runik12 Posted December 17, 2021 Share Posted December 17, 2021 Hello colleagues! In late 1928, Handley Page chief designer George Walkert began designing a liner with improved reliability, range, cargo capacity and passenger comfort. ... The project is designated Handley Page H.P.42. The pilot car of the series was already built by 1930. Two versions of Handley Page H.P.42 were developed and produced - for flights on European routes H.P.42W (Western - Western) and for long-distance flights H.P.42E (Eastern - Eastern). These variants of the aircraft differed in engines (the western one was equipped with four 9-cylinder Bristol Jupiter XFBM engines, and the eastern one was equipped with less powerful Bristol Jupiter XIF engines) and passenger compartment capacity. Not a bad set from the 90s for lovers of civil aviation of the 30s of the last century from the AIRFIX company. This model is rooted in the distant 60s of the last century. In spite of its age, the set is quite decent, even if you collect a "box". I tried to diversify and complement the model a little, fantasized a little with the interior, fenders and chassis. As far as possible, to judge you. "Glass" with model PVA, painted Valejio and Mr. Hoby as usual, slightly stained with art oil. At the end there are some pictures from the construction site. I tried to overlay the photo of the salon on the photo, a little awkwardly, but as best I could. Happy viewing. Regards, Mikhail 58 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonners Posted December 17, 2021 Share Posted December 17, 2021 Fantastic, Mikhail, I like that a lot. The photos 'showing' the interior work really well. Nicely painted and with subtle weathering. Nice one. Jon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keith in the uk Posted December 17, 2021 Share Posted December 17, 2021 Wow , what can one say except brilliant , i have just obtained a Conrail 1.72nd scale vac kit of this aircraft and the standard you have set with this model is very high indeed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don149 Posted December 17, 2021 Share Posted December 17, 2021 A beautiful model , Mikhail . Your overlays are very impressive . That aeroplane is my " dream machine " in 1/32nd scale Don . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMCS Posted December 17, 2021 Share Posted December 17, 2021 Outstanding work Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColinChipmunkfan Posted December 18, 2021 Share Posted December 18, 2021 Excellent modelling. I do like the extra attention to detail you have added to the kit. The pipework and the interior fittings are very good. Thanks for posting. Colin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Viking Posted December 18, 2021 Share Posted December 18, 2021 Beautifully detailed work, the interior especially. I have a couple of these kits and plan to do an Eastern and a Western. I'll have to get a move on! Cheers John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Epeeman Posted December 18, 2021 Share Posted December 18, 2021 Mikhail, This really is outstanding work - hard to believe this was the old Airfix kit, actually. Love your interior and other details. Regards Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sabrejet Posted December 18, 2021 Share Posted December 18, 2021 Exquisite! That is a stunning model of a very old and clunky kit! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homer Posted December 18, 2021 Share Posted December 18, 2021 Congratulations on a beautiful model well done 👏 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TEXANTOMCAT Posted December 18, 2021 Share Posted December 18, 2021 Simply wonderful well done 🙂👍 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mig88 Posted December 18, 2021 Share Posted December 18, 2021 Wow!! I built this kit for my dad 20+ years ago and your work and finish is outstanding. Superbly done!! Miguel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dennis_C Posted December 18, 2021 Share Posted December 18, 2021 (edited) Really impressive model! I like how it turned out and hats off to all the work done on it! Incredible evolution that civil aviation made - an airplane carrying 40 people was a colossus in the 30s but now it's a little airplane for regional routes Edited December 18, 2021 by Dennis_C Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vesa Jussila Posted December 18, 2021 Share Posted December 18, 2021 Really impressive. Absolutely suberb build. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajmm Posted December 19, 2021 Share Posted December 19, 2021 Wonderful work. The finish is exquisite. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimT Posted December 20, 2021 Share Posted December 20, 2021 Now that's a model! Amazing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vulcanicity Posted December 20, 2021 Share Posted December 20, 2021 That is truly masterful, beautiful neat and creative modelling and it looks several scales bigger than it is. If you'd told me it was 48th I would have believed you! Also I love the creative photography, for a moment I thought you had built it cutaway on the starboard side! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wulfman Posted December 20, 2021 Share Posted December 20, 2021 Superb modelling ! Wulfman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete in a shed Posted December 22, 2021 Share Posted December 22, 2021 Wonderful! All the scratch building and detailing you have added has resulted in a gem of a model. Such an iconic aircraft, its great to see one modelled so well. Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazza l Posted December 22, 2021 Share Posted December 22, 2021 Amazing attention to detail... proper modelling! gazza l Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray S Posted December 22, 2021 Share Posted December 22, 2021 What a wonderful result. I have a couple of these in my stash, but will concentrate on the outside when I do mine (probably!) Ray Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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