tonyot Posted November 22, 2016 Share Posted November 22, 2016 1/72nd Airfix Beaufighter built as a USAAF NF.VIf of the 416th Night Fighter Squadron, USAAF This Beaufighter, KV912, was one of many provided to the USAAF under `Reverse Lend Lease' and was named `Fluff' with each of the engines named `Amby' and `Patsy'. Painted in the standard British night fighter scheme of Medium Sea Grey and Dark Green, the RAF markings were painted over and replaced by American stars and bars. The Brick Red painted areas represent the doped fabric seals often applied around here and the tail and on many Beau`s including the real subject aeroplane the red shrinking dope was applied quite scruffily without painting a camouflage colour over the top.; Here is the WIP; The model was painted using Humbrol acrylic Medium Sea Grey and Polly Scale Dak Green, Cheers Tony 33 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelling minion Posted November 23, 2016 Share Posted November 23, 2016 Hawker Hurricane Mk.IIC, 351 (Yugoslav) Squadron Royal Air Force, Libya 1944. Kit: Hasegawa 1/48 Decals: Lift Here, Aeromaster, Model Alliance Paints: Gunze + Vallejo Really enjoyed this build, a very nice kit to build. Build thread here: Thanks for looking. Craig. 36 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Builder Posted November 30, 2016 Share Posted November 30, 2016 Here is my second entry into this GB Airfix 1/72 Douglas SBD 5 Dauntless painted in the colours of the French Fighter group (Groupe de Chasse) This kit is old. 1965 to be exact. The parts had loads of flash, sometimes in difficult locations to remove. It also had mostly raised rivet detail - which to my surprise is very good. The fit also to my surprise is also very good. There is filler required between the fuselage and the front part (covering the engine) to make it all look like one piece. Painting was not too difficult as it was a simple two tone scheme with no camo. The decals on this kit are phenomenal, they really make an average kit turn out to be very nice in my opinion. The canopy was painted using acrylics and kept separate from the rest of the kit, it was not matte coated as I painted it in separate steps and not one go so didnt really want to mask it off correctly and matte coat it, so I left that. It does look a little shinier than the kit itself, but I am happy with it. The kit was painted with Tamiya enamles and Humbrol enamels. All in all another fun and very satisfying build. Video Photos Build Thread I hope you all like it. All comments welcome. 29 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trickyrich Posted December 3, 2016 Share Posted December 3, 2016 1/48th Macchi C.205 – 155 Gruppo 360 Sq, Chinisia, Sicily Jul 43 Hasegawa !/48th Macchi C.205 Paint: LifeColor (main), Tamiya & Mr Hobby Acrylics, Model Master Metalizer Lacquers, Extra stuff: Eduard – Interior & Exterior set (for C.202 just used what was needed) Mike Grant – “Smoke-ring” Camo SBS Model – Resin Cockpit Detail set Yahu – Instrument panel (these are totally awesome!!!) Build Link: build link 33 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhantomBigStu Posted December 5, 2016 Share Posted December 5, 2016 Academy P-40M 112Sqn, built OOB, though airfix provided replacement wing roundels and the pilot 20 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhantomBigStu Posted December 6, 2016 Share Posted December 6, 2016 Maltese Double - Beaufighter 1C and Hurricane IIC Kits: Airfix 1/72 Beaufighter with Alleycat Conversion and matchbox spinners, and Revell 1/72 Hurricane Schemes: T3317 272Sqn XK-?, BE402 242Sqn LE-S Decals: Xtradecal Paint: Xtracrylix 21 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TEMPESTMK5 Posted December 8, 2016 Share Posted December 8, 2016 - P 51 B Mustang Lt D. ZOERB 52 Fighter Group Italy 1944 Kit :Azmodel/Kp new P 51 B + Kp pylons and wing tanks Paints : Humbrol Build Thread here http://www.britmodeller.com/forums/index.php?/topic/235010153-p-51-b-mustang-lt-d-zoerb-52-fighter-group-italy-1944/&page=1 Patrice 26 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevej60 Posted December 11, 2016 Share Posted December 11, 2016 Afternoon folk's Eduard weekend Bf109e based in Libya 1941. 