UKguyInUSA Posted July 30, 2017 Share Posted July 30, 2017 (edited) Hello Chaps, It's been a while since I posted, but my excuse is, I've been busy with hosting "Buddy Builds" on YouTube and Facebook. My latest buddy build that began on July 1st and ends on December 31st is called "The Spiffy Tiffy" buddy build....it's going pretty well so far with 37 participants and 47 models being built. I'm building two "Tiffy's", the first I just completed this week- a 1967 tooling, the Monogram 1/48 Hawker Typhoon Mk.1b, and on Monday August 7th, I'll be making a start on the Airfix 1/24th scale kit! This Monogram kit is as expected for a 50 yr old kit, raised panel line and rivet details, minimal detail in the cockpit, but, with some TLC, the addition of scratch-built seat-belts, a whip antenna, a UHF antenna and some fuse leads for the rockets, it can look reasonable. So here she is...I hope you like how she turned out If you'd like to see my "Full Build + Final Reveal" video for this build, here's is my YouTube link to it: Cheers, Martin Edited July 30, 2017 by UKguyInUSA 48 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spitfire31 Posted July 30, 2017 Share Posted July 30, 2017 Very reasonable, I'd say. :-D Beautiful build and finish. A real eye-opener, showing what skills and perseverance can do with an old mould if only the basic shapes are there. Impressed! Kind regards, Joachim 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FatFlyHalf Posted July 30, 2017 Share Posted July 30, 2017 It is amazing what a skilful modeller can achieve. Bravo. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gerrardandrews Posted July 30, 2017 Share Posted July 30, 2017 superbly made model 😊 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevej60 Posted July 30, 2017 Share Posted July 30, 2017 Stunning! what a way to breathe new life into a very old kit,I now need to track one down 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
59North Posted July 31, 2017 Share Posted July 31, 2017 The Monogram Typhoon was my first model built as an adult, 38 years ago. I still maintain the kit is an excellent base to make a very presentable model, as you have proven here. We'll done, indeed! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UKguyInUSA Posted August 1, 2017 Author Share Posted August 1, 2017 On 7/30/2017 at 5:09 PM, Spitfire31 said: Very reasonable, I'd say. :-D Beautiful build and finish. A real eye-opener, showing what skills and perseverance can do with an old mould if only the basic shapes are there. Impressed! Kind regards, Joachim Thanks Joachim, greatly appreciated! Cheers, Martin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russ c Posted August 1, 2017 Share Posted August 1, 2017 Really nice Typhoon there, great job and love the weathering 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valkyrie Posted August 1, 2017 Share Posted August 1, 2017 The weathering, wow perfect! Great Typhoon 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phildagreek Posted August 1, 2017 Share Posted August 1, 2017 Very smart! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Des Posted August 8, 2017 Share Posted August 8, 2017 I have built two of these in the last few years and it is a very nice kit to work with but nonetheless your completed model and paint job are absolutely stunning , hope that the 1/24 example has got off to a good start. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mackem01 Posted August 8, 2017 Share Posted August 8, 2017 Great Tiffie - looks like she's ready to go. excellent build and finish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UKguyInUSA Posted August 13, 2017 Author Share Posted August 13, 2017 On 7/30/2017 at 5:12 PM, FatFlyHalf said: It is amazing what a skilful modeller can achieve. Bravo. Thanks FFH, much appreciated! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UKguyInUSA Posted August 13, 2017 Author Share Posted August 13, 2017 On 7/30/2017 at 5:41 PM, Gerrardandrews said: superbly made model 😊 Thanks Gerrard, greatly appreciated Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Head in the clouds. Posted August 13, 2017 Share Posted August 13, 2017 By eck...she looks good for 50. It just shows what can be achieved with an old kit and the raised panel lines, well, once painted I would not have known had you not mentioned it. Love it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woody37 Posted August 13, 2017 Share Posted August 13, 2017 Beautiful paintwork, it certainly doesn't look like a 50yr old kit after you've got your hands on it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bangor Lad Posted August 13, 2017 Share Posted August 13, 2017 Great build build of a classic! I built many of Monograme's 1\48th aircraft as a youngster. I wish I still had them. Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nachtwulf Posted August 13, 2017 Share Posted August 13, 2017 One of my favorite Monogram kits. Simply wonderful job on the weathering! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Finnthedude Posted August 13, 2017 Share Posted August 13, 2017 If you can do that with an ancient kit, I can't wait to see what you do with a modern one in 1/24! Outstanding work, sir. Finnthedude. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.Happy Posted August 13, 2017 Share Posted August 13, 2017 Great job with the old Monogram kit and really enjoyed the video tutorial 📽👀👍 Cheers, Mr.Happy(In name only) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UKguyInUSA Posted August 23, 2017 Author Share Posted August 23, 2017 On 7/30/2017 at 7:58 PM, stevej60 said: Stunning! what a way to breathe new life into a very old kit,I now need to track one down Thanks Steve, much appreciated! I hope you've managed to find one since you posted your comment 3 1/2 weeks ago?! Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlaStix Posted August 24, 2017 Share Posted August 24, 2017 That really is a very beautiful looking Typhoon! Excellent modelling as always. Kind regards, Stix Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buzby061 Posted August 24, 2017 Share Posted August 24, 2017 Lovely Tiffie. I was given one as a Christmas present many moons ago. I remember the decals included the words "If this engine catches fire on starting, don't just wave your arms at the pilot. Try putting the bloody thing out as well". I can guarantee it didn't turn out as well as yours. Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Headroom Posted August 24, 2017 Share Posted August 24, 2017 Just caught up with this and....wow! Trevor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thud4444 Posted August 24, 2017 Share Posted August 24, 2017 This is probably one of my favorite kits of all time. A really easy build. Mine never looked this good BTW. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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