F-32 Posted April 24, 2019 Share Posted April 24, 2019 Never seen this version before, excellent work! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FAAMAN Posted April 26, 2019 Author Share Posted April 26, 2019 This will be the third time I've tried to answer the above posts. They just don't seem to want to work???? Thank you Steve I'm glad you enjoyed the build and the finished product. That 1/32 scale scratch of the V-18 is a great attempt. I'd probably use the original Revell 1/32 kit as it's cheaper than current offerings. I'm not sure of embarking on another V-18 though as small details become way bigger in 1/32 and I don't think there is enough detailed photo info to really do the model justice. Thank you for the comments Parras and F-32, glad you liked my build. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FAAMAN Posted January 10, 2020 Author Share Posted January 10, 2020 Thought I'd update you gents on the saga that is "The Life and Times of the V-18" (I actually thought I'd posted this but I guess I missed it) Firstly, On Saturday 07Sep2019 I attended the Sydney Scale Model Show and for the first time in 30 years I entered some of my models 😎 I actually entered three in the "Small Scale Propeller" class/category. My two "Sorta Stangs" (much to the amusement of the older modellers who remembered them, and consternation of the younger modellers) and my Fw 190V-18. My three on the table, the Claude (not mine) was very nice too, 20190907_110945cropS by Neil, on Flickr So after judging we had to wait to see who'd come first, Second and Third place certificates had been awarded and my nerves were on edge as I hadn't placed. When they announced my Fw had won gold, I was just a little shocked and very pleasantly surprised, what a "official" return to the hobby !!! 20190907_161350cropS by Neil, on Flickr A pic at home just to make sure, 20190907_200104cropS by Neil, on Flickr Here is a link to my Flickr Album for this show; https://www.flickr.com/photos/45800749@N07/albums/72157710764093186/page1 Regards all, 🍻🍻 FAA 😎😎 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FAAMAN Posted January 10, 2020 Author Share Posted January 10, 2020 (edited) And secondly, probably sick of my little Fw by now, more news though On the weekend of the 9th and 10th of November2019 I attended "Scale ACT '19", the annual Scale model show for the ACT Scale Modellers' Society. A rather large and well run event with 650 models ( ?? or so) on display of many types, including Whiffs. The standard of the models in the competition was very high, with some stellar builds such as a new 1/24th Airfix Hellcat to die for . . . . . . (see the show pics), Also got to talk to a lot of modellers, as insane as I am, accidentally purchase some "real bargains" ( read . . Haul . . . I even impressed the WIFEU by bringing dollars home!!} Ran into a pair of fellow Britmodellers I yapped with for a time on the Sunday who'd travelled a very long way from Queensland to attend the show, gidday again GraemeH and RobS, hope the drive home wasn't too tiring!! The V-18 on the table, entered into "Military Aircraft. 1/72 - WW2 - Single Engine - Axis" 20191109_135157cropsml by Neil, on Flickr The competition, 20191110_105106cropS by Neil, on Flickr With over 650 models in the whole show judging was a mammoth undertaking starting at 14 o'clock Saturday arvo, restarting 0830 Sunday morning before opening at 1000. After this and having one of my models damaged by having a P-47 dropped on it I was pleased to see the Fw had scored again, A second in this class against the superb standard on display really had me chuffed, 😎 20191110_132408cropsml by Neil, on Flickr This is a link to my Flickr Show Album, 650 or so pics on seven pages, some good, some mediocre (read blurred, the worst were ditched so you can imagine how blurred they were) hope you enjoy them 😀 https://www.flickr.com/photos/45800749@N07/albums/72157711761625903/page1 Regards all, happy modelling 🍻🍻 FAAMAN 😎😎 Edited January 10, 2020 by FAAMAN 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevehnz Posted January 10, 2020 Share Posted January 10, 2020 Well done Neil, great results & well deserved looking at your Fw. 👍 Steve. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnson Posted January 10, 2020 Share Posted January 10, 2020 Thanks for the update Neil. 2 hours ago, FAAMAN said: When they announced my Fw had won gold, I was just a little shocked I'm not. I just looked back through your thread and the standard of your build is superb, the finish and the subtle weathering is excellent. And the model is a bit different. I'm a Fw190 fan and it was lovely to see such an unusual subject. Well done. And 'The Milly P' in red, just like we remember it from our childhoods! Cheers, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Work In Progress Posted January 10, 2020 Share Posted January 10, 2020 I didn't see this back in April so am glad for the reboot. It is a most attractive model of a fascinating original, so congratulations or your awards which seem well-earned. I wonder what exactly it was about the turbo installation that made the handling so evil? Rearward CG shift perhaps? I must look into it further. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tugcap Posted January 10, 2020 Share Posted January 10, 2020 Very nice job...I want one! 👍 Cheers, Tommy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FAAMAN Posted January 11, 2020 Author Share Posted January 11, 2020 Thank you very much gentlemen 👍 Johnson, here's a link to my "Sorta Stangs" thread; Tugcap you really don't want one, believe me when I tell you it was years of hard work to get this result. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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