragement along the way - it has been sincerely appreciated, Thanks for looking, Roger
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My first question is when did the single seat RAF Jags receive the mk 3 ejection seats in place of the mk 2? I’m planning to build XX741 as at 1986, would it have had the mk 3 seat by then?
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I greatly admire ICM's figures, in particular their range of 1/48 fellows. They are superbly sculpted with convincing drapery and exquisite detailing, and are a joy to paint. This one is one the RAF pilots in the 'Bomber & Torpedo Pilots' set, number 48090 and I painted it to form part of a vignette featuring 2 other figures from that same set (1 slightly modified) and the torpedo also from ICM. I have a wee video about painting this pilot on my YouTube channel, should you be so interested.
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Hi All, My first completion for 2025, and it's a big one! For the last couple of months I have been working on designing, 3D printing and finishing a conversion of the Airfix Lancaster (A08013A) to the earlier Avro Manchester Mk.I. This is the base kit: This is the aircraft I have chosen to model: L7427 was part of 83 Sqn, based at RAF Scampton in April 1942. The aircraft was lost on its 15th mission to attack the Blohm und Voss shipyards in Hamburg on 8th April - all crew perished. The aircraft had completed 10 missions at the time this photo was taken, denoted by the mission tally on the side of the nose. This is an extensive conversion, which has entailed the design and 3D printing of the following: - Wings at 90' wingspan - Nacelles for the twin RR Vultures along with propellers - Empennage at 28' span, with smaller vertical stabilisers and central fin - Main and tail wheels - Bomb bay doors - Control column and Mk.IX bombsight - Mast - Vacuum formed FN7 dorsal and FN4 rear turrets, along with landing light cover Here's the WIP if anybody is interested: All the printed parts were produced on an Elegoo Saturn 3 Ultra using water-soluble resin. This is the final result: Here's a shot showing the kit of parts with the finished article: Here's a final shot with another unusual Lanc derivative: This has been an ambitious project (for me), and I'm pretty happy with the outcome. I have had much assistance along the way - @Walter Lindekens and @brewerjerry were most generous in supplying information on the type. @AdrianMF, @Marklo and @TeeELL were all most generous in offering vacuum forming advice to a noob. Thanks to everybody else who has added kind words and encouragement along the way - it has been much appreciated! For those who are interested, I will be making this kit available for sale in due course, Thanks for looking, Roger
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Hi All, Now, what is it I enjoy doing again? Oh yes, modelling WWII aircraft! For the last 5 months I've been on a bit of a treadmill with a commission maritime project. With the future of the rest of the project a little uncertain, I've decided to take a bit of a break from it and revert to that which gives me joy. I have been following along with @Heather Kay's wonderful Manchester build, and it inspired me to have a go at a 3D printed conversion kit for the Airfix Lancaster (A08013A for those of you wondering) to see how well I can integrate with the original kit parts, rather than cutting and shutting as is the norm with conversion kits (although Heather has made a great silk purse from what appears to be a bit of a sow's ear). To that end, I've got one of these winging its way from t'internet: My plan is to design and 3D print as follows: - Complete new wings & flap assemblies at the 90' wingspan - Vulture engines, integrating the kit undercarriage into the nacelles - New tail assembly (not sure yet whether to model the vertical stabiliser with the smaller vertical rudders, or use the kit parts for a later model) - Remodel the interior, including provision for the second pilot position - Vacuum form new dorsal turret and nose blister using 3D printed bucks - Maybe model the ventral turret, depending on the aircraft I choose - Lots of other things which I have yet to get my head around I suspect that some aftermarket parts may also find their way into this build - a mask set at the bare minimum! This is a bit of a placeholder as I have no doubt it will be a long-term endeavour. I may also kick off a couple of mojo-restoring builds too, but it's good to be back in the kingdom of wingy things! Thanks for looking, Roger
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Hello Friends, To begin this thread I want to introduce who I am, as this is my first post on this Forum. I am a 16 year old modeler from Minnesota. Around 5 years ago I had became very interested in anything aviation. This would eventually lead to me building model aircraft about 3 years ago. I had began this giant project at the end of February and have gotten much work done on it so far. My first set of photographs depict the pilots seat and the pilots quarters. This section of the build was quickly built up, only taking around 3-4 hours to put together, paint, and weather. I had primed with Alclad II gloss black lacquer primer and had done black basing with Tamiya white. The RAF interior green was done using MRP RAF interior lacquer paint. The various detail painting was done with Vallejo, Tamiya, and Mission Models acrylics. I had used brown Tamiya panel line washes.- 33 replies
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Airfix Avro Lancaster B.IIII 1/72. Built this for a friend who's father served in the RAF in this very aircraft as an Aussie bombardier/navigator in the Pathfinder Sqn. I used his log book as the ramp and rescaled the crew group photo to 1/72. Enjoyed the research about the RAF Pathfinders as much as the build. First time for a new Airfix mould and suitably impressed.- 16 replies
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Hi All, Happy Easter to one and all! Whilst I am waiting for a replacement kit for my DAF duo project, I thought I'd start another build! Inspired by @AliGauld's lovely 1;48 B25, I thought I'd have another crack at Auntie's lovely Mitchell II. This was one of my very first RFIs on this forum, a whole 5 years ago, so I thought it was about time to build another. As that build was one of the kit schemes, I thought this time I'd try something a little different, so I'm going to build this as a PRU version, specifically MA956 of 684 Sqn RAF: You will note that this is a single colour scheme, so I will have to try and add some texture! I was a little dubious regarding the scheme as presented above - an AVM flying on operations?? There is very little photographic evidence I can find of this scheme, but the legend Tony O'Toole did build one a few years back. Here's the scheme as presented on his thread (I believe it is a DK Decals sheet): That shows no mission tally, no AVM pennant, white centres to the roundel, and a serial in white - hmmmm! Any photographic evidence gratefully received, but at least I can paint it PRU blue. Interestingly this version of the scheme shows de-icing boots, whereas the other does not (I suspect the latter to be correct, and it will certainly add a little interest). So, here's the boxart: Here's the sprues: The lovely transparencies: The decals (stencils only will be used), along with obligatory mask set: In order to make a PRU version there are a couple of changes I shall need to make: - Fair over the astrodome behind the cockpit - Plunge mould a large astrodome in place of the dorsal turret - The ventral turret is faired over - The 3 cameras were mounted in the ventral turret location arranged in a lateral fan (one pointing downwards, two oblique), so appropriate holes will need to be drilled. I don't think the cameras will be at all visible so no point adding them. As I say, references are scarce for this one, so any information gratefully received! As the wife is infected with the spicy sneeze we will be laying low this weekend, so plenty of available bench time. There's always a silver lining,,, Thanks for looking, Roger
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