Mig88 Posted November 17, 2018 Share Posted November 17, 2018 Here is a kit I built in the summer of 1994 for my dad. It's the Airfix 1:144 Handley Page H.P. 42W G-AAXC "Heracles" of Imperial Airways. It's an unusual subject for me since I don't normally build civilian aircraft and I'm not that interested in the inter-war period (although there are exceptions!). I built this under a deadline and completed it in just over a week with limited resources (I was at my dad's in Colombia) so it turned out to be an interesting experience. Fit of parts wasn't good and some gaps had to be filled. The kit was completely brush-painted except for the varnish which was an artist fixing spray. These are the only photos I have and they were taken by my brother back then. Miguel 42 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robvulcan Posted November 17, 2018 Share Posted November 17, 2018 That’s absolutely gorgeous. Lovely subject 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zebra Posted November 17, 2018 Share Posted November 17, 2018 Lovely! Brings back memories of the one I built about 30 years ago. I'd love to have one of these in 1/72. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DennisTheBear Posted November 17, 2018 Share Posted November 17, 2018 Oh, wonderful! From the moment I first read about these aircraft I've wanted to build one, and love seeing a well crafted one. Very well done! DennisTheBear 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noelh Posted November 17, 2018 Share Posted November 17, 2018 (edited) I built one probably around the same time frame. The kit was of it's time. It has a particular place in my estimation. I was fortunate that one of my Instructors was an ex Imperial Airways pilot, one Captain PW 'Darby' Kennedy. He flew the HP 42 and Shorts flying boats.,.......... Sorry slight interruption, Ireland just beat the All Blacks☘️☘️🍾 He died aged 101 in 2016. He was a real link to a bygone era. Edited November 17, 2018 by noelh 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abandoned Project Posted November 17, 2018 Share Posted November 17, 2018 Wow! What a beauty 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woody37 Posted November 17, 2018 Share Posted November 17, 2018 It’s a lovely build, Thanks for sharing 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pheonix Posted November 17, 2018 Share Posted November 17, 2018 That is a real blast from the past. Such a shame that it is 1/144 but still inspiring all the same. Considering that it was built to a tight time deadline, that turned out really well. P 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
invidia Posted November 17, 2018 Share Posted November 17, 2018 lovely looking model, had the contrail 1/72 vac form kit, sold it a while back. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bar side Posted November 17, 2018 Share Posted November 17, 2018 Do have a soft spot for an HP-42 & that is a very nice one. Excellent work 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turbofan Posted November 18, 2018 Share Posted November 18, 2018 Hi Miguel, That's a great HP42, amazing that the silver is brush painted it looks good enough to be sprayed. I do love the Heracles, those were the days when flying was a real adventure! Cheers, Ian 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Putty Animal Posted November 18, 2018 Share Posted November 18, 2018 Well done! I do love the HP.42, there's nothing else quite like it. As a dedicated 1/144 builder I've been after one of those Airfix kits for decades but they've always eluded me one of these days I'll manage to snag one. I just hope it will come out as nice as that! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spitfire31 Posted November 18, 2018 Share Posted November 18, 2018 Beautiful model, especially considering the circumstances! That legend, 'IMPERIAL AIRWAYS' always tickles my imagination, too. Excellent work! Kind regards, Joachim 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mig88 Posted November 18, 2018 Author Share Posted November 18, 2018 Thank you very much to all for your comments and likes. Miguel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajmm Posted November 18, 2018 Share Posted November 18, 2018 Very handsome. Like you I don’t really like civvy things but this is really lovely. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Piotr Sudnik Posted November 18, 2018 Share Posted November 18, 2018 I like it! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev The Modeller Posted November 20, 2018 Share Posted November 20, 2018 Great build mate, I just love these early airliners 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buzby061 Posted November 21, 2018 Share Posted November 21, 2018 I do like that, made one donkey's years ago but can guarantee it didn't turn out as well as yours. I read the HP42 was described as "Steady as the Rock of Gibraltar & about as fast". Pete 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meatbox8 Posted November 21, 2018 Share Posted November 21, 2018 That looks superb. The paint finish is great, especially considering it is brushed on. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mig88 Posted November 24, 2018 Author Share Posted November 24, 2018 Thanks a lot everyone! Miguel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray S Posted April 9, 2022 Share Posted April 9, 2022 Oh wow, what a great result, and so quick too. The paintwork looked fabulous. Thanks so much for the link, All the best, Ray PS On 11/18/2018 at 12:11 AM, Putty Animal said: Well done! I do love the HP.42, there's nothing else quite like it. As a dedicated 1/144 builder I've been after one of those Airfix kits for decades but they've always eluded me one of these days I'll manage to snag one. I just hope it will come out as nice as that! It has been re-issued as a Vintage release now, so you now have a chance, if you have not already opted for one! 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Putty Animal Posted April 12, 2022 Share Posted April 12, 2022 Cheers Ray! Managed to snag one. Very happy camper here 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maginot Posted April 12, 2022 Share Posted April 12, 2022 What a cracker! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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