AndyC Posted June 29, 2013 Share Posted June 29, 2013 An absolute beauty - having seen what a struggle this kit is, you should be proud and have a large slug of whatever is your poison. Bravo! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julien Posted June 29, 2013 Share Posted June 29, 2013 Very nice, having seen what comes in the box I turned it down! i only built one FM kit and I am still in therapy for it now!! Julien 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomprobert Posted June 29, 2013 Share Posted June 29, 2013 Very nice indeed - I contemplated one of these and decided to go with the Sanger vac as it looked far easier! Well done for beating it into submission... now you've done this you know Trumpeter will release one Tom 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bentwaters81tfw Posted June 29, 2013 Share Posted June 29, 2013 That is a monster! teriffic work there. I never had the courage to take one off the shelf, never mind look inside. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kiwitrogg Posted June 29, 2013 Author Share Posted June 29, 2013 Hi everyone. Thanks again for your comments. Muchly appreciated. I guess that my secret to this build was to tackle it in bite-size chunks and to not get too bogged down. Work on just one problem at a time then move away to something easier. Have a look at it every now and again and assess the next issue. Most importantly.......search the net and see how someone else tackled it before coming back with a Dremmel and a tub of filler. When I started it was about my 5th build so it was a good learning excersize. 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 ?? Apart from lots of bits of internal reinforcing with sprue and plasticard, a couple of metal rods for tailplane attachment and alignment, and about 10mm off the end of a curtain rod to act as a base for the mid upper turret...... it's all what came in the box. The roundels and A/C codes fell apart on me so they were replaced as well. I did read of someone swapping the engines, but at that stage I wasn't sure how it was going to turn out, and so didn't want to end up with a nicely detailed piece of pooh. . Good luck with those builds mate, I look forward to seeing them on here. I have to say though that I found the plastic really easy to work with, which was a bonus considering....... Cheers Gaz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norman Posted June 29, 2013 Share Posted June 29, 2013 Thanks Gaz 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woody37 Posted June 30, 2013 Share Posted June 30, 2013 Gorgeous, how dare you say the Halibag is ugly A safe way of doing some weathering is pastel brushing, if you don't like, it will simply rub off, but it looks great as it is 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radpoe Spitfire Posted June 30, 2013 Share Posted June 30, 2013 Welcome to the FM Halifax completer's club! I did this kit a few years ago, so know what it entailed- boy have you pulled it off ! It certainly tests your skills, especially if it is your first bash at a limited production kit- as it was in my case. Well done that man. Ps not meaning to steal any thunder, but you can see my offering at AeroVenture. Once again top effort! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Troy Smith Posted July 26, 2013 Share Posted July 26, 2013 Great work Gaz.... No-one mentioned the yellow gear legs in all the comments! [Gaz posted a link to his build from this thread BTW] http://www.britmodeller.com/forums/index.php?/topic/234943652-halifaxes-158-sq-use-of-coloured-land-gear-legs-and-spinners-bosses/ In which there a lot of Friday the 13th pics now how about those coloured spinner bosses I'm still negotiating with a couple of folks on getting hold of one these ..... cheers T Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kiwitrogg Posted July 26, 2013 Author Share Posted July 26, 2013 now how about those coloured spinner bosses eek, no ! I'm not touching it again ever. I'm afraid even to dust it properly in case it falls apart I'm still negotiating with a couple of folks on getting hold of one these ..... Good luck, it's an impressive beast when it's finished. Well worth the effort I reckon, and quite satisfying. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kiwitrogg Posted July 27, 2013 Author Share Posted July 27, 2013 Ps not meaning to steal any thunder, but you can see my offering at AeroVenture. No thunder stolen......that's pretty cool ! Must give you the warm and fuzzies having all those people looking at it. My local doctor (http://www.flyingdoctor.co.nz/) has offered me a home for some of my stuff if I want (particularly F-4s !). But since the kids moved out I've got an extra 2 rooms to fill first Cheers Gaz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TCinLA Posted July 29, 2013 Share Posted July 29, 2013 (edited) The more I look at this thing, the better it gets. Edited July 29, 2013 by TCinLA 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TCinLA Posted July 29, 2013 Share Posted July 29, 2013 Very nice indeed - I contemplated one of these and decided to go with the Sanger vac as it looked far easier! Trust me, the Sanger vac is a killer. Even if you have done such a bang-up job on the big B-29. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mancunian airman Posted September 10, 2019 Share Posted September 10, 2019 I wasnt around when this was presented for the first time It looks bloody marvellous and a credit to your patients and skill. Very few pick up the baton and run with this kit, . . . you have my admiration👍🤔 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MickE Posted September 10, 2019 Share Posted September 10, 2019 Fantastic! