AliGauld Posted August 14, 2021 Share Posted August 14, 2021 When this was announced I knew I wanted to get it and it finally arrived a couple of days ago. And my chosen scheme Thanks for looking, Cheers, Alistair 21 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonH Posted August 14, 2021 Share Posted August 14, 2021 I'm going to be following this one, for sure. Just pulling up a chair next to the bar. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AliGauld Posted August 14, 2021 Author Share Posted August 14, 2021 35 minutes ago, DonH said: I'm going to be following this one, for sure. Just pulling up a chair next to the bar. Welcome aboard. Cheers, Alistair Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dandie Dinmont Posted August 14, 2021 Share Posted August 14, 2021 Ooh yes! The Komet has always been a favourite of mine, not least because of Winkle Brown’s association with it and the kit looks great as well. I’m definitely in the front row for this one! Craig. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AliGauld Posted August 14, 2021 Author Share Posted August 14, 2021 1 minute ago, Dandie Dinmont said: Ooh yes! The Komet has always been a favourite of mine, not least because of Winkle Brown’s association with it and the kit looks great as well. I’m definitely in the front row for this one! Craig. Welcome Craig, I must be honest it is the association with Winkle Brown and his Komet at East Fortune that sparked my interest. I have the 1/72 Heller kit as well but intend doing that as the East Fortune example Cheers, Alistair 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Quack Posted August 14, 2021 Share Posted August 14, 2021 Great choice!! I'm completely with you on the RAF "P" scheme.......on my ever lengthening to-do list. Even in 1/48 scale, I bet it's a small build. Looking forward to following another build Alistair. All the good people are prayin` .......er.......that she'll turn out as good as your other builds. Sprue shots look very encouraging - love the figure suitably dressed in protective overalls. Q 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AliGauld Posted August 14, 2021 Author Share Posted August 14, 2021 20 minutes ago, Dr. Quack said: Great choice!! I'm completely with you on the RAF "P" scheme.......on my ever lengthening to-do list. Even in 1/48 scale, I bet it's a small build. Looking forward to following another build Alistair. All the good people are prayin` .......er.......that she'll turn out as good as your other builds. Sprue shots look very encouraging - love the figure suitably dressed in protective overalls. Q Thanks Q, It is still quite a small build in 1/48. Looking forward to it myself. Cheers, Alistair Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dandie Dinmont Posted August 14, 2021 Share Posted August 14, 2021 Just had a look at this kit on Hannants (must not add to stash, must not...). Did you bother with all the added detail sets? Put together they seem to cost as much as the kit! Craig. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petetasker Posted August 14, 2021 Share Posted August 14, 2021 Nice one Alistair. Ill tag along as well as I can't quite decide whether to buy one or not. WW2's not my thing but the 163 fascinates me. Is the additional detailing set a must buy? Thanks in advance 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted August 14, 2021 Share Posted August 14, 2021 Will tag along Alistair especially as those horrible crosses and Swastikas are not going to be on it. Great choice for the markings Chris 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
72modeler Posted August 14, 2021 Share Posted August 14, 2021 Taking notes from the cheap seats; love the Winkle connection, too! (Now that would be a super GB or collection category- all of the aircraft that the great Winkle Brown flew! You'd need a hangar to house them all.) I built the Hasegawa 1/32 kit as a review model for the old Replica in Scale magazine back in the 70's and it was a PIG! The GP kit looks a lot nicer. I really like the scheme you have chosen, too. Be sure to apply stains to the backside of those protective coveralls! Mike 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnT Posted August 14, 2021 Share Posted August 14, 2021 22 minutes ago, 72modeler said: Taking notes from the cheap seats; love the Winkle connection, too! (Now that would be a super GB or collection category- all of the aircraft that the great Winkle Brown flew! You'd need a hangar to house them all.) Quite agree 100% Hmmn. Got me thinking - as it’s Britmodeller propose a “Great British Test Pilots” GB. There are a few Winkle obviously but Neville Duke, Geoffrey DeHavilland, Roland Beaumont and many many others Great choice of Komet though and following with interest John 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AliGauld Posted August 14, 2021 Author Share Posted August 14, 2021 1 hour ago, Dandie Dinmont said: Just had a look at this kit on Hannants (must not add to stash, must not...). Did you