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  1. One of my P-47 builds will be replicating 42-29150, known as "Dottie Mae". This bubble top P-47 completed 90 combat missions in the ETO, before being lost while celebrating over a rescued concentration camp. While the pilot survived, the aircraft sank in the lake. It was finally raised in 2005, and being in excellent condition, was restored and returned to flying status in 2017. The aircraft is know owned and operated by Allied Fighters out of Chino, CA, and participates in local airshows. The kit I'll be using is Tamiya's 1/72 offering. I have heard many good things about this kit, and found a super cheap one at this years local IPMS show, and put it aside for this STGB. Berna decals will be used for this build.
  2. Hello gang, first of all, best wishes for the new year and lotsa completed builds in 2024. Here is my take on a Malta Spitfire, I'm not pretending I have all the answers about that subject, just my interpretation. This is the the Tamiya 1/48 kit, painted with AK real colors and Gunze acryls. Plane is from the RAF 229 Squadron , in Ta-Kali, Malta, 1942. I worked from well known, B&W picture and tried to render what I saw on picture. Base camo scheme is DarkEarth/Middstone over Azure blue (from the AK real color range) while Middstone was over painted with extradark sea grey (Gunze range). I hope you'll like her, feel free to comment Best, Stef (#6)
  3. I'll be joining this GB with an instalment from my Last Legs Ponies project. For that project I'm modeling American World War II fighters that ended their service lives around the Caribbean. It began with four (Costa Rican, Guatemalan, Dominican, and Haitian) P-51s (hence "ponies"), but has also included a P-38 in Nicaraguan markings and a P-39 based in Curacao. My entry in this GB will be a Colombian P-47D which I will build using the Tamiya 1/72 kit . . . . . . with AM from Quickboost . . . . . . and decals from Aztec. I began the kit some time ago (as documented in the Last Legs Ponies thread), but it's well under 25% complete as this GB begins. Looking forward to this!
  4. This one will be built as a F-47D used by Yugoslav air force after WWII. Decals from Lift here for Yugoslav Bolts will be used. Which of the options, I havent decided yet. Yugoslavia had 150 Thunderbolts in use - acquired 125 F-47 from USA through MDAP and 25 directly purchased from France.
  5. Have decided to build a second P-47 in this GB, so here are the obligatory photographs of the box and sprues. Kit is the Tamiya 1/48 Republic P-47D Bubbletop Thunderbolt The scheme is to be that of 258 Squadron in Malaysia during 1945. I fancy doing this scheme as its unusual to see a WW2 RAF aircraft in natural metal. Thanks for looking Many regards Matt
  6. Hello fellow modelers, On New-Years eve I had the roll-out of my recently build model, Tamiya 1/48 F-14A Tomcat kit from the VF-84 Jolly Rogers...FEAR THE BONES ☠️!! It was a joy to build this shake-and-bake kit from Tamiya, the only aftermarket stuff I used were: PE seatbelts STEEL No. 49806 from Eduard; F-14 Alfa Probe AM-48-007 from Master-Model. I used my favorite paint, Gunze Aqueous: Grey FS16440 H315 - 10ml; Insignia White (FS17875) H316 - 10ml. For the panel lines, I used the PLW from AMMO: For the grey color: A.MIG-1602 Panel Line Wash - Deep Grey For the bottom Insignia White: A.MIG-1601 Panel Line Wash - Medium Grey For some subtle oil streaking, I used the oil paints from Abteiling 501: Black ABT110 - 20ml Raw Umber ABT007 - 20ml Enjoy the reveal pics and for everybody around the globe...Happy New Year ! Cheer, Jos
  7. Hi, While I'm building the P-47M for the GB, I also have several Razorback P-47D's that I have started years ago. I'll have a go at finishing them (or some of them) for the inspiration gallery. There's one from the 353rd FG that would first in line. I think it will look great with those black and yellow diamonds on the cowling. My goal is to have (a couple of years from now) a fighter from each of the Fighter Groups of the 8th AF (including a P-47 of each Squadron of the 56th FG). With the "twin" GB of 2024, I could add a P-38 and of course a P-51 from that STGB. Cheers, Stefan.
