woody37 Posted December 27, 2020 Share Posted December 27, 2020 Last year I only managed to complete two builds and I prayed for something to happen this year that would get my output up....Gods response was a bit steep to be honest, but fair do's, I think he was sponsored by Airfix! I can't remember what order things came off the line in, so here they are in approximate order... Airfix 1/48 Hurricane - lovely kit and hope to do more in 2021 Airfix 1/48 Spitfire Vb - unnecessarily difficult build but looks the part when done And an arty shot! Hasegawa 1/48 Spit Vb - simple and enjoyable build but not as much detail as the Airfix kit Next, the FM 1/48 Halifax, a challenging build that took months but was pleased with the result. it's built as PN365 operating with 346 Squadron from Elvington A great stress reliever after the Halifax, the Airfix 1/48 Tomahawk II, another lovely kit Another Aifix kit built for the Lancaster Group build earlier in the year was the 1/72 latest tooling built as R5570 of 207Sqn Next is last years Christmas present, the HK 1/48 B-17G. A lovely build and I'll be getting an F model when it's released too. This is 231844 'The Swoose II' operating with the 9th Air Force from the muddy airfields in Italy The last off the line is another Airfix gem, the 1/48 Defiant built out of the box but missing the kill decals from below the cockpit because I misplaced them! I haven't got round to posting this in the RFI section but had it built within a week in November to overcome modellers block. Wishing you all a safe and productive 2021, All the best Neil 25 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyot Posted December 27, 2020 Share Posted December 27, 2020 Another excellent year from you mate,..... love the subjects, schemes and the outstanding quality,...... the Halifax stands out for me as I love the aircraft and I also know what you put into it,..... but it looks brilliant. The Fort is amazing and it is nice to see an early Lanc too,...... have you EVER made a duffer? Hope you had a great Crimbo mate and wish you all the best for 2021, Cheers Tony 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomprobert Posted December 27, 2020 Share Posted December 27, 2020 You, Sir, have some serious modelling talent! Tom 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woody37 Posted December 27, 2020 Author Share Posted December 27, 2020 2 hours ago, tonyot said: Another excellent year from you mate,..... love the subjects, schemes and the outstanding quality,...... the Halifax stands out for me as I love the aircraft and I also know what you put into it,..... but it looks brilliant. The Fort is amazing and it is nice to see an early Lanc too,...... have you EVER made a duffer? Hope you had a great Crimbo mate and wish you all the best for 2021, Cheers Tony Ha ha mate, thanks. I've started a 1/48 Ju-188 but put it back in the box for now, been struggling with warped wings and they are long n think so really show it. So far it's in the 'duffer' class! 1 hour ago, tomprobert said: You, Sir, have some serious modelling talent! Tom Thanks Tom, I keep trying new things, some times they work, some times they don't! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djos Posted December 27, 2020 Share Posted December 27, 2020 Superb! regards Djordje 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted December 28, 2020 Share Posted December 28, 2020 Wow a great collection, great work the Halifax is amazing and what a lot of work. They are all absolutely splendid models, congratulations on your superb collection. Chris 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevehnz Posted December 28, 2020 Share Posted December 28, 2020 A stunning line up, all with a great wow factor. 👍 Steve. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazza l Posted December 28, 2020 Share Posted December 28, 2020 Fantastic collection of quality built models. I particularly like the Halifax. gazza l 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pacificmustang Posted December 29, 2020 Share Posted December 29, 2020 All of them are magnificent, but the Halifax certainly takes the cake knowing the kit looking forward to seeing your output in 2021 Bruce 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mick b Posted December 29, 2020 Share Posted December 29, 2020 Truly superb collection, was the ‘block’ a result of the FM Hampden? Love the Halibag, B17 and Defiant! Mike 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spitfire Posted December 29, 2020 Share Posted December 29, 2020 Fantastic collection, though the Halifax to me is the star attraction having owned two FM kits and after opening the boxes quickly closed them again and eventually sold them. Cheers Dennis 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JasonC Posted December 29, 2020 Share Posted December 29, 2020 Excellent set of builds there Woody; nice work! J. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zebra Posted December 29, 2020 Share Posted December 29, 2020 What a fantastic collection! All of them absolute beauties. The Halifax has to be a winner just because we can all appreciate what a challenge it must have been. But it's in very good company, and the Airfix Spitfire Vb stands out to me just because of its colour scheme. Looking forward to seeing what you do in 2021. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlaStix Posted December 30, 2020 Share Posted December 30, 2020 Incredible modelling as always Woody! Every one a work of art! Kind regards, Stix 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IanC Posted December 30, 2020 Share Posted December 30, 2020 All great but that Halifax is especially terrific. And the Fort. Where do you put something that big?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woody37 Posted December 31, 2020 Author Share Posted December 31, 2020 On 12/29/2020 at 5:10 PM, mick b said: Truly superb collection, was the ‘block’ a result of the FM Hampden? Love the Halibag, B17 and Defiant! Mike Thanks Mike, Yes the Hampden was part of it. I've started a few late this year and put them back in the box again for various reasons but got a 1/48 Lanc on the bench at the moment and I'm wrestling adding the Belcher engines to it. 19 hours ago, IanC said: All great but that Halifax is especially terrific. And the Fort. Where do you put something that big?? Thanks Ian, I invested in some clear perspex shelving, a display cabinet and the Halifax got it's own display case so all are now in the modelling room visible. For years, they were all boxed up in the garage. It's cost me a small fortune but well worth it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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