gazza l Posted January 16, 2021 Share Posted January 16, 2021 Hi all, My first build from this year completed, the very nice 1/48th Tempest V by Eduard Superb fit and surface detail, only let down by terrible decals, which were thick, wouldn't conform and some even failed to adhere completely, I had to source most of them from my spare sheets. My only addition to the kit was a set of Eduard resin wheel. Painted with MRP lacquer paints, and sealed with MRP clear matt cote... which is impressively matt. Weathered with oil washes, pastels and a silver pencil for the chipped areas Thanks for looking, gazza l 45 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swralph Posted January 16, 2021 Share Posted January 16, 2021 That's a beauty gazza.😀 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paulaero Posted January 16, 2021 Share Posted January 16, 2021 Another stunner of a build from yet another kit in the stash !! Very nice 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farmerboy Posted January 16, 2021 Share Posted January 16, 2021 Wow! Another class act, wonderful build and finish, good job! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WildeSau75 Posted January 16, 2021 Share Posted January 16, 2021 a beautiful build of an iconic airplane - great job! Cheers, Michael 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djos Posted January 16, 2021 Share Posted January 16, 2021 Very nice model and appropriate balanced weathering. I like it a lot regards Djordje 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rabbit Leader Posted January 16, 2021 Share Posted January 16, 2021 That’s just beautiful Gaz, very well modelled - looks a real treat. Shame to read your comments on the Eduard decals, I’ve got the Royal Box version and specifically bought this for the colour schemes included. It would be a real shame if these decals are useless and would have me thinking twice about investing so much money on another Eduard kit again. Cheers.. Dave 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazza l Posted January 17, 2021 Author Share Posted January 17, 2021 55 minutes ago, Rabbit Leader said: That’s just beautiful Gaz, very well modelled - looks a real treat. Shame to read your comments on the Eduard decals, I’ve got the Royal Box version and specifically bought this for the colour schemes included. It would be a real shame if these decals are useless and would have me thinking twice about investing so much money on another Eduard kit again. Cheers.. Dave Thanks very much Dave. Yes the decals were a real let down, I've never had any problems with their decals before. The problem seemed to be with the larger decals, the stencil data and the codes weren't too bad. I did complain to Eduard's support team and the sent me a replacement sheet. Response from Eduard support; Hello Gary, we are sorry about your disappointment. The cartograf decals were mostly included in our Limited edition kits (other manufacturers sprues). Our kits included Eduard decals. We are using a new printer for our decals and recently added another layer of clear coat. But working with the decals should still be the same. We are sorry about your bad experience. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJP Posted January 17, 2021 Share Posted January 17, 2021 Very nice Tempest CJP 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg Law Posted January 17, 2021 Share Posted January 17, 2021 Very nice build all round. I also have this one in my future. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooby Posted January 17, 2021 Share Posted January 17, 2021 Very nice build, love the weathering. Real shame Eduard has dropped Cartograf, Eduard’s own decals are useless. Huge mistake by them to print their own decals. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunny Posted January 17, 2021 Share Posted January 17, 2021 Lovely build and finish - congratulations! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wlad Posted January 17, 2021 Share Posted January 17, 2021 Beauty. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erik Leijdens Posted January 17, 2021 Share Posted January 17, 2021 Great job! A beautiful model of a fantastic aircraft. pity about the decals, didn’t expected that. Erik 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazza l Posted January 18, 2021 Author Share Posted January 18, 2021 On 1/17/2021 at 7:54 AM, Erik Leijdens said: Great job! A beautiful model of a fantastic aircraft. pity about the decals, didn’t expected that. Erik No neither was I Erik! I've always loved the Eduard's profipaks, they are a complete package with the excellent moldings, photo etch, masks, resin parts and usually a comprehensive set of quality, problem free decals. Thanks very much everyone for your kind comments, gazza l 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russ c Posted January 18, 2021 Share Posted January 18, 2021 Superb Tempest there Gazza, really nice work 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Callahan Posted January 19, 2021 Share Posted January 19, 2021 Excellent work, really a stunner 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wellsprop Posted January 19, 2021 Share Posted January 19, 2021 Absolutely superb! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keith in the uk Posted January 19, 2021 Share Posted January 19, 2021 One of the finest Tempests i have ever seen . 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tbolt Posted January 19, 2021 Share Posted January 19, 2021 A very impressive finish 👏 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonyW Posted January 19, 2021 Share Posted January 19, 2021 Magnificent paintwork. Very nice photography as well. Tony. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wulfman Posted January 19, 2021 Share Posted January 19, 2021 Terrific Tempest, great modelling ! Wulfman 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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