Alan P Posted September 13, 2021 Share Posted September 13, 2021 Hi all, Hot off the bench, the superb Special Hobby Tempest V as boxed by Revell. A beautifully detailed, sharply cast beauty of a kit with virtually no vices. Loved building it. Even though the kit is fine as it is (slight nose/spinner inaccuracies aside) I used some aftermarket items to improve it. The Barracuda nose and propeller did improve the overall look of the nose, radiator and spinner. Worth the investment if such things bother you! Also used CMK's Seated Pilot set, with a finely cast pilot, although the face expression is a bit odd 🤔 The wheels were also CMK, perhaps need a bit of a wash to bring them up 🤨 The serial number and codes came from generic sets by Xtradecal to represent a 486 Sqn V-1 hunter from June 1944. 486 together with 3 Sqn RAF claimed over 500 V-1s shot down in the summer of 1944. The V-1 kill markings were home-printed on decal paper. I used Klear mixed with water as a setting agent for the decals, which worked perfectly. Thanks @stevehnz@bigbadbadge for this toppest of tips 👍 This is one of the nicest kits I've had the pleasure of building in ages. So much so, I bought two more, which is unusual for me (I don't keep multiples of kits in the stash, donations excepted!) And here's the build thread if you're interested, the cockpit construction is worth a look: Anyway, thanks for looking in on this, hope you had a pleasant weekend. Alan 54 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Winenut Posted September 13, 2021 Share Posted September 13, 2021 Wow that is a big stunning beauty Congratulations 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phildagreek Posted September 13, 2021 Share Posted September 13, 2021 That’s nice! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JasonC Posted September 13, 2021 Share Posted September 13, 2021 Lovely build. 👍 The pilot lends some scale to a big, beefy aircraft! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunny Posted September 13, 2021 Share Posted September 13, 2021 Lovely build and finish Alan - congratulations! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan P Posted September 13, 2021 Author Share Posted September 13, 2021 Thank you, guys 👍 24 minutes ago, JasonC said: Lovely build. 👍 The pilot lends some scale to a big, beefy aircraft! That's what I thought, it's a big beast! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevehnz Posted September 13, 2021 Share Posted September 13, 2021 3 hours ago, Alan P said: although the face expression is a bit odd It's a Kiwi 1000 yard stare, we're famous for it. Steve. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spitfire Posted September 13, 2021 Share Posted September 13, 2021 Great job, if I wasn't in the midst of 2 builds it would tempt me to build another Tempest myself, and the pilot figure as JasonC said shows the size of the real thing. Cheers Dennis 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spitfire31 Posted September 13, 2021 Share Posted September 13, 2021 Impressively convincing Tempest! Kind regards, Joachim 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tallyho Posted September 13, 2021 Share Posted September 13, 2021 A work of art that mate, lovely craftmanship, what an aircraft too! What scale is it, 32nd? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff G Posted September 14, 2021 Share Posted September 14, 2021 Amazing work, so glad you'll be doing 2 more of these. Certainly lived up to your controversial (and hilarious) WIP title! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan P Posted September 14, 2021 Author Share Posted September 14, 2021 Thank you very much @spitfire and @Spitfire31 👍 19 hours ago, stevehnz said: It's a Kiwi 1000 yard stare, we're famous for it. Steve. This made me laugh out loud 😂 6 hours ago, Tallyho said: A work of art that mate, lovely craftmanship, what an aircraft too! What scale is it, 32nd? Thanks very much, yes it's 1/32. 4 hours ago, Jeff G said: Amazing work, so glad you'll be doing 2 more of these. Certainly lived up to your controversial (and hilarious) WIP title! Thanks Jeff, glad you liked that! Thanks again everyone, Alan 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anthony in NZ Posted September 14, 2021 Share Posted September 14, 2021 Wonderful work Alan! Absolutely wonderful. This is the scheme I was planning on doing too. You nailed it...wish it was mine Lol Cheers Anthony 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan P Posted September 14, 2021 Author Share Posted September 14, 2021 2 minutes ago, Anthony in NZ said: Wonderful work Alan! Absolutely wonderful. This is the scheme I was planning on doing too. You nailed it...wish it was mine Lol Cheers Anthony Thanks so much Anthony... I'd be happy to swap it for your Phantom...😎😂 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anthony in NZ Posted September 14, 2021 Share Posted September 14, 2021 1 minute ago, Alan P said: Thanks so much Anthony... I'd be happy to swap it for your Phantom...😎😂 Some days I wouldn't hesitate! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gatesy64 Posted September 14, 2021 Share Posted September 14, 2021 Great looking model, well done. Certainly an impressive beast. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Posted September 14, 2021 Share Posted September 14, 2021 Superb build as usual. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevej60 Posted September 14, 2021 Share Posted September 14, 2021 Turned out a stunner Alan. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan P Posted September 14, 2021 Author Share Posted September 14, 2021 Thanks once again 😃 1 hour ago, Stephen said: Superb build as usual. Thanks Stephen, you're kind as usual 😉👍 14 minutes ago, stevej60 said: Turned out a stunner Alan. Many thanks to you as well Steve for the inspiration...also I wouldn't have bought the kit if you hadn't mentioned it on your build thread! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James G Posted September 14, 2021 Share Posted September 14, 2021 Very sharp build Al 👌 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Col Walter E Kurtz Posted September 15, 2021 Share Posted September 15, 2021 (edited) Love it Alan! Exceptional build. love the invasiòn stripes and your home made decals are a very inventive touch! I did this kit recently.. tribute build to my Uncle's plane from 56 Squadron. He flew some sweeps with 486 Squadron in 1945 I seem to recall. This kit was lovely to make I agree. Would love you to do a 56 Squadron bird for one of those you've acquired in your Stash! Regrds, Andy Edited September 15, 2021 by Col Walter E Kurtz 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kapam Posted September 15, 2021 Share Posted September 15, 2021 Totally awesome Tempest! The angle on your fourth photo provides an especially evocative view (to me at least). You've done a brilliant job on that pilot too (though he looks like he forgot to visit the bathroom before getting in the seat 😁) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan P Posted September 15, 2021 Author Share Posted September 15, 2021 15 hours ago, Col Walter E Kurtz said: Love it Alan! Exceptional build. love the invasiòn stripes and your home made decals are a very inventive touch! I did this kit recently.. tribute build to my Uncle's plane from 56 Squadron. He flew some sweeps with 486 Squadron in 1945 I seem to recall. This kit was lovely to make I agree. Would love you to do a 56 Squadron bird for one of those you've acquired in your Stash! Regrds, Andy Thanks Andy, I referenced your build in my build thread as one of the inspirations 👍 I haven't decided what the other Mk.V will be yet, but I'd like to do it as a late one. The other kit is a Mk.VI 😉 13 hours ago, kapam said: Totally awesome Tempest! The angle on your fourth photo provides an especially evocative view (to me at least). You've done a brilliant job on that pilot too (though he looks like he forgot to visit the bathroom before getting in the seat 😁) That really made me laugh! But @stevehnz tells me it's a 1000-yard stare rather than the 100-yard dash to the thunderbox Thanks very much guys, and also @James G much appreciated Alan 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan P Posted September 15, 2021 Author Share Posted September 15, 2021 Just a quick extra pic on my WW2 shelf (never had one before this year!) Opposite the jet shelves: All 1/32, and I've never had so much fun with model building than now, so at least something good's happening! Alan 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted September 15, 2021 Share Posted September 15, 2021 Great work on this stunning model Alan. I do like the type and what a beastie they must have been. I like the collection, you're gonna need a some bigger shelves!!! Chris 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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