Ray_W Posted December 18, 2021 Share Posted December 18, 2021 Another good modelling year with a diverse range of subjects. Each with their own challenges. Kicked off the year with some armour in the MTO GB: 1/35 MiniArt M3 Grant Then in the Interceptor GB: 1/48 Eduard MiG-21bis in Bulgarian markings. ANZAC GB and it was the RAAF's turn: 1/48 Kinetic mirage IIIO Back to AFV's with the Panzer III GB: 1/35 Dragon StuG.III Ausf.G I may not of built any Spitfires, but I did make up for WW2 types with a schwarm of Messerschmitt Bf-109's representing the variants used in Bulgarian service. The Bf-109 GB, here they come: 1/48 Eduard 1941 Bf-109 E3 1/48 Eduard 1943 Bf-109 G2 1/48 Eduard 1944 Bf-109 G6 1/48 Eduard 1946-47 Bf-109 G6 I kept the Bulgarian theme going in the High Wing GB: 1/48 Mirage Hobby PZL P.24B in Bulgarian Markings Less than 30 years between the two types and we are here with a F-4B for the Phantom II GB: 1/48 Tamiya F-4B Phantom II And lastly a cheeky place holder. Will I sneak in number 11 for the year. Well at least I have the ejection seats done. Ray 28 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlaStix Posted December 18, 2021 Share Posted December 18, 2021 That's a very impressive collection for the year Ray! I remember your two AFVs particularly well! Looking forward to seeing more of your builds in 2022. Kind regards, Stix Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray_W Posted December 18, 2021 Author Share Posted December 18, 2021 Thanks Stix @PlaStix I have just been admiring your builds. You certainly have you hand paint technique sorted. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pacificmustang Posted December 20, 2021 Share Posted December 20, 2021 Some lovely builds there. Bruce 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray_W Posted December 20, 2021 Author Share Posted December 20, 2021 10 hours ago, pacificmustang said: Some lovely builds there. Thanks Bruce, a most enjoyable build year. Driven largely by Group Build subjects. Always a good format for getting you out of your comfort zone. I had not built a jet of any description for so long and this year delivered three. A lot of fun. Seems like I am going to keep it going for 2022. I have an EA-18G, F/A-18A, F-105G and a humble Meteor in the pipeline. It might be another year without a Spitfire. Unlikely though. I'll be getting home to my stash in January and intend to bring back my oldie but a goodie 1/48 Airfix FR.47 kit. I really want to go to town on that build. OK maybe a Seafire, but a Spitfire nonetheless. Ray 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bertie McBoatface Posted December 20, 2021 Share Posted December 20, 2021 Very impressive output. I particularly like the Grant; has that the full interior? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray_W Posted December 20, 2021 Author Share Posted December 20, 2021 16 minutes ago, Bertie Psmith said: has that the full interior? Thanks Bertie, This one was without the full interior. You'll see I do have the driver's hatch open and stuck a driver in to obscure the view. Ray Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coneheadff Posted December 20, 2021 Share Posted December 20, 2021 Great collection Ray!!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
franky boy Posted December 20, 2021 Share Posted December 20, 2021 Great work Ray. James 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calum Posted December 21, 2021 Share Posted December 21, 2021 Nice work Ray 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted December 23, 2021 Share Posted December 23, 2021 Great build Ray I love the PZL.24 with the red cowling, although they all look great. Chris 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Retired Bob Posted December 23, 2021 Share Posted December 23, 2021 A lovely collection Ray, I think that if I had to pick a favorite it would be the MIG-21, an unusual scheme and an aircraft that I have never made. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray_W Posted December 23, 2021 Author Share Posted December 23, 2021 @coneheadff @franky boy @Calum @Retired Bob Thank you for the kind comments. Another most enjoyable modelling year. Hard to pick a personal favourite, as you know, when you put so much time and effort into them. I think the PZL by a close margin to the MiG. I like the PZL because how the weathered glossy red turned out. And for Bob, the MiG was my first and I have come to really like the type. I am now keen to do a NMF one. Ray 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackroadkill Posted December 23, 2021 Share Posted December 23, 2021 I have to say that's some very impressive output, especially with the standard of finishing you've shown. Being a sucker for a 109, that 1946 G6 really does it for me. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArnoldAmbrose Posted December 24, 2021 Share Posted December 24, 2021 Gidday Ray, they're all very nicely done. Regards, Jeff. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
franky boy Posted December 24, 2021 Share Posted December 24, 2021 19 hours ago, Ray_W said: @coneheadff @franky boy @Calum @Retired Bob Thank you for the kind comments. Another most enjoyable modelling year. Hard to pick a personal favourite, as you know, when you put so much time and effort into them. I think the PZL by a close margin to the MiG. I like the PZL because how the weathered glossy red turned out. And for Bob, the MiG was my first and I have come to really like the type. I am now keen to do a NMF one. Ray There’s always the Mig 21 STGB beginning in February for that nmf bird Ray. James 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray_W Posted December 27, 2021 Author Share Posted December 27, 2021 On 12/24/2021 at 7:29 AM, jackroadkill said: Being a sucker for a 109, that 1946 G6 really does it for me. It is an interesting post war scheme. For me they're like Spitfires, I can just keep making them. Always something interesting in the variants and schemes to do. I actually prefer the 1944 G6. It is a scheme I have wanted to do for some time and I was really pleased with the result. All were fun and gave me a result to be happy with. Hard to pick personal favourites. On 12/25/2021 at 2:27 AM, franky boy said: There’s always the Mig 21 STGB beginning in February for that nmf bird Ray. Hi James, I actually put my name down for the MiG-21 GB with the intention of doing a NMF MiG. The GB timing will cause me a problem as I am booked on a flight home to Australia having been away for a long time due to COVID and European work commitments. Maybe some other priorities will take over. I am getting the MiG ready though just in case. Ray 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MRMRL Posted December 27, 2021 Share Posted December 27, 2021 Hi James, these are fantastic. I love the winter scene and the stug, and also the phantom (really need to get on and do mine). Is it possible that you quite like me109's by any chance? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IanC Posted December 27, 2021 Share Posted December 27, 2021 An impressive collection Ray. That StuG III is particularly good - such an evocative little scene. Ian 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muchmirth Posted December 27, 2021 Share Posted December 27, 2021 Wow those me-109’s and the stug III… hard to beat that. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted December 28, 2021 Share Posted December 28, 2021 Well done Ray very nice collection. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdrianMF Posted January 1, 2022 Share Posted January 1, 2022 Wow! Super set of builds. The opening shot of the Grant with the commander figure looks so realistic. Regards, Adrian 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sky Keg Posted January 1, 2022 Share Posted January 1, 2022 Armor and aircraft done to flawless precision. Impressive to say the least. Mike 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray_W Posted January 2, 2022 Author Share Posted January 2, 2022 On 12/27/2021 at 10:33 PM, MRMRL said: Is it possible that you quite like me109's by any chance? Yes, there is a good chance. Also wanted to complete the variants of the 109 in Bulgarian service so it gave me the incentive to build 4. 😁 Ray 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wulfman Posted January 26, 2022 Share Posted January 26, 2022 Excellent work, love your Bulgarian 109’s ! Wulfman 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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