jrlx Posted January 2, 2019 Share Posted January 2, 2019 Hi all, In 2018 I managed to finish three models, two of them rescued from the shelf of doom. It should be noticed that I only finished one model in 2017 (though I did work on several others). So, I consider 2018 a good modelling year. Here they are: 1. Dornier Do 24T, Luftwaffe 3/Seenotgruppe, 1942 (Italeri 1/72) This was my entry to the Flying Boats and Floatplanes GB, which I hosted from late 2017 till mid-January 2018. As usual, I didn't manage to finish in time but I was using this build as a test bed for seaplane weathering techniques, so it would be difficult to finish in time anyway. In fact, it took me an additional 4 and a half months past the GB deadline to finish it... The WIP is here and the RFI is here. A few pictures: IMAG5519 IMAG5534 IMAG5499 IMAG5539 2. Boulton Paul Defiant Mk I (Airfix 1/72 Dogfight Doubles) This kit comes in an Airfix Dogfight Doubles boxing, which also includes the Dornier Do 17z. These two aircraft met over Britain in August 1940. The Defiant managed to shoot down the Dornier but was, in turn, itself shot down next by an escorting German fighter. This specific Defiant was based in Martlesham Heath, where BT Labs were later built. This is quite meaningful, personally, because I did my MSc. Project there in 1993-4 (on self-pulsating lasers for fibre optic communications systems, by the way). I started the build in the Summer of 2015, in the 75th Anniversary of the Battle of Britain GB but didn't manage to finish it in time and shelved it in November of the same year. The build was resumed in June 2018 for the 100th Anniversary of the RAF GB. Again, I didn't finish it in time and only managed to conclude it in early September 2018. The WIP is here and the RFI is here. Some pictures: IMAG5936 IMAG5938 IMAG5951 IMAG5966 3. Fujimi Phantom F-4K/FG.1 (Royal Navy) 1/72 this is the first of three entries I made in the Phantom STGB in 2015. I wasn't able to finish any in time. Then I tried to finish the builds as regular WIPs. I run into problems with the decals for the Royal Navy Phantom, which were latter solved, but lead me to lose my enthusiasm for the builds. I finally managed to finish the Royal Navy Phantom in November 2018 The WIP is here and the RFI is here. A few pictures: IMAG6086 IMAG6094 IMAG6116 IMAG6112 Thanks for looking Cheers Jaime 19 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roman Schilhart Posted January 2, 2019 Share Posted January 2, 2019 Three quality builds to be proud of! The British Phantom is very impressive. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jrlx Posted January 2, 2019 Author Share Posted January 2, 2019 1 hour ago, Roman Schilhart said: Three quality builds to be proud of! The British Phantom is very impressive. Thank you very much, Roman. Much appreciated! Cheers Jaime Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reini78 Posted January 2, 2019 Share Posted January 2, 2019 nice trio! I favorise the Phantom too 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jrlx Posted January 2, 2019 Author Share Posted January 2, 2019 1 hour ago, Reini78 said: nice trio! I favorise the Phantom too Thanks Reini! Cheers Jaime Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vince1159 Posted January 2, 2019 Share Posted January 2, 2019 Lovely job,great looking Defiant.... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FalkeEins Posted January 2, 2019 Share Posted January 2, 2019 ...just proves you can't rush quality... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jrlx Posted January 2, 2019 Author Share Posted January 2, 2019 1 hour ago, Vince1159 said: Lovely job,great looking Defiant.... 40 minutes ago, FalkeEins said: ...just proves you can't rush quality... Vince, Falke, Thank you very much! Really much appreciated! Cheers Jaime 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevehnz Posted January 3, 2019 Share Posted January 3, 2019 Three builds I enjoyed very much. 👍 Steve. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corsaircorp Posted January 3, 2019 Share Posted January 3, 2019 Wow great job Jaime !! I love that finish on your kits !! Impressive ! CC 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jrlx Posted January 3, 2019 Author Share Posted January 3, 2019 7 hours ago, stevehnz said: Three builds I enjoyed very much. 👍 Steve. 3 hours ago, corsaircorp said: Wow great job Jaime !! I love that finish on your kits !! Impressive ! CC Steve, Corsair, Thank you very much for the kind words! Cheers Jaime 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlaStix Posted January 3, 2019 Share Posted January 3, 2019 Hi Jaime. Hope you are well. Well, as the others have said, there may only be three but they are of an impressively high quality. I think they are all superb but the Defiant is really something very special. When I was first looking at it I thought it was the 1/48 version! Such a beautiful paint-job and finish! I have the 1/72 version in my stash and yours will be be my inspiration when I get around to making it. Kind regards, Stix 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jrlx Posted January 4, 2019 Author Share Posted January 4, 2019 18 hours ago, PlaStix said: Hi Jaime. Hope you are well. Well, as the others have said, there may only be three but they are of an impressively high quality. I think they are all superb but the Defiant is really something very special. When I was first looking at it I thought it was the 1/48 version! Such a beautiful paint-job and finish! I have the 1/72 version in my stash and yours will be be my inspiration when I get around to making it. Kind regards, Stix Hi Stix! It's always great having you around. Thank you very much for your extremely kind words! Just let me know when you start your Defiant! Cheers Jaime Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CedB Posted January 4, 2019 Share Posted January 4, 2019 Quality not quantity Jaime… Considering your heavy workload AND shopping for your stash I think you're doing well 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jrlx Posted January 4, 2019 Author Share Posted January 4, 2019 2 minutes ago, CedB said: Quality not quantity Jaime… Considering your heavy workload AND shopping for your stash I think you're doing well Thank you very much, Ced! It's great having your comments! I really must stop adding to my stash: I'm pretty much out of space for any further additions and must concentrate on building some models. This year will be very difficult to do much modelling before July, as I'm finishing my German course and have two certification exams to do: one in February and the other in June. I've been slowly working on my Tiger Moth (started in 2015) but it is giving a hell of a fight... I still haven't updated the WIP... Cheers Jaime Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted February 3, 2019 Share Posted February 3, 2019 Excellent builds one and all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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