Neil.C Posted July 21, 2018 Share Posted July 21, 2018 Beautiful job - as usual Tony. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveyGair Posted July 21, 2018 Share Posted July 21, 2018 What everyone else has said, I don't know how you achieve the finish by brush. Do you have a 'how to' thread, and if not, why not! Davey. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spad Posted July 21, 2018 Share Posted July 21, 2018 Nice one Tony! Looks every inch the Wimpey and those low angle shots have a very effective perspective to them. Not my subject area but based on what you have said I may just try one out - looks like an absorbing build alright! Thanks for letting us see it. ATB Rick 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted July 21, 2018 Share Posted July 21, 2018 Hi Tony Great work as usual fella. You have done the Wimpy proud there and a great scheme too. Looks stunning. All the best Chris 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyot Posted July 23, 2018 Author Share Posted July 23, 2018 Thanks again fella`s,..... cheers for your very kind comments! Cheers Tony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
72modeler Posted July 23, 2018 Share Posted July 23, 2018 Tony, When it comes to brush-painting, you haven't so much raised the bar as you ARE the bar! Another outstanding build and finish; I always look forward to seeing your latest projects- they never disappoint! Guess I will have to get one, but as crazy as I am, I like the Mk II better....might think about using my resin Mk II conversion set or the bits out of my Revell/MPM Mk II on the new Airfix kit. Of course, as soon as I do that, Airfix will release one! (Think we will see a new-tool Hampden from Airfix in our lifetime?) Mike The Hampden, Wellington, and Whitley were sort of the V bombers of their era. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyot Posted July 23, 2018 Author Share Posted July 23, 2018 2 hours ago, 72modeler said: Tony, When it comes to brush-painting, you haven't so much raised the bar as you ARE the bar! Another outstanding build and finish; I always look forward to seeing your latest projects- they never disappoint! Guess I will have to get one, but as crazy as I am, I like the Mk II better....might think about using my resin Mk II conversion set or the bits out of my Revell/MPM Mk II on the new Airfix kit. Of course, as soon as I do that, Airfix will release one! (Think we will see a new-tool Hampden from Airfix in our lifetime?) Mike The Hampden, Wellington, and Whitley were sort of the V bombers of their era. Thanks Mike,..... yes I like the Mk.II myself but I have a feeling that Airfix might stick a few Merlin engines in the kit at some time,..... although it might be a year or two? Not sure how similar the Merlin cowlings for the Whitley were either? I did it with the old MPM Wimpey and as soon as I`d finished converting the original Mk.Ic kit into a Mk.II they announced a Mk.II! I agree about the Hampden,.... maybe some time,.... along with a Battle,...... but even if they are on our wavelength it might take years? I`d love them to do a Halifax too as the Revell Merlin engined variant is fatally flawed while the Hercules engined variant has plenty of problems too. All the best mate Tony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
72modeler Posted July 24, 2018 Share Posted July 24, 2018 4 hours ago, tonyot said: Thanks Mike,..... yes I like the Mk.II myself but I have a feeling that Airfix might stick a few Merlin engines in the kit at some time,..... although it might be a year or two? Not sure how similar the Merlin cowlings for the Whitley were either? I did it with the old MPM Wimpey and as soon as I`d finished converting the original Mk.Ic kit into a Mk.II they announced a Mk.II! I agree about the Hampden,.... maybe some time,.... along with a Battle,...... but even if they are on our wavelength it might take years? I`d love them to do a Halifax too as the Revell Merlin engined variant is fatally flawed while the Hercules engined variant has plenty of problems too. All the best mate Tony I hear you, my friend! If they engineered a new Halifax right, they could get the Hercules and Merlin-powered variants, along with my favorite, the GR's with the four blade Rotol props! Guess I can hold off for a bit to see if we get a Mk II. Mike 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogsbody Posted July 24, 2018 Share Posted July 24, 2018 14 hours ago, 72modeler said: I hear you, my friend! If they engineered a new Halifax right, they could get the Hercules and Merlin-powered variants, along with my favorite, the GR's with the four blade Rotol props! Guess I can hold off for a bit to see if we get a Mk II. Mike If they do, it'll blow the doors off the Revell kit! I hope they do before my eyesight get much worse. Chris 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikey-1980 Posted July 24, 2018 Share Posted July 24, 2018 Gorgeous build! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sea Posted July 24, 2018 Share Posted July 24, 2018 Really nice build. This is another must have for me. A family friend was a radio operator in them with 37 squadron in the desert. Plus he flew some early raids from England. I have been hoping a early one. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed Russell Posted July 24, 2018 Share Posted July 24, 2018 Really nice job there. Taking up an earlier suggestion a how-to-do-it on brush painting might be a good idea. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tweener Posted July 24, 2018 Share Posted July 24, 2018 Looks a treat! Too bad the US did not employ any or I would have to have one... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kapam Posted July 25, 2018 Share Posted July 25, 2018 Superb Wellington! Can't say much more than that. DK Decals are a great product too IMHO, so I trust they did not give you too much trouble. The result certainly speaks for itself. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArmouredSprue Posted July 25, 2018 Share Posted July 25, 2018 Superb model mate. well done 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sea Posted July 25, 2018 Share Posted July 25, 2018 (edited) On 24/07/2018 at 05:18, 72modeler said: Tony, When it comes to brush-painting, you haven't so much raised the bar as you ARE the bar! Another outstanding build and finish; I always look forward to seeing your latest projects- they never disappoint! Guess I will have to get one, but as crazy as I am, I like the Mk II better....might think about using my resin Mk II conversion set or the bits out of my Revell/MPM Mk II on the new Airfix kit. Of course, as soon as I do that, Airfix will release one! (Think we will see a new-tool Hampden from Airfix in our lifetime?) Mike The Hampden, Wellington, and Whitley were sort of the V bombers of their era. You might like the look of the Mk II, but you wouldn't want to fly one. My family friend told me he flew in one from England to Cairo in 1941. They got rid of it as soon as they landed. The reason was the engines let out a trail Sparks. Not something you want going on when there are night fighters around. Edited July 25, 2018 by Sea 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric Mc Posted July 25, 2018 Share Posted July 25, 2018 That is very nice. I built the old mould Airfix Wellington a few months ago and this new one is like it's from another planet. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
72modeler Posted July 25, 2018 Share Posted July 25, 2018 18 hours ago, Tweener said: Looks a treat! Too bad the US did not employ any or I would have to have one... How about reverse lend-lease? Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tweener Posted July 26, 2018 Share Posted July 26, 2018 8 hours ago, 72modeler said: How about reverse lend-lease? Mike I suppose I could always make a WHIF scheme, but if I am gonna spend the time to build such a large plane I feel I ought to finish it properly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-32 Posted July 26, 2018 Share Posted July 26, 2018 Certainly looks the part! Lovely build 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
general melchett Posted July 26, 2018 Share Posted July 26, 2018 Lovely job Tony, especially with the hairy stick. I'm sure more variants will be along in time, meanwhile, we have more enough to be going on with here. I'd also like to see Airfix produce a new Hampden and Battle, (though to be fair the Valom one with AZ clear parts is very acceptable). Now if they could just wheel out a Virginia, Sidestrand, Hendon or all-new Heyford we'd be even happier little BC builders! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Winenut Posted July 26, 2018 Share Posted July 26, 2018 For me that is just a superb Wellington Tony I really like what you have done there. Congrats 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
72modeler Posted July 26, 2018 Share Posted July 26, 2018 1 hour ago, general melchett said: Lovely job Tony, especially with the hairy stick. I'm sure more variants will be along in time, meanwhile, we have more enough to be going on with here. I'd also like to see Airfix produce a new Hampden and Battle, (though to be fair the Valom one with AZ clear parts is very acceptable). Now if they could just wheel out a Virginia, Sidestrand, Hendon or all-new Heyford we'd be even happier little BC builders! In your dreams, General! 😉 BTW, was that your 1/48 Airfix Blenheim Mk 1F I saw in another modeling magazine? Awesome job, as per usual! Mike 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
general melchett Posted July 26, 2018 Share Posted July 26, 2018 Thanks Mike, well you can dream, actually I've got the first three as vacs, (one finished, one half-done and one still in its box) but there are only so many days in a year! Quote BTW, was that your 1/48 Airfix Blenheim Mk 1F I saw in another modeling magazine? No, I'm busy with another upcoming Airfix release at the mo and couldn't squeeze the big Blenny in, unfortunately. I believe it's a cracking model. Out of interest which magazine was that? as far as I know, AMW has first dibs on the test shot, but maybe not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
72modeler Posted July 27, 2018 Share Posted July 27, 2018 3 hours ago, general melchett said: Out of interest which magazine was that? Well, actually it wasn't in a magazine- it was featured in the latest edition of the Airfix Workbench....sure looked like your work to me! (Apologies for the brain fade- the old Mk 1a cerebellum ain't what it used to be, Andy!) 🤔 Mike 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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