stevej60 Posted July 13, 2015 Share Posted July 13, 2015 Hi folk's,picture the scene,warm sunny day,early seventies and the Saturday afternoon dog-fight's have started with our paper round money spent and latest kit built and painted (even in some case's still wet) I join the swirling Spitfire,s and 109's five feet above the corner of a lawn that is forever England to howl's of laughter" what,s that"? shouts one of my friend's."they were'nt in the Battle of Britain" shout's the kid with a Phantom,it was me with Revell,s PZ 11.A few month's ago I got a hankering to build another but with only Heller's and Revell's kit,s out there at silly prices I decided to forget it so at the Northern show last month browsing the trader's stand I saw these at £2:95 each and despite Knowing that some of the kit;s contained in this companies boxes would win a prize at cruft's I took a punt. What you get is a nice Italerish box Some really well printed decal's Instruction,s and colour call out's that put most other's to shame.And OK a very basic kit with decent engraved lines in places but very delicate raised detail and effect's Only a couple of session's and you are here,so quite a quick build! and to be honest probably better than Revell,s offering at least, 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HAMP man Posted July 13, 2015 Share Posted July 13, 2015 I have the Mirage 1:48 one in the stash, such a Flash Gordon aircraft, might bump it up in the next to do pile, so will be watching this with a view to wanton plagiarism. Regards Strickers 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martian Posted July 13, 2015 Share Posted July 13, 2015 I love this plane and look forward to seeing what you make of these two builds. Martin 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sean Posted July 14, 2015 Share Posted July 14, 2015 I was wondering about getting this kit myself, but partly put off by the maker. Do reckon it's worth a punt? Sean 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darby Posted July 14, 2015 Share Posted July 14, 2015 (edited) I remember dog fighting my Matchbox Buffalo against the same companies Hawk. Mine had some garish paint schemes which seemed appropriate in the early '70s. I think my Mustang was all over gold and copper. And the top of the coalhouse made a great enemy airfield. Edited July 14, 2015 by Darby 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevej60 Posted July 14, 2015 Author Share Posted July 14, 2015 I was wondering about getting this kit myself, but partly put off by the maker. Do reckon it's worth a punt? Sean Definitely Sean, See how these turn out and decide. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stew Dapple Posted July 15, 2015 Share Posted July 15, 2015 I'll tag along if you don't mind Steve, I like the P.11 and have the Heller kit in the stash. Azur also do one as well as some variant types and the P.24 (I've got the Greek Air Force version of that one and it looks a good kit). Yours looks pretty good so far, how's the fit been? Cheers, Stew 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FZ6 Posted July 15, 2015 Share Posted July 15, 2015 Looking good so far Steve, I like the PZL P-II so look forward to seeing how you get on with it. Regards, Mark 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevej60 Posted July 15, 2015 Author Share Posted July 15, 2015 I'll tag along if you don't mind Steve, I like the P.11 and have the Heller kit in the stash. Azur also do one as well as some variant types and the P.24 (I've got the Greek Air Force version of that one and it looks a good kit). Yours looks pretty good so far, how's the fit been? Cheers, Stew Thank,s Stew,fit has been superb so far' the wing is a one piece affair but there is a large rectangular hole that look's like it was meant for a stand to fill underneath the Cockpit not having seen the Heller kit I don't know if this is a copy but it is very similar in style and feel to their kits,I was in my LMS yesterday and he has just had a delivery of this companies kits so I got their Mk2 Hurricane for a fiver and inside the box was Heller's still very nice little kit and an awful decal sheet so caution needed if anyone fancies one of their kit's. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevej60 Posted July 15, 2015 Author Share Posted July 15, 2015 Looking good so far Steve, I like the PZL P-II so look forward to seeing how you get on with it. Regards, Mark Thank's Mark,just a simple brush painted project intended no frills,no weathering. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevej60 Posted July 15, 2015 Author Share Posted July 15, 2015 Hi all, too nice a day for modeling today but I did get the last coats's of paint on earlier took about four coat's of very thinned paint to get a nice finish the last one with a flat brush,engine is very basic so just painted NATO black and dry brushed not a lot can be seen due to the large prop hub and engine cover,thank's for popping in. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sean Posted July 15, 2015 Share Posted July 15, 2015 Cheers Steve, I've had thoughts about getting on of these, there's just something a bit cool and funky about them. The Hurricanes are Heller? Sean 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevej60 Posted July 15, 2015 Author Share Posted July 15, 2015 (edited) Hi folk,s forgot to let you know the September 39 boxing also has this sheet included. Edited July 15, 2015 by stevej60 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevej60 Posted July 15, 2015 Author Share Posted July 15, 2015 Cheers Steve, I've had thoughts about getting on of these, there's just something a bit cool and funky about them. The Hurricanes are Heller? Sean Hi Sean yea,here we are.Nice box. Heller,s still cracking little kit. Lovely instruction sheet and awful decal's luckily I,ve got loads of roundel's so only the code's and serial's needed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pawel Szczudlyk Posted July 16, 2015 Share Posted July 16, 2015 Hi Steve ot is a nice kit. I also have one but in 1/48 from Mirage. Do you know that first dog fight in 2 ww was betwen kpt Mieczysław Medwecki on p11c serial no 2 and a ju87. P11c was shot down and pilot died.He was first allied pilot shot down in ww2. But later on Władysław Gnyś shot down 2 germans Do17e. That was first alloed victory in 2ww. Cheers 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stew Dapple Posted July 16, 2015 Share Posted July 16, 2015 It's looking good Steve, I think the Heller kit has a three-part wing so it probably isn't the same mould as this one... I've got the Heller P.23a/b which looks a nice little kit as well... I like your colour choices for the camouflage by the way, what did you use? Cheers, Stew p.s. on the strength of your build I have just ordered their PZL P.7 for about five-and-a-half quid including delivery Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevehnz Posted July 16, 2015 Share Posted July 16, 2015 (edited) I think I'll hitch a lift on this thread too, I've this kit plus the Azur one for this & the Pz.24 in Greek service like Stew. ( I should've just cut & pasted his post) I've seen some nice jobs done on this elsewhere & as you'd guess from the kits I have, I find it quite attractive. Steve. Edited July 16, 2015 by stevehnz 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevej60 Posted July 16, 2015 Author Share Posted July 16, 2015 Hi Steve ot is a nice kit. I also have one but in 1/48 from Mirage. Do you know that first dog fight in 2 ww was betwen kpt Mieczysław Medwecki on p11c serial no 2 and a ju87. P11c was shot down and pilot died.He was first allied pilot shot down in ww2. But later on Władysław Gnyś shot down 2 germans Do17e. That was first alloed victory in 2ww. Cheers Thank's for that Pawel,I think the polish campaign tends to be overshadowed by later event,s and the P11 not recognised as the fine fighter it was despite the opposition,by the way I am going to re-visit Heller,s "Karas" soon I built one many year,s ago and just picked up an old but lovely boxing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevej60 Posted July 16, 2015 Author Share Posted July 16, 2015 It's looking good Steve, I think the Heller kit has a three-part wing so it probably isn't the same mould as this one... I've got the Heller P.23a/b which looks a nice little kit as well... I like your colour choices for the camouflage by the way, what did you use? Cheers, Stew p.s. on the strength of your build I have just ordered their PZL P.7 for about five-and-a-half quid including delivery Hi Stew,paint is my usual Tamiya mixed to what I think look's right,this was based on their Khaki with a touch of olive green and red brown.I know you are not "fazed" by a kit,s limitation's so looking forward to see your take on the P7.Have we had a Polish GB? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevej60 Posted July 16, 2015 Author Share Posted July 16, 2015 I think I'll hitch a lift on this thread too, I've this kit plus the Azur one for this & the Pz.24 in Greek service like Stew. ( I should've just cut & pasted his post) I've seen some nice jobs done on this elsewhere & as you'd guess from the kits I have, I find it quite attractive. Steve. Thank,s Steve,I,m trying not to get "bogged" down in 48 again scale so these cheap 72 scale kit's are a nice distraction. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevej60 Posted July 16, 2015 Author Share Posted July 16, 2015 Hi all,just a quick update from a bit of progress last night,both are at the same stage wheel's on engine cowling on and the large cover for the front of the engine. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stew Dapple Posted July 16, 2015 Share Posted July 16, 2015 Hi Stew,paint is my usual Tamiya mixed to what I think look's right,this was based on their Khaki with a touch of olive green and red brown.I know you are not "fazed" by a kit,s limitation's so looking forward to see your take on the P7.Have we had a Polish GB? Thanks Steve To be honest I'd prefer a smart new-tool P.7... but in the absence of that I will settle for anything that is easier than carving myself one out of a lump of plastic; sometimes an old or basic kit is still the best one available Cheers, Stew 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sean Posted July 16, 2015 Share Posted July 16, 2015 Cheers Steve, I like Heller's kits, most are pretty decent. It's off to the 'bay to get some PZs, Sean 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevej60 Posted July 16, 2015 Author Share Posted July 16, 2015 Cheers Steve, I like Heller's kits, most are pretty decent. It's off to the 'bay to get some PZs, Sean Sean,these were from this trader i'm 99% sure,http://www.mrmodels.info/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martian Posted July 17, 2015 Share Posted July 17, 2015 This thread is making my want to go an track down another Revell PZL P11c. My favourite kit of the type (nostalgia I guess). Martin Oops! I just ended up bidding on one! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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