  8. Hi, Here's my P-47M. So far, I've only painted the prop. That must have happened when I was spraypainting other props and used up what was in the airbrsuh on this one. Dottie Dee II was in light and dark blue with NMF undersides and leading edges of the wings and horizontal stabs. This has not really been a productive year in modelling for me, so I'm hoping to do better with this one. Cheers, Stefan.
  9. Its 2024 - my return after 18 months of RL fun will be a Tamiya 1/72 Mosquito Mk II Nightfighter -- I need to find if I can make all black look interesting 157 Squadron spent a few months at RAF Bradwell Bay so the kit fits with my - 'In Essex theme' for WW2 aircraft.
  10. Good day, With additional time off from the job along with a rather simple kit, I was able to squeeze in another completed project for the calendar year. Here are the highlights of the Tamiya Ki-61………….. 1. Colors used : A. Airframe base : Alclad Aluminum B. Tail : MRP Traffic Red C. Cockpit, landing gear bays, and doors : Tamiya Desert Yellow XF-59, Tamiya Brown X-9 D. Propeller : Polly Scale IJA Brown, Model Master Earth Red E. Landing Gear : Tamiya flat black XF-1 F. Ailerons & wheels : Tamiya Titanium Sliver G. Anti glare panel : Tamiya Flat Black XF-1 2. Washes : Vallejo Desert Dust ( airframe panels ), black, light rust, AK Oil Stains, Tamiya black & brown 3. Pastels : Brown, black, dark gray 4. Uschi bobbin thread antenna I built this one straight out of the box including using the colors as outlined by the instruction sheet. To try something different, I used Tamiya camouflage pattern decals for the unique green pattern on the upper surfaces. The entire set of decals are excellent!!!!! While I normally paint the yellow ID bands, I went thrifty and used the kit decal. I cannot say enough good things about the quality of this kit. Fit, detail, ease of construction are all outstanding. My only minor quibble is that the windscreen only comes in one piece. I would recommend this lovely kit from Tamiya for all skill levels. Thank you in advance, Mike
  11. Placeholder for the first of my builds for this Groupbuild. A 1/72 Tamiya Mosquito VI.
  12. Seeing as someone said the other week that we don't get enough F1 builds here, I thought I'd pull one out of the stash for my next project. Tyrrell Yamaha 023 from the 1995 season. Can't remember seeing one of these built before, so I guess it'll be a learning curve as I go along. No progress as yet as I've had a clean and tidy of the mancave after my last build. So I thought I'd add my placemarker 😀
  13. Hi all, This is going to be my build of the Tamiya P-47D Thunderbolt Razorback Kit as the RAF's Republic Thunderbolt Mk.I Kit and decals are ready to Go, going to pick up some bits from Hannants in next few weeks prior to starting 🙂 Thanks for looking, Can't wait for the Off 😃 Regards Matt
  14. So this is my Tamiya halftrack diorama. It depicts a german infantry unit taking a bit of a break during the battle in France. You can find the buildlog here: https://www.britmodeller.com/forums/index.php?/topic/235132104-tamiya-hanomag-in-france-without-the-krupp/ It was a joy to build this model. In typical tamiya style all the parts went together really nice. The model lacks a bit of detail and i think i will build a second halftrack in the future using a kit with a bit more detail. I used figures from Alpine and Miniart. There is a difference in molding ( details are a bit crude on the miniart figures ) and also in size. The Alpine figures are much more refined and a joy to paint. The miniart figures are ok but need much more work to make them look half decent. The diorama base is a complete scratchbuild using styrofoam and various AK diorama products. My first attempt to make water flowing down looks a bit rough..... Overall i'm happy with the look of the whole scene. I kept the weathering light, a bit of dust and some streaking but nothing over the top. Thank you all for stopping by and taking the time to look at the photo's. All comments and or tips to improve are welcome. Still struggeling a bit with the photo settings. There is something to learn too. On to the next build. Something german named 'Moritz'
  15. News from All Japan Model and Hobby Show 2022, Tamiya is to release a new tool 1/48th Lockheed Martin F-35A Lightning II kit - nef. 61124 Sources: https://www.tamiyausa.com/blog/lockheed-f-35-lightning-ii/ https://www.facebook.com/TamiyaUSA/posts/pfbid0DsupchYkdFciHSQSSJ4ZDwo4vQymWPjsq8UmhVu8Jdp6Vz7QTGYLFXd8UK8dALnPl V.P.
