Paul Bradley Posted April 2, 2017 Share Posted April 2, 2017 Been in a bit of a modeling funk recently - finding it hard to build up any enthusiasm for the hobby. Two weekends ago, my wife and daughter were out of town, so I thought I'd give the new Airfix JP a go - a nice, simple build, no complications, just the thing to get the modeling juices going. As I was looking at the boxes in my stash, I thought to myself that perhaps I could build the Airfix Vampire as well, while I was at it - similar, simple colour scheme, so I could airbrush both at the same time. While I was contemplating that idea, I spied the Airfix Gnat box - same scheme...... So I started all three.... And they are nice, simple builds - aside from a few minor issues, they built up very easily and quickly, such that I had all three airframes complete before the end of the weekend - just what the doctor ordered! Finishing them was another matter - the Airfix JP Dayglo decals are thick, brittle and unresponsive to decal softeners. A re-think and a quick look through the old SAM magazine pile showed that I could do the JP in an identical colour scheme to the other two. A profile in SAM showed that I could even build the exact same airframe - XM413 - in an earlier scheme than that offered in the Airfix box, so I could use those decals for this build - bonus! And a lucky bonus too - I discovered I was reading the Airfix painting guide incorrectly - I thought the Airfix box scheme was High Speed SIlver with Dayglo stripes, whereas it's actually LAG - I had painted the model in the wrong colour. Finding the same airframe in the earlier HSS/Fluorescent Orange scheme was fortuitous, saving a re-paint. I even had some spare CFS rhomboid decals in the spares box from the old Matchbox Provost kit. I spent most weeknights this past week adding decals, and just finished all three this morinng. So, here are the Airfix 1/72 Jet Provost T.3, Gnat T.1 and Vampire T.11: Thanks for looking! 67 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hewy Posted April 2, 2017 Share Posted April 2, 2017 Yes gorgeous triplets,very nicely done and complement each other superbly. Glynn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cngaero Posted April 2, 2017 Share Posted April 2, 2017 You've done a lovely job with all three Paul. They certainly make a colourful collection. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gerrardandrews Posted April 2, 2017 Share Posted April 2, 2017 really 3 special models, that look splendid 😊 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horatio Gruntfuttock Posted April 2, 2017 Share Posted April 2, 2017 Lovely trio, beautifully finished and don't they look terrific in strong light! Lovely neat work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyot Posted April 2, 2017 Share Posted April 2, 2017 Wow, very nice Paul, Cheers Tony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Bradley Posted April 2, 2017 Author Share Posted April 2, 2017 Cheers, guys. We had some nice sunshine around lunchtime - makes a change from the snow, clouds and wind of the last few days! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RidgeRunner Posted April 3, 2017 Share Posted April 3, 2017 Lovely, lovely and lovely ;). Martin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob G Posted April 3, 2017 Share Posted April 3, 2017 3 complete in the time that it takes me to cut a cockpit off the sprues. Well done sir, and very nice they are too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Viking Posted April 3, 2017 Share Posted April 3, 2017 Lovely line up Paul, that must be in the clear Arizona sunshine. There is something about that silver and dayglo scheme that makes it look good on every aircraft it has been applied to. Cheers John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sergei Posted April 3, 2017 Share Posted April 3, 2017 A fantastic trio which has got me thinking. I have built all three and have bought extra examples of all three, so good were the kits. I will have to look into matching schemes. Thanks for the inspiration!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Battle Posted April 3, 2017 Share Posted April 3, 2017 Three superb models - this colour scheme does look really nice and you've made a great job of it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Britman Posted April 3, 2017 Share Posted April 3, 2017 Lovely builds, you can't beat a bit of silver and dayglo! Am I wrong or does it seem to be a thread with Airfix for RAF trainers, if so bring on a new Avro 504 and Magister maybe. Again great results there and a bit of inspiration to get my two Vampires out of the stash (after dark of course ). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Bradley Posted April 3, 2017 Author Share Posted April 3, 2017 Thanks, chaps! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Booty003 Posted April 3, 2017 Share Posted April 3, 2017 Three individual very good builds and all together look fantastic. Very nicely done and am glad that you have got your model making mojo back - it is so easy for it to go these days with everyday life sometimes taking over things....!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FatFlyHalf Posted April 3, 2017 Share Posted April 3, 2017 If it had been a long weekend I guess there would have been a Chipmunk in the mix too. Nice trio. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meatbox8 Posted April 3, 2017 Share Posted April 3, 2017 A terrific trio. Three of my favourite types in my favourite scheme for them. The HSS looks great. What paint did you use? Real inspiration for me to dig out my JP and Vampire (already done the Gnat). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darth Vader Posted April 3, 2017 Share Posted April 3, 2017 Great x3 ! ! ! makes me want to dig the vampire out the stash. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bangor Lad Posted April 3, 2017 Share Posted April 3, 2017 Very nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stosh65 Posted April 3, 2017 Share Posted April 3, 2017 Lovely work, great job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russ c Posted April 3, 2017 Share Posted April 3, 2017 Great looking Trio, really nice work Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CplPunishment Posted April 3, 2017 Share Posted April 3, 2017 Very neat!! You should post some pics on to the Airfix site, I'm sure they'd be interested in seeing that line up. Very nice indeed. Paul. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dieselweasel Posted April 3, 2017 Share Posted April 3, 2017 A great looking trio, ATB jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Bradley Posted April 4, 2017 Author Share Posted April 4, 2017 6 hours ago, Meatbox8 said: A terrific trio. Three of my favourite types in my favourite scheme for them. The HSS looks great. What paint did you use? Real inspiration for me to dig out my JP and Vampire (already done the Gnat). Cheers, everyone! Meaty, I use Testors Metalizer Aluminium - it has fine grain and is easy to use. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meatbox8 Posted April 4, 2017 Share Posted April 4, 2017 22 minutes ago, Paul Bradley said: Cheers, everyone! Meaty, I use Testors Metalizer Aluminium - it has fine grain and is easy to use. Thank you. Looks great. I haven't used much in the way of Testors products although I have used their matt varnish aerosol, which is great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now