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kapam Posted September 11, 2019 Share Posted September 11, 2019 What a great result! This kit is one I tend to hear about often, but (almost) never see as a finished build. To complete it as well as you have is a big reward and great for the rest of us to see. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyot Posted September 11, 2019 Share Posted September 11, 2019 Superb job,...... I have yet to summon the courage to get tuck into mine,...... yours looks bloody amazing, Cheers Tony 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJP Posted September 11, 2019 Share Posted September 11, 2019 Not too many FM kits make it to RFI so congratulations on your Halifax CJP 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crimea River Posted September 12, 2019 Share Posted September 12, 2019 Great to see a 1/48 British Heavy that's not a Lanc! You've done it justice. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kiwitrogg Posted September 12, 2019 Author Share Posted September 12, 2019 On 9/10/2019 at 11:12 PM, Mancunian airman said: I wasnt around when this was presented for the first time It looks bloody marvellous and a credit to your patients and skill. Very few pick up the baton and run with this kit, . . . you have my admiration👍🤔 Hey there, how on earth did you find this old one ??? Thanks for your comments, it's still one of my favourite early builds. I'd been meaning to take a couple more photos of it for ages and you've given me the push to sort it out.....Friday 13 tomorrow as well. 20 hours ago, tonyot said: Superb job,...... I have yet to summon the courage to get tuck into mine,...... yours looks bloody amazing, Cheers Tony Hi Tony, good to hear from you again, thanks ! You should have a crack at building it.....it's not straight forward, but it is hugely satisfying to finish it. I have thought that if I ever got another one I'd finish it in Coastal Command colours. Cheers Gaz 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kev67 Posted September 12, 2019 Share Posted September 12, 2019 Great build of a very hard kit, certainly a blast from the past, but well worth a second look 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyot Posted September 13, 2019 Share Posted September 13, 2019 (edited) On 9/12/2019 at 11:03 AM, kiwitrogg said: Hi Tony, good to hear from you again, thanks ! You should have a crack at building it.....it's not straight forward, but it is hugely satisfying to finish it. I have thought that if I ever got another one I'd finish it in Coastal Command colours. Cheers Gaz Cheers Gaz,...... yeah, wow,...it would look fantastic in post war Coastal white too! There are so many options for the Halibag,..... I`d love a mainstream 1/48th kit of the type and they could do so many versions too! All the best Tony Edited September 13, 2019 by tonyot 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JockMcPlock Posted September 13, 2019 Share Posted September 13, 2019 (edited) On the 24th of August 1944, this aircraft along with 11 others from 158 Squadron took off from RAF Lissett to deliver their payloads at targets in Brest, France. Exert from the Pilots logbook: ‘Just because we were knocking poo-poo out of the German submarine pens in Brest, they took umbrage and decided to knock poo-poo out of us. They did to a certain extent but with much reference to Jesus, God and a lot of sweat, we were seen by two Mustang fighters who were in the area and saw we were having a problem. They escorted us back across the Channel to the English coast and we got home half an hour after we should have done. Everyone else had gone! Much beer was consumed that night (again). Splendidly well made that chap! Edit: poo-poo was not in the logbook, this forum has changed the word. Ha Ha Edited September 13, 2019 by JockMcPlock 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kiwitrogg Posted September 13, 2019 Author Share Posted September 13, 2019 (edited) 6 hours ago, JockMcPlock said: On the 24th of August 1944, this aircraft along with 11 others from 158 Squadron took off from RAF Lissett to deliver their payloads at targets in Brest, France. Exert from the Pilots logbook: ‘Just because we were knocking poo-poo out of the German submarine pens in Brest, they took umbrage and decided to knock poo-poo out of us. They did to a certain extent but with much reference to Jesus, God and a lot of sweat, we were seen by two Mustang fighters who were in the area and saw we were having a problem. They escorted us back across the Channel to the English coast and we got home half an hour after we should have done. Everyone else had gone! Much beer was consumed that night (again). Splendidly well made that chap! Edit: poo-poo was not in the logbook, this forum has changed the word. Ha Ha That's fantastic, thanks for posting. A day in the life of a bomber crew. How many more thousands of times were accounts like that written up, and how many thousands more never got the chance to write anything. Cheers Gaz Edited September 13, 2019 by kiwitrogg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJJunis Posted September 13, 2019 Share Posted September 13, 2019 Absolutely outstanding! All the Best! Don 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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