  16. Hey all, This is Tamiya's Bradley. The kit was originally released in 1985, but this updated version was first released in 2003. I initially got hold of this kit to build it as an example used in Operation Iraqi Freedom, but seeing some of the other schemes, I had a change of heart to do it in European markings for a unit based in Germany at the time. The kit was built out of the box, but this time I took the oppurtunity to drill out the muzzle of the vehicle. I painted the vehicle using Tamiya Acrylics, and Humbrol Enamels. I weathered the vehicle with oil paints, and Acrylic mud effects by Mig. I also used all of the stowage handily included in the kit, which was painted with acrylics and oils. As a finishing touch I added Mantis Miniatures branches. They look fantastic, and are easy to use. However, they are quite expensive, and looking at them, you could probably achieve the same with a large tub of mixed herbs and some roots pillaged from the garden. I have seen techniques where you use PVA to dab the areas where you want the 'leaves' to stick and then sprinkle mixed herbs or similar over them to create some convincing albeit fragrant tree branches. Many thanks for looking! Sam
  17. ACHTUNG SPITFIRE! Last Christmas I bought this kit and I was really looking forward to builded immediately... But it did not come up to my desk until now. I have nothing to say just that this kit is absolutelly brilliant and I have never seen anything better than this. The construction is always thinking one step forward and the parts fit 100%. Just an amazing job from Tamiya, you are advanced as no one is. But I will stop praising now. I fell in love with the coloured photos and this one convinced me to make this particular Spitfire K9955: (Colourised by Doug) from Facebook The description says: "RAF Fitters working on a Spitfire Mk I (possibly code LO-O K9955) of 'B' Flight, No. 602 (City of Glasgow) Squadron at Drem in East Lothian, Scotland. March 1940" Two years ago, I was in Scotland, East Lothian at the East Fortune airfield and museum which is very close to the former Drem airfield. The second reason why I chose this marking is the Scottish emblem from the Scottish pilot. I found decals from the Fündecals and ordered them immediatelly (what a luck!). And now to the model. I have worked on the cockpit using all the accesible photos of the early Spitfires to make the most realistic representation of this Spitfire. Look what I have done: Thanks for watching and good luck with your builds! Cheers, Andrew S.
  18. Tamiya 1/72 scale Japan Torpedo Boat; OK so old kit been in the stash for a while so thought this will be my Thursday Night at the model club project some of my builds are a bit fragile for now so this will be easy to transport and work on for that one night a week my time. I Won't be using the power units this will be a static model. Parts and bits of extra PE Can you tell I have more time on my hands now. Stay SAfe beefy
  19. Sometimes I cheat on my Luftwaffe planes with USN a/c, although, an F4F was actually my first ever 1/48 scale kit. Last effort: the Revell Dauntless. Besides my fascination with carrier aviation, I also wanted to use this kit to try out weathering with oil paints. It came out, well, let's say allright - with much room for improvement. and it goes nicely with my collection so far, especially on the flight deck (and YES I am aware that the flight deck is Japanese, but I couldn't get my hands on the US version ) As always, thanks for looking Cheers here's my collection from the "dark" side https://photos.app.goo.gl/od4agvy1tebuSm7L8
  20. Finally got around to starting this I'm going to do the red version It's taken a while to put together the engine - lots of different paints involved for something that will mostly be hidden when complete Looking forward to getting this built 🙂
  21. Another 1/48 Tamiya P-47D. The only other P-47 I have built was Hobby Boss’s 1/48 Easy Assembly Kit for the 2016 P-47 STGB. I used the Xtradecals “Yanks with Roundels” sheet to build a SEAC aircraft from 134 Squadron. I will be using the same sheet to build a NMF aircraft from 258 Squadron. This one was chosen as it is the only NMF fished aircraft that doesn’t have a tail fillet. The one in the photo below. Don’t expect quick progress with this one, I have 4 other GB builds underway. I have the week after Telford booked off work, my current plan it’s to build this in that week, assuming I don’t find some wonder kit at Telford that jumps to the top of the build pile.
