Les Moore Posted April 28, 2013 Share Posted April 28, 2013 Excellent detail work. Maybe I can do something like it to the "Brick" I'm currently working on. It really needs help!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spence Posted April 28, 2013 Share Posted April 28, 2013 Wow! How did I miss this? That's absolutely fantastic! Brilliant detail and some excellent painting... I'll be watching this with interest... Spence Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canberraman Posted April 28, 2013 Share Posted April 28, 2013 That cockpit detail is fantastic! Hard to believe its not 1/48th or even 1/32nd scale. Wow! Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fritag Posted April 28, 2013 Share Posted April 28, 2013 Great painting skills Mark - and really neat work all round. Hoping to learn from this one..... Stve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StephenMG Posted April 29, 2013 Author Share Posted April 29, 2013 Thank you all for your kind words. Very much appreciated. I'm pleased with the way things have gone so far and have now got the fuselage closed up and the wings on. Airfix have done such a nice job of this kit that there's not much scope for further detailing beyond some minor bits like extended cartridge case ejection chutes (which not all T.11s had anyway) and aerials to be honest . I just hope I don't stuff it all up when I paint it! Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Georgiepot Posted April 29, 2013 Share Posted April 29, 2013 Lovely, its detail like that which makes me smile. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StephenMG Posted May 13, 2013 Author Share Posted May 13, 2013 My pedestrian progress continues! I haven't added much in the way of extra detail to the outside because it doesn't need much. I have added the link chute extensions and the small kick strips at the edge of the cockpit opening though. Airfix haven't included these but they are fairly obvious on the real thing I feel. I've chucked a bit of paint on, added some shading to break things up a bit and to hint at some of the everyday 'dirt' from riggers' feet clambering over the wings, and glossed it up ready for decals. The pictures are not the best I'm afraid and the gloss has made the shading stand out a bit - I'm sure that go back as it should be once the final satin varnish is on though. I've just printed up some decals for the serial I want to apply, WZ581, so I hope to start decalling very soon. Mark 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ththtttu7 Posted May 13, 2013 Share Posted May 13, 2013 My pedestrian progress continues! I haven't added much in the way of extra detail to the outside because it doesn't need much. I have added the link chute extensions and the small kick strips at the edge of the cockpit opening though. Airfix haven't included these but they are fairly obvious on the real thing I feel. I've chucked a bit of paint on, added some shading to break things up a bit and to hint at some of the everyday 'dirt' from riggers' feet clambering over the wings, and glossed it up ready for decals. The pictures are not the best I'm afraid and the gloss has made the shading stand out a bit - I'm sure that go back as it should be once the final satin varnish is on though. I've just printed up some decals for the serial I want to apply, WZ581, so I hope to start decalling very soon. Mark Great work Mark, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Bradley Posted May 13, 2013 Share Posted May 13, 2013 Very nice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
perdu Posted May 13, 2013 Share Posted May 13, 2013 looks lovely, really good cockpit too b Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StephenMG Posted May 14, 2013 Author Share Posted May 14, 2013 Thanks chaps. It does look a bit weird in those photos to be honest but better in 'real life' I promise! Got most of the major decals on yesterday but still have a few to go plus all the little fiddly stencils. I'm not sure if my patience will allow all those to be fitted though! Is it just me or does anyone else find decalling really stressful?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Breaker Posted May 14, 2013 Share Posted May 14, 2013 Is it just me or does anyone else find decalling really stressful?! My least favourite task next to undercarriage! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michaelvk Posted May 14, 2013 Share Posted May 14, 2013 That's a lovely looking cockpit.. Makes me wish I put more effort into mine.. That being said, you can't actually see into it through the knackered canopy.. Looking forward to seeing the rest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sten Ekedahl Posted May 15, 2013 Share Posted May 15, 2013 Is it just me or does anyone else find decalling really stressful?! It's the absolutley most fun part of modelling! The more decals, the better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StephenMG Posted June 4, 2013 Author Share Posted June 4, 2013 Hi all, It's been a while but my Vampire is coming together at last. I've still got the canopy to do plus some small stuff like the jet pipe, replacement pitot tube (it lasted longer than I expected before I snapped it off!), VHF aerials and a tiny bit of paint touch-up, but here it is as it's stands. Painted with Citadel Mithril Silver and Tamiya XF-3 Flat Yellow and varnished with Galleria Satin varnish. Decals are mostly from the kit other than the serials which are home printed (except for the underwing WZ5s which are from the kit). Mark 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spiton Posted June 5, 2013 Share Posted June 5, 2013 It looks really fantastic !! It's very hard to belive that this model is in scale 1/72. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nimrod54 Posted June 5, 2013 Share Posted June 5, 2013 It looks fantastic Mark, the detail you have managed to cram into the cockpit is great and not an after-market part in sight. I should really have a go at adding more from scratch, it could save me a few bob. Brilliant, well done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StephenMG Posted June 5, 2013 Author Share Posted June 5, 2013 Thanks chaps. This really is a wonderful little kit and is a fantastic accompaniment to my other great favourite - Revell's Hunter. Yes, the panel lines are a little deep but it's nowhere near the issue that some folk have made of it in my opinion. They look more prominent in the photos for some reason, but in 'real life' they don't really 'intrude'. The T.11 shape is subtle and very characteristic of the aircraft, so it has to be spot on otherwise it just doesn't look 'right'. Airfix have nailed it. The shape is right, the model 'sits' right and it just looks right from all angles. Brilliant work Airfix! My very minor grumbles are the reliance on decals for certain details rather than them be moulded in - the instrument panel and the electrical test socket are what I'm referring to. Although I'd prefer moulded details, the instrument panel would be much less of an issue for me if it was more relaistic looking - the kit decal looks much too cartoonish to be used as it is I think. Anyway, that's a bit unfair because it's very minor nit-picking on an otherwise wonderful kit. I love it and will certainly be building more! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nimrod54 Posted June 5, 2013 Share Posted June 5, 2013 This really is a wonderful little kit and is a fantastic accompaniment to my other great favourite - Revell's Hunter. Yes, the panel lines are a little deep but it's nowhere near the issue that some folk have made of it in my opinion. They look more prominent in the photos for some reason, but in 'real life' they don't really 'intrude'.The T.11 shape is subtle and very characteristic of the aircraft, so it has to be spot on otherwise it just doesn't look 'right'. Airfix have nailed it. The shape is right, the model 'sits' right and it just looks right from all angles. Brilliant work Airfix! I agree Mark, it seems to be a lovely kit and Airfix should be congratulated for producing it at an affordable price. The minor niggles can be overcome as you have demonstrated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miggers Posted June 10, 2013 Share Posted June 10, 2013 Having just picked one up myself,I can see what all the hoo-haa about it is. Airfix have got it spot on and firmly nailed their colours to the mast for accuracy, fine detail and simplicity for pocket money pricing(the Spit 22 is just as good I feel). Excellent work Stephen. Just one question,do you want to do the seats for mine? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fritag Posted June 10, 2013 Share Posted June 10, 2013 That's a little Gem.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ththtttu7 Posted June 10, 2013 Share Posted June 10, 2013 Thanks chaps. This really is a wonderful little kit and is a fantastic accompaniment to my other great favourite - Revell's Hunter. Yes, the panel lines are a little deep but it's nowhere near the issue that some folk have made of it in my opinion. They look more prominent in the photos for some reason, but in 'real life' they don't really 'intrude'. The T.11 shape is subtle and very characteristic of the aircraft, so it has to be spot on otherwise it just doesn't look 'right'. Airfix have nailed it. The shape is right, the model 'sits' right and it just looks right from all angles. Brilliant work Airfix! My very minor grumbles are the reliance on decals for certain details rather than them be moulded in - the instrument panel and the electrical test socket are what I'm referring to. Although I'd prefer moulded details, the instrument panel would be much less of an issue for me if it was more relaistic looking - the kit decal looks much too cartoonish to be used as it is I think. Anyway, that's a bit unfair because it's very minor nit-picking on an otherwise wonderful kit. I love it and will certainly be building more! Fantastic work Mark, You've been busy! I'll echo another comment here... its hard to believe that this is only a 1/72 scale model. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woody37 Posted June 10, 2013 Share Posted June 10, 2013 Agree, gorgeous Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StephenMG Posted June 11, 2013 Author Share Posted June 11, 2013 Thanks very much everyone for your encouraging comments. I'm currently working to add some detail to the inside of the canopy, but have had a bit a setback as I've just broken some of it off again! Grrrrr! Never mind, I'll sort it out and post another piccie or two soon. Thanks again! See you on Saturday DC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Laidlaw Posted June 12, 2013 Share Posted June 12, 2013 Flamin' 'eck! That's a beautiful piece of work! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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