Calum's 2019

[Calum]

Well another modelling year has come to an end. This year I have produced a respectable (IMHO) 9 completed kits, 7 aircraft and 2 pieces of armour, all in 1/48.

 

My favourites were the M1A2 Abrams and the F-15E . Anyway without further adieu here they are

 

 

1/48 Tamiya Jagdtiger - Vehicle No. 323, 3rd Company,  653rd Heavy Anti Tank Battalion, March 1945

 

This was built for the NSW Scale Model shows Panzer tracks trophy. Whilist it dind't place there it did take out the trophy at he annual club awards which was nice. Typical Tamiya, a great build experience.

 

 

 

 

 

1/48 Tamiya M1A2 Abrams - 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment (US)

 

Troop Leader B-66 B Troop "Bandit" 1st Squadron 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment (US) Operation Iraqi Freedom 2003

 

This is one of my two favourite models of the year. Iw as really happy how it turned out. I really hope Tamiya do more modern armour in 48 scale. (I have heard rumours of a T-55 next year)

 

 

 

 

1/48 Airfix Hawker Sea Fury - 808 Sqn RAN

 

This was built for the NSW Scale Model shows Airfix Cup. A pretty straight forward build although I did use a Barracuda cowl and home made masks for the codes.

 

 

 

 

1/48 Hasegawa Junkers JU-87G-2 Stuka

 

Built to get it out from the stash. To be honest this kit is showing it's age and is a bit of disappointment detail wise. All the markings were masks made from copying the decal sheet.

 

 

 

 

 

Another 1/48 Airfix Hawker Sea Fury - 808 Sqn RAN

 

Yeah this is another one. Built as a commission job. The pilot who flew this was a WW II veteran who unfortunately lost his life in this machine over Korea. The Hockey Oval at HMAS Albatross is named to commemorate him

 

 

 

 

 

1/48 Eduard Hawker Tempest - 486 (NZ) Sqn RAF

 

This was built as a review build for the The Modelling News. Great kit except for the flaps section which requires a bit of filling and re-scribing.

 

 

 

 

 

1/48 Special Hobby Fairy Firefly Mk I - 1771 Sqn FAA

 

Always loved the FAA paint scheme. This aircraft was flown a kiwi who lost his life, along with this observer, attacking the Tirpitz. not easiest kit to build with the clear parts being a particular challenge. . 

 

 

 

 

1/48 Revell F-15E Strike Eagle - 336th Fighter Squadron Operation Iraqi Freedom

 

Only jet this year. I'm really happy how this turned out. it really adds some presence to the cabinet. My favourite aircraft build this year.

 

 

 

 

 

1/48 Airfix Hawker Hunter F.6 - Central Fighter Establishment RAF

 

The last completion for 2019. Airfix's excellent new Hunter kit. A really simple straightforward, and enjoyable build. 

 

 

 

 

 

If you've got this far and are interested in seeing any more images of a particular model the title links to my blog post with that model

Edited May 14, 2020 by Calum

[pacificmustang]

Nines a good effort. You could still finish ten yet!

[Grey Beema]

Lovely models well done on a good year.  

 

I did the Firefly too and agree with you about blending in the rear canopy..

[Roman Schilhart]

Amazing work, both on the Aircraft and AFV's.

 

[gazza l]

Fantastic modeling, on all of them.

 

gazza l

[stevehnz]

Superb the whole lot of them Calum. The Hunter looks incredibly effective on that base. Liking the Tempest in its 486 sqn markings too.

Merry Christmas,

Steve.

[Calum]

Thanks and Merry Christmas to all.

 

As for finishing no 10 I think I'd better spend some time withthe family so thise kits may be a good way to start 2020.

[corsaircorp]

Congratulations Callum !

Needless to say that my favs are the Sea Furies and the Firebox!!

Great collection for sure !

I wish you and your family an happy 2020 year !!

Sincerely.

CC

[Reini78]

awesome stuff, keep´em coming

[DAG058]

Beautiful work all round!

[Will Vale]

Great work, I love the furies and the F-15. Although the in-flight Hunter with the pilot looking at the camera aircraft (and hence right at the viewer) is a brilliant artistic trick. The scheme you picked is very attractive too.

 

Will

[bar side]

Happy New Year Calum - Sea Fury, Hunter, F-15E - lovely work.  The rest aren’t bad either!

[Lightningboy2000]

Stunning work there! Love all of them!

 

Martin