ScanmanDan Posted May 8, 2016 Share Posted May 8, 2016 (edited) Saw this yesterday in the hobby shop while I was picking up the new Merit Fokker Dr.1. It was so cute I had to scoop one up to try. Truth is I haven't even opened up the Triplane I jumped right in and started bashing plastic! Box; In about five hours I'm just about to put the painted cockpit in the fuselage and sew her all up. Not bad going for me as I build pretty slowly. Here's a pic of the neat little cockpit before in gets all hidden away. I've already whacked everything else together less the main wheels so getting to base paint will be a snap. Kit comes with both stickers and decals and is all press fitted together. Much like the Bandai Star Wars kits. Fit is very good but a touch of filler will be needed where the main bits go together. This would make an excellent fits kit for kids starting out. At only $20 Aus it's pretty good value. More to come as I get the basic kit together and get to painting! Fun modelling and for me that's the name of the game Dan Edited June 5, 2016 by ScanmanDan 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScanmanDan Posted May 8, 2016 Author Share Posted May 8, 2016 More pics - She all together. Just need to wait to sand her out before a shot of primer. I did open up the last exhaust pipe, added a seam to the belly tank ( Probably spurious but what the heck ) opened up the tank hangers and drilled out the guns. Lots of nice surface detail to play with once I get some paint on. Been thinking that a mix of 1/72 national markings and 1/48 codes and do-dads could allow for different paint schemes. I could do an RAAF white tailed Tomahawk which would look pretty good. Thanks for taking a peak at my madness. Dan 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blogs On Posted May 8, 2016 Share Posted May 8, 2016 I like that a lot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
k5054nz Posted May 8, 2016 Share Posted May 8, 2016 What a neat little thing! I'd go for Bobby Gibbes' P-40E with the nose-art of a kangaroo kicking Hitler! ;-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScanmanDan Posted May 8, 2016 Author Share Posted May 8, 2016 Blogs On & k5054nz - Thank you, glad you like her so far. Well... I did get the primer on but not as far as I'd have like to get before the weekend is gone. Pics; I got to thinking that you could just get a 1/32 scale pilot into one of these birds I only have a painted 1/35 figure but you get the idea. Opens up some possibilities, hmmmmmm. I would like to get the Corsair and sling a 1/32 scale 500lb bomb under it. but first I need to finish this one. Dan 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M_Sinclair Posted May 8, 2016 Share Posted May 8, 2016 Love these egg planes. She's looking good! -matt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HansReggelsen Posted May 8, 2016 Share Posted May 8, 2016 Now that's what a real P-40 looks like! (ducking for cover!) Cheers Hans J PS I actually real like it - must look for'em myself Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScanmanDan Posted May 11, 2016 Author Share Posted May 11, 2016 To say I am smitten by these little critters is an understatement just got two more the Corsair and the Bf 109. The Corsair has folding wings! Bf 109 is cheaper at only $18 bucks, a steal in my book. I'm planing on doing each up with a nice 1/32 scale standing pilot as a set. Happy as a clam I is 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S5 modeller Posted May 11, 2016 Share Posted May 11, 2016 Lovely looking build. Might get some of these kits. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MetroRacing Posted May 11, 2016 Share Posted May 11, 2016 Nooooo!!! I've just been tempted into buying a tiny and therefore cute Imperial Star Destroyer from a thread in the sci-fi section. And now I'm being tempted by these cute planes. I'm locking myself in the vehicle section from now on Ashley Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete in Lincs Posted May 11, 2016 Share Posted May 11, 2016 Mate, Mad as a cut snake! Keep the pictures coming. Can't find a UK supplier as yet. Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScanmanDan Posted May 13, 2016 Author Share Posted May 13, 2016 Thanks indeed guys. Ashley - I know what you mean, Andy's SD thread got me thinking of doing a SD too! But as I just posted there these simple great fitting kits make building so much fun they are hard to resist, much like snack food Though I hope some of their better features rub off on their more serious scale brothers. These little creatures are so much fun. My second Corsair showed up in the post and I'm going to start the 109 this morning. I have the idea to do a little bit in the 109's cockpit, I may use a 1/32 or 1/24 photo etch part to start but the way these little buggers are distorted means you can do what you like as long as you stay in "character". I am thinking an oversized Revi gunsight, throttles and O2 regulator - maybe the trim wheels? I should be able to do the basic painting on the P-40 as well More results later. Dan 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tzulscha Posted May 13, 2016 Share Posted May 13, 2016 I heard about those. First one I've seen though. I did the old Revell Dave Deal Spitsfire and Messaschnitzle kits a while back and they were loads of fun. Those little cartoon birds are a nice no stress build. I'll be looking for these... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MetroRacing Posted May 14, 2016 Share Posted May 14, 2016 I've managed to resist looking up this range of kits. Till now! I must resist. I must resist. Ashley Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John_W Posted May 14, 2016 Share Posted May 14, 2016 I hope this is not one of those Innacurate P40's where the cockpit floor isn't the top surface of the wing? ;o) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScanmanDan Posted May 14, 2016 Author Share Posted May 14, 2016 (edited) Tzulscha - I loved the pilot figures in those old Revell kits, kind of wish these kits had something similar. Ashley - Resistance is futile! Come, embrace the dark side…. You know you want to. John - oh, the cockpit is okay it's the tail that's a bit short Distracted today with the bf 109 Hope to get to painting both tomorrow. Dan Edited May 14, 2016 by ScanmanDan 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MetroRacing Posted May 14, 2016 Share Posted May 14, 2016 Resistance until next month is possible haha. I looked them up and I'm not keen on the Spitfire. Thinking of getting the 109 and the p40, which are the cutest, and doing a dogfight dio with an Airfix stand lol. Need some codes and roundels for a British p40 though. Maybe tropical schemes. Hmmm. What scale mix of decals do you think is needed for these? Can't wait to see yours in paint. Ashley Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScanmanDan Posted May 29, 2016 Author Share Posted May 29, 2016 (edited) I have been concentrating on the 109; Interior; Basic paint; These kits are so much fun, I broke down and got the KI-84 too Thanks for looking in. Dan Edited May 29, 2016 by ScanmanDan 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScanmanDan Posted June 5, 2016 Author Share Posted June 5, 2016 I am heartened to see that others like these little distractions. Well, not distraction really, they can be built into nice little models in their own right. i like em 'cause nobody can give me grief as to how I build or paint them. Nice to have the freedom to do them up how I please. And they are cheap enough, and build quickly enough to experiment on without the weight of expectations bogging you down. The kits fit together well and look quite nice once assembled, in a word they are FUN! I think these would make nice kits to give kids to let them have fun with the hobby. You can build them in a few hours if you want, they do come with a set of self adhesive markings if you didn't want the hassle of decals. And have some good play value. ( I do want a Stuka though .) To wit, as the weather this weekend was wet and awful I couldn't do any spray painting, so…. I started the Corsair instead. Forgive because I have three of these little critters going now but even so I think I can get them all done pretty fast if the weather clears up cockpit got some bits and bobs, throttle etc, this one had an okay instrument panel so I just painted it. Basic assembly almost ready for primer. I have fixed the wings in the down position and filled the huge slots for the rockets. I am planing on slinging two big GP bombs under the belly. Looking forward to getting her in white primer. More once I get some better weather. I did start looking at using my normal bases for these kits and it looks as if they will work nicely. I might even try to do a little ground work to set the scene. Thanks for looking in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duncan B Posted June 5, 2016 Share Posted June 5, 2016 They all look like a lot of fun without sacrificing interesting surface detail. You could just be starting a major trend here on BM with these little fella's. Duncan B Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScanmanDan Posted June 10, 2016 Author Share Posted June 10, 2016 Thanks Duncan, I would love to see what madness other could do with these little gems. I am supposed to be getting ready for Model Expo this weekend but having too much fun doodling about with the 109 Progress; Starting work on the base, should be finished on the weekend as I get to do whatever I want for once. Thanks for looking in. Dan 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlanketStacker Posted June 10, 2016 Share Posted June 10, 2016 My 18 year old daughter has just looked over my shoulder and her response: "Awww they are sooooo cute"! Not sure that is a good thing or not Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScanmanDan Posted June 10, 2016 Author Share Posted June 10, 2016 It's all in the inflection with teenagers, Whatever… But, I do get how these are either neato-bandito or like the dumbest thing ever. Me, I likes my toys Bright things and shiny cartoons. Dan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScanmanDan Posted June 11, 2016 Author Share Posted June 11, 2016 Progress; Basic base. I bought some bits of wood to try and do a carrier deck for the Corsair. I haven't a clue what I'll do for the P-40 But all still fun. Dan 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Headroom Posted June 11, 2016 Share Posted June 11, 2016 That 109 is brilliant*. Never heard of this manufacturer but will now have to check it out! By the way, don't forget the tail wheel...... Trevor *as are the others Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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