Heather Kay Posted July 5, 2018 Share Posted July 5, 2018 Handley Page Hampden MkI – L4042 MG•M, No 7 Squadron, RAF Bomber Command, Finningley, April 1940 First tooled around the time Armstrong and Aldrin stepped out onto the surface of the Moon, I'd had this kit in my stash for some years. It was a Humbrol period boxing, and had an awful lot of flash to deal with. I decided, rather than splash out on an Eastern European kit of this type, to splash out a bit and buy in the Airwaves detailing etch and see what I could do with the kit. Main paintwork was by airbrush, something I'm still learning how to do well, with detail work by brush. Main camo paints were Xtracrylix, and final finish using airbrush ready enamel matt varnish from Precision Paints. Rivets were banished, and principle panel lines were scribed - the first time I'd done this for a whole airframe. The PE set was fought and eventually tamed, though you can't see much of any of it now. The markings I am not convinced by, as my research hasn't turned up anything like them. However, I'm not about to change them now, as I like the early form with the yellow outer rings on the wings. One day, I dream, Airfix will treat us to a new tool of the Hampden. Until then, or until I decide to get another maker's version, this will live in my display cabinet happily. 36 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
occa Posted July 5, 2018 Share Posted July 5, 2018 By removing the sea of rivets and scribing recessed panel lines you pretty brought this up to modern standards. Very convincing !! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heather Kay Posted July 5, 2018 Author Share Posted July 5, 2018 Thank you. You can see where I got a bit carried away with the scriber at times. Another technique, like airbrushing, that I need to practice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IanC Posted July 5, 2018 Share Posted July 5, 2018 That's lovely Heather. One of my favourite aircraft and models. Looks great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMCS Posted July 5, 2018 Share Posted July 5, 2018 Very nice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevehnz Posted July 5, 2018 Share Posted July 5, 2018 Lovely job on that Heather, I'm in agreement, those pre-war upper wing roundels really do set it off nicely. Steve. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radpoe Spitfire Posted July 5, 2018 Share Posted July 5, 2018 (edited) 14 hours ago, Heather Kay said: Handley Page Hampden MkI – L4042 MG•M, No 7 Squadron, RAF Bomber Command, Finningley, April 1940 First tooled around the time Armstrong and Aldrin stepped out onto the surface of the Moon, I'd had this kit in my stash for some years. It was a Humbrol period boxing, and had an awful lot of flash to deal with. I decided, rather than splash out on an Eastern European kit of this type, to splash out a bit and buy in the Airwaves detailing etch and see what I could do with the kit. Main paintwork was by airbrush, something I'm still learning how to do well, with detail work by brush. Main camo paints were Xtracrylix, and final finish using airbrush ready enamel matt varnish from Precision Paints. Rivets were banished, and principle panel lines were scribed - the first time I'd done this for a whole airframe. The PE set was fought and eventually tamed, though you can't see much of any of it now. The markings I am not convinced by, as my research hasn't turned up anything like them. However, I'm not about to change them now, as I like the early form with the yellow outer rings on the wings. One day, I dream, Airfix will treat us to a new tool of the Hampden. Until then, or until I decide to get another maker's version, this will live in my display cabinet happily. Wow- had you not said Airfix, I would have thought it was the Valom/A-Z kit, because you have done a brilliant job of scribing and bolt (sorry, rivet) head removal. You've done a fantastic job of a kit that is ripe for retooling👍🎖 If I may ask- where did you get the 7 Squadron decals from please? I love to build WWII South Yorkshire based aircraft and currently have an A-Z Hampden awaiting it turn to become a 76 sqn one, using the Airfix P-EA codes. I built one as this A/C which years ago, but would love to do it as a 7sqn machine. Edited July 6, 2018 by Julien Please dont quote the whole topic for a reply Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric Mc Posted July 5, 2018 Share Posted July 5, 2018 I'd be pleased with that. I know the Airfix kit very well having built it a number of times over the years. It takes a lot of work to get it l;ooking so good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogsbody Posted July 5, 2018 Share Posted July 5, 2018 Wow! Very nice. You have certainly tamed that old styrene monster. Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJJunis Posted July 6, 2018 Share Posted July 6, 2018 Heather, Very well done. Great job on the model and keeping your patience through the process. All the Best! Don Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Navy Bird Posted July 6, 2018 Share Posted July 6, 2018 Very nicely done. I love it when folks take the time to work magic on the older kits. Sweet! Cheers, Bill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graeme H Posted July 6, 2018 Share Posted July 6, 2018 Really impressive work, looks so good Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heather Kay Posted July 6, 2018 Author Share Posted July 6, 2018 8 hours ago, Radpoe Spitfire said: If I may ask- where did you get the 7 Squadron decals from please? I love to build WWII South Yorkshire based aircraft and currently have an A-Z Hampden awaiting it turn to become a 76 sqn one, using the Airfix P-EA codes. I built one as this A/C which years ago, but would love to do it as a 7sqn machine. I can’t recall the name of the manufacturer now. I found them with a search the Hannants site. Try doing that with "Hampden" in the search field. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vinnie Posted July 6, 2018 Share Posted July 6, 2018 Very nicely built, Heather. Your airbrush work looks good and you're much braver than me with the rescribing. Well done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heather Kay Posted July 6, 2018 Author Share Posted July 6, 2018 Thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radpoe Spitfire Posted July 6, 2018 Share Posted July 6, 2018 31 minutes ago, Heather Kay said: I can’t recall the name of the manufacturer now. I found them with a search the Hannants site. Try doing that with "Hampden" in the search field. I shall have a look, thank you 👍 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bell209 Posted July 6, 2018 Share Posted July 6, 2018 Very nice! A not-often-modelled subject that should be given more attention. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sprue Posted July 6, 2018 Share Posted July 6, 2018 Well done Heather I had to look twice to make sure it was the old Airfix kit. There's no doubt that bringing an old kit up to scratch takes modelling a notch higher than mere kit assembling. Very well done. Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keefr22 Posted July 6, 2018 Share Posted July 6, 2018 Another lovely model Heather - that old Airfix relic has scrubbed up really well, shows how good they can look after receiving the attention of a skilled modeller! Top job! Keith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heather Kay Posted July 6, 2018 Author Share Posted July 6, 2018 Cheers all. Although the Airfix kit is getting on a bit, and has its faults, it scrubs up well with some care. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martian Posted July 6, 2018 Share Posted July 6, 2018 Lovely job Heather! Martian 👽 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adey m Posted July 6, 2018 Share Posted July 6, 2018 Another interesting early war type superbly built and displayed and photographed. I like your attention to those little details that many others miss such as the unpainted engine cooling gills. regards, adey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cardiff guy Posted July 6, 2018 Share Posted July 6, 2018 done wonders with the old girl, well done Glenn. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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