PlaStix Posted December 3, 2017 Share Posted December 3, 2017 (edited) This year I decided to try and build more kits outside GBs - as it happens I've only managed one so far with another which may get completed before the year ends. First completion of the year was in the Mustang STGB: North American Mustang IV No.112 Squadron, Italy, 1945 Kit: 1/72 Airfix Starter Set Paints: Humbrol, Revell, Citadel and Railmatch all applied by brush Extras: Tamiya tape seatbelts, styrene for the control column and aerial WIP: Here RFI: Here Next completion was in the 70s NATO vs Warsaw Pact GB: T-64 Main Battle Tank Mod. 1972 Cold War Vignette: Waiting and Watching Kit: 1/72 Modelcollect - includes a metal barrel and L&L tracks Paints: Humbrol, Revell, Citadel and Railmatch - all applied by brush Vignette base: 4mm MDF, household filler, a variety of turfs, tufts and trees from Woodlands Scenics, Greenscene and Army Painter WIP: Here RFI: Here Vignette photos: Here First build of the year outside a GB: Tamiya's 1/35 Panther Ausf.D - Sd.Kfz.171 The version I have decided to finish mine as is No. 445 - Pz.Gr.Div. - Großdeutschland - Kursk in August 1943. Kit: Tamiya /135 Panther - Ausf.D - Sd.Kfz.171 AM: Tamiya individual track links, grill set and metal barrel Paints: Humbrol, Revell, Citadel and Railmatch all applied by paint brushes Mud: Mig - European dry mud WIP: Here RFI: Here Another STGB build next: Mosquito FB Mk.VI MM417 EG-T No. 487 Squadron RNZAF Based at Hunsdon, Hertfordshire in February/March 1944 MM417 EG-T served with 487 Squadron from 29 February 1944 to 26 March 1944. On the 26th March she was lost while leading the attack on coastal defense emplacements which were under construction at Les Hayes and was hit by flak during the mission. Wing Commander I S Smith was forced to crash land back at Hunsdon. The crew survived but the aircraft was wrecked. Kit: 1/72 Tamiya De Havilland Mosquito FB Mk.VI/NF Mk.II Extras: Eduard Zoom Set SS137 Paints: Humbrol, Revell, Citadel and Railmatch Acrylics - all applied by brush Base: Zvezda Snap-fit German Howitzer and a Wilko's picture frame WIP: Here Lots and lots of RFI photos: Here Vignette base photos: Here Shaky YouTube video: Here Photoshopped photos: Here I was actually quite pleased with the base for this and thought the little Zvezda snap kit and crew really looked the part: 1/72 Zvezda Snap-fit German Howitzer Vignette base photos: Here More tanks next - 3 this time in the From Russia With Love GB: Russian Tank T-34/76 Model 1941 (Cast turret) Kit: Tamiya 1/48 T-34/76 Model 1941 (Cast turret) Extras: Stretched sprue aerial (although I hadn't fitted it when I took the photos below) Paints: Humbrol, Revell, Citadel and Railmatch acrylics all applied by brush WIP for the whole project: Here Diorama photos: Here Yak-3 RFI: Here Russian Tank Destroyer SU-122 – No.5234 Kit: Tamiya 1/48 Russian Tank Destroyer SU-122 Extras: Tamiya Russian tank crew figure Paints: Humbrol, Revell, Citadel and Railmatch all applied by brush WIP: Here Diorama: Here Russian Heavy Tank KV-1 (w/Applique Armour) Kit: Tamiya 1/48 KV-1 with Applique Armour Extras: Tamiya Russian tank crew figure Paints: Humbrol, Revell, Citadel and Railmatch all applied by brush WIP: Here Diorama photos: Here In the from Russia With Love GB I also built an aircraft: Yak-3 White 6 Lieutenant Marcel Albert, 1st FAR “Normandie Niemen”, 303rd FAD, Autumn 1944/Spring 1945 Kit: 1/48 Zvezda Yak-3 Extras: Tamiya seat belts and EZline aerial wire Paints: Humbrol, Revell, Citadel and Railmatch Acrylics - all applied by brush WIP: Here Tank RFI: Here Diorama photos: Here I combined the above four builds in scene and added some figures: Road to Berlin 2 WIP for the whole project: Here Yak-3 RFI: Here 3 tanks RFI: Here Over the summer there was the Blitzbuild GB - my entry: Meng 'Toon' Sherman M4A1 This is was a great kit to build - loads of fun. Fit was mostly pretty good. Actual build time was probably about 18 or so hours. I was thinking of doing more weathering and adding some mud but time got away from me in the end. Thank you to Enzo for setting up the GB and to everyone who took the time to comment in my WIP thread. WIP: Here More photos: Here Final completed