Roman Schilhart Posted September 5, 2021 Share Posted September 5, 2021 Dear fellow Britmodellers, here's the new 1/72 Kovozávody Prostějov Hawker Tempest Mk.V in markings of 486. (NZ) Squadron, flown by Squadron Leader Warren Schrader in March 1945. I built from the box, adding whip antenna from stretched sprue. Painted with Gunze/Mr.Hobby acrylics, photographs by Wolfgang Rabel. The new KP kit is superior to the Academy model in terms of shape and dimensions, but does require some work, especially around the wing/fuselage joints. The wing walkways are airbrushed. Thank you for your interest in this topic, best greetings from Vienna! Roman 63 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LDSModeller Posted September 5, 2021 Share Posted September 5, 2021 34 minutes ago, Roman Schilhart said: Hawker Tempest Mk.V in markings of 486. (NZ) Squadron, flown by Squadron Leader Warren Schrader in March 1945. Hi Roman, Very Nice Always like a Tempest This is Wing Commander WE "Smokey" Schrader beside his 486 Squadron Tempest, in Holland. (RNZAF Official - Air Force Museum of New Zealand - Used with Permissions) Thanks for sharing your Model Build with us Regards Alan 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevehnz Posted September 5, 2021 Share Posted September 5, 2021 Lovely build of that Roman, even better being one of my Favourite Kiwi Tempest aces. One for me to chase down. Thanks for posting it. Steve. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mig88 Posted September 5, 2021 Share Posted September 5, 2021 A beautiful job as always Roman. Outstanding work! Miguel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supersonic Posted September 5, 2021 Share Posted September 5, 2021 Lovely Paint job Roman! Hans Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sky Keg Posted September 6, 2021 Share Posted September 6, 2021 Roman, The Tempest looks GREAT!!!! You continue to set the bar high with a very realistic result. Wolfgang compliments your work of art with outstanding photographs. I like this Tempest A LOT!!!!! Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
72modeler Posted September 6, 2021 Share Posted September 6, 2021 Very nice Tempest, Roman! I always thought the Academy kit was pretty accurate- how is the new KP kit better? Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pedro1 Posted September 6, 2021 Share Posted September 6, 2021 Lovely build Roman, I may need to get one of these myself! Peter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
javlin Posted September 6, 2021 Share Posted September 6, 2021 Came out Quite Nice Sir!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roman Schilhart Posted September 6, 2021 Author Share Posted September 6, 2021 2 hours ago, 72modeler said: Very nice Tempest, Roman! I always thought the Academy kit was pretty accurate- how is the new KP kit better? Mike Hello Mike! In my opinion KP captures the look of the Tempest better, especially the nose. ACADEMY Tempest: KP Tempest: 5 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wulfman Posted September 6, 2021 Share Posted September 6, 2021 Terrific Tempest, great build ! Wulfman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luka Posted September 6, 2021 Share Posted September 6, 2021 34 minutes ago, Roman Schilhart said: In my opinion KP captures the look of the Tempest better, especially the nose. Thanks for that comparison shot, although the Academy Tempest still looks great imho, the KP one just looks superb. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bedders Posted September 6, 2021 Share Posted September 6, 2021 Looks very nice. Might there be an issue with the undercarriage doors on the KP? Justin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roman Schilhart Posted September 6, 2021 Author Share Posted September 6, 2021 (edited) 1 hour ago, Bedders said: Looks very nice. Might there be an issue with the undercarriage doors on the KP? Justin Well spotted Justin. They inner doors are the wrong way around, entirely my fault. Edited September 6, 2021 by Roman Schilhart Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vultures1 Posted September 6, 2021 Share Posted September 6, 2021 Very nicely done Roman - great pair of Tempests Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kapam Posted September 8, 2021 Share Posted September 8, 2021 Stunning work with beautiful results! 👍👍 It's a fine looking plane - maybe one of these KP kits is in my future. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kiseca Posted September 8, 2021 Share Posted September 8, 2021 Lovely build! The Tempest V is such a brutal looking aircraft, but beautiful at the same time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meatbox8 Posted September 8, 2021 Share Posted September 8, 2021 A terrific looking Tempest, Roman. You've brought out all the power and magesty of the real thing. I'm definitely going to have to have a couple of these. I'm looking forward to the Mk II and, hopefully, Mk VI as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Winenut Posted September 9, 2021 Share Posted September 9, 2021 Great Tempest Roman Colours looks brilliant Really like the comparison between the Academy and KP versions One of my favourite aircraft! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luis Alfonso Posted September 12, 2021 Share Posted September 12, 2021 Hi Again My Friend Roman!!! You have made me have nice time admiring this gem of a build you shared here, and the time was well invested...Congratulations for this new build!!! Knowing about your work schedule in these last times, really think is a great acheivement to get a kit towards finishing line in these busy times!!!. Was watching carefully this build as was thinking I have a lot of Tempest kits in my stash as BTW, this aircraft was one of my first builds in 1/72 back in 1979 when I started my transition from 1/48 to 1/72... So, since I build the Old Revell/Lodela (Mexican made) model that came with the Three Versions Box many times to have all the versions that the manufacturer and ESCI decals have included in their sheets, have in the stash the Heller/Airfix, the Academy, Matchbox and the Frog/Novo/Zvezda kits...and seems will have to buy one of KP to compare and correct something in the others... (Sorry but have to recognize that modelers like you work better than the magazine promotionals in my mind...) Anyway, enjoyed a huge lot the comments and the job you have done and think all the quality of this build has come with the usual high standars you always deliver here. Enjoyed to watch carefully the pics. And also, agree with Sky Keg. Thank you very much for sharing!!! Cheers!!! Luis Alfonso Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RidgeRunner Posted September 12, 2021 Share Posted September 12, 2021 Very nice, Roman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyot Posted September 12, 2021 Share Posted September 12, 2021 Lovely Tempest there Roman,...... nicely done mate, Cheers Tony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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