Never a Pro Posted August 3, 2021 Share Posted August 3, 2021 Video of the build: This was one of those kits that you wonder if the kit is very hard, or if the kit is just that bad. Either way, you end up wondering if you are not good enough for it, and makes you want to go back to a Tamiya/Eduard kit to prove yourself that you are not that bad. I appreciate Mikro-Mir's efforts in making a very detailed kit, but if they assembled it, they would understand the need to fix the moulds and release a new version. Lot of corrections, sanding, putting, fittings, etc in almost all steps. In this video above I list all the things you should be aware before giving a try on this one (I wish such video existed before). Anyway, at least the kit made me much better at rescribing and puttying. I also played with magnets, stress metal effect, some scratch build... the most enjoyment I got was from seeing this beautiful shape coming along, while putting out the decals. I hope you enjoy the pictures. All criticism is welcome. I know it is far from perfect, and I just want to improve for the next one. 59 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SAT69 Posted August 3, 2021 Share Posted August 3, 2021 Given what you endured to complete it, I think it looks wonderful. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Head in the clouds. Posted August 3, 2021 Share Posted August 3, 2021 While the kit may have been a handful to master; master you did and improved your skills along the way, a win all round in my book and a nice model taboot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mustang1989 Posted August 3, 2021 Share Posted August 3, 2021 This is DEFINITELY one of those builds that'll leave a crowd stunned. All the work you put into this thing sure paid off pal. Fantastic model building. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TEXANTOMCAT Posted August 3, 2021 Share Posted August 3, 2021 Glorious! TT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dnl42 Posted August 3, 2021 Share Posted August 3, 2021 Bravo! Truly magnificent! I am stalled in my build of this model. And you did all the assemblies that I'm thinking of ditching, like the landing great and engines. Of course, I rationalize such decisions in deference to the beauty of the aircraft in flight... You're a better modeler than I! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sabrejet Posted August 3, 2021 Share Posted August 3, 2021 Nice job: that's a thing of beauty! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Never a Pro Posted August 3, 2021 Author Share Posted August 3, 2021 Thanks everyone for the kind words. 1 hour ago, dnl42 said: Bravo! Truly magnificent! I am stalled in my build of this model. And you did all the assemblies that I'm thinking of ditching, like the landing great and engines. Of course, I rationalize such decisions in deference to the beauty of the aircraft in flight... You're a better modeler than I! No, I am not a better modeler than you, just maybe a little more stubborn and unwilling to accept defeat from plastic. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete in a shed Posted August 3, 2021 Share Posted August 3, 2021 6 hours ago, Never a Pro said: the most enjoyment I got was from seeing this beautiful shape coming along It truly is a beautiful aircraft and you have done it full justice with your build. Very well done Sir. Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichieW Posted August 3, 2021 Share Posted August 3, 2021 I have no criticisms at all to make. You have made an incredibly beautiful model from what seems to be a very difficult kit. It is simply stunning, congratulations! Richie 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norman Posted August 3, 2021 Share Posted August 3, 2021 Well done completing this very challenging kit , my goodness she looks beautiful ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Hartmann Posted August 3, 2021 Share Posted August 3, 2021 A truly stunning clean finish! Thats one to be proud of for sure ATB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bertie McBoatface Posted August 4, 2021 Share Posted August 4, 2021 Very nice museum finish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew.S Posted August 5, 2021 Share Posted August 5, 2021 WOW, Beautiful! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
72modeler Posted August 5, 2021 Share Posted August 5, 2021 Never a Pro? Nah- you need to change your user name, my friend! A beautifully done model of a beautiful airplane! Mike 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NG899 Posted March 26 Share Posted March 26 (edited) A superb build 'Never a Pro', I think you're now 'Pro with Wings'! I've always loved DH.88 'Black Magic', the same colours as the F1 Lotus JPS livery from when I was a lad, were inspiring! I found this build when searching for 1/48 kits of the DH.88, having just completed AMP's 1/48 Supermarine S.6B. "Never a Pro's" build inspired me to get Mikro Mir's kit only to find that in the latest boxing the only decals provided are for G-ACSS 'Grosvenor House' - gutted. The 'Black Magic' option on the box side is taped over and the instructions changed, though the kit is still ref 48-017. Caveat emptor! The kind folks at Hannants have contacted MM for me only to be told that "renewal of the gold decals is impossible until the end of the war". (Decograph are also Ukraine-based.) If anyone has any unwanted decals for 'Black Magic' from the MM original boxing, please let me know; I'd be very happy to have them. Please drop me a PM with your email in it and I'll get back to you asap. Many thanks! Slava Ukraini! Nick Edited March 26 by NG899 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Never a Pro Posted March 26 Author Share Posted March 26 try this fellow modeller, he did the green one, he has a pic with unused golden decals. good luck, and thanks all for the compliments Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
airbus320 Posted March 26 Share Posted March 26 A beautiful model of a beautiful aeroplane! Great job! Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wellsprop Posted March 26 Share Posted March 26 Beautiful! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NG899 Posted March 26 Share Posted March 26 Thanks for the link, fingers crossed 🤞 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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