bigbadbadge Posted June 14, 2018 Share Posted June 14, 2018 Hi all I have been beavering away on this lovely little Kit for a while amongst quite a few other projects (CC you are a bad influence!!!). The Kit is a limited run Kit and therefore there are no locating tabs/pins and so test fitting is the name of the game. It also contains some nice resin bits such as seats, engines, wheels and some cockpit fittings. I have used the Marabu photo etch s which is rather nice and very comprehensive. The only issues with the kit I found are the undercarriage being too high so I had to cut 3.5 mm out of the main legs and adjust the retraction jacks and stays. The two windows in the turret blanking plate are too small and there are no windows in the roof just aft of the cockpit glazing. I added these although I have made them too big but I am not changing them now. The model is Aircraft PG960/612 of Admiralty Flight at Rochester late 1940s and is brush painted in thinned Humbrol enamels . The weathering has been kept light as I think this would have been kept quite clean. I hope you enjoy looking. I have enjoyed making this lovely model and am pleased with the way she has turned out. I did try copying the build thread link but it kept saying something had gone wrong so I gave up. I would like to thank all those who have given encouragement and kind word during the build. Now I shall get back on with the RCAF Ventura, Mossie, Superfreighter, HP Dart herald , Westland Whirlwind... Thanks for looking All the best Chris 42 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unfinished project Posted June 14, 2018 Share Posted June 14, 2018 Very nice build the subtle weathering brings it to life 👍 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KelT Posted June 14, 2018 Share Posted June 14, 2018 That's a gorgeous model. I'm going to have to build one of these myself one day if I continue with my FAA theme and looking at the beautiful result you have achieved makes me want to build it sooner rather than later. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AntoineG Posted June 14, 2018 Share Posted June 14, 2018 It's nice, tiny, sober, cute... and very well done. I love it! Great job! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JWM Posted June 14, 2018 Share Posted June 14, 2018 Very courages photos in full sun. A really great finish J-W 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horatio Gruntfuttock Posted June 14, 2018 Share Posted June 14, 2018 That is very sweet Chris - I have a couple in the stash and might be tempted to pull one out for a look-see. You have done her justice! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted June 15, 2018 Author Share Posted June 15, 2018 Thanks everyone for the kind words. All the best Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CedB Posted June 15, 2018 Share Posted June 15, 2018 Beautiful model Chris - good job 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John_W Posted June 15, 2018 Share Posted June 15, 2018 Very nice. I remember building the Frog/Novo many years ago. For such a widely used type sadly underkitted. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FatFlyHalf Posted June 15, 2018 Share Posted June 15, 2018 Nice one. I like that. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nickthebrief Posted June 15, 2018 Share Posted June 15, 2018 Superb Chris - what a lovely result. I'm especially impressed with the paint finish - spot on. Nick. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meatbox8 Posted June 15, 2018 Share Posted June 15, 2018 A great looking Oxford and a really good scheme. Very nicely done. It sounds like you enjoyed the build. I believe this kit was originally the Pavla model which AZ improved. They have clearly done a good job as I ended up binning the Pavla kit in frustration! Anyway, you've inspired me to get my hands on one as soon as possible although they don't seem to have it in their catalogue at the moment. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bristol boy Posted June 15, 2018 Share Posted June 15, 2018 Lovely model of a very characterful aircraft, there's something very appealing about Oxfords and ansons etc 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mitch K Posted June 15, 2018 Share Posted June 15, 2018 Beautiful build of a very attractive subject. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted June 15, 2018 Author Share Posted June 15, 2018 Thanks everyone for the kind comments. MeatBox 8 go for it the kit is great and does build quite nicely. All the best Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FAAMAN Posted June 16, 2018 Share Posted June 16, 2018 Beautifully done, great finish 😍 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkSH Posted June 17, 2018 Share Posted June 17, 2018 I like that a lot, great build of a super looking aircraft. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buzby061 Posted June 17, 2018 Share Posted June 17, 2018 Lovely job. Somehow that scheme seems to alter the shape of the aircraft. (Or is it just me!) Pete 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kapam Posted June 18, 2018 Share Posted June 18, 2018 Excellent work, on a kit that would need a good degree of skill and patience! Your subtle weathering is just the ticket. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russ c Posted June 18, 2018 Share Posted June 18, 2018 Superb Oxford there, thought it was the `48th on at first. Really nice work 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Riot Posted June 18, 2018 Share Posted June 18, 2018 That's brilliant mate, great to see something a bit different too. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevej60 Posted June 18, 2018 Share Posted June 18, 2018 Exellent work Chris,lovely finish and great to see a kit not often seen. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orion Posted June 18, 2018 Share Posted June 18, 2018 Hello Badbadge, I think you did a marvelous job on this little gem. Besides that, also a very interesting subject. Regards, Orion. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted June 18, 2018 Author Share Posted June 18, 2018 Thanks everyone for your kind comments. All the best Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RidgeRunner Posted June 19, 2018 Share Posted June 19, 2018 a thing of beauty! Great work! Martin 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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