Dunny's 2021 Yearbook

[Dunny]

Hi All,

 

2021 has been a pretty good year for output, despite some notable non-finishers along the way! I started off the year with Airfix' 1:72 Lancaster B.II, finished as EQ*Z 'Z for Zombie' of 408 (Goose) Sqn RCAF, based at RAF Linton-on-Ouse, July 1944:

 

 

 

Here's the RFI:

 

Next up was Tamiya's lovely 1:48 Mustang III, built as GA*Q of 112 Sqn RAF, based in Italy in 1944:

 

 

 

Next a more ambitious project, in Tamiya's superb 1:48 Fairey Swordfish, finished as LS276, which flew as part of 836 Sqn FAA from the Merchant Aircraft Carrier (MAC) Amastra in 1943 - a personal one this, as my grandfather served in the Merchant Navy throughout the war.:

 

 

 

 

Next up Tamiya's 1:48 Beaufighter Mk.VIF finished as V8447 'Slippery Ship II' of 89 Sqn RAF, based at Bu Amud, Egypt, 1943. This was the aircraft flown by Doug Oxby and Mervyn Shiphard, who was an Australian:

 

 

 

Next up was a brace of 1:48 Eduard FAA Hellcats, completed along with a long time shelf sitter, an FAA Tarpon. First up was a Hellcat Mk.I, finished as JV131 of 800 Sqn FAA, which flew from HMS Emperor during the D Day landings:

 

 

The Mk.II was completed as JX814 of 1844 Sqn FAA, which operated from HMS Indomitable off Okinawa in April 1945:

 

 

 

The 1:48 Hobby Boss Tarpon was completed as JZ257 of 849 Sqn FAA, which flew from HMS Victorious in January 1945:

 

 

On a bit of an FAA run, next up was a 1:48 Special Hobby Fulmar, completed as N2015 of 805 Sqn FAA, which flew from HMS Eagle in the Meditteranean in 1941:

 

 

 

 

A bit of a change next, as I completed Special Hobby's 1:48 Airspeed Oxford Mk.I as LW926 of No.1 SFTS RAAF, based at Point Cook, VIC in 1943:

 

 

 

Next a quick hop into 1:32, with Tamiya's superlative Spitfire Mk.IXc. This was completed as MJ586, which was flown by Pierre Clostermann of 602 (City of Glasgow) Sqn RAF, which was part of 2TAF flying from Longues sur Mer during July 1944:

 

 

 

 

For the final completion for the year (or is it?!!), I hopped back into the 1:48 comfort zone with Airfix' 1:48 Spitfire Mk.Ia. This was completed as FY*Q of 611 (West Lancashire) Sqn RAF, based at Duxford in Autumn 1939:

 

 

 

 

A late addition is Airfix' 1:48 Hawker Hurricane Mk.I (Tropical), finished as P2638 as flown by Sgt F H Dean of 274 Sqn, based at Sidi Barrani, Egypt, 1941:

 

 

 

 

I do have a Blackburn Skua on the go, so if it is finished I'll edit this to add it. By my reckoning I've completed 12 builds for the year, which isn't too bad!

 

I hope everybody has a restful holiday, and you get to enjoy as much benchtime as you wish. I derive enormous pleasure from this forum, and look forward to continuing to do so in 2022! Thanks to one and all, with particular thanks to the moderators for all their work.

 

Thanks for looking and all the best,

 

Roger

Edited December 27, 2021 by Dunny
Hurricane added

[Whofan]

You've got some lovely looking builds there, most impressive.

[Dunny]

22 minutes ago, Whofan said:

You've got some lovely looking builds there, most impressive.

Thanks for the kind words - much appreciated!

[bigbadbadge]

A cracking year's work Roger, I love them all, you have modelled wonderful subjects and would love them all in my collection fella,  great work fella you should be very pleased and proud of your efforts.

Looking forward to your 2022 builds too, hope you have a great Christmas and Happy,  Healthy and Prosperous New year  and you can get some great bench time in too.

 

Chris 

[Dunny]

14 minutes ago, bigbadbadge said:

A cracking year's work Roger, I love them all, you have modelled wonderful subjects and would love them all in my collection fella,  great work fella you should be very pleased and proud of your efforts.

Looking forward to your 2022 builds too, hope you have a great Christmas and Happy,  Healthy and Prosperous New year  and you can get some great bench time in too.

