neil_1821 Posted October 13, 2018 Share Posted October 13, 2018 I was given this kit from a colleague at work as the scale was a little too big (he plays war games so all his models are microscopic in comparison!) I've not built a kit for 15+ years and this is was the first one i've ever airbrushed, weathered and attempted to panel line. It's been an interesting build and i've learnt A LOT! Always use Revell Contacta for gluing small parts, my fingers aren't as small as they used to be Use Tamiya masking tape and not normal tape otherwise you don't get clean edges (don't ask, I spent ages then using bluetac and re-spraying edges) You can use isopropyl to dilute tamiya acrylics but don't use it for the clear or flat coats. I sprayed a flat coat to see all my decals go a milky white 😨 Use putty to fill panel gaps, it'll save time messing around with 10+ year old milliput Check before gluing, I accidentally glued the wheels on the opposite side so spent ages tweaking them so it'd sit on the flats of the tyre and not breaking the landing gear Next time use a silver pencil to details wear marks It's not the best detailed, painted or perhaps accurate model (I sanded the canvas lines behind the gun bays, but I'm not happy with the landing lights) but i'm relatively pleased with the outcome. I learnt a lot about using our Badger 155 anthem airbrush so hopefully things can only get better 34 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
72modeler Posted October 13, 2018 Share Posted October 13, 2018 I do believe your coming out of retirement party was a success! Nice Hurri! Troy Smith would be proud of your effort, methinks! Mike 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted October 13, 2018 Share Posted October 13, 2018 First build is a success 👍 keep up the good work. You're correct things will improve, patience is key. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vinnie Posted October 13, 2018 Share Posted October 13, 2018 Excellent first build, in fact, it's just excellent! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg Law Posted October 13, 2018 Share Posted October 13, 2018 For a first airbrush project that is brilliant. Much better than my effort when I first started back on this hobby. Even better than my efforts now. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hairtrigger Posted October 13, 2018 Share Posted October 13, 2018 Well I think you have made a splendid job of that... You have got the decals spot on, I got slight silvering on mine, and the ariel wire is great... Canapy also looks excellent in the pics. It's a brilliant kit especially for the price. You just need a Spit and a 109 in the same series to compliment it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neil_1821 Posted October 13, 2018 Author Share Posted October 13, 2018 3 minutes ago, Hairtrigger said: Well I think you have made a splendid job of that... You have got the decals spot on, I got slight silvering on mine, and the ariel wire is great... Canapy also looks excellent in the pics. It's a brilliant kit especially for the price. You just need a Spit and a 109 in the same series to compliment it. Oh don’t tempt me, I’ve been looking at the eduard bf109’s. I have to admit the overall quality of the kits have improved greatly compared to when I was in my teenage years but I guess CAD and manufacturing methods have also improved 🙂 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hairtrigger Posted October 13, 2018 Share Posted October 13, 2018 The new Airfix stuff is no comparison to what we used to get in the 70s ... Saying that though I love the old kits especially Frog kits. The new Airfix 109 is a cracking kit you won't be disappointed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevej60 Posted October 13, 2018 Share Posted October 13, 2018 Excellent build of this little gem of a kit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kitchen Modeller Posted October 13, 2018 Share Posted October 13, 2018 Very nice - I really like the "Duck egg" colour you achieved on the underside. Weathering is just right too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mitch K Posted October 13, 2018 Share Posted October 13, 2018 Nothing there to not like! A super build. Looking forward to some more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FAAMAN Posted October 14, 2018 Share Posted October 14, 2018 Very well done, great finish achieved 😎 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob G Posted October 14, 2018 Share Posted October 14, 2018 If you enjoyed yourself, the project was a success. No other metric matters. That said, I'd be happy with that if it was a current build of mine. Not perfect, but not an embarrassment either. Well done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PattheCat Posted October 14, 2018 Share Posted October 14, 2018 Welcome back. You're on track. This is a very nice build, especially considering the "firsts". (Re)Learning is just part of the fun! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meatbox8 Posted October 14, 2018 Share Posted October 14, 2018 Jeepers, I haven't stopped building kits for 15 years but would be really happy if mine turned out as good as this! A great paint finish and what looks like a perfect satin sheen to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
azureglo Posted October 17, 2018 Share Posted October 17, 2018 Nicely done Neil, A good way to deal with those ill fitting lights is fill/glue them with odourless cyano and then micromesh/future hem. Masking is easy as its just a rectangle of tape. You can see it on my build of KWZ that you commented on last month. The kit is no Hasegawa but it goes together OK and has lovely cockpit detail beautifully hidden by a flawed canopy. I notice you used the correct aerial as opposed to the bit of broom handle & clothesline the Science Museum has bunged on the current incarnation of KWZ (which I lovingly replicated). Enough about mine, you've hidden the seams, made a great job of the thick Airfix decals including avoiding silvering and made peace with your airbrush, build more! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogsbody Posted October 17, 2018 Share Posted October 17, 2018 Beauty! I'd be well pleased if my Hurc turns out half as nice as yours. Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
azureglo Posted October 20, 2018 Share Posted October 20, 2018 On 10/17/2018 at 11:21 PM, dogsbody said: Beauty! I'd be well pleased if my Hurc turns out half as nice as yours. Chris Then get on with it!!🙂 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogsbody Posted October 20, 2018 Share Posted October 20, 2018 1 minute ago, azureglo said: Then get on with it!!🙂 Ease off! I've had part of me guts removed and I'm healing. Also a bit lazy. Just waiting for the mojo to kick in a bit more. Chris 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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