bigbadbadge Posted July 22, 2021 Author Share Posted July 22, 2021 17 minutes ago, tonyot said: You`ve done a superb job Chris,...... the paintwork looks just right too,..... what can I say,..... looks the bee`s knees pal! Cheers Tony Thanks Tony, very kind of you to say, your magazine article on this kit was one of the inspirations for me getting this kit. The manufacturers should give you commission fella. Thanks Tony that does mean a lot . 17 minutes ago, F-32 said: Wonderful work, that looks amazing! Thanks F-32, very kind. Thanks guys Chris 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichieW Posted July 22, 2021 Share Posted July 22, 2021 It looks even better in the daylight photos Chris, I really enjoyed following your build thread. 👏👏👏 Richie 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Epeeman Posted July 22, 2021 Share Posted July 22, 2021 Another grand job, Chris - Very well painted and weathered without going overboard Regards Dave 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted July 22, 2021 Author Share Posted July 22, 2021 2 hours ago, RichieW said: It looks even better in the daylight photos Chris, I really enjoyed following your build thread. 👏👏👏 Richie Thanks Richie, thank goodness for summer, I an going to have to change my photo box to white card. Pleased with the look in the sunshine and thanks for your support in the WIP fella. 1 hour ago, Epeeman said: Another grand job, Chris - Very well painted and weathered without going overboard Regards Dave Thanks Dave, very kind, I was concerned I would overdo it on the weathering but pleased with how it turned out Thanks Guys Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Team Aer Lingus Posted July 22, 2021 Share Posted July 22, 2021 An absolute beauty Chris she'stunning very well done mate It's been a pleasure watching you building & finishing this beast. Thanks for sharing Eamonn 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted July 22, 2021 Author Share Posted July 22, 2021 1 hour ago, Team Aer Lingus said: An absolute beauty Chris she'stunning very well done mate It's been a pleasure watching you building & finishing this beast. Thanks for sharing Eamonn Thanks Eamonn very kind fella, it's been a good build apart from a small loss of Mojo at the start. I am pleased with the way it turned out and was good to have you along for the build. Thanks for your support fella. Chris 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wellsprop Posted July 23, 2021 Share Posted July 23, 2021 Cracking model, really great paint and weathering! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wulfman Posted July 23, 2021 Share Posted July 23, 2021 Excellent build and finish, nice work on the weathering ! Wulfman 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pacificmustang Posted July 23, 2021 Share Posted July 23, 2021 That is excellent work, love your fix for the rear canopy too Bruce 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBaron Posted July 24, 2021 Share Posted July 24, 2021 Brushed to perfection. Quality quality result Chris. Kudos. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vulcanicity Posted July 24, 2021 Share Posted July 24, 2021 Top notch, I have never heard of this kit but you have made a beautiful Firefly from it! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted July 24, 2021 Author Share Posted July 24, 2021 10 hours ago, wellsprop said: Cracking model, really great paint and weathering! Thanks Wellsprop for your kind comments. I do find the painting stage very satisfying. 9 hours ago, Wulfman said: Excellent build and finish, nice work on the weathering ! Wulfman Thank you Wulfman, very kind too, I didn't want to overdo it and pleased with the results. 8 hours ago, pacificmustang said: That is excellent work, love your fix for the rear canopy too Bruce Thanks Bruce, that was a scary moment cutting that out, I had a spare just incase but fortunately didn't need it!!! 36 minutes ago, TheBaron said: Brushed to perfection. Quality quality result Chris. Kudos. Thanks Tony appreciate that , very kind fella 8 minutes ago, Vulcanicity said: Top notch, I have never heard of this kit but you have made a beautiful Firefly from it! Thanks Vulcanicity, that's very kind, it's a cracking kit and has some fantastic, no amazing details on the resin inserts for the cockpits and undercarriage bays. Panel lines are a bit deep but that suits me and brush painting. Thanks everyone for your generous comments Chris 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mig88 Posted July 24, 2021 Share Posted July 24, 2021 Beautiful!! Superb work all around. Miguel 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevej60 Posted July 24, 2021 Share Posted July 24, 2021 Excellent work Chris beautiful paintwork,another aircraft I'd love to see a new tool from Airfix. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted July 24, 2021 Author Share Posted July 24, 2021 8 hours ago, Mig88 said: Beautiful!! Superb work all around. Miguel Thanks Miquel very kind of you. 5 hours ago, stevej60 said: Excellent work Chris beautiful paintwork,another aircraft I'd love to see a new tool from Airfix. Thanks Steve, very kind too, oh yes a new tool from Airfix, that would be great, imagine a 24th scale one too, ease Airfix if you see fit to do either scale, that would be wonderful , also can I also request a 24th scale Tigermoth. Please!!! Thanks guys Chris 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corsaircorp Posted July 27, 2021 Share Posted July 27, 2021 A great Firebox Chris ! Congratulations !! I like the opened observer access !! a bit hairy as a a job !! But you achieved it with distinction !! Well done !! Sincerely. CC 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
72modeler Posted July 28, 2021 Share Posted July 28, 2021 Brush painted? Seriously? Brush painted? I am selling all my airbrushes! What an amazing build, and I can't top or add to what the others have said. If @tonyot, the Grand Master of the Hairy Stick liked it, then you have truly done something awesome! Mike 2 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abat Posted July 28, 2021 Share Posted July 28, 2021 That's just fantastic Chris. A beautiful finish and masterful paintwork. Andrew 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Viking Posted July 28, 2021 Share Posted July 28, 2021 Lovely Firefly! Amazing work. Cheers John 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russ c Posted July 28, 2021 Share Posted July 28, 2021 Great job on a tricky kit, really nice work 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted July 28, 2021 Author Share Posted July 28, 2021 20 hours ago, corsaircorp said: A great Firebox Chris ! Congratulations !! I like the opened observer access !! a bit hairy as a a job !! But you achieved it with distinction !! Well done !! Sincerely. CC Thanks CC, you're very kind fella. Yes that was a very berne racking time cutting that !!! Thanks fella. 13 hours ago, 72modeler said: Brush painted? Seriously? Brush painted? I am selling all my airbrushes! What an amazing build, and I can't top or add to what the others have said. If @tonyot, the Grand Master of the Hairy Stick liked it, then you have truly done something awesome! Mike 😃Thanks Mike I love the painting stage of any model it's very relaxing, Tony is a great Brushpainter and was so pleased when I saw him on here when I joined, after seeing his work in print, it was great to see them build up and his paint techniques. I have never used an Airbrush although I located one I got as a freebie a few years ago with a Model Railway subscription, when sorting out the garage couple of weeks ago. It's an Iawata jobbie, but it's all still in its case, maybe I will see how it works one day, but enjoy the brush painting too much. 11 hours ago, abat said: That's just fantastic Chris. A beautiful finish and masterful paintwork. Andrew Thanks Andrew, wow very kind fella. 10 hours ago, Viking said: Lovely Firefly! Amazing work. Cheers John Thanks John very kind too 26 minutes ago, russ c said: Great job on a tricky kit, really nice work Thanks Russ kind of you to say too. I did look at yours for inspiration as well as Grey Beema's too both were very lovely models and it was very handy to look at as the painting instructions in my kit were a bit hard to differentiate the camouflage pattern/demarcation. So thank you to you and @Grey Beema for helping too. Thanks everyone for your kind comments Chris 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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