 

Chris 

Thanks Chris, you are too kind. It's been a pleasure sharing this wonderful hobby with you over the year, and best wishes to you and Mrs Badge for the season. Here's to a great 2022!

 

All the best mate,

 

Roger

[bigbadbadge]

2 minutes ago, Dunny said:

Thanks Chris, you are too kind. It's been a pleasure sharing this wonderful hobby with you over the year, and best wishes to you and Mrs Badge for the season. Here's to a great 2022!

 

All the best mate,

 

Roger

Thanks fella, it's been a real joy to watch these emerge, thanks for your good wishes and hope you and yours also have a wonderful Christmas too.  Looking forward to 2022 modelling. 

Chris

[Alan P]

You've been busy! Really like your matt finish, gives a dusty look that feels realistic.

[Dunny]

2 minutes ago, Alan P said:

You've been busy! Really like your matt finish, gives a dusty look that feels realistic.

Thanks for the kind words Alan - much appreciated!

[Bertie McBoatface]

There's a lot of impressive modelling been happening at your house this year. Well done Dunny!

 

I like the Mustang very much, it's fascinating how those decals seem to sharpen the profile of the nose.

[GREG DESTEC]

Very nice Indeed. 

 

I really like the FAA subjects, particularly the Hellcats.

 

Cheers Greg🍺

[MRMRL]

That's some really high quality building there, the swordfish looks fantastic with the folded wing.

[mick b]

Superb output for the year Roger, especially as some are quite large and involved builds, great to see an Oxford completed too.

 

Mike

[Dunny]

10 hours ago, Bertie Psmith said:

There's a lot of impressive modelling been happening at your house this year. Well done Dunny!

 

I like the Mustang very much, it's fascinating how those decals seem to sharpen the profile of the nose.

 

10 hours ago, GREG DESTEC said:

Very nice Indeed. 

 

I really like the FAA subjects, particularly the Hellcats.

 

Cheers Greg🍺

 

3 hours ago, MRMRL said:

That's some really high quality building there, the swordfish looks fantastic with the folded wing.

 

2 hours ago, mick b said:

Superb output for the year Roger, especially as some are quite large and involved builds, great to see an Oxford completed too.

 

Mike

Thanks for the kind words gents - much appreciated! Merry Xmas one and all,

 

Cheers,

 

Roger

[tonyot]

What a lovely reminder of the superb models that you have turned out this year,...... Merry Christmas mate.

Cheers

          Tony

[Dunny]

51 minutes ago, tonyot said:

What a lovely reminder of the superb models that you have turned out this year,...... Merry Christmas mate.

Cheers

          Tony

Thanks for the kind words Tony - you too mate! 

 

Cheers,

 

Roger

[zebra]

Superb collection Roger, looks like you had a great modelling year.

 

Merry Christmas

Julian

[Dunny]

11 minutes ago, zebra said:

Superb collection Roger, looks like you had a great modelling year.

 

Merry Christmas

Julian

Thanks for the kind words Julian - Merry Christmas to you too!

 

Cheers,

 

Roger

[Grey Beema]

Really enjoyed your builds - thanks for putting them up Roger.

 

With a Swordfish, Albacore & Avenger muscling their way into my stash I’ll be going back and taking a look at a couple of your build threads..

[Dunny]

13 hours ago, Grey Beema said:

Really enjoyed your builds - thanks for putting them up Roger.

 

With a Swordfish, Albacore & Avenger muscling their way into my stash I’ll be going back and taking a look at a couple of your build threads..

Thanks for the kind words GB! I've also got an Albacore in my near future - plenty of FAA action for 2022!

 

All the best,

 

Roger

[Dunny]

Edited to add Hurricane

[bigbadbadge]

What a cracking addition to your wonderful stable of models. Great job on the gorgeous Hurricane. 

Chris

[Dunny]

59 minutes ago, bigbadbadge said:

What a cracking addition to your wonderful stable of models. Great job on the gorgeous Hurricane. 

Chris

Thanks Chris! There may yet be one more to come, but I'm making no promises!

 

Cheers,

 

Roger

[Quiet Mike]

That's a very impressive hanger full Roger, all lovely builds too!

 

[Dunny]

51 minutes ago, Quiet Mike said:

That's a very impressive hanger full Roger, all lovely builds too!

 

Thanks for the kind words Mike - much appreciated!

[Ray S]

That is a lovely selection of models, what a great year you had! I look forward to 2022's output!

 

My favourite (so difficult to choose) was the Oxford., but they were all brilliant.

 

Ray