Shelliecool Posted February 10, 2019 Share Posted February 10, 2019 Ready for inspection is my latest build Airfix's 1:72 Curtiss Tomahawk IIB. The kit was a gift I received for Christmas, and apart from my homemade stand and my decision to use Vallejo acrylics, the aircraft is built straight as it comes from the box. There was very little flash, and there was quite a nice amount of detailing in the panel lines etc. I was a little dubious as to how well the sharks mouth decal would fit and settle, but my worrying was for nothing as it went on smoothly with a splash of Micro Sol. All in all it was a nice little kit to build, thanks for looking. 26 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve27752 Posted February 10, 2019 Share Posted February 10, 2019 Looks very good in flight. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toryu Posted February 10, 2019 Share Posted February 10, 2019 This looks great Michelle. Very well done! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vinnie Posted February 10, 2019 Share Posted February 10, 2019 Very nice Michelle. I have the same one on the bench in primer. Can't decide on the scheme though. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jean Posted February 10, 2019 Share Posted February 10, 2019 Hi Michelle, what a great build! It is a slight pity though, that you have followed the painting instructions from Airfix, who shamelessly misled you into painting the spinner in black instead of red!!! Was your kit of the starter variety with paints, etc? If that was the case, then you have been had by the manufacturer who is trying to keep the necessary paints as few as possible.... Disgraceful! So they scrap the red, and put black, a paint already needed for the prop , the wheels, etc... Anyway, it is still a beautiful model. JR 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shelliecool Posted February 10, 2019 Author Share Posted February 10, 2019 21 minutes ago, jean said: Hi Michelle, what a great build! It is a slight pity though, that you have followed the painting instructions from Airfix, who shamelessly misled you into painting the spinner in black instead of red!!! Was your kit of the starter variety with paints, etc? If that was the case, then you have been had by the manufacturer who is trying to keep the necessary paints as few as possible.... Disgraceful! So they scrap the red, and put black, a paint already needed for the prop , the wheels, etc... Anyway, it is still a beautiful model. JR Thanks Jean, it is indeed a starter kit and a straight from the box build. Maybe a little more research is needed in future. Thanks again, Michelle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMCS Posted February 10, 2019 Share Posted February 10, 2019 Lovley 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevej60 Posted February 10, 2019 Share Posted February 10, 2019 That's a little beauty Michelle,great stuff! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Joyce Posted February 11, 2019 Share Posted February 11, 2019 I always enjoy seeing a nicely-built Tomahawk! Thanks for sharing. Cheers, Mark 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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