CedB Posted June 1, 2015 Share Posted June 1, 2015 I was looking for an 'easy build' as a break from my Memphis Belle and recent Valoms and my thoughtful daughters provided a solution as a birthday present, a 1/12 (or 1/8th?) Airfix (Nr. 51101) 1999 classic. The intention was a build for fun (WiP here). Built almost OOB but, at Procopius' suggestion (thanks PC) also as a sort of 'tongue in cheek' BoB tribute. Any concerns over scheme authenticity were explained by Procopius: "...this scheme was worn for a short period in 1940 by the Royal Cartoon Auxiliary Air Force's 1567 (Anthropomorphic Dog) Flight." Thanks PC. Here is the finished article: The build took over from the Belle and various problems reduced the fun, a bit, mainly the plastic. Nigel H thinks it's probably ABS; it's certainly heavy and very shiny leading to all sorts of adhesion problems until I started sanding to remove the gloss / oil. A few non-OOB changes: primed with Vallejo acrylic grey which tried its best but didn't bite into the plastic VMA 'Sky' (71.103) and DE (71.029) airbrushed and H30 DG hand brushed. AK True Metal gunmetal for the 'porridge cannon' and aluminium for its mount. Prop tips Liquitex marker pen. Klear coated prior to transfers and VMA matt coat after. ​Gromit initially painted with supplied 'Super Acrylic' but later gave up and used Humbrol enamel 61+130 50/50. Helmet and jacket H10 Acrylic with Humbrol filler 'sheepskin'. Custom transfers for the 'Preston kill awards' and others from my limited stash Porridge added (water, no salt, bit of sugar - actually it's a cotton bud) Five minute epoxy used in place of the supplied poly cement. The WiP was one of our usual joint efforts and, I think, is both entertaining and educational - this build certainly taught me a few lessons! Hope you like it but remember, it's a fun build of something that doesn't actually exist so be nice guys please! 44 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob85 Posted June 1, 2015 Share Posted June 1, 2015 Stunning rendition of a very brave BofB flight... Great fun to watch Ced and the results are great... Now remember when moving poses for gromit, you move the eye just a tiny bit then and arm just a little bit... Cheers and well done getting the paint to stay on Rob 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CedB Posted June 1, 2015 Author Share Posted June 1, 2015 Rob that made me LoL, really! For the 'uninitiated' reading this Rob provided a link to a 'tutorial video' during the WiP which helped, 'just a tiny amount'. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlaStix Posted June 1, 2015 Share Posted June 1, 2015 Absolutely brilliant Ced! A thoroughly enjoyable WIP thread reulting in an excellent finish. Great stuff! Well done. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spookytooth Posted June 1, 2015 Share Posted June 1, 2015 Great to see her finished Ced, I would say a "cracking build" sir. Simon. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Posted June 1, 2015 Share Posted June 1, 2015 Now that's cracking!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beard Posted June 1, 2015 Share Posted June 1, 2015 Cracking post. (I said I'd use it again.) 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bristol boy Posted June 1, 2015 Share Posted June 1, 2015 Great to see it finished, lovely job, I want one! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Synopsis Posted June 1, 2015 Share Posted June 1, 2015 I'm glad to see you managed to cure the chronic skin condition Gromit appeared to be suffering from at one stage during the WIP thread! Love the results of you hard work! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biggles87 Posted June 1, 2015 Share Posted June 1, 2015 I go away for the weekend and you've finished it! Absolutely fantastic, I particularly like the nonchalant arm over the cockpit rim pose, and the porridge blob is just perfect. Well done John 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nigel Heath Posted June 1, 2015 Share Posted June 1, 2015 A good conclusion to a most enjoyable WIP. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob G Posted June 1, 2015 Share Posted June 1, 2015 I'm glad it's finished. Looks good. Except that I'm pretty sure you've missed a few rivets. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bhouse Posted June 1, 2015 Share Posted June 1, 2015 Judging by the quality of the build, imagination displayed and endurance shown, I think there may be a job waiting for you at Aardman Animation! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob85 Posted June 1, 2015 Share Posted June 1, 2015 Rob that made me LoL, really! For the 'uninitiated' reading this Rob provided a link to a ' ' during the WiP which helped, 'just a tiny amount'. . Glad I was of some service!Rob 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete in Lincs Posted June 1, 2015 Share Posted June 1, 2015 Grand, Lad. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bjorn Posted June 1, 2015 Share Posted June 1, 2015 (edited) Brilliant! Makes me want to see the movie again... and again... And I recognize the "building just for fun"-syndrome. It turns often into "soooo much work on a horrible kit"... Edited June 1, 2015 by Bjorn 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spitfire31 Posted June 1, 2015 Share Posted June 1, 2015 Really cute build – can't help a smile just looking at it! Not Merlin powered, apparently – prop turns the other way. Early Griffon-engined prototype? Nice. Kind regards, Joachim 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sgt.Squarehead Posted June 1, 2015 Share Posted June 1, 2015 Smashing! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gremlin56 Posted June 1, 2015 Share Posted June 1, 2015 Great build and very enjoyable blog. Thanks for sharing :goodjob: 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CedB Posted June 1, 2015 Author Share Posted June 1, 2015 Thanks all for your very kind comments. In retrospect it was a few days of fun with a few hours of frustration - but that's what it's all about eh? Thanks again, now I'm back to Belle! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeW Posted June 1, 2015 Share Posted June 1, 2015 Made me smile - and that's a great thing on a Monday morning. That blob o' porridge came out very nicely. Cheers, Mike 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stew Dapple Posted June 1, 2015 Share Posted June 1, 2015 Pure class Ced, as always Cheers, Stew 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CedB Posted June 1, 2015 Author Share Posted June 1, 2015 Thanks Mike and Stew - too kind Back to my Memphis Belle. She's spent far too long away from the top of the 'new content' post list! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philp Posted June 1, 2015 Share Posted June 1, 2015 Good to see it finished Ced. Nice job dealing with all the trials and tribulations this "easy" build gave you. Still thinking on my Dogfight Doubles idea. This may be the year. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hairystick Posted June 1, 2015 Share Posted June 1, 2015 An excellent result! It looks superb. "Gromit: Taking Dog fighting to a higher level"! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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