Sticky Posted March 8, 2013 Share Posted March 8, 2013 Hi, first post and first completed model in around 25 years. I have a blog here documenting my return to the hobby rather than filling up this forum with my inane ramblings. I have a few models on the go that I pick at as and when the mood takes me. I intended to complete a classic aircraft – a Spitfire – as a gentle re-introduction to all things plastic and to practice all these new-fangled ideas that had passed me by. Also, to be honest, something to take me away from my first kit bought during a particularly boring day at work ‘checking emails’ – a 1/72 Airfix Concorde. No sniggering at the back. Thank you. Unfortunately the only Spit in the shop was the Airfix 1/48 MkIXc, which is fine but involved a lot more work than I was expecting. I certainly had many opportunities to practice sanding and filling but it wasn’t the steady build to completion that I needed for encouragement. Hence, I present my 1/48 Tamiya Gloster Meteor F.1. Nothing too demanding yet enough to keep me interested and, most importantly, I finished it! I’d like to thank my airbrush for making it what it is. I could have spent much longer fettling this and that but it’s served its purpose and I’m encouraged to tackle something else from the ever growing stash. Xtracrylix throughout except for wheel wells for which I used Rub'n'Buff. Citadel matte varnish to finish. Micro tubing for gun barrels and other details Generally pleased with it (mainly because it’s my first for a while), had a few issues with decals and setting solution, but we’re friends now; canopy looks really thick, but didn’t want to go down the route of thinning that on this occasion; a bit of over-spray here and there and I’m not sure about the weathering – I switch from thinking too much to too little. I also want to say what an inspiration and source of knowledge this forum is. I’ve spent far too many hours looking through posts and galleries here, but what a resource. Thanks to all who contribute! So there we are, be as nice or scathing as you like. Maybe I’ll finish another… Cheers, Carl 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nik W Posted March 8, 2013 Share Posted March 8, 2013 I would have loved my first models upon returning to the hobby to be as neat and well finished as that! Great work! Nik Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Val Posted March 8, 2013 Share Posted March 8, 2013 i'd say that's about faultless to my eye, great work! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colin Posted March 8, 2013 Share Posted March 8, 2013 Well certainly doesn't look like you've been away from the hobby 25yrs, cracking Meteor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Laidlaw Posted March 8, 2013 Share Posted March 8, 2013 Carl, having recently completed the self-same model, I can appreciate this. You've done a great job, and I'm particularly impressed with the finish - nice one! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-32 Posted March 8, 2013 Share Posted March 8, 2013 Very very nice indeed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rwoolven76 Posted March 8, 2013 Share Posted March 8, 2013 Brilliant. And way better than my first foray back into the hobby that I posted yesterday. I have a long way to go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dolphin38 Posted March 8, 2013 Share Posted March 8, 2013 Great Job, a lot better than my efforts it has to be said. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimbuna Posted March 8, 2013 Share Posted March 8, 2013 An outstanding example. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plasticbutcher Posted March 8, 2013 Share Posted March 8, 2013 Excellent work and welcome back to the madness. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PHREAK Posted March 8, 2013 Share Posted March 8, 2013 Very nice indeed! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muppet Posted March 8, 2013 Share Posted March 8, 2013 I made one of these recently, a lovely kit to build. Yours is immaculate!Nicely done, Sir.~M~ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sticky Posted March 8, 2013 Author Share Posted March 8, 2013 Thank you very much for the kind comments! Looks like I'll have to crack on with the stash... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nimrod54 Posted March 8, 2013 Share Posted March 8, 2013 Cracking model Carl, you don't seem to have lost your touch during your 25 year absence. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martian Posted March 9, 2013 Share Posted March 9, 2013 Its not bloody fair! I would be pleased to produce a model like that now, let alone after a 25 year long break! Martin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robvulcan Posted March 9, 2013 Share Posted March 9, 2013 gorgeous! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tabio Posted March 9, 2013 Share Posted March 9, 2013 Well that's a real beaut! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russ c Posted March 9, 2013 Share Posted March 9, 2013 Very Nice Work ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turnerdad Posted March 9, 2013 Share Posted March 9, 2013 Lovely work, a great return! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnonymousDFB1 Posted March 10, 2013 Share Posted March 10, 2013 Nicely done Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndrewE Posted March 10, 2013 Share Posted March 10, 2013 Great build. Welcome back to the hobby. Andrew Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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