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Good morning everybody... I started this build quite a while back now. I was given an AZ Martin-Baker MB.5 Sea-Baker kit. I wasn't thrilled by the Whif schemes that AZ issued with the kit so decided to do one of my own. I opted to go with a Reno Racer based on the MB.5. I theorized that the RAF purchased a small amount of these to replace the N.A. Mustang Mk.IV’s post war until jets were good enough to do the same roles. One of the Squadrons to operate these was #74 Squadron. Lets jump forward to modern times and a well to do gentleman decided he would restore and modify one to race spec. In the end opting to go with a Tiger motif to honor the planes time in service with 74 Squadron, so I give you my Tiger. Please feel free to ask questions, post comments, and or add thoughts. I will add a link to the WIPin case someone would like to take a look. A song to go along with the build. https://youtu.be/VCAw6s1rV-A Dennis
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Hello everyone... Im not at a loss for builds right now with five on the go. Crazy me 🤪... Ive gone and decided to add a couple of new ones. The Second one will be the AZ Martin-Baker MB.5 kit. This is the one I have, It will get started in the next day or two. https://www.scalemates.com/kits/az-model-az7561-martin-baker-mb5--1025130 I like the kits options but not sure if I’m going to use them ? I may save the decals for Seafires as Whif’s. Im kind of angling for something left field. Waaaaay Left field like a Reno style racer. Something along the lines of these. “Miss foxy Lady”, https://i.pinimg.com/originals/b3/cd/a9/b3cda9ccde8fa59985d05565de9c9d10.jpg “Precious metal”, https://www.google.com/amp/s/warbirdwatcher.com/2015/09/14/help-rebuild-precious-metal/amp/ “Hi-Time II”, https://i.pinimg.com/originals/0e/51/15/0e5115e3e5a5761c624644b7ba3ce526.jpg or “Habu” http://www.mustangsmustangs.net/p-51/survivors/serial/44-73196 Im thinking polished metal, or fancy scheme and I like the idea of doing this. Questions, comments, and or thoughts ? Dennis
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Ok to prove I’m completely and utterly crazy.....I just couldn’t help myself! The urge to build this has just too great and seeing the other racers and with the delays in starting the Cavalier.......... Actually to say I’ve had the urge to build this is an understatement, have been playing with it regularly and now I’ve finish my 3/1 roster I have the time to really think about it...now with this STGB the perfect opportunity! I’ll make no promises at this stage that I’ll finish it in time though! This should for the most part be a fairly simple build as the quality of the moulding is just first class, way better than most plastic stuff even!! Trail fits have shown that there will be very little filler required and everything just fits...no trimming even!! The biggest part of the build will be the paint job and finish, which I must say is a bit daunting! Enamels and Acrylics I don’t think will cut it for this, weapon of choice for painting will be Lacquer and probably automotive! I use to use it a lot with 1/24 & 1/12 car models and you could get mirror finishes quite easily. Plus being resin the lacquer won’t eat the plastic....actually if you’re really careful and light with the spraying you can apply lacquer straight to plastic without dramas.......just very light couple of coats first. The only issue I have with the model is that the tail wheel is missing...spares box of aftermarket for that! This won’t be in a rush to build this and if I don’t finish in time it’ll go into the WIP thread. Well here we go!- 9 replies
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