build at the moment - my entry in the Radial Engines Rock GB: Dragon M4A1(76)W VVSS - 1/72 2nd Armoured Regiment - Polish 1st Armoured Division - Holland 1944 The WIP can be found here. The RFI can be found here. As always I have to thank everyone who has contributed in anyway to my build threads - my builds wouldn't be what they are without all the encouragement, advice and support from the fine modellers here on Britmodeller. Thanks must also go to Enzo and all the hosts of the GBs - these GBs certainly help focus my modelling! EDIT: When I originally did this post I had not completed my Panzer III Ausf.L, Late Production, with Winterketten - from the Dragon 1/35 kit - but I have now! It is only my second non-GB build of the year and I thoroughly enjoyed it. This was my first Dragon 1/35 kit and it seemed to go together really well. This was also my first go at a whitewash finish which I have been nervous about doing for a while but I decided I needed to get one under my belt. I opted to a really worn version which, hopefully, looks okay. As my last completion of the year I was pleased with how it turned out. WIP: Here RFI: Here Comments and suggestions welcome as always. Happy New Year! Kind regards, Stix Edited December 31, 2017 by PlaStix 43 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gerrardandrews Posted December 3, 2017 Share Posted December 3, 2017 Brilliant collection, and all brush painted 😊 Yak 3, is my favourite 😉 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D1fuN0 Posted December 4, 2017 Share Posted December 4, 2017 I always look forward to seeing your models Plastix, because they are just so amazingly painted Well done old chap Mad Steve 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlaStix Posted December 4, 2017 Author Share Posted December 4, 2017 15 hours ago, Gerrardandrews said: Brilliant collection, and all brush painted 😊 Yak 3, is my favourite 😉 Thank you Gerrard for your kind comments. I have to say I was quite pleased with how the Yak-3 turned out - especially after a bit of a false start with the camo painting! Kind regards, Stix Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roman Schilhart Posted December 6, 2017 Share Posted December 6, 2017 Very nice color modulation on your vehicles, especially on the T-34/76. Like it a lot! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAG058 Posted December 6, 2017 Share Posted December 6, 2017 Beautiful work and a great variety! That Mossie build was a real stand out entry in the DH GB for me. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cookenbacher Posted December 7, 2017 Share Posted December 7, 2017 As an avid PlaStix fan, I can't believe I missed a few of these throughout the year. You manage to amaze year after year Stix, somehow besting your already high standards. My fav is also the Yak-3, but I have to say all the tanks are very impressive too. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted December 7, 2017 Share Posted December 7, 2017 Great work 👍 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlaStix Posted December 7, 2017 Author Share Posted December 7, 2017 On 04/12/2017 at 05:37, MAD STEVE said: I always look forward to seeing your models Plastix, because they are just so amazingly painted Well done old chap Mad Steve Hi Steve. That is most kind! Thank you. Kind regards, Stix Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlaStix Posted December 9, 2017 Author Share Posted December 9, 2017 On 06/12/2017 at 15:16, Roman Schilhart said: Very nice color modulation on your vehicles, especially on the T-34/76. Like it a lot! Hi Roman. Thank you very much for your kind comments. Kind regards, Stix Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlaStix Posted December 11, 2017 Author Share Posted December 11, 2017 On 06/12/2017 at 19:02, DAG058 said: Beautiful work and a great variety! That Mossie build was a real stand out entry in the DH GB for me. That is very kind of you. I must admit the DH GB and the Mosquito project were one of my favourites of the year. Kind regards, Stix Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozzy Posted December 17, 2017 Share Posted December 17, 2017 Another fantastic year Stix, you've built some very nice models this year. Thanks for the inspiration. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlaStix Posted December 19, 2017 Author Share Posted December 19, 2017 On 07/12/2017 at 01:35, Cookenbacher said: As an avid PlaStix fan, I can't believe I missed a few of these throughout the year. You manage to amaze year after year Stix, somehow besting your already high standards. My fav is also the Yak-3, but I have to say all the tanks are very impressive too. Hi Cookie and thank you very much for your very kind comments. I know what you mean - I miss quite a bit here on BM as there is just so much going on! Everyone seems to be building models in different corners of the place! Kind regards, Stix 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SimonL Posted December 23, 2017 Share Posted December 23, 2017 Fabulous collection. Love the mossie vignette. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SimonT Posted December 23, 2017 Share Posted December 23, 2017 Awesome stuff Stix, I’d missed your Panther build somehow. Another masterpiece! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lightningboy2000 Posted December 24, 2017 Share Posted December 24, 2017 Who needs an airbrush, when you can brush paint like that! Glad to see a fellow brush painter giving it some! Love your in flight Mossie! Martin 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hewy Posted December 24, 2017 Share Posted December 24, 2017 A fine years modelling, thats a great collection Glynn 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
06/24 Posted December 24, 2017 Share Posted December 24, 2017 Love the eclectic mix of scales and subjects, beautiful finishes and sheer talent on display here. Bravo @PlaStix 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrancisGL Posted December 24, 2017 Share Posted December 24, 2017 As a mate says, a great little collection, and the Yak-3 is magnificent (the engine is superb, and yes, I love airplanes too ...) Best Regards Stix 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlaStix Posted December 28, 2017 Author Share Posted December 28, 2017 On 07/12/2017 at 05:58, Corsairfoxfouruncle said: Great work 👍 Thank you very much. I have now finished the actual Panzer III and a couple of figures so I will get a few photos posted soon. Kind regards, Stix 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badder Posted December 28, 2017 Share Posted December 28, 2017 I'm always amazed how you can keep churning out stuff of that quality, so fast! Yeah, I too missed a couple of your masterpieces, the Panther for example. And I come on BM every day (barring DNS failures, updates, and cyber-attacks) so how did I miss that one? Superb work as always. Yet again I will compliment your dioramas, and more specifically your groundwork. Your grasses and flowers make me very envious! A great year for the Stix then. I'm going to post my yearbook, which won't feature a single vehicle or figure of any sort! Does 'a scratch-built tree' or 'an extended MiniArt building' meet the requirements for inclusion in a yearbook? Have a great new year and I will see you in the M4A3 GB! Rearguards, Badder 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clive_t Posted December 28, 2017 Share Posted December 28, 2017 Plainly you've had a prolific year at your bench, with some stunning quality from which I have drawn much inspiration. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wellsprop Posted December 29, 2017 Share Posted December 29, 2017 Love the Mossie, Stix! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdrianMF Posted December 30, 2017 Share Posted December 30, 2017 Great collection and lovely brushwork! Regards, Adrian 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlaStix Posted December 30, 2017 Author Share Posted December 30, 2017 On 17/12/2017 at 09:43, Ozzy said: Another fantastic year Stix, you've built some very nice models this year. Thanks for the inspiration. Thank you very much Ozzy - you are very kind as always. Hope you have a very Happy New Year! Kind regards, Stix 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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