jrlx Posted December 22, 2016 Share Posted December 22, 2016 Dear all, This year was particularly unproductive model-wise. I just managed to finish three models, two of which had been started in 2015. However, I started a few more, to add to my collection of unfinished models. Anyway, here are the three finished models, with links to the WIP and RFI threads. Thanks for looking and for your unfailing support during the builds. 1. Helmut Wick's Bf 109 E4, October 1940 (Battle of Britain) (Tamiya 1/72) This one was started in the Battle of Britain GB, in the Summer of 2015, but I only managed to finished it in the KUTA VIII GB, in January 2016. It's the first model I finished which used PE and the camouflage is stippled, with just a bit of mottling. More info can be found in the RFI and WIP. A few pictures: IMAG3231 IMAG3234 IMAG3250 IMAG2946 IMAG2944 2. Revell Fokker Dr.I triplane 1/72 (Red Baron) This one was also started in 2015, and was intended to be a quick build ( I know... I know...). I just managed to finish it in 2016, after several setbacks with the matte varnish and the CA glue for the really simple rigging. If you're interested to find out more, you can read the RFI and the WIP threads. It should be mentioned this was my first use of PE stretchers to add detail to the rigging. A few pictures: IMAG3511 IMAG3513 IMAG3522 IMAG3528 IMAG2986 3. Ju 88A-4, Sicily, June 1941 (Revell 1/72) This was my entry to the Ju 88 STGB in 2016, but I didn't manage to finish it in the time frame of the GB. It's my most complex and ambitious build to date, as it's a super-detailing project, using Eduard's BIG PE set and some scratch-building. It took me just under three months to finish. Details in the RFI and WIP threads. The main pictures: IMAG4282 IMAG4286 IMAG4292 IMAG4297 IMAG3971 IMAG3975 That's all. Thanks for looking Cheers Jaime 17 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SimonT Posted December 22, 2016 Share Posted December 22, 2016 Really nice models, quality regardless of quantity. You're a master at painting cockpits, that's clear! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozzy Posted December 22, 2016 Share Posted December 22, 2016 Nice going Jamie, glad you got the 88 finished. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mirageiv Posted December 22, 2016 Share Posted December 22, 2016 Excellent models, that Ju 88 is something really special, even more so for a 1/72 kit! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stew Dapple Posted December 22, 2016 Share Posted December 22, 2016 Lovely collection Jaime, they are all top quality, but your 88 is something else; absolutely beautiful Cheers, Stew 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CedB Posted December 22, 2016 Share Posted December 22, 2016 A great collection Jaime. As you know, I admire your attention to detail, exhibited so well on the '88. Hopefully you'll have more modelling time in 2017 - that stash is getting bigger and bigger! Have a great Christmas and I hope you're taking a break from 'the grind' to spend some time with the family. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jrlx Posted December 22, 2016 Author Share Posted December 22, 2016 6 hours ago, SimonT said: Really nice models, quality regardless of quantity. You're a master at painting cockpits, that's clear! Thanks Simon, very kind! 5 hours ago, Ozzy said: Nice going Jamie, glad you got the 88 finished. Thanks Ozzy! I really liked building this one and I consider it my best effort yet 2 hours ago, mirageiv said: Excellent models, that Ju 88 is something really special, even more so for a 1/72 kit! Thanks mirageiv! I'm now completely addicted to super-detailing, which is not good considering the size of my stash... 2 hours ago, Stew Dapple said: Lovely collection Jaime, they are all top quality, but your 88 is something else; absolutely beautiful Cheers, Stew Thanks Stew, very kind and much appreciated! 2 hours ago, CedB said: A great collection Jaime. As you know, I admire your attention to detail, exhibited so well on the '88. Hopefully you'll have more modelling time in 2017 - that stash is getting bigger and bigger! Have a great Christmas and I hope you're taking a break from 'the grind' to spend some time with the family. Thank you Ced! Very kind, as always! Hopefully, I'll recover my modelling enthusiasm and get back to the epic struggle against my stash I wish you all a great Christmas Cheers Jaime 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlaStix Posted December 23, 2016 Share Posted December 23, 2016 Hi Jaime. Only three, but three really beautiful models. And, as has been said above, the work you put into the cockpits is absolutely superb. I'm looking forward to following more of you builds in 2017. I hope you have a Merry Christmas and a very Happy New Year. Kind regards, Stix Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jrlx Posted December 23, 2016 Author Share Posted December 23, 2016 Hi Stix, thank you very much for your interest and very kind words! I hope I regain my modelling enthusiasm soon and manage to finish a few more models next year. There is an excessive number of extremely interesting GBs and I'll be hosting one in 2017, so there's plenty of incentive I wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year and look forward to follow your future builds! Cheers Jaime Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CliffB Posted December 24, 2016 Share Posted December 24, 2016 I can really appreciate those beautiful 1/72 cockpits Jaime Cliff 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jrlx Posted December 24, 2016 Author Share Posted December 24, 2016 Thank you Cliff, much appreciated Cheers Jaime Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary West Posted December 25, 2016 Share Posted December 25, 2016 That Ju-88 is gorgeous 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jrlx Posted December 25, 2016 Author Share Posted December 25, 2016 Thank you Gary, very kind Cheers Jaime Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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