27 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maltadefender Posted December 14, 2016 Share Posted December 14, 2016 De Havilland Mosquito NF.II, Wg Cdr Peter Wykeham-Barnes, 23 Squadron, Malta, 1943 Kit: Tamiya 1/72 Mosquito NF.II/FB.Mk.VI Decals: Xtradecal X72091 RAF 23 Squadron 1940-1990 Paint: Upper surfaces and interior Tamiya, underside Xtracolor, tyres/prop blades Revell Build thread is here. Thanks for looking! 23 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maltadefender Posted December 14, 2016 Share Posted December 14, 2016 Curtiss P-40B Tomahawk II, Flt Lt Neville 'Bowks' Bowker DFC, Sidi Haneish, September 1941 Kit: Airfix 1/72 P-40B from the 'El Alamein' Dogfight Double set Decals: Supplied with the kit Paint: Upper surfaces Tamiya and Humbrol, interior 'home brew' mix of Tamiya, underside Tamiya, tyres/prop blades Revell Build thread is here. Thanks again for looking. 21 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beard Posted December 14, 2016 Share Posted December 14, 2016 Curtis Kittyhawk Ia, 4 squadron SAAF Here's my attempt at the Sword Kittyhawk (short-tail). Painted with a bush, using Humbrol and Sovereign Hobbies enamels with a Windsor & Newton matt coat. I managed to lose on of the the rear canopy bits, only finding it as I was taking the finished kit to be photographed. Here's the build thread: 22 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beard Posted December 14, 2016 Share Posted December 14, 2016 (edited) Spitfire VB ER570 52nd Fighter Group I decided to use some left-over decals from the KP Spitfire Vb on an AZ Spitfire Vb. Brush-painted with Humbrol and Sovereign Hobbies enamels and a Windsor & Newton matt coat. Here's the build thread: Edited December 14, 2016 by Beard To insert link to build thread. 22 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phantome Posted December 14, 2016 Share Posted December 14, 2016 (edited) Ok, here's my contribution. A few errors during the build and not 100% happy with the paint job since the airbrush was a bit dirty and didn't come out smooth. It was definitely rushed but today was my last day of modelling this year and wanted to do one WW2 build as all the others were moderns. Where's the other 109s?!?! EDIT: Forgot to mention, this is the AZ Models Bf 109G-6/Trop built entirely OOB Btw, lost the pitot tube piece, but due to time constraints did not scratchbuild a new one Edited December 15, 2016 by Phantome 24 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stew Dapple Posted December 17, 2016 Share Posted December 17, 2016 My fourth completion for this Group Build - and sadly the last as I could have built a few others given the time - an Airfix Beaufighter representing T4843 WRoX of 248 Squadron based on Malta and flown by Australian Sgt Ron Hammond to provide long-range air cover for the convoy Pedastal on 21 August 1942. Sgt Hammond claimed a Ju88 probable and a Fiat BR.20 destroyed which is depicted here. Ron Hammond claimed six victories in all and was killed flying a Beaufighter in combat with FW-190s off the French coast in December 1942. Beaufighter T4843 was shot down by flak near Trondheim on 28 April 1943 (information from the Osprey Aircraft of the Aces book). As noted above this is the lovely Airfix kit with the excellent Alley Cat early Beaufighter conversion set used. Paints used were Phoenix Precision Paints and the transfers were from the DK Decals set - build thread is here. Cheers, Stew 34 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JackG Posted December 19, 2016 Share Posted December 19, 2016 L3-35r Battalion HQ radio Command tank Libya, Summer 1940 Approximately 324 of these tankettes were available to the Italian Army at the beginning of hostilities in North Africa. Only HQ vehicles, though, would receive radio equipment. The loop antenna was the initial type, but would eventually be replaced by the standard vertical antenna, along with improved radios. This 1/35 scale kit is one of Bronco's initial releases in the Italian tankette series, and was converted/upgraded to a radio version with a Brach Models resin kit. There were a few things scratch built, but most importantly the