Acky190 Posted August 3, 2020 Share Posted August 3, 2020 I know they're not rigged and that the paint could have been better thought out for a clear demarcation between silver doped linen and highly polished aluminium panels but these are the first five of around 55 interwar kits I'm going to be concentrating on. I'll be building several more of each of these in different Sqn markings as I love the bright colours etc. Mostly simple builds but one or two fought me all the way (Bulldog and Demon) and I learnt a lot from each kit so hopefully each one more I build will pick up on the mistakes of the first. Finally I apologise for the pictures, I'm no photographer and haven't got the snazzy studio stuff that some have so these are taken in my garden on our patio table. All kits are built OOB and finished using a combination of Halfords and Citadel rattle cans, MRP & Vallejo airbrush ready and Revell/Citadel brush paints. Next up will be the Fairey Swordfish, Bristol 138, De Havilland Gypsy Moth, Vickers Vimy and the Blackburn Shark. All old Frog/Novo/Matchbox kits but still nice subjects and definitely kits I wanted to get done before moving onto the AModel/AZ Model/Kora/Aeroclub etc kits that were more expensive. As always all comments, questions, suggestions, queries and complaints are most welcome. 53 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SAT69 Posted August 3, 2020 Share Posted August 3, 2020 I'm neither a biplane expert or a markings expert and counting rivets is boring ... and with that said I think your models are splendid. Looking forward to seeing more! 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevehnz Posted August 3, 2020 Share Posted August 3, 2020 A nice looking line up indeed. The interwar aircraft make a great looking display & yours have caught that very well. 👍 Steve. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JOCKNEY Posted August 3, 2020 Share Posted August 3, 2020 You have captured the era perfectly, congratulations Cheers Pat 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisbob12 Posted August 3, 2020 Share Posted August 3, 2020 I enjoyed looking at those: nice builds and a lovely sense of pageantry. Thanks for posting. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cngaero Posted August 4, 2020 Share Posted August 4, 2020 Great to see you back Alex and what a way to make an entrance. You've got a wonderful colourful collection of inter-war biplanes there and all are beautifully built and finished. I have a soft spot for the RAF's Silver Wing era and we've been lucky enough to have manufacturers dipping their toes into that silvery pool. There have been a fair selection over the years from the likes of Airfix, Matchbox, Pegasus, Merlin and of course, curtesy of John Adams, the wonderful Aeroclub kits together with his fantastic selection of white metal accessories. I can't wait to see the full 55 on your shelves! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Acky190 Posted August 4, 2020 Author Share Posted August 4, 2020 Thank you all for taking the time to cast your eye over my formative builds and leave a little feedback, it's nice to hear from a few old friends too! I'll endeavour to crack on with the next batch (oddly enough it seems easier to build them in batches!). I will also try and best the Matchbox Walrus, I have attempted 2 over the last 12 weeks and both have ended up in the bin with the exact same issue of the engine pod being nigh on impossible to go together properly. Onwards and upwards. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted August 4, 2020 Share Posted August 4, 2020 Very nice line up Alex. They look lovely, the interwar schemes do look good. Great work and good to see you back. Good luck with your next batch. All the best Chris 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duncan B Posted August 4, 2020 Share Posted August 4, 2020 They look great and your collection is going to be very impressive once it's complete. Duncan B 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevehnz Posted August 4, 2020 Share Posted August 4, 2020 I've had the chance to view these on a decent sized screen now, was at work today & on my phone. They look way better viewed like that, I'm getting a "I've got all these kits, I could do that" feeling. Happily retirement looms & I just might. Steve. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meatbox8 Posted August 4, 2020 Share Posted August 4, 2020 A lovely little collection from the halcyon days. I have had exactly the same five models in my collection for many years now but i have to say none of them look as nice as yours. I'm particularly impressed with the Demon. Despite being a pretty basic kit yours looks superb. It's just been re-released by Airfix I believe. I have a few kits from the this era in my stash which I really must get in with so this is a good reminder of how nice aircraft from those times can look. I have the AZ Gauntlet, Hart, Demon and Tutor and they all appear to be be very nice kits. I'm not sure about their availability these days though. Dora Wings are to release both a Wapiti and a Wallace in the future which i will definitely be looking out for. One important type which doesn't seem to be available except in expensive resin is the DH9A, a type I would really like. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wulfman Posted August 4, 2020 Share Posted August 4, 2020 Great looking collection , looking forward to seeing more ! Wulfman 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spitfire31 Posted August 4, 2020 Share Posted August 4, 2020 Very neat builds of attractive planes, and the combined effect is greater than the number of individual subjects. Kind regards, Joachim 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Acky190 Posted August 4, 2020 Author Share Posted August 4, 2020 8 hours ago, Meatbox8 said: A lovely little collection from the halcyon days. I have had exactly the same five models in my collection for many years now but i have to say none of them look as nice as yours. I'm particularly impressed with the Demon. Despite being a pretty basic kit yours looks superb. It's just been re-released by Airfix I believe. I have a few kits from the this era in my stash which I really must get in with so this is a good reminder of how nice aircraft from those times can look. I have the AZ Gauntlet, Hart, Demon and Tutor and they all appear to be be very nice kits. I'm not sure about their availability these days though. Dora Wings are to release both a Wapiti and a Wallace in the future which i will definitely be looking out for. One important type which doesn't seem to be available except in expensive resin is the DH9A, a type I would really like. As far as I know the only available kit is the Merlin or Pegasus offering but from what I can gather it takes a huge amount of work to produce an acceptable result. Again many thanks for your kind words, it's much appreciated and I'll try not to keep you all in suspenders too long before I serve up the next installment. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pinback Posted August 23, 2020 Share Posted August 23, 2020 Very nice ! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted August 23, 2020 Share Posted August 23, 2020 (edited) Very Inspiring ... Im trying to get a Silver wings era Group build up and running as I write this. Aircraft like these are exactly what inspired me and I hope to see built in the Build if it ever comes to fruition. Dennis Edited August 23, 2020 by Corsairfoxfouruncle 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevej60 Posted August 23, 2020 Share Posted August 23, 2020 Beautiful work Acky a great period in RAF aircraft and schemes and 55 to do too! don't worry about snazzy photo booth's or super camera's as great as they are get a bit of old wallpaper and a couple of drawing pins mate! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie_c67 Posted August 23, 2020 Share Posted August 23, 2020 Look great! I've virtually the same line up to finish, but am struggling with the undercarriage. Any hints!? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Acky190 Posted September 2, 2020 Author Share Posted September 2, 2020 On 8/23/2020 at 10:11 AM, stevej60 said: Beautiful work Acky a great period in RAF aircraft and schemes and 55 to do too! don't worry about snazzy photo booth's or super camera's as great as they are get a bit of old wallpaper and a couple of drawing pins mate! Stunning finish there mate, I will get round to rigging something soon!, or at least I should as I spent £7 on Mig rigging thread. On 8/23/2020 at 12:19 PM, charlie_c67 said: Look great! I've virtually the same line up to finish, but am struggling with the undercarriage. Any hints!? My advice would be to get hold of a decent jig, mine held the kits upside down securely which gave me both hands free to hold the struts steady whilst the superglue kicked in! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Acky190 Posted September 2, 2020 Author Share Posted September 2, 2020 A few more nearly at the finish post! Frog DH.60 & Bristol 138 and a Matchbox Swordfish. The sharp eyed will note that the 138 is awaiting the decals to be sun bleached and it's main wheels attaching whilst the Swordfish is missing it's torpedo, lewis gun, windshield and tailwheel which are all waiting for me to add glue! Again not rigged but I'm working up to that and built mainly OOB less DH.60 roundels and the Swordfish decals . Painted with Halfords/Citadel rattle cans, Tamiya/Vallejo/Citadel/Revell airbrushed and brushed acrylics. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wellsprop Posted September 2, 2020 Share Posted September 2, 2020 Lovely collection, great work Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kapam Posted September 4, 2020 Share Posted September 4, 2020 An excellent collection of classic aircraft! Don't be afraid to give each one a post on its own - they deserve some individual treatment. Well done! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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