Haris Ali Posted May 22, 2016 Share Posted May 22, 2016 Hello everyone. I've been sorting out old kits to record them for my website before they fall apart. I unearthed these two, built about ten years ago for a series of Silver Wing models I completed. They're in pretty good shape, the TM two seater a simple conversion by tilting back the wings, cutting and detailing a second cockpit, adding new panels from thin sheets of plasticard and a new tail. I can't remember what paints I used, probably a combination of Halfords BMW Silver spray and Alclad. The decals for the TM came from the kit and spares box, whilst the 29 Sqn markings for the single seater were off a very nice RAFDec sheet. Rigged with fishing line darkened with a sharpie. Probably one of my favourite Airfix kits of all time, it still makes into a great model. Haris 36 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ForestFan Posted May 22, 2016 Share Posted May 22, 2016 They look great, a beautiful period for aviation Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogsbody Posted May 22, 2016 Share Posted May 22, 2016 Nicely done! Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eng Posted May 22, 2016 Share Posted May 22, 2016 Stunning, I'd love to be able to build and rig biplanes. These are exquisite and a real pleasure to view. Rgds, Eng Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blogs On Posted May 22, 2016 Share Posted May 22, 2016 Gorgeous models Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark4700 Posted May 22, 2016 Share Posted May 22, 2016 Just brilliant. I must have a go at a biplane to try the wiring. Yours look spot on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lasermonkey Posted May 22, 2016 Share Posted May 22, 2016 Beautiful models there! Outstanding modelling too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JWM Posted May 22, 2016 Share Posted May 22, 2016 Excellent result on those two! J-W Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob85 Posted May 22, 2016 Share Posted May 22, 2016 They look beautiful! Rob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBaron Posted May 22, 2016 Share Posted May 22, 2016 Those look fantastic Haris Especially the engine and prop detailing, some lovely finishing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted May 22, 2016 Share Posted May 22, 2016 Wow, they look lovely, great work. All the bestChris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spitfire31 Posted May 23, 2016 Share Posted May 23, 2016 One of the best Airfix Bulldog builds I've ever seen. Top marks! Kind regards, Joachim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wyverns4 Posted May 23, 2016 Share Posted May 23, 2016 Nice to see them again! It was your series in IIRC Military in Scale (?), (Spencer Pollard's old mag), that got me back into where I started - WW 1 and Inter-War aircraft. Many thanks! Christian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bryanm Posted May 23, 2016 Share Posted May 23, 2016 Very nice - and yes, it is a cracking little kit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meatbox8 Posted May 23, 2016 Share Posted May 23, 2016 A couple of absolute beauties. Great work on the conversion too. I always thought this was one of the 'old' Airfix's best kits. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Epeeman Posted May 23, 2016 Share Posted May 23, 2016 Lovely work! They both look superb - well done Regards Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
polo1112 Posted May 23, 2016 Share Posted May 23, 2016 Both are fantastic ! Great work !!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haris Ali Posted May 23, 2016 Author Share Posted May 23, 2016 Nice to see them again! It was your series in IIRC Military in Scale (?), (Spencer Pollard's old mag), that got me back into where I started - WW 1 and Inter-War aircraft. Many thanks! Christian Hi Christian. That's really great to hear. It's quite a while ago now and I'm glad that you got a lot out of it, and that it had such an influence! Looking in the loft I amassed quite a few models that never got built for the series - I can't believe I didn't do a Fury, but I am going to have a go at Airfix's venerable old Demon soon. Thank you all for your very positive comments about the models. Haris 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ththtttu7 Posted May 23, 2016 Share Posted May 23, 2016 These are lovely Haris, That's how to do rigging! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DennisTheBear Posted May 23, 2016 Share Posted May 23, 2016 Ooohhh! Shiny 30's planes! Really nice builds of a classic British aircraft! I love the details you were able to add (far beyond my fumble fingered level)! I really have to get a Bulldog and do it in RAAF colours. Dennis The Bear Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wyverns4 Posted May 24, 2016 Share Posted May 24, 2016 Going to show us some more pictures? Please?? Do a Fury! Christian, exiled to the armpit of the world Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IanC Posted May 24, 2016 Share Posted May 24, 2016 Simply beautiful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nimrod54 Posted May 24, 2016 Share Posted May 24, 2016 Two beautiful models of a classic aircraft. Well done Haris. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glatisant Posted May 24, 2016 Share Posted May 24, 2016 Beautiful Bulldogs.Lovely models of one of the most attractive biplane fighters ever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haris Ali Posted May 24, 2016 Author Share Posted May 24, 2016 Going to show us some more pictures? Please?? Do a Fury! Christian, exiled to the armpit of the world Hello Christian. If you follow the link, go to the 'Archive' tab and you will see that I've added photos of the Siskin, Gamecock and Flycatcher under a 'Silver Wings' heading. I hope to add more in the next few days as I search through old photos of the some of the models I took some years back. https://harisali.co.uk/ Once again, thank you everyone for the comments and the interest you've shown in the Bulldog. Haris 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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