kiwitrogg Posted June 28, 2013 Share Posted June 28, 2013 (edited) Hi there Here's my tweenie. No, not the quick vodka between pints.....It's the monster I'd spend a week or two progressing between other builds. I'd also have a crack at it when a seemingly simple build would get a bit off course.......it would make me appreciate the simplicity of the other build. Planning my 1/48 WWII subjects I obviously needed a British heavy, but I was torn. Everyone's got a Lancaster and they're not cheap. The Halifax is ugly and there's only one very criticised kit available, so not an option I thought until one popped up for a good price on Trademe (local Ebay). I was up for the challenge........ So here she is, my interpretation of Friday the 13th, 2 years or so in the making. It's not perfect, and It's not as heavily weathered as I'd like but I'm scared to touch it again in case I stuff something up. I might dull it down a bit one day but for now, it's finished. Ice cream tub plastic to 1/48 Halifax.......what a journey. And now I quite like the Halibag. I hope you like it. Cheers Gaz Here it is with the recipient of it's spare tail turret. Edited September 12, 2019 by kiwitrogg New photos added. 35 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike DeTorrice Posted June 28, 2013 Share Posted June 28, 2013 You have done an excellent job on this big British heavy bomber ! A terrific camo scheme and this one certainly must be impressive to display. Mike 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trickydicky210 Posted June 28, 2013 Share Posted June 28, 2013 What a stunner, your hardwork has really paid off, well done. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenko Posted June 28, 2013 Share Posted June 28, 2013 What a stunner and a show stopper. Welcome to the small but elite club of those that have finished a FM kit ( I did the Hampden). Life will never be quite the same now. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
batcode Posted June 28, 2013 Share Posted June 28, 2013 very nice,looks great,thu bet takes up some room 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russ c Posted June 28, 2013 Share Posted June 28, 2013 Awesome build !! Very Nice 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adrianm2 Posted June 28, 2013 Share Posted June 28, 2013 Don`t touch it!! I think looks great! Nicely done. Is amazing what you can find on Trademe, isn`t it? Adrian 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HL-10 Posted June 28, 2013 Share Posted June 28, 2013 Cracking job! You've done a fantastic piece of modelling there 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IainA Posted June 28, 2013 Share Posted June 28, 2013 Gaz, another fine piece of fettling. And I do love a Halifax. Great stuff. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Viking Posted June 28, 2013 Share Posted June 28, 2013 Beautiful job ! Cheers John 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Val Posted June 28, 2013 Share Posted June 28, 2013 Simply beautiful 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vulcanicity Posted June 28, 2013 Share Posted June 28, 2013 Hvaing heard all kinds of woe about this kit, that's a doubly amazing job! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Jephcott Posted June 28, 2013 Share Posted June 28, 2013 Well done - and welcome to the club of those who have managed to finish a FM Halifax. It's an experience that I will never forget - and even now, bits still keep on dropping off it! Excellent job, and looks fantastic. And knowing how much work went into it always makes it more special too! Cheers! Chris 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abacus Posted June 28, 2013 Share Posted June 28, 2013 Oh I say! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snapper_city Posted June 28, 2013 Share Posted June 28, 2013 Very crisp. Like it... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martian Posted June 28, 2013 Share Posted June 28, 2013 Smashing model and from a FM kit to boot! You deserve a medal! Martin 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buzby061 Posted June 28, 2013 Share Posted June 28, 2013 If I had a hat I'd doff it, astounding. Pete 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steveinns Posted June 28, 2013 Share Posted June 28, 2013 Great stuff love it ! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony C Posted June 28, 2013 Share Posted June 28, 2013 Looks good to me, hope mine turns out as well, when I finally start it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve27752 Posted June 28, 2013 Share Posted June 28, 2013 Looks great. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TCinLA Posted June 28, 2013 Share Posted June 28, 2013 Amazingly good, particularly since I once peeked in the box of one of these and know from where you started. The only thing worse I can think of was the Sanger vac I did - took three years because I had to take even more breaks than you did. Yours looks a whole lot better. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spitfire Posted June 29, 2013 Share Posted June 29, 2013 That looks great and from following other builds I can appreciate the amount of work required to getting it to look that good. Cheers Dennis 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kiwitrogg Posted June 29, 2013 Author Share Posted June 29, 2013 (edited) Hiya Thanks for all your comments, I'm glad you like it, and I am slowly finding my marbles again. Jenko, Chris - So do we have a secret handshake ..........or weekly sessions with a psychiatrist ????. When I was doing my research on the kit and FM stuff in general I stumbled across your builds. Yeah the builds were difficult but you came up with a good result at the end. You showed us that it could be done........so I did . So I thank you for your part in this project and to anyone else out there who posted details of their FM woes.....I couldn't have done it without you lot ! Actually I wouldn't mind a crack at the Hampden myself one day. TCinLA - Yeah-nah......I bow to you, I haven't summed up enough courage to try a vac just yet. adrianm2 - Yeah, I've picked up some good stuff off TM, some bargains and some rareties. At least it's a fair fight between us Kiwis, no exchange rate and international postage rates to worry about ....... and no rich foreigners to outbid us. Cheers Gaz Tony C - Go on mate, take a deep breath and dive in. It's like a long, painful marathon. But that's what makes the end result more satisfying....and at least you can have a beer or two during the event. Edited June 29, 2013 by kiwitrogg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FZ6 Posted June 29, 2013 Share Posted June 29, 2013 Congratulations you've done an impressive with this one, Well done. I have one myself which I've started so know what you've gone through to get it to this stage. Maybe I'll finish mine one day........ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norman Posted June 29, 2013 Share Posted June 29, 2013 That is very well done i have one and so far have only completed the major wing components , tell me did you use the kit engine nacelles or obtain a couple of Beafighter kits and rob them for the cowls as i am thinking of doing unless i can find a cheaper alternative ?? congratulations on a wonderful subject and the persistence of a legend !!! Cheers P.S i also have Hampden a lot more progressed i really should finish, then the major kkit manufacturers can feel its time to release one in 1/48 !!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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