theplasticsurgeon Posted February 9, 2019 Share Posted February 9, 2019 (edited) New generation Airfix JP3 kit that you've all seen. Camo JP4 markings from spares etc - that looks remarkably similar to that being released by Airfix later this year. 79 Squadron RAF, trainer for Phantom and Buccaneer etc back seaters I believe. My first build of this kit, which cost me £8 from SMW2016. Two more in the stash thanks to Aldi. Here are the parts. Edited February 25, 2019 by theplasticsurgeon More info 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Col. Posted February 9, 2019 Share Posted February 9, 2019 This looks to be another nice kit from Airfix in what appears to be their jet trainer series so sure it'll be a fun project for you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mackem01 Posted February 10, 2019 Share Posted February 10, 2019 Just a taster for you. Your bird at Binbrook in the ealy 80's I think: Looking forward to seeing this one in the gallery. Good luck. 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob G Posted February 11, 2019 Share Posted February 11, 2019 It's a very nice wee kit, and mine was one of my inspirations for suggesting this GB. If you're concerned about accuracy, the T.4 boxing is actually a T.3 - the changes aren't difficult and you'll get a warm fuzzy feeling when you get them done. Basically the elevators need modifying, the pitot mount needs extending and there's various scoops to add to the engine cover area. Also, the dividing frame on the canopy should actually be internal, which is the only major modification needed IMO, the rest are pretty easy. My poor build is in the Made in Britain II GB, feel free to look if you desire (I'm sure that yours will be immeasurably superior). Welcome to the GB! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theplasticsurgeon Posted February 15, 2019 Author Share Posted February 15, 2019 Whilst waiting for the Green Flare for this GB - here are my previous Provosts. First a Matchbox Piston Provost. Next an original Airfix JP3 See how the new kit improves over this. Finally an Airfix JP5. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Masters Posted February 16, 2019 Share Posted February 16, 2019 I have one of these Provost kits too. I'll wait until I see your before I commit to a build...Pretty plane, imho. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theplasticsurgeon Posted February 17, 2019 Author Share Posted February 17, 2019 (edited) Seats and pilots. And cockpit. And with the fuselage around it. Edited February 17, 2019 by theplasticsurgeon New photo 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Col. Posted February 17, 2019 Share Posted February 17, 2019 How has the fit of everything been so far Tim? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theplasticsurgeon Posted February 17, 2019 Author Share Posted February 17, 2019 Perfect. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theplasticsurgeon Posted February 17, 2019 Author Share Posted February 17, 2019 1 hour ago, theplasticsurgeon said: Perfect fit. Now the wings. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theplasticsurgeon Posted February 18, 2019 Author Share Posted February 18, 2019 Early afternoon, to airbrush Humbrol 28 on the underside. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin W Posted February 19, 2019 Share Posted February 19, 2019 Great to see the line of early Provosts. Many years ago there was a magazine called PAM News (as in Plastic aircraft modelling ) who ran an article about building the whole series. I remember making a JP1 from the nose of an Airfix JP3 kit grafted onto a Matchbox piston provost airframe. The jet pipe was added under the tail and the tricycle undercarriage scratch built. It came out rather well and was not particularly difficult. The model has since been lost in the mist of time but was a good comparison to the original now sitting at Cosford. Colin 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theplasticsurgeon Posted February 20, 2019 Author Share Posted February 20, 2019 Lighter warmer evenings - easier to airbrush. This is Humbrol 27 on the upper surfaces. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theplasticsurgeon Posted February 21, 2019 Author Share Posted February 21, 2019 Now the fruits of last night. My first time getting this far with BlueTak Worms. The grey bits are fully masked with Copydex. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theplasticsurgeon Posted February 21, 2019 Author Share Posted February 21, 2019 Airbrush with Humbrol 163. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RJ-WobblyHands Posted February 21, 2019 Share Posted February 21, 2019 (edited) looking good - Nothing like a good worming session ... on a piece of plastic Though my sister-in-law would assume that it would involve applying oral gel to horses ! Edited February 21, 2019 by RJ-WobblyHands 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theplasticsurgeon Posted February 21, 2019 Author Share Posted February 21, 2019 Unmasked. I think that went well. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JosephLalor Posted February 21, 2019 Share Posted February 21, 2019 (edited) On 2/19/2019 at 3:23 PM, Colin W said: Great to see the line of early Provosts. Many years ago there was a magazine called PAM News (as in Plastic aircraft modelling ) who ran an article about building the whole series. I remember making a JP1 from the nose of an Airfix JP3 kit grafted onto a Matchbox piston provost airframe. The jet pipe was added under the tail and the tricycle undercarriage scratch built. It came out rather well and was not particularly difficult. The model has since been lost in the mist of time but was a good comparison to the original now sitting at Cosford. Colin I remember buying just one issue of PAM News, for an overview of available Mirage kits. I probably hadn't started my magazine habit in those days. Dennis Teague was the editor I think, but I'm probably wrong. Edited February 21, 2019 by JosephLalor 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Fleming Posted February 21, 2019 Share Posted February 21, 2019 (edited) Which airframe are you doing? There are some subtle variations in the camo scheme and markings over time, even for what was a relatively small number of airframes. (E.g anti-glare panel, 2 quite different camo demarcations - and one aircraft carried both, markings, even underwing colours and wing wrap round) Edited February 21, 2019 by Dave Fleming Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theplasticsurgeon Posted February 21, 2019 Author Share Posted February 21, 2019 XP547/03. I've got several photos of her. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
almac Posted February 21, 2019 Share Posted February 21, 2019 Excellent progress. Looking good in that camouflage scheme. 👍 Cheers Allan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Fleming Posted February 22, 2019 Share Posted February 22, 2019 On 2/19/2019 at 3:23 PM, Colin W said: Many years ago there was a magazine called PAM News (as in Plastic aircraft modelling ) who ran an article about building the whole series. 21 hours ago, theplasticsurgeon said: XP547/03. I've got several photos of her. PAM news did a 4 view drawing of XP547 (done by a poster on here IIRC from direct observation of the real thing) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SA80A2AR Posted February 22, 2019 Share Posted February 22, 2019 nice going Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theplasticsurgeon Posted February 22, 2019 Author Share Posted February 22, 2019 (edited) Canopy fitted. My masking combination has left a thick greasy cost in this model. Removing with a spirit wipe. Edited February 22, 2019 by theplasticsurgeon More info. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theplasticsurgeon Posted February 23, 2019 Author Share Posted February 23, 2019 (edited) Decals. XP547 gets her identity. Many thanks to Hepster for sorting those decals for me. 79 Squadron from an Airfix Hunter. Edited February 26, 2019 by theplasticsurgeon Thanks 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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