Farnarkle Posted November 3, 2020 Share Posted November 3, 2020 Hello all, this is an OOB Revell Halifax Mk.I/II completed as a 462 Sqn RAAF Halifax based in Tunisia in 1943. Can't afford replacement cowls and props so it comes with all the inherent errors of the kit. Happy to take questions if needed. Happy Modelling all Ian 63 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farmerboy Posted November 3, 2020 Share Posted November 3, 2020 Very impressive model, and in a not often seen scheme, well built and beautifully finished, good job! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevehnz Posted November 3, 2020 Share Posted November 3, 2020 Nicely done. I do like the Desert scheme on these heavy lifters, it makes for a nice point of difference & in spite of the inaccurate engines, it still manages to look really good. Steve. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ForestFan Posted November 3, 2020 Share Posted November 3, 2020 Beautifully done, living not too far from Tollerton (attended my first ever air show there back in the day) this has piqued my interest. Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mick Clarke Posted November 3, 2020 Share Posted November 3, 2020 Outstanding. I've looking at doing one of these myself. If you don't mind where did you get the info for this one? Cheers Mick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed Russell Posted November 3, 2020 Share Posted November 3, 2020 Good choice of scheme - you beat me to it. Looks good apart from the Griffon engines! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mancunian airman Posted November 3, 2020 Share Posted November 3, 2020 Certainly looks like the aircraft type you are depicting so its a winner in my book . . . Its all about enjoying the build not so much decking it out with all the AM parts you can find . . . Colour scheme makes a refreshing change as well, nice build Ian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swralph Posted November 3, 2020 Share Posted November 3, 2020 Looks a stunner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyot Posted November 3, 2020 Share Posted November 3, 2020 Well you have done an excellent job with superb paintwork,....... shame about the engines but they don`t look as obviously wrong as others that I have seen, maybe because your paintwork is so good? Great choice of subject too, Cheers Tony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SAT69 Posted November 3, 2020 Share Posted November 3, 2020 6 hours ago, Farmerboy said: Very impressive model, and in a not often seen scheme, well built and beautifully finished, good job! Agree! Can't see anything to complain about there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveyGair Posted November 3, 2020 Share Posted November 3, 2020 Looks superb, the AML parts do make a LITTLE difference but add considerable cost. I have built one and want to do two more Merlin engine ones, I have the bits but only one kit, no doubt it'll be re-released sometime! Davey. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vinnie Posted November 3, 2020 Share Posted November 3, 2020 Very nice, Ian. I haven't seen one in desert colours before. I don't have the knowledge to comment on the 'inaccuracies' so it looks pretty good to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogsbody Posted November 3, 2020 Share Posted November 3, 2020 Wow! That looks great! As Tony said, your excellent paint job sure does distract from Revell's over-sized engines. Did you use an aftermarket Z fairing or get the one from the B.III kit? Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMCS Posted November 3, 2020 Share Posted November 3, 2020 Stunning Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
janneman36 Posted November 4, 2020 Share Posted November 4, 2020 Very nice color scheme, great build even wit all the errors 😉 cheers, Jan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Learstang Posted November 4, 2020 Share Posted November 4, 2020 Brilliant job on that Halibag! As I've said before of other models, if my Halifax model turns out half as nicely... Oh, wait, it will turn out only half as nicely! Regards, Jason 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kapam Posted November 4, 2020 Share Posted November 4, 2020 Looks fantastic! You've done a very convincing job! Have to admit, if not for kit reviews pointing out the shape issues of the nacelles, I'd probably be none the wiser. Well done on a fine model! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farnarkle Posted November 4, 2020 Author Share Posted November 4, 2020 On 11/3/2020 at 4:50 PM, Mick Clarke said: Outstanding. I've looking at doing one of these myself. If you don't mind where did you get the info for this one? Cheers Mick Hey Mick -- Check out ADF serials and the Aust war memorials photo collection. they will help. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheFlogger Posted November 4, 2020 Share Posted November 4, 2020 Great job! Especially I liked panel grey/lighter wash under surfaces and darker on top. Seems pretty nice! You encouraged me to complete my half Halifax. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon Dyer Posted November 4, 2020 Share Posted November 4, 2020 Very very nice, great paint and weathering 👌👍 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TokenTaff Posted December 4, 2020 Share Posted December 4, 2020 Now, that is a thing of great beauty! May I ask what paints you used for the Mid Stone/Dark Earth upper surfaces? W7849 was a lucky aircraft, surviving North Africa and Italy to be SOC in March 45. My father was a skipper with 462 in North Africa from May 43 to Feb 44. He flew W7849 three times, an air test on 09 July, a search over the Med for W1161 on 22 July and a maintenance ferry flight from Hosc Raui to Fayid on 24 August. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homer Posted December 5, 2020 Share Posted December 5, 2020 Excellent model well done 👏 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tempestwulf Posted December 5, 2020 Share Posted December 5, 2020 Heaping's of Halifax always a win. Love the weathering on it which lifts the detail out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farnarkle Posted December 7, 2020 Author Share Posted December 7, 2020 Hi, The Paint was Gunze Acrylics - both their mid stone and Dark Earth. A bit of gunze off white to lighten it for the fading. Wow.... great to get some personalised history for the airframe. Glad you like it. Regards, Ian 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TokenTaff Posted December 9, 2020 Share Posted December 9, 2020 On 12/7/2020 at 11:59 PM, Farnarkle said: Hi, The Paint was Gunze Acrylics - both their mid stone and Dark Earth. A bit of gunze off white to lighten it for the fading. Wow.... great to get some personalised history for the airframe. Glad you like it. Regards, Ian Many thanks Ian. I was planning to hold off building this kit until I could source Aeroclub's nacelle correction parts. Sadly they're as rare as hen's teeth so I may as well bash on! Quentin 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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