bigbadbadge Posted July 25, 2014 Share Posted July 25, 2014 Wow they look great, can't wait to see what they look like complete. Keep up the good work. All the best Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charley420 Posted July 25, 2014 Share Posted July 25, 2014 Spot on, well done chaps Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
feifeitim Posted July 26, 2014 Share Posted July 26, 2014 Those motors look awesome! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biggles87 Posted July 26, 2014 Share Posted July 26, 2014 Is anyone going to build it with the engine covered up? Come on, own up... Probably one side on, one side off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rickpadwick1801 Posted July 26, 2014 Share Posted July 26, 2014 Amazing, I am definitely going to be following this and adding it to my wish list...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monty Python Posted July 26, 2014 Share Posted July 26, 2014 Lovely work so far, looking forward to getting my grubby mitts on mine. How's the injection seat harness stack up against the posable offerings of manufacturers such as Radu Briznan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Stephens Posted July 26, 2014 Author Share Posted July 26, 2014 To he honest I have never been a fan of etch metal seat belts in the larger scales I just don't find them realistic so used to make my own..however in this case I certainly do like the seat belts very realistic 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
perdu Posted July 26, 2014 Share Posted July 26, 2014 stunned silence Airfix must have achieved "awesome" in even the most dedicated Airfix-disliker Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caution Wake Turbulence Posted July 26, 2014 Share Posted July 26, 2014 Looks like you'll have these finished before most of us have even finished unpacking the sprues! Nice work! Andrew Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monty Python Posted July 26, 2014 Share Posted July 26, 2014 To he honest I have never been a fan of etch metal seat belts in the larger scales I just don't find them realistic so used to make my own..however in this case I certainly do like the seat belts very realistic I'm not a fan of etched harnesses as well. I was thinking of the fabric belts which are much better in my opinion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bennygman Posted July 26, 2014 Share Posted July 26, 2014 Probably one side on, one side off. Am I right in thinking that 'on or off' is a decision made at the outset for this one? What you suggest (which would be my preference too, esp' the shark mouth one) would involve cutting the engine in half I believe. I think the guy on Hyperscale modified it retrospectively, but it wasn't easy. Loving the build here, thanks very much. This one is probably too much for me, but if I'm feeling flush come Telford................. Steve. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Suds Posted July 26, 2014 Share Posted July 26, 2014 I wanted to avoid this build as all it's doing is making me want one. Well I'm hooked now, and the two of them are coming along nicely. I'm normally into the armoured and soft skin vehicle kits but find myself following aircraft builds more often than not on every visit to britmodeller. Keep up the good work, you are obviously feeding off each other and this shows in what you've done so far. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rodders154 Posted July 26, 2014 Share Posted July 26, 2014 Am I right in thinking that 'on or off' is a decision made at the outset for this one? What you suggest (which would be my preference too, esp' the shark mouth one) would involve cutting the engine in half I believe. I think the guy on Hyperscale modified it retrospectively, but it wasn't easy. Loving the build here, thanks very much. This one is probably too much for me, but if I'm feeling flush come Telford................. Steve. When the chap from Airfix came to Yeovilton he said that the decision how you wanted the kit eg cowles on or off needs to be made before you start. Rodders Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markjames68 Posted July 26, 2014 Share Posted July 26, 2014 Richard will post pics later but even though you are supposed to decide frrom the outset as to wether the cowls are on or off, the model is that well done that with a very small amount of work they can be made 'take on and offable' to coin a wallaceism . I was going to do mine with the chin cowl removed but decided late on that it was lacking something at the front and with a small tweek I was able to build the bottom cowl off the model and clip it in place. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SHAR67 Posted July 26, 2014 Share Posted July 26, 2014 They both look superb so far, I'm going to have to wait a little longer as Hannants have not had their full quota of theses kits and so be it. Clive Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hacker Posted July 26, 2014 Share Posted July 26, 2014 Nice! Amazing how much more detail you can get with the larger kits. Did a Revell 1/32 Typhoon like this and it was a lot of work but worth it. At least with this kit some of the work is done for you interior wise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snapper_city Posted July 26, 2014 Share Posted July 26, 2014 Wow, You guys are really motoring along. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Stephens Posted July 26, 2014 Author Share Posted July 26, 2014 ok update for today..... lots of progress on fuselage as both have now had them put together and glues.... insides of wings nearly fully complete lot of detail to add to underaccariage bays....started tro work on cowls as mine will be given the option to place with or without and have begun to add hinges to the gun bay covers for added fun when viewing the model just gotta work out the first hinge on the wing.....hopeing to get to a first painting stage tomorrow although all this added detail might delay myself but my father may have his initially painted...gun bays covers are only sat in place for effect enjoy photos below 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlaStix Posted July 26, 2014 Share Posted July 26, 2014 Both looking excellent!! Lovely detailed work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exdraken Posted July 26, 2014 Share Posted July 26, 2014 simply wow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Kelley Posted July 27, 2014 Share Posted July 27, 2014 These are looking fantastic. Got mine yesterday- was going to build a Spitfire Mkix next- but, boy, I am so tempted to get stuck into my Tiffie. As regards the canopy- I am going to make my own vacform replacement, using some plastic from food packaging heated- I will use my kit canopy for dimensions when sculpting my master. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Kelley Posted July 27, 2014 Share Posted July 27, 2014 The more I see the more I want one ....even though I would probably end up divorced Andy I got round this by putting my money into a payment club in my local shop- started doing that when I preordered it in February. That way I had it paid off in advance and SWMBO didnt say a word. I saved for it so it was fine, lol. Wait for her reaction to my doing the same for the 1/32 Lancaster. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biggles87 Posted July 27, 2014 Share Posted July 27, 2014 I'm hoping that I will be able to just leave off an engine panel on one side, the gun bay doors open and possibly open a panel somewhere around the cockpit to show the framing. I will definitely want the 'chin' cowling in place because to me, it doen't look right without it, but I have n't even got my hands on it yet so we shall see. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Crusty one Posted July 27, 2014 Share Posted July 27, 2014 looks like a fantastic kit...enjoying watching your build, i will just sit here grinding my teeth until SWMBO asks me whats wrong and ill throw myself at her feet and beg her to buy me one!!:-D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biggles87 Posted July 27, 2014 Share Posted July 27, 2014 I'm planning to do mine with one side completely closed up and the other with an engine panel off, the gun bay open and possibly a fuselage panel off in the cockpit area to show the framing. I will definitely want the 'chin' cowling in place because it does not look right to me without it. I will leave the 'sectioned' look to those more skilled and patient than me. Incredible build by the way, it will take me about 3 months to get to this stage! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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