geedubelyer Posted December 16, 2014 Share Posted December 16, 2014 (edited) Hello fine folk of Britmodellerland, If I may, I'd like to share my latest model? I've been tinkering away merrily with the old Airfix dh-88 Comet racer for about three months or there abouts. The old girl needs a bit of TLC to get the best from her so I did some work on the kit in an attempt to model "Grosvenor House" as she appears today. Thanks in large part to some fine images by Alpha Delta 210 (see here: http://www.britmodeller.com/forums/index.php?/topic/234968762-de-havilland-dh88-comet-grosvenor-house/ ) and others in the Aviation Photography forum plus the walkaround here on BM http://www.britmodeller.com/forums/index.php?/topic/234954337-de-havilland-dh88-comet/ I had plenty of reference material to work from. For those who have n't seen it, there is a WIP thread detailling the specifics of what was tackled here: http://www.britmodeller.com/forums/index.php?/topic/234967804-airfix-72nd-scale-dh-88-comet-new-release-ancient-molding/ I'm not as used to photographing the smaller scales as I am the larger scales so I apologise if the images are n't too clear. Anyhoo, I hope you enjoy them anyway. These next few are a bit closer in an attempt to show some details. Lastly, a couple of shots in front of a scenic backdrop. A big thankyou and two thumbs up to everyone who helped me along during the build. Now, what to build next? Cheers for now. Edited December 16, 2014 by geedubelyer 19 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunray Posted December 16, 2014 Share Posted December 16, 2014 What a beauty!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miggers Posted December 16, 2014 Share Posted December 16, 2014 By the roast young man,you've made a lovely job of that dear old thing. Your red paint is delicious. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foghorn Leghorn Posted December 16, 2014 Share Posted December 16, 2014 Lovely finish on that paint job 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlaStix Posted December 16, 2014 Share Posted December 16, 2014 As I mentioned in your WIP for this I think you have created a work of art from an old, tired kit. Absolutely stunning. The last two photos show it off to perfection. That could be the real aircraft! Well done. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomoshenko Posted December 16, 2014 Share Posted December 16, 2014 Glorious. A work of art as said above. All round showcase of modelling disciplines and great inspiration. Well done and bring on your next build. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gingerbob Posted December 16, 2014 Share Posted December 16, 2014 It looks even better than it did in the WIP! bob 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woody37 Posted December 16, 2014 Share Posted December 16, 2014 Loved watching your build, it's come out superbly, it's hard to believe it's the tiny Airfix jobbie that should be replaced with new moulds or binned! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmcclure Posted December 16, 2014 Share Posted December 16, 2014 Brilliant result and an inspiration for what can be done with these old kits. Cheers, Roger 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Learstang Posted December 16, 2014 Share Posted December 16, 2014 Brilliant job on a lovely aeroplane! Regards, Jason 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wellsprop Posted December 16, 2014 Share Posted December 16, 2014 Such a great job you've done with an old and notoriously though kit! Ben 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Natter Posted December 17, 2014 Share Posted December 17, 2014 That is a thing of great beauty. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darby Posted December 17, 2014 Share Posted December 17, 2014 Oh what a saucy scarlet lady 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HL-10 Posted December 17, 2014 Share Posted December 17, 2014 You've turned a very old and basic kit into an outstanding piece! Great modelling, very impressive work 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Telboy1999 Posted December 17, 2014 Share Posted December 17, 2014 That's an absolute corker, what a lovely build and superb paint job. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alpha Delta 210 Posted December 17, 2014 Share Posted December 17, 2014 Wow! All your time and effort has repaid you with a stunning replica of "Grosvenor House." I love the last two pictures. I'm really pleased that my images were of use in this inspirational build. I look forward to seeing your next masterpiece. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CliffB Posted December 17, 2014 Share Posted December 17, 2014 As others have said, that is just fabulous! Cliff 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevej60 Posted December 17, 2014 Share Posted December 17, 2014 Superb work,first class paintwork,Love it! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parabat Posted December 17, 2014 Share Posted December 17, 2014 Can't believe the base kit is the Airfix kit! Excellent work, this will be a real eyecatcher in the shelf and a real talking point too. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nomore Shelfspace Posted December 17, 2014 Share Posted December 17, 2014 Very nice indeed. (I have a built-up but never-painted FROG example here on the shelf... red plastic!) I admit I am slightly tempted by the old Airfix one. But maybe they will new-tool it... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Val Posted December 17, 2014 Share Posted December 17, 2014 Inspirational build! Congratulations 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Les Moore Posted December 17, 2014 Share Posted December 17, 2014 I would very much like to do one just like that. It must have taken a great deal of work. Well done 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TempestV Posted December 17, 2014 Share Posted December 17, 2014 That has turned out nicely 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James G Posted December 17, 2014 Share Posted December 17, 2014 Excellent work! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geedubelyer Posted December 17, 2014 Author Share Posted December 17, 2014 In style of Commandant Lassard "Many, many thanks for all of the kind words and comments". Seriously guys, very grateful to everyone for stopping by and adding their support and compliments. I'm chuffed to bits that this little model is so nicely appreciated. Cheers. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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