Val Posted March 23, 2014 Author Share Posted March 23, 2014 Thanks guys, once again! I was delighted with it, and I'm really nice to hear from you all as well. Nearly finished the mustang as well, hopefully within the next couple of weeks! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Natter Posted March 24, 2014 Share Posted March 24, 2014 Great model with brilliant weathering. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dubster72 Posted March 24, 2014 Share Posted March 24, 2014 That's a beautiful build, great paint & impressive weathering. The winter camo is so good! Tempts me to pick up the same kit! Cheers Patrick 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelglue Posted March 24, 2014 Share Posted March 24, 2014 It's a wonder it landed in one piece, being that it fell from some Divine place! Great job Val, I'm really stunned and envious all at once (in a good way of course)! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nicE1 Posted March 24, 2014 Share Posted March 24, 2014 Very nice indeed! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Val Posted March 26, 2014 Author Share Posted March 26, 2014 Thanks chaps, it's really kind of you to comment. The white wash is a pretty easy technique which can hide a multitude of sins!! I'd recommend anyone to go for it with confidence ! Tempts me to pick up the same kit! Patrick, if you kind find this kit significantly cheaper than the Eduard version, I'd definitely recommend it. What it lacks in finesse and detail, it more than makes up for with excellent decals, simplicity to build (except the undercarriage is a bit fiddly) and generally excellent fit. Only needed filler in a couple of places and Suspect that was my own doing rather than the kits - the wing roots are absolutely perfect. Ideal mofo finder and weathering experimental model! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
topgear29 Posted March 26, 2014 Share Posted March 26, 2014 That is a beautiful build the white and I was looks so good. I have the Airfix club kit from last year (Red Star) and I think one of the three kits is a white wash on I might dig it out and have a go you have inspired me. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MartinSK Posted March 26, 2014 Share Posted March 26, 2014 Nice 'war looking' plane. Model looks realistic. Great job Val! Martin 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Val Posted April 29, 2014 Author Share Posted April 29, 2014 Thanks guys That is a beautiful build the white and I was looks so good. I have the Airfix club kit from last year (Red Star) and I think one of the three kits is a white wash on I might dig it out and have a go you have inspired me. Yes I have the same set of kits, you should definitely have a go with the white wash, the hairspray technique is dead easy! Have fun Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlaStix Posted April 29, 2014 Share Posted April 29, 2014 Well everything I was going to say has been said already!! Excellent job all round - lovely wear'n'tear effects. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunnylurve Posted April 29, 2014 Share Posted April 29, 2014 Great model. Smashing weathering and finish. Me like it!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sgt.Squarehead Posted May 1, 2014 Share Posted May 1, 2014 Slight aside from the wonderful model at hand, but relevant given comments in the thread.....Does anyone do a vac-canopy for this kit? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bordfunker Posted May 1, 2014 Share Posted May 1, 2014 That's a good looking build. Nice job on the whitewash camo. Karl 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HL-10 Posted May 2, 2014 Share Posted May 2, 2014 That is very impressive! The worn white paint is done perfectly, great work! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Val Posted May 2, 2014 Author Share Posted May 2, 2014 Thanks all, once again, I'm pleasantly surprised to see this thread still getting looked at Slight aside from the wonderful model at hand, but relevant given comments in the thread.....Does anyone do a vac-canopy for this kit? Unfortunately I don't know of anyone, I couldn't fine one... The kit part is quite thick, but I was surprised how clear it was after a dip in Alclad Aqua Gloss. The only down side is that you can't have the canopy open. Well, you probably can if you're better with a scalpel than I am!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sgt.Squarehead Posted May 2, 2014 Share Posted May 2, 2014 I've got an Italeri kit with an etch set for the interior and no canopy.....Was thinking about shoehorning the interior into the Airfix kit, but it might be better if my brutal hack-job isn't 100% visible I suppose. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jean Posted May 2, 2014 Share Posted May 2, 2014 Well done with your 110! I was not even aware that Airfix had what looks like a "new tool" 110! When did that one come out? An incentive to get one if nothing else, as it seems to make a fine-looking model. Congrats JR 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Val Posted May 2, 2014 Author Share Posted May 2, 2014 Well done with your 110! I was not even aware that Airfix had what looks like a "new tool" 110! When did that one come out? An incentive to get one if nothing else, as it seems to make a fine-looking model. Congrats JR Thanks yeah the kit is around 4 years or so old now I'd guess. In terms of fit and fun, it's a great little kit! It goes together really well, and the detail is good, but heavy. The Eduard kit (that I've not seen) is supposed to be far superior, but does cost more. If there's a big difference in the cost, then the airfix kit is certainly worth picking up, I loved making it. If the Eduard kit is available and reasonably close in terms of cost, I'd go for that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marek Posted May 3, 2014 Share Posted May 3, 2014 Great job ! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PZRGREN Posted May 3, 2014 Share Posted May 3, 2014 Did you use the kit decals? Its a real cracker!! Roger. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Val Posted May 3, 2014 Author Share Posted May 3, 2014 Did you use the kit decals? Its a real cracker!! Roger. Hi and thanks Yes I did. I was a little nervous as I'd heard many bad things about them, but other than lining up the underside of the hornet decals, they were brilliant. I just used microset and microsol over Alclad Aqua gloss and they performed perfectly, I found them thin and strong, and they conformed well. A million miles better than the Tamiya decals I've just used on my Mustang III! The Swastikas are Xtradecal. Thanks again Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mach82 Posted May 3, 2014 Share Posted May 3, 2014 Beautifully done. The weathering is superb and I can see why you are so clearly happy with it, 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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