Fishbed Posted July 15, 2020 Share Posted July 15, 2020 You know how it is when you get a kit that just fights you till the end, well this is one of those. I had reasons for getting this done besides having it next to my Whitley and Wellington (that is being worked on next). Originally this was to be the Valom boxing. That got so far, but I messed up the wing joints and the legendary fit of the clear parts defeated me (even tried the Airfix and falcon versions to see if some combination would work). Then the AZ version with new clear parts came into my possession . This time it would work! There would be no duff wing/fuselage joints! The glazing would fit! ebay provided the torpedo upgrade set! I had the Authentic Decals decal sheet! What could possibly go wrong? Yeh, well, the wings had to come off as I mucked that up again. Chucked a load of filler at it, and called it a fit. After ignoring it for a while I decided it was time to just finish it and be damned. It will grace the collection until airfix or someone does a better version. Even now as I look at the photos I realise I have a) missed the aerial lines off b) not fitted the exhausts! Life............... comments welcome. Tim 69 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
janneman36 Posted July 15, 2020 Share Posted July 15, 2020 Still a very nice effort😎 and i like the torpedo placement In the gunners position as it should be 👍 cheers, Jan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vinnie Posted July 15, 2020 Share Posted July 15, 2020 Looks pretty good to me despite your difficulties. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mig88 Posted July 15, 2020 Share Posted July 15, 2020 Despite everything it came out very well indeed! I'd be happy if the Airfix kit in my stash (since about 1980 😜) would come out like yours whenever I get round to it! Miguel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric Mc Posted July 15, 2020 Share Posted July 15, 2020 That looks good to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meatbox8 Posted July 15, 2020 Share Posted July 15, 2020 Well, your efforts certainly paid off and it is in a different league to my my parlous effort. I found the AZ instructions less than clear and fitted the engines wrong so that the intakes are on top centre of the cowlings, rather than off centre as they should be. It was too late when I realised so I'm just going to have to live with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael51 Posted July 15, 2020 Share Posted July 15, 2020 I think it looks great. The canopy painting is exceptional. I have the Airfix Hampden to do next - too scared to try the others, especially after your trials with them. Michael Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted July 15, 2020 Share Posted July 15, 2020 This looks great to me too. Great work, got the Valom TB kit in the stash along with the AZ corrected glazing to do one day, will be well chuffed if it turns out as good as this. All the best Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SAT69 Posted July 15, 2020 Share Posted July 15, 2020 Despite the trials and tribulations, the end result looks very good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMCS Posted July 15, 2020 Share Posted July 15, 2020 Fantastic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quiet Mike Posted July 15, 2020 Share Posted July 15, 2020 Even with its difficulties, it's still turned out great! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sammy da fish Posted July 15, 2020 Share Posted July 15, 2020 Very nice Tim, I suppose that will be in our next virtual competeion! simon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveyGair Posted July 15, 2020 Share Posted July 15, 2020 I have this kit in the stash nearing the 'to do' spot. Nice job. Davey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lightningboy2000 Posted July 15, 2020 Share Posted July 15, 2020 Looks a bit of alright to me! 👍 They would have problems with those engine's over heating though. One day I'll tackle mine! Martin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheyJammedKenny! Posted July 16, 2020 Share Posted July 16, 2020 Nicely done, Tim! I'd say you properly tamed this flying frying pan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kapam Posted July 16, 2020 Share Posted July 16, 2020 A troubled build perhaps, but the result is magnificent. Well done! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ForestFan Posted July 16, 2020 Share Posted July 16, 2020 You certainly won the battle of Hampden! Very nice. I too would like to see Airfix re-do one of these, perhaps after a Fairey Battle....! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adey m Posted July 16, 2020 Share Posted July 16, 2020 Well done for sticking with it Tim and presenting a wonderful Hampden to us. I had no idea before that the torpedo required removal of the ventral gunners position. Superb photographs. regards, adey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham Boak Posted July 16, 2020 Share Posted July 16, 2020 Not removed, just reduced in depth to cleat the Monoplane air tail, with an arch in the rear bombbay aft bulkhead. The outer bombbay doors are closed as on the bomber, the inner ones are closed until they rest on the sides of the torpedo, then close normally after this is dropped. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sky Keg Posted July 16, 2020 Share Posted July 16, 2020 Congratulations on your perseverance Tim!!!!! You conquered the demons to perfection. You Tim, are the archangel of the model world!!!!!! 😉 I applaud your efforts and most importantly, the results!!!!!! Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonyOD Posted July 16, 2020 Share Posted July 16, 2020 Looks pretty impressive to me! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimT Posted July 16, 2020 Share Posted July 16, 2020 You make it look easy! Great to see; I'm working on one now - from Valom, but with AZ canopies. Obviously a long campaign ahead. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orion Posted July 16, 2020 Share Posted July 16, 2020 Hello Fishbed, Despite the struggle, for me it is a topper. The hampden is not often seen. Regards, Orion Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corsaircorp Posted July 16, 2020 Share Posted July 16, 2020 Very good job on a not easy at all kit !! Congratulations !! Sincerely. CC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevej60 Posted July 16, 2020 Share Posted July 16, 2020 That's excellent work Tim,glad you stuck with it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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