  22. Hey All, This is Tamiya's T-55 Engima. Somewhat iconic in its day during desert storm, you can still see at least five preserved examples worldwide, including one that I've been luckily enough to get up close and personal with at the Bovington Tank Museum. The outlandish look of the vehicle and the lack of definitive details surrounding it certainly means this T-55 variant lives up to its name, and inspired me to build one for myself. The kit was built out of the box. I painted the vehicle in Tamiya Deck Tan and then chipped it back with Humbrol 155, before using oils, pigments and thinned down acrylic filters to weather and dust the vehicle. Additionally, I used quite a bit of raw umber and burnt sienna oils to create the streaking effects. Thanks for looking! Sam
  23. Greetings. The model was assembled several years ago. There was a desire to assemble "Emil" in exactly this camouflage variant - RLM 70/71/65, therefore it was necessary to strive for a modification of the E-1. The prototype for construction was “suggested” by the Czech company REVI, which had a decal for the side of Lieutenant Egon Trocha in the desired camouflage. It was decided to make a conversion of the Tamiya E-3 kit, especially since not so many visible modifications were required, because the differences mainly concern the wing armament. For conversion to the E-1, the wing cannon sockets, fairings and hatch trim for them were removed. Then, in the reverse order, the machine gun nests were drilled out, and the hatches for them were made in a new way. The most significant additions to the kit were the resin cockpit, brass machine guns on the fuselage, tail unit, and vacuum canopy. The rest is on your own. Painted primarily with Gunze and Tamiya acrylics. Two words about the homemade stand - photos of the German airfield in Königsberg were taken as a basis, the size of the slabs is to scale, from the German standard. *Sorry for the automatic translation
  24. Evenin'. I fancied a break from sand coloured things (M2 Bradley and the IDF Zelda) and since I had a fair amount of AK's WW2 British paint set and I had just rattled through the Airfix Cromwell it seemed daft not to raid the stash and pull out Tamiya's Comet. It's Tamiya so you know it fit together with no issues, the instructions were spot on and there's no real "fiddly" bits. All hand painted using AK's SCC Olive Drab, Rubber black and the track and wheel paint set. The weathering is a mix of AK's Weathering (Brown Wash and Dark Streaking grime) which I've never used before and Tamiya's mud and flat earth weathering sticks. I will just point out that whoever decided to do the white star decal that way deserves a pay rise. I was pleased it wasn't just one solid piece like the Tamiya Cromwell was and hasn't been mangled. Thanks for looking.
  25. Hey all, So right off the bat, I know this isn't an IS-3M, I figured out the Egyptian's only used that variant after laying down the base coat. By then though, I was commited in my mind so just take this with a pinch of artistic license! The kit itself is self-explanatory for Tamiya, its a 90's kit but still holds up well today. My only minor gripe is that this is part of Tamiya's era of leaving the areas above the track open, though with the width and hefty nature of the track I didn't close the gaps as the track would cover it. The kit is built entirely out of the box. I painted the model using Tamiya Xf-55 Deck Tan, as I had read that the Epyptians used British Light Stone for their earlier stuff, and I liked the light tone. I then took a fine brush and Humbrol 155 Olive Drab and spent a good hour and a half chipping the vehicle. As the old saying goes 'No chip is too small!' I applied a thick home made wash of van-dyke brown oils mixed with white oils and thinned with white spirit. Once semi-dry I took the excess off and left the grime built up over the recessed areas. I then took a pin wash to the rest of the vehicle. I additionally used the wash mix, thinned further and misted over the vehicle with my airbrush to create a dusty look. For this vehicle I wanted to accentuate the 'blobby' look of it which for me is a classic design of the early Cold War Period. To achieve this, I left off the .50 and I had the vehicle buttoned up to show off the relatively smooth and flowing lines around the turret. I also didn't use any stowage on this vehicle, as the Egyptians for some reason travelled lightly looking at references. I think it has something to do maybe with all the internal stowage and lockers built into the skirts on Soviet late/post-war vehicles. The markings were sprayed on, and take strong influence from the Egyptian markings of the period, though I couldn't say if they were 100% accurate. As stated earlier, the vehicle's the wrong variant for those used by Egypt, so this vehicle more or less represents an inspired view of what the Egyptian's were using at the time. Thanks for looking, Sam
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