Greg Law Posted October 1, 2019 Share Posted October 1, 2019 This is the Hasegawa 1/48 car door Typhoon. This was a long build for me. I had lots of problems when I used the metal cannons. I suggest only using the gun barrels. It is a nightmare trying to fix the wing when you remove the kit canons. It isn't my best build that's for sure. However, this is one of the few desert Typhoons tested by an Australian squadron, so I have made it look sand blown from the prop wash and dusty. I had a lot of changing light when photographing it as you will see by the shadows. 33 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted October 2, 2019 Share Posted October 2, 2019 Excellent .... I really love the desert camo on anything. But these look real good in it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rabbit Leader Posted October 2, 2019 Share Posted October 2, 2019 That’s come up beautifully Greg and I like the dust effect which adds a lot of realism to the overall finish. I agree with Dennis, those Desert colours really suit the Typhoon and are always great to see together. It’s probably a good reminder to me that I actually don’t have a finished kit in these colours, so really ought to think about something suitable. Cheers and very well modelled.. Dave 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael louey Posted October 2, 2019 Share Posted October 2, 2019 Very nice Greg. I'm doing this very same airframe in 1/72nd right now using a Brengun kit. Hope it comes out as well as yours. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Brantley Posted October 2, 2019 Share Posted October 2, 2019 Very nicely done Greg! You nailed that camo; great job! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg Law Posted October 2, 2019 Author Share Posted October 2, 2019 Thanks guys. This wasn't an easy build for me. Took more than a year, hence the grubby cockpit glass. The metal guns were a real problem. I lost one of them into the wing at one point and had to spit it to get the gun back. This messed things up a bit. The fuselage joint took awhile to get acceptable. I had another problem with one of the landing gear when a toothpick I was using to support the plane for painting snapped off. It left a bit inside the leg support hole that refused to come out. In the end I had to chip it out a bit at a time, resulting in major damage to the support hole. I ended up fixing it with epoxy putty. You will notice the short exhaust stain. This is deliberate because most of the photos I saw it was like that. In the end it was good to get the model in the cabinet where it looks good to me. One of the advantages of having aging eyesight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rabbit Leader Posted October 2, 2019 Share Posted October 2, 2019 27 minutes ago, Greg Law said: One of the advantages of having aging eyesight. I think I’ve got some of those too, probably the best products one could have in their modelling tool arsenal! Cheers.. Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Brantley Posted October 2, 2019 Share Posted October 2, 2019 3 hours ago, Rabbit Leader said: I think I’ve got some of those too, probably the best products one could have in their modelling tool arsenal! Cheers.. Dave At 66.5 years, one of my most important modeling tools is a round, lighted magnifier light. 😀 It seems I spend most of my modeling building time with my chin against that light. Funny how I don't remember needing to do that so much 20 years ago...😉 Now, if someone would only invent "reading glasses" for one's hands, I'd be good for a few more years (he says as he reaches down to pick up the same damned dropped part yet again...😁) 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roman Schilhart Posted October 2, 2019 Share Posted October 2, 2019 I had a similar (frustrating) experience when trying to fit Master Model metal barrels to my 1/72 Typhoon. I have not seen many Tiffie's in desert tan colors, so yours is a refreshing change from the usual greys'n'greens. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMCS Posted October 2, 2019 Share Posted October 2, 2019 Niiiice 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevej60 Posted October 2, 2019 Share Posted October 2, 2019 Excellent work Greg and great to see the North African scheme applied. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spitfire31 Posted October 3, 2019 Share Posted October 3, 2019 Very neat Tiffie, looking just 'right' with that subtle and effective weathering! Kind regards, Joachim 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg Law Posted October 3, 2019 Author Share Posted October 3, 2019 On 03/10/2019 at 01:19, Gary Brantley said: Now, if someone would only invent "reading glasses" for one's hands, I'd be good for a few more years (he says as he reaches down to pick up the same damned dropped part yet again...😁) I know what you mean. My tremor gets so bad sometimes parts literally jump out of my hands. Also I fine it hard to hold onto a part when I have to hold it lightly, even with tweezers. This is part of the reason it takes me so long to finish a model. The tension can get to much and i need to have a break. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan P Posted October 3, 2019 Share Posted October 3, 2019 Looks great in that scheme. The understated weathering and dusty finish are very effective! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy350 Posted October 3, 2019 Share Posted October 3, 2019 I would be proud of of this. Do you apply any weathering? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg Law Posted October 3, 2019 Author Share Posted October 3, 2019 11 hours ago, Andy350 said: I would be proud of of this. Do you apply any weathering? Yes I started with a black base which you can see a hint of. Dark brown panel liner and then used Mig Oilbrusher Buff and Dusty earth to create the dusty effect, which is more obvious in reality than here. I dusted aluminium paint onto the leading edges of the wings and tail planes that are in the prop wash area. I also added a few scuff marks here and there. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-32 Posted October 8, 2019 Share Posted October 8, 2019 You don't see many in that scheme - very cool! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buzby061 Posted October 8, 2019 Share Posted October 8, 2019 Very tidy. Nice to see a Tiffy getting its knees brown. Pete 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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