SimonR Posted April 4, 2016 Share Posted April 4, 2016 Hi all, Following on from my Wellington I've had another go at one of Airfix's classic bombers, this time it was a new boxing of the old Halifax kit. Built OOB apart from a bit of scratch detail in the cockpit which of course you can see anyway lol Markings are of 78 Squadron based at RAF Breighton, Yorkshire 1944. Not a showstopper but an enjoyable build - next up will either be a Stirling or a new tool Lanc i've got in the stash! Cheers Simon 49 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ivan-o Posted April 4, 2016 Share Posted April 4, 2016 Lovely job!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PLC1966 Posted April 4, 2016 Share Posted April 4, 2016 Nice More pictures please. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
(ex)Sgtrafman Posted April 4, 2016 Share Posted April 4, 2016 Now that's very nice, very nice indeed! Iain 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Alan Bardell Posted April 4, 2016 Share Posted April 4, 2016 That's great work, from such an old kit. she looks really good. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cngaero Posted April 4, 2016 Share Posted April 4, 2016 That's a really nice Halifax. Well built and nicely finished. Well done. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMCS Posted April 4, 2016 Share Posted April 4, 2016 I so oi oi want one..cracking build 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Learstang Posted April 4, 2016 Share Posted April 4, 2016 Excellent job! The old girl builds up quite nicely! Regards, Jason 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John_W Posted April 4, 2016 Share Posted April 4, 2016 Square tails and radials, thats a proper Halifax. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-32 Posted April 4, 2016 Share Posted April 4, 2016 She's a beauty 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SimonR Posted April 4, 2016 Author Share Posted April 4, 2016 Thanks for all the kind words guys, theres something rewarding (& nostalgic) about building these old Airfix kits and despite fit some issues it was great fun!! I'll see if I can get some more useable pics up PLC1966! Cheers Simon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
426 Posted April 4, 2016 Share Posted April 4, 2016 That is a great job on an old kit - it clearly still has some some life in it! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave N Posted April 4, 2016 Share Posted April 4, 2016 Outstanding! You've really brought the old gal to life.. cheers, Dave 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romeo Alpha Yankee Posted April 5, 2016 Share Posted April 5, 2016 Mighty nice build there Simon, those older kits can scrub up nicely 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve27752 Posted April 5, 2016 Share Posted April 5, 2016 You may not think it is a show stopper. But I do 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SimonR Posted April 5, 2016 Author Share Posted April 5, 2016 Thanks again for all the kind words, much appreciated! Cheers Simon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark4700 Posted April 5, 2016 Share Posted April 5, 2016 Really nice build. Well done. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blastvader Posted April 6, 2016 Share Posted April 6, 2016 Beautiful. I built one of these over two decades ago when I was about 8. I'd like to think I'd make even half as good a job as you have now with my current skills. Your Wellington looks great too, I've always had more of a soft spot for the twin-engined medium bombers 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albeback52 Posted April 6, 2016 Share Posted April 6, 2016 (edited) I know there are a lot of people continually bemoaning the fact that Airfix (and others) continue producing such admittedly ancient models. Some of course are utterly beyond redemption (the dreadful DH-88 for example) but, I actually get a lot more fun out of those old kits than I do with many brand new releases. Simon has proved that even a kit as old as this can be built into a very nice model. I still have an Airfix Halifax. I actually have a new Revell Halifax BIII but, I am not binning the Airfix kit. Instead, I intend to combine it with parts from a Revell Halifax BI to produce a more detailed model. The BI model was severely damaged in an encounter with a Nacht Moggy Mk I which regularly prowls my flat in the hours of darkness!! . I have broken it up for parts (not the moggy!!! ). I know it is doing things the hard way but, I don't believe in wasting anything! Nice job Simon. Allan Edited April 6, 2016 by Albeback52 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IanC Posted April 6, 2016 Share Posted April 6, 2016 That's really nice. If I had the space I'd build a few Bomber Command 'heavies' myself. Can I ask, what paints did you use for the dark earth and green? Ian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JosephLalor Posted April 6, 2016 Share Posted April 6, 2016 I remember putting that old kit together back in 1976 and being reasonably pleased with it, but your result's just gorgeous 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SimonR Posted April 6, 2016 Author Share Posted April 6, 2016 Once again thanks to everybody who's contributed to this thread, your feedback is brilliant! Beautiful. I built one of these over two decades ago when I was about 8. I'd like to think I'd make even half as good a job as you have now with my current skills. Your Wellington looks great too, I've always had more of a soft spot for the twin-engined medium bombers I hink I first did this kit around 1980 - was 14!! Wheres the time gone! I know there are a lot of people continually bemoaning the fact that Airfix (and others) continue producing such admittedly ancient models. Some of course are utterly beyond redemption (the dreadful DH-88 for example) but, I actually get a lot more fun out of those old kits than I do with many brand new releases. Simon has proved that even a kit as old as this can be built into a very nice model. I still have an Airfix Halifax. I actually have a new Revell Halifax BIII but, I am not binning the Airfix kit. Instead, I intend to combine it with parts from a Revell Halifax BI to produce a more detailed model. The BI model was severely damaged in an encounter with a Nacht Moggy Mk I which regularly prowls my flat in the hours of darkness!! . I have broken it up for parts (not the moggy!!! ). I know it is doing things the hard way but, I don't believe in wasting anything! Nice job Simon. Allan Thanks Allan! I know what you mean though, I picked up a new tool Lanc in the Airfix sale and was scared to death by the amount of plastic in the box! I'm not really into the building process, much prefer the painting - these old kits can be uncomplicated to build and provide a nice blank canvas for the airbrush to do its magic. Good luck with your conversion/restoration! That's really nice. If I had the space I'd build a few Bomber Command 'heavies' myself. Can I ask, what paints did you use for the dark earth and green? Ian Thanks Ian, yes, space is bit of an issue for me as well, don't think the Mrs would let me hang them from the bedroom ceiling lol I used Revell Aquacolour - Dark Earth / Bronze Green and Tar Black for the u/s - I find the Revell aquas airbrush very nicely. cheers Simon 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Val Posted April 7, 2016 Share Posted April 7, 2016 That's the AIRFIX kit??!?! WOW!! Looks amazing! Top work! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russ c Posted April 9, 2016 Share Posted April 9, 2016 Great job on that old kit, really nice work 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meatbox8 Posted April 9, 2016 Share Posted April 9, 2016 I wish I could build non-showstoppers to this standard. Superb work. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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