Tony Mollica Posted October 14, 2015 Share Posted October 14, 2015 Hi Everyone, I've just completed a project to build 5 Chipmunks, in each of the liveries offered by Airfix over the years. Airfix have released a few more than I built, but the ones I've chosen not to build are duplicate schemes with ones that I have. The intention with this project was not to add too much detail or refinement, but to build them as Airfix intended. I did add instrument panels and harnesses though, although they are difficult to see through the canopy. I managed to keep my hands off the rivets until the last one, when I just had to refine them. I hope you like it. Cheers Tony 33 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Col. Posted October 14, 2015 Share Posted October 14, 2015 Nice collection. Your choice of schemes show the diverse range of marking this colourful subject wore. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcdonnell Posted October 14, 2015 Share Posted October 14, 2015 Hello,Tony - My compliments on these beautifully built tributes to a fine aircraft.They are little gems.It's lovely to see such types receive their due recognition as well as the bigger performers.Delightful work.All the best,Paul. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stringbag Posted October 14, 2015 Share Posted October 14, 2015 Great little collection Tony Thanks for sharing Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martian Posted October 14, 2015 Share Posted October 14, 2015 A nice and colourful line up, I particularly like the Canadian ones. Martin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luis Alfonso Posted October 15, 2015 Share Posted October 15, 2015 Hi Tony: Wonderful collection and nice builds, you have done a wondeful collection theme with this nice and little kit. Now, you can add some more kits to complete more the theme as the camouflaged one from Gatow Berlin, and other interesting british and foreign variants Thank you very much for sharing. Cheers, Luis Alfonso Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Mollica Posted October 15, 2015 Author Share Posted October 15, 2015 Thanks for the kind words everyone. Luis, that's a great idea, more to come OK OK, my current build is the all red Chippie that HRH Prince Charles flew in in 1968. These are all quick builds, it's painted so expect to complete it and post it here next week. I'm actually working on another 'project' of five RAF Chippies. Cheers Tony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knight_Flyer Posted October 15, 2015 Share Posted October 15, 2015 Very nice line up and I recognise one of those Canadian schemes being one of my builds as well. Personally I think it's good to leave the rivets, seems appropriate for a vintage mould. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leonl Posted October 15, 2015 Share Posted October 15, 2015 Nice collection, what's not to love about a bunch of Chippies.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barneydhc82 Posted October 15, 2015 Share Posted October 15, 2015 I've flown both026 and 051 along with a few more. A most delightful handling aircraft Barney Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jessica Posted October 15, 2015 Share Posted October 15, 2015 One tiny nitpick and it's completely Airfix' fault. 026 would have worn the Red Ensign with those maple leaves. The change to the 1965 Canadian flag was accompanied with a change in the leaf style in the roundels to match the ones on 051. Here's everything you never wanted to know about the various roundels applied to RCAF aircraft. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Mollica Posted October 16, 2015 Author Share Posted October 16, 2015 HI Everyone, thanks again for the comments. Jessica, thanks for pointing that out, I've just learned something ! Iwouldn't mind doing one of those NMF Canadian Chippies, but bringing this kit up to NMF standard is not something I will take lightly. Cheers Tony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr B Posted October 16, 2015 Share Posted October 16, 2015 all of them look great rgds Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Val Posted October 16, 2015 Share Posted October 16, 2015 Beautiful work Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heloman1 Posted October 16, 2015 Share Posted October 16, 2015 Well done Tony, it's not the best of Airfix's kits but you've turned 'em out nicely. Congratulations. Colin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vesa Jussila Posted October 16, 2015 Share Posted October 16, 2015 Very nice collection. I need to make one of these. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WildeSau75 Posted October 16, 2015 Share Posted October 16, 2015 Lovely collection - the it isn't up to today's standard but you showed that it can be build into a nice rendition of the real thing. Cheers, Michael Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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