Calum Posted February 9, 2020 Share Posted February 9, 2020 (edited) No.2 for 2020 This aircraft depicts the one in which Sgt James Ward RNZAF was flying on when he climbed out onto the right wing to douse a fire. For this action he was subsequently awarded the Victoria Cross. This is another great kit from Airfix. They have really been doing some subjects I'm into lately. It has great detail for the scale and builds up without any real problems. All up, I knocked this over in about 3 week (I'd estimate less than 20 hrs). Full details are over at my blog but here are some images Edited May 11, 2020 by Calum 73 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roginoz Posted February 9, 2020 Share Posted February 9, 2020 That's just lovely, Calum ! Love the way you've highlighted the internal framing and the "night" black underside looks far better than an overall matt black. She's an absolute stunner ! Rog Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vinnie Posted February 9, 2020 Share Posted February 9, 2020 Cracking job, Callum. It even stands up to close up shots. 👍 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romeo Alpha Yankee Posted February 9, 2020 Share Posted February 9, 2020 Noice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevehnz Posted February 9, 2020 Share Posted February 9, 2020 A super job on that Callum & a fine tribute to a brave man. Viewing this again after watching the progress through the WiP, I've enjoyed the numerous small but clever & effective touches there are to see. Brilliant. Steve. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
binbrook87 Posted February 9, 2020 Share Posted February 9, 2020 Beautiful Wellington. The subtle weathering is spot on. Thanks for sharing 👍 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJJunis Posted February 9, 2020 Share Posted February 9, 2020 Absolutely brilliant..very well done! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomkil Posted February 9, 2020 Share Posted February 9, 2020 Can't beat a Wimpy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted February 9, 2020 Share Posted February 9, 2020 Looking absolutely stunning, what a fantastic model. Great work. All the best Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAG058 Posted February 9, 2020 Share Posted February 9, 2020 What a beauty! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IanC Posted February 9, 2020 Share Posted February 9, 2020 Superb. Great paintwork and effective weathering. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevej60 Posted February 9, 2020 Share Posted February 9, 2020 Superb build and finish Calum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ijs302 Posted February 9, 2020 Share Posted February 9, 2020 As everyone has said a spot on job i really like the subtle weathering Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Joyce Posted February 9, 2020 Share Posted February 9, 2020 Very nice job on the Wellington, Calum, and the subtle weathering is especially well done. I have the kit too with plans on doing those same markings, but it'll take me well in excess of 20 hours to build mine. I'm lucky if I can get the shrink-wrap off in that amount of time! What did you use for the antenna wiring? I didn't see mention of it on your blog. Cheers, Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russ c Posted February 9, 2020 Share Posted February 9, 2020 Really nice Wellington,looks superb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hairtrigger Posted February 9, 2020 Share Posted February 9, 2020 Stunning result. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wince Posted February 9, 2020 Share Posted February 9, 2020 Absolutely fantastic. Looks real! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rabbit Leader Posted February 9, 2020 Share Posted February 9, 2020 A master class in Wellington modelling Calum. I apologise for missing the WIP, however will have to go back and do it in reverse. Tone these images down to B&W and you’d be hard pressed to think it wasn’t real! Cheers and superb modelling.. Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keefr22 Posted February 9, 2020 Share Posted February 9, 2020 Lovely build Calum - love the paintjob and weathering, and those aerial wires are brilliantly done! Keith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyot Posted February 10, 2020 Share Posted February 10, 2020 That is a real beaut Calum,...... love the weathering too, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArmouredSprue Posted February 10, 2020 Share Posted February 10, 2020 Superb! very well done mate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunny Posted February 10, 2020 Share Posted February 10, 2020 Excellent effort - love the fading effect on the black. Well done! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calum Posted February 10, 2020 Author Share Posted February 10, 2020 Thanks everyone 9 hours ago, Mark Joyce said: Very nice job on the Wellington, Calum, and the subtle weathering is especially well done. I have the kit too with plans on doing those same markings, but it'll take me well in excess of 20 hours to build mine. I'm lucky if I can get the shrink-wrap off in that amount of time! What did you use for the antenna wiring? I didn't see mention of it on your blog. Cheers, Mark Thanks Mark, I'll have to go back and add that. it's Ushi fine rigging thread. it's basically thin elastic line ezi line. IIRC this is 0.3mm in size. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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