radio box inside the crew compartment. WiP can be found here: regards, Jack 23 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob85 Posted December 19, 2016 Share Posted December 19, 2016 V - Viking no 12 squadron SAAF, based in Italy. The kit is 1/72 airfix offering and transfers are the med twins set from Xtradecals, big thank you to Tony O'toole for helping with making these as stated on the sheet and for pointing them out when I asked for help. The kit is old with raised panel lines, however they are crisp and we'll detailed, the interior detail is staggering in comparison to just about every other airfix kit of this vintage! Really enjoyed the build and would recommend this kit. Paints are tamiya, OD was a number of shades mixed by ones self and the underside was royal grey.... I would in hindsight say the OD is a little to dark. Weathering using micromesh to fade paint between coats and pastels.... Here she is! You can find her build thread with "med twins x3" just need to finish the other two! Untitled by robert mulvey, on Flickr Untitled by robert mulvey, on Flickr Untitled by robert mulvey, on Flickr Untitled by robert mulvey, on Flickr Untitled by robert mulvey, on Flickr Cheers all, on to the b-25! Rob 20 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevehnz Posted December 21, 2016 Share Posted December 21, 2016 My effort for this group build, a Spitfire Mk VI as flown by the RAF in North Africa to combat high flying Luftwaffe reconnaissence planes, built from the AZ models Spitfire Mk VI that came with my Brengun Spitfire floatplane. Build thread, here. Steve. 19 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mitch K Posted December 21, 2016 Share Posted December 21, 2016 Royal Hellenic Air Force Henschel Hs 126. The intent was to produce a tired-looking aircraft. The RHAF fought with ferocious bravery to the very bitter end and their aircraft reflected this. This is the Italeri 1/72 scale kit, with a scratchbuilt cockpit and observer's machine gun. The decals are leftovers from my Azur PZL P.24, numbers from the spares file and sigmas produced using home-made masks. I lost a cabane strut and had to make up a new one from copper rod. 20 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg in OK Posted December 21, 2016 Share Posted December 21, 2016 Operation Ladbroke CG-4 20 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mitch K Posted December 22, 2016 Share Posted December 22, 2016 Royal Hellenic Air Force PZL. P24G, Delta 102. Azur 1/72 scale kit, built "OOB" with EZ-Line braces and aerials, painted with Tamiya acrylics. 21 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
825 Posted December 22, 2016 Share Posted December 22, 2016 (edited) Fairey Fulmar 806 Squadron Detached from HMS Illustrious to Heraklion February 1941 Airfix (formerly SMER) Out of the Box apart from some cockpit detail. Brush painted with Xtracrylix Edited December 22, 2016 by 825 20 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beard Posted December 22, 2016 Share Posted December 22, 2016 112 Squadron RAF Kittyhawk I Using an AZ P-40E, Humbrol & Sovereign Hobbies enamels and spare decals, here's the aircraft I attempted to replicate: Here's my attempt: 20 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beard Posted December 22, 2016 Share Posted December 22, 2016 Spitfire Vc, 4 Squadron SAAF Using the spare parts from the Sword Seafire III, I had a go at this aircraft: There's some discussion as to what colours it's painted but I went with Tony O'T's opinion. As ever, it's brush-painted using Humbrol and Colourcoats Enamels. (I've just realised that I've forgotten the pitot and the gun-patches...) 20 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Touvdal Posted December 22, 2016 Share Posted December 22, 2016 Finished just in time cheers Jes And this one to in time cheers Jes 25 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozzy Posted December 23, 2016 Share Posted December 23, 2016 Rounds complete on the MTO GB. Dragons Sexton, Bronco figures, limber and Bailey bridge and some other bits. 20 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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