grufsnik Posted May 14, 2020 Share Posted May 14, 2020 I would like to jump in to this GB with this old kit. I can't remember exactly when I built it but i would be about 12/13 which is when I became more interested in the hobby. Strangely although I built the odd fighter I was more interested in bombers, there just seemed to be more Varity of types to me at the time. I think this was the first i made, although I don't think I painted it at the time. Hopefully I will be useing these decals although I am tempted to try to use the original ones, which although having yellowed a bit are still in good condition, so we shall see later. Thanks for looking. G 14 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelling minion Posted May 14, 2020 Share Posted May 14, 2020 This is a real blast from the past! This was the first big Airfix kit, I was drawn to the artwork with those awesome sharks teeth and lots of action going on, Airfix at it's best. Really looking forward to this one, whichever scheme you choose. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Posted May 14, 2020 Share Posted May 14, 2020 Cool - all those moving parts 🙂 I had the earlier Type 3 boxing with much less inspiring artwork. John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevej60 Posted May 14, 2020 Share Posted May 14, 2020 Very nice indeed! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted May 14, 2020 Share Posted May 14, 2020 Taking my seat as Ive not seen one of these built up before. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grufsnik Posted May 24, 2020 Author Share Posted May 24, 2020 OK folks, I've started, just the cockpit, gun turrets and a bit of interior. Fitment is as expected for a boxing from 1975(i was 5!!) but so far nothing that can't be dealt with, though putting the 2 fuselage halves together is allways a bit of a challenge. Painting the figures with citadel contrast paints and so look OK. Thats all for now, thanks for looking, G 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hewy Posted May 25, 2020 Share Posted May 25, 2020 Cool ,I do hope you decide to use the dragon decals, 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dansk Posted May 25, 2020 Share Posted May 25, 2020 (edited) Yeah thats 2 for the dragon decals, they look fabulous. if you go for the kit decals the old ‘ leave them out in the sun ‘ trick might help to de-yellow them. have you decided what method you’ll use for the bare metal finish? Edited May 25, 2020 by Dansk 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grufsnik Posted May 26, 2020 Author Share Posted May 26, 2020 9 hours ago, Dansk said: Yeah thats 2 for the dragon decals, they look fabulous. if you go for the kit decals the old ‘ leave them out in the sun ‘ trick might help to de-yellow them. have you decided what method you’ll use for the bare metal finish? Still undecided about the decals, I think it will be a a spur of the moment thing at the end. Well as for the bare metal finish I have options of a hairy stick or dust off the airbrus and try to murder some sence out of that, the last time I used it I launched it into next doors garden, thats 50yrds away. I had to go and ask for it back, a bit imbarasing!!!! ooops 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
busnproplinerfan Posted May 26, 2020 Share Posted May 26, 2020 There is a B-24 flying with a replica of the Dragon artwork today. Surprised no one freaked out about it yet really. I made my own years ago painting it myself, but i painted both sides. Didn't know the mural was only on one side. Of course, awhile later the decal set came out. This was one of my first kits to. I had the one with the green and yellow stripes. It takes 13 1/2 Canadian pennies to hold the nose down. With a bit of work this kit can be quite nice. I never looked to see the reviews on it yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterB Posted May 26, 2020 Share Posted May 26, 2020 Hi, When I built the kit originally just after it was released, it was in OD over gray as per the box. Later I stripped it, painted it natural metal and bought a set of Microscale decals - yes it is "the Dragon and his Tail" and it still looks pretty good after all these years. Good luck with the build. Pete 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blitz23 Posted May 26, 2020 Share Posted May 26, 2020 Nice job G, I have the newer rebox of this so interested to see how she turns out 👍 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grufsnik Posted May 26, 2020 Author Share Posted May 26, 2020 Well there was a little excitement last night as the tweezers holding the 2 ball turret guns went ping and launched the offending items into god knows where. All I know is the carpet monster 👾 is now a bit fatter than before. Not sure how this is going to be rectified, but a big rummage in the bits box. G 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dansk Posted May 26, 2020 Share Posted May 26, 2020 (edited) Oh no, i hope you can replace it. Edited May 26, 2020 by Dansk 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelling minion Posted May 26, 2020 Share Posted May 26, 2020 Me too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hewy Posted May 26, 2020 Share Posted May 26, 2020 its gone ! let the carpet monster enjoy his treat, stretched sprue should be a good place to make a start on the replacement, I've found airfix plastic isn't the best for stretching to a pre determined diameter(as near as) new kit revell sprue is tops ,and easier to work 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grufsnik Posted May 27, 2020 Author Share Posted May 27, 2020 Thanks guys, I'm sure I can find something to go in there even if it's shotguns!! G 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jean Posted May 27, 2020 Share Posted May 27, 2020 Hi G, I am following this build from now on, as I started the same kit boxing possibly some two decades ago, and I did not go far!!! Still in the stash, begging to be finished... Did buy a decal sheet of "Parson's chariot" and that is the one I will finish it in, one day... Except that there is only one nose art and I suspect there were one on each side! The dragon is a given as far as I am concerned! Re the carpet monster, take solace in the knowledge that they do sometime regurgitate their prey, especially if you scare them bad (like a snake). I recently found a tiny piece of my Stuka swallowed whole two months previously! This is when a glacier-like progress is an advantage! Enjoy! JR 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grufsnik Posted June 4, 2020 Author Share Posted June 4, 2020 Victory is MINE!!!!!! I have run the carpit monster and in true British fashion gave the cad/bounder a jolly good thrashing, the guns have been coughed up!!!! Huzzah!! I have to agree with JR that a slower moving project can be beneficial. I present the evidence!! Sorry for the slow progress but sadly work has to come first(I don't see why) but hopefully back on it this weekend. Thanks for looking, G 4 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelling minion Posted June 4, 2020 Share Posted June 4, 2020 Good job getting the carpet monster to regurgitate those Brownings, not an easy task at all! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jinxman Posted June 4, 2020 Share Posted June 4, 2020 Beware, it will return as hungry as ever. 🤨 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted June 4, 2020 Share Posted June 4, 2020 HUZZAH ... @grufsnik ... ... has run the carpet monster off. 2 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelling minion Posted June 4, 2020 Share Posted June 4, 2020 1 hour ago, Corsairfoxfouruncle said: HUZZAH ... @grufsnik ... ... has run the carpet monster off. As long as its not in our direction, one of the buggers is enough! 1 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bianfuxia Posted June 7, 2020 Share Posted June 7, 2020 I had that kit too! Man, I tossed the finished model out some years back in a big clean up and the minute it was irretrievable, I regretted it. Watching with great nostalgia - I made this in our cold unheated downstairs part of the house when I was about 12 and really tried hard - plasticine for filler on the top and I made al the moving parts work properly. I used to fly it around the backyard escorted by my Matchbox Saab Viggen. Such great memories! (goes to ebay to try to track down same kit...) 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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