HL-10 Posted December 23, 2021 Share Posted December 23, 2021 This is Airfix's new Chipmunk. I have fond memories of this type from having my first flight experience in one of these as an air cadet! I still have my old logbook somewhere so I would dearly love to get another 'Chippie' to do as one I flew in. I built the aircraft out of the box, bar adding some Kitsworld Decal seatbelts. The Kitsworld set additionally came with 3D decals for the instrument panel but I omitted these on account of the actual panel being the wrong colour, some dodgy green, therefore I decided to stick with the 2D but more accurate kit decals. Overall the kit was nicely detailed but the kit was questionable in some areas, I found each assembly needed to be accurately put together as the tolerances weren't forgiving when coming to add on the next part or sub-assembly. The model was painted using all Tamiya acrylics, and the kit decals were employed too. The model was lightly weathered, mainly with oils, before finishing off with a semi-matt gloss from Tamiya. Here she is along with Airfix's Gnat in the same scale Many Thanks for looking, Angelo 46 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Comcastle Posted December 23, 2021 Share Posted December 23, 2021 Lovely job there, it is a nice, simple aircraft in looks. I just started the same kit today, hope mine looks as good as this one! Would be nice if a company did a kit of the Bulldog in 1/48, that was my first flight experience as an air cadet in the 90s. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fritag Posted December 23, 2021 Share Posted December 23, 2021 Nicely finished Chippie Angelo. Great trio with the bucc and the gnat👍 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keefr22 Posted December 23, 2021 Share Posted December 23, 2021 Lovely little Chippie, been trying to resist getting one of these, cracking builds like yours don't help matters....!! 29 minutes ago, Comcastle said: Would be nice if a company did a kit of the Bulldog in 1/48, There's this one; https://www.hannants.co.uk/product/TAR48006?result-token=2Vqzi Keith 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Masters Posted December 23, 2021 Share Posted December 23, 2021 A fine, fine build sir! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul J Posted December 23, 2021 Share Posted December 23, 2021 45 minutes ago, Comcastle said: Lovely job there, it is a nice, simple aircraft in looks. I just started the same kit today, hope mine looks as good as this one! Would be nice if a company did a kit of the Bulldog in 1/48, that was my first flight experience as an air cadet in the 90s. In case you were not aware you need cut off the locating pins on the wing halves before joining otherwise you will end up with those banana curved wings. Also,I found the wing to fuselage fits better and easier if you remove the tabs at the forward end of the centre section. I had bit of bother with it when it came to it. But good luck with your build .....and take care with the canopy assembly and jig. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twinpin Posted December 23, 2021 Share Posted December 23, 2021 Very neat work indeed 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Riot Posted December 23, 2021 Share Posted December 23, 2021 Superb! Like many I remember a few Air Cadets flights in these. Need to dig out my old 3822 from my dad’s before I build my Chippie to see which ones I’ve flown in. This is a lovely looking model, beautifully painted. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazza l Posted December 23, 2021 Share Posted December 23, 2021 Very nice work, always nice the see a red/white/grey trainer scheme. gazza l 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Dyck Posted December 24, 2021 Share Posted December 24, 2021 I love it! This color sceme looks perfect! Can’t wait to build mine…..🤤 Have a nice Christmas 🎄! Andy 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevej60 Posted December 24, 2021 Share Posted December 24, 2021 Look's superb,great finish. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marc the Builder Posted December 24, 2021 Share Posted December 24, 2021 Lovely job! The subtle weathering looks good. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maginot Posted December 24, 2021 Share Posted December 24, 2021 Nicely done. Looks great paired with the Gnat. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Viking Posted December 24, 2021 Share Posted December 24, 2021 A little beauty! Cheers John 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted December 25, 2021 Share Posted December 25, 2021 Great work on the Chipmunk, it does look lovely, just doing one myself and really enjoying it. Chris 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loloskymaster Posted December 25, 2021 Share Posted December 25, 2021 Great little Chipmunk ! And nice couple of trainers. Lolo 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ForestFan Posted December 25, 2021 Share Posted December 25, 2021 Lovely job. In my mind that’s how I want mine to turn out, quite what reality will bring is I’m sure very different! Thanks for the inspiration though 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HL-10 Posted December 26, 2021 Author Share Posted December 26, 2021 Thank you all very much! Hope you have all had a great Christmas, and have a happy new year, and stay safe! Cheers, Angelo 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wellsprop Posted December 26, 2021 Share Posted December 26, 2021 Superb, lovely build 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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