bother with all the added detail sets? Put together they seem to cost as much as the kit! Craig. I just added the detail kit it's the 2nd last picture in the intro. Cheers, Alistair 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AliGauld Posted August 14, 2021 Author Share Posted August 14, 2021 1 hour ago, petetasker said: Nice one Alistair. Ill tag along as well as I can't quite decide whether to buy one or not. WW2's not my thing but the 163 fascinates me. Is the additional detailing set a must buy? Thanks in advance It's not a must buy but it does add a lot of nice bits and pieces and also saves on cutting some very fragile bits off the sprues. The kit detail is fairly stunning. Cheers, Alistair 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
72modeler Posted August 14, 2021 Share Posted August 14, 2021 22 minutes ago, JohnT said: and many many others Not to mention Jeffrey Quill, O.E. "Pat" Tibbs, and Mutt Summers, to add a few more! (Why is it I can remember more test/factory pilot's names from the UK than I can from the USA?) Mike 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AliGauld Posted August 14, 2021 Author Share Posted August 14, 2021 1 hour ago, bigbadbadge said: Will tag along Alistair especially as those horrible crosses and Swastikas are not going to be on it. Great choice for the markings Chris Glad to have you here Chris. The scheme is the most unusual and interesting and thanks to your sterling efforts the Yellow doesn't frighten the living daylights out of me any more. Cheers, Alistair 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AliGauld Posted August 14, 2021 Author Share Posted August 14, 2021 54 minutes ago, 72modeler said: Taking notes from the cheap seats; love the Winkle connection, too! (Now that would be a super GB or collection category- all of the aircraft that the great Winkle Brown flew! You'd need a hangar to house them all.) I built the Hasegawa 1/32 kit as a review model for the old Replica in Scale magazine back in the 70's and it was a PIG! The GP kit looks a lot nicer. I really like the scheme you have chosen, too. Be sure to apply stains to the backside of those protective coveralls! Mike Do you think I can get a stock colour for those stains or will I need to mix it. Thanks for tagging along. Cheers, Alistair 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AliGauld Posted August 14, 2021 Author Share Posted August 14, 2021 28 minutes ago, JohnT said: Quite agree 100% Hmmn. Got me thinking - as it’s Britmodeller propose a “Great British Test Pilots” GB. There are a few Winkle obviously but Neville Duke, Geoffrey DeHavilland, Roland Beaumont and many many others Great choice of Komet though and following with interest John Thanks for being here, I agree about the GB we'd need a lot of space but there would be a lot of choice. Cheers, Alistair Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AliGauld Posted August 14, 2021 Author Share Posted August 14, 2021 Work has started and oof there are some fiddly bits involved. Pictures later as the camera battery is charging just now. Cheers, Alistair Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bertie McBoatface Posted August 14, 2021 Share Posted August 14, 2021 I can imagine you humming "The man in me will do nearly any task" as you total up the cost of the extras and consider getting a mortgage for this rocket. A Rocket Mortgage, even. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AliGauld Posted August 14, 2021 Author Share Posted August 14, 2021 As promised some pics. And them after priming some RLM 66 flung about. Thanks for looking, Cheers, Alistair 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AliGauld Posted August 14, 2021 Author Share Posted August 14, 2021 3 minutes ago, Bertie Psmith said: I can imagine you humming "The man in me will do nearly any task" as you total up the cost of the extras and consider getting a mortgage for this rocket. A Rocket Mortgage, even. Sshhhh.. Don't mention the cost. Someone will hear. Cheers, Alistair 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
72modeler Posted August 15, 2021 Share Posted August 15, 2021 12 hours ago, AliGauld said: Do you think I can get a stock colour for those stains or will I need to mix it. RLM number 2? (I know- I'm one sick puppy!) I'll be here all week- be sure to tip your waitperson! Mike 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonH Posted August 15, 2021 Share Posted August 15, 2021 1 hour ago, 72modeler said: RLM number 2? (I know- I'm one sick puppy!) I'll be here all week- be sure to tip your waitperson! Mike Probably have to mix that with a splash of RLM number 1. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dandie Dinmont Posted August 15, 2021 Share Posted August 15, 2021 You weren’t joking about the fiddly bits! You’re clearly going to need steady hands and the eyes of a hawk for this one. Great progress so far though. Craig. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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