Calum's 2021 Builds

[Calum]

 

Well 2021 is pretty much done.  I don't see me finishing any of my current builds before the end of the year so it's time for the usual recap of the years efforts.

 

Another pandemic affected year with a two month lockdown in the middle meant I did get a bit of time at the bench.  That said I didn't get through as many builds as I'd hoped, This was partially because jets dominated my attention this year and they just take more time than props. 

 

This years tally included seven aircraft and one armour piece, all in 1/48.   If you are interested in more of any builds the titles link to an article on my blog.  But enough waffle, on to the builds

 

Hasegawa A-4K Skyhawk of No. 75 Sqn RNZAF

 

Those of you who know me know I worked on these for a while so the subject is close to my heart.  

 

 

1/48 Eduard North American P-51D Mustang - Master Mike

 

This is my second Eduard P-51D. After the first one (see here) caused me a few issues, (the decals anyway) I decided I wanted to have another go - partly to see if it was me and partly as the Hasegawa Skyhawks were dragging me down at the time.

 

 

 

 

 

1/48 Hasegawa Douglas TA-4K Skyhawk - No. 2 Sqn RNZAF

 

Next was the second Hasegawa Skyhawk.  This time T-bird depicted as a 2 Sqn aircraft base at HMAS Albatross in Australia. 

 

 

 

1/48 Kinetic Mitsubishi F-104J Starfighter 202 Sqn JASDF

 

This was a quick palette cleanser. It was excellent build and made me want to build more.

 

 

 

 

1/48 Airfix Bristol Blenheim Mk 1F - No 25 Sqn RAF

 

I have a thing for early war RAF subjects so the Blenheim was right up my alley.  Overall it's a decent build .  I'd love to see a Blenheim MK IV from Airfix.  

 

 

 

1/48 Tamiya T-34/76 - Tank No. 106 - Recon Platoon - 1st Regiment - Eastern Front 1944

 

The only armour piece for the year. I had a couple things I wanted to try on this build, those being multi colour hairspray chipping and a muddy. . I was really happy with the outcome.

 

 

 

1/48 Tamiya Lockheed Martin F-16C Viper - Arctic Aggressor

 

I'd been wanting to do this scheme for