DaveyGair Posted July 11, 2020 Share Posted July 11, 2020 Here's my rendition of Revell's newer tool Halifax BI/II. Representing a series 1 aircraft, L9613 of 138 Sqn was used for Special Operations, parachuting agents and supplies behind enemy lines. On 28th of December an operation was mounted to drop 3 groups of para-troop's, one of which was 'Anthropoid', a group whose mission was to assassinate the Deputy Reich Protector of Bohemia and Moravia, Reinhard Heydrich. The story of this is easily found on the 'net if you wish to find out the results. The kit went together really well, the only problem I found at the end was the front turret would not fit it's hole! I had to dismantle it and take off all the bottom structure and put the back, bottom with guns and the front, all in separately. I used the AML update set which had the resin radiators, propellers, wheels, tail-wheel guards and intakes. Also decals for this aircraft and BB340 NF-D of the same squadron. As I write this I have realised I haven't attached the PE base-plate and printed Crest below the port side cockpit canopy 🙄 Paints were my usual Airbrushed Vallejo ModelAir, the Black was 'Ultimate' Black Primer, gloss coat was 'Klear' with Winsor and Newton Galeria Matt varnish airbrushed on. I used the AML camouflage masks for the first time, not bad but are vinyl, so can lift on curves and hard to press into the panel lines resulting in bleed. Saved lots of time masking though. The AML decals went on well, annoyingly I got a bit of silvering in places, worse on the serial codes, despite using my tried and trusted method apllying using 'Klear'. Just restrained weathering, I'm always reluctant to go over the top. A dry-brush with Dark Slate Grey with a large brush over the black, and airbrushed the exhaust stains. Davey. 54 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keith in the uk Posted July 11, 2020 Share Posted July 11, 2020 Wow thats very nice indeed , Love it 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JWM Posted July 11, 2020 Share Posted July 11, 2020 Great model of early Halifax - important, as real thing, for history! Regards J-W 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColinChipmunkfan Posted July 11, 2020 Share Posted July 11, 2020 That is a well made and painted Halifax, the SOE version makes it much more interesting, well done sir. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kapam Posted July 11, 2020 Share Posted July 11, 2020 I don't know Halifaxes well, but always preferred this configuration among the various marks. Your rendition is top-shelf indeed. Very inspiring! 👏🤩 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SAT69 Posted July 11, 2020 Share Posted July 11, 2020 1 hour ago, ColinChipmunkfan said: That is a well made and painted Halifax, the SOE version makes it much more interesting, well done sir. I most certainly agree. It appears to me the Halifax is little remembered and that's a shame. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alpha Delta 210 Posted July 12, 2020 Share Posted July 12, 2020 Wonderful rendition of a much-overlooked type. All the better fir the restrained weathering! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vinnie Posted July 12, 2020 Share Posted July 12, 2020 That's a cracking Halifax, Davey.👍 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted July 12, 2020 Share Posted July 12, 2020 What a stunning Halifax, great work and great finish. All the best Chris 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wulfman Posted July 12, 2020 Share Posted July 12, 2020 First class modelling, great stuff ! Wulfman 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alpha Juliet Posted July 12, 2020 Share Posted July 12, 2020 Really nice tribute and a great model. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkSH Posted July 12, 2020 Share Posted July 12, 2020 A lovely finish and presentation, Very nice! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMCS Posted July 12, 2020 Share Posted July 12, 2020 Excellent 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ratch Posted July 12, 2020 Share Posted July 12, 2020 Result 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brigbeale Posted July 12, 2020 Share Posted July 12, 2020 Great result 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevej60 Posted July 12, 2020 Share Posted July 12, 2020 Cracking build and finish Davey. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomkil Posted July 12, 2020 Share Posted July 12, 2020 Always good to see a Hallybag and especially one with a backstory. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buzby061 Posted July 12, 2020 Share Posted July 12, 2020 Great looking Halifax, got the Mk III in the stash. Pete 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed Russell Posted July 13, 2020 Share Posted July 13, 2020 Nice job. While far from perfect the AML engines are a big improvement. Here's a picture of the real one. Part of a display in the Prague Aviation Museum commemorating Operation Anthropoid. It's well worth a look. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff G Posted July 14, 2020 Share Posted July 14, 2020 Always loved the Halifax, I feel it's become to the Lancaster what the Hurricane is to the Spitfire. Quality modelling there, Davey! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doccur Posted July 15, 2020 Share Posted July 15, 2020 Lovely work! May I ask what your method for exhaust staining is please? Ash 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pedro1 Posted July 15, 2020 Share Posted July 15, 2020 Great work on the Halifax and I love the background story! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveyGair Posted July 15, 2020 Author Share Posted July 15, 2020 5 hours ago, Doccur said: Lovely work! May I ask what your method for exhaust staining is please? Ash Hi Ash, I just use very low pressure for the airbrush, slightly thinned MIG Jimenez 'Rubber and Tires', code A.MIG-33. Just light strokes to build up how you wish. The paint is dark enough to look convincing on the upper colours but light enough to show up on the black under sides. Cheers, Davey. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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