Popular Post Gisbod Posted February 9, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted February 9, 2020 (edited) Beautiful little kit from Airfix, an absolute gem! Straight out of the box with kit decals. I’d quite happily make many of these in different colour schemes. I don’t often say that about kits.. Guy Edited February 9, 2020 by Gisbod 90 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Back in the Saddle Posted February 9, 2020 Share Posted February 9, 2020 You’ve made a cracking job on that, it looks great. Must get mine out of the stash, but will attempt the day glow version instead. I might regret that decision though, I hear those decals are a nightmare... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted February 9, 2020 Share Posted February 9, 2020 This is lovely, great work. I built one a while back and really enjoyed it too. Very nice kit indeed. All the best Chris 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VG 33 Posted February 9, 2020 Share Posted February 9, 2020 Hi This is really nice. Thank you for sharing. Patrick 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petetasker Posted February 9, 2020 Share Posted February 9, 2020 That’s a gorgeous build - you must be very pleased I know I would be 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
binbrook87 Posted February 9, 2020 Share Posted February 9, 2020 Very nice indeed. You've done a great job. I've got 2 more to build as it's such a lovely kit 👍 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
junglierating Posted February 9, 2020 Share Posted February 9, 2020 Very smart 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IanC Posted February 9, 2020 Share Posted February 9, 2020 Smashing job. One of the best I've seen. I keep meaning to get one of these, but it hasn't got a prop on the front so I forget.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farmerboy Posted February 9, 2020 Share Posted February 9, 2020 Building one as we speak, agree it’s a cracker, hope it turns out as well as yours, good job! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gisbod Posted February 9, 2020 Author Share Posted February 9, 2020 Ah many thanks, The kit falls together, but it took me a long time to paint! Guy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark4700 Posted February 9, 2020 Share Posted February 9, 2020 That looks superb. I must get one of these, heard lots of good reports. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham T Posted February 9, 2020 Share Posted February 9, 2020 A real beauty! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phildagreek Posted February 9, 2020 Share Posted February 9, 2020 Very nice. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
72modeler Posted February 9, 2020 Share Posted February 9, 2020 One of the best JP builds so far! Very clean and beautifully finished. In my opinion, one of Airfix's very best new-tool 1/72 releases. Mike 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gisbod Posted February 10, 2020 Author Share Posted February 10, 2020 9 hours ago, 72modeler said: One of the best JP builds so far! Very clean and beautifully finished. In my opinion, one of Airfix's very best new-tool 1/72 releases. Mike Thanks 🙂 Just out of interest, what other ones would you say were the best of the bunch? I can see myself getting addicted to Airfix 1/72! Guy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dandie Dinmont Posted February 10, 2020 Share Posted February 10, 2020 You have made a superb job! I have one of these nearly finished, and will build a few more because as many have said, it's a great kit, but they won't look nearly as good as this. Craig. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
72modeler Posted February 10, 2020 Share Posted February 10, 2020 5 hours ago, Gisbod said: what other ones would you say were the best of the bunch? Oboy- going to make me stick my scrawny old neck out, are you, Guy? Understand, this is just one semi-skilled modeler's personal opinion, with heavy bias towards certain types, of which I think we are all guilty, but for what it's worth: I think the new Airfix has done a wonderful job replacing not only the classic original releases in their huge catalog, but producing kits they have never done before. There were some quality control issues early on with some releases, and the main dislike expressed by many, which seems to be getting better, is the depth and width of the scribing and panel lines. Although WW1 types aren't my main interest, I think that their WW1 and between the wars releases are their very best overall- they remind me of the old Matchbox biplane kits, which were streets ahead of their other releases for some reason. The new-tool Airfix Spitfire IX is a clunker, but other than some minor errors here and there, (Do not understand why they did the gear struts and doors molded together on their Spit Mk I/II's!) I personally think all of their new-tools are very nice. Personally, I really like the B-25B/C/D, Beaufighter TFX, Swordfish, Buccaneer, Swift, Hurricane Mk 1, P-51D (in both scales!) Gladiator, and I'm really, really, really, eagerly awaiting the Vulcan B2 and the Beaufort! My view is if they can get their panel lines as fine as the mainstream kit makers and even upstarts like Arma Hobby and Special Hobby, they would be truly world class. I'm sure all the BM'ers have their own personal favorites, but you asked, so there are mine...to be truthful, I have bought each and every one so far, and look forward to seeing what comes next! Mike Oh, yeah- add a Hampden and a Halifax to that "wanted" list- @tonyot made me say that! 😜 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gisbod Posted February 10, 2020 Author Share Posted February 10, 2020 Thanks Mike! That’s very helpful.. As they are very reasonably priced, I’ve been like a kid in a sweet shop! I’ve already bought the Lightning, Vampire, Hawk, Spitfire (ridiculously deep panel lines tho). I’ve also started a Tucano which is from the 90’s I believe.. I like it, but you can see the difference. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jackster Posted November 1, 2020 Share Posted November 1, 2020 that is stunning Gisbob! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Broadway Posted November 1, 2020 Share Posted November 1, 2020 That's beautifully done, I have a bit of a soft spot for the JP, must get one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hewy Posted November 1, 2020 Share Posted November 1, 2020 I agree ,a fine job ,super scheme👍 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAG058 Posted November 1, 2020 Share Posted November 1, 2020 Very nice work, that paint job is great! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gisbod Posted November 1, 2020 Author Share Posted November 1, 2020 Ah thanks chaps, Thought this thread was dead and buried back in February! Guy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glen Posted November 1, 2020 Share Posted November 1, 2020 Very nice model Guy. Just checked my log book and I flew 461 a number of times from Linton. Then saw the entry for a hi to lo nav to Mildenhall. Not a good day out. Probably why I ended up a truckie!! Cheers Glen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gisbod Posted November 3, 2020 Author Share Posted November 3, 2020 On 11/1/2020 at 10:20 PM, Glen said: Very nice model Guy. Just checked my log book and I flew 461 a number of times from Linton. Then saw the entry for a hi to lo nav to Mildenhall. Not a good day out. Probably why I ended up a truckie!! Cheers Glen Nothing wrong with being a Truckie Glen. I was a Pongo pilot, but looks like we both ended up on the 777 so can’t be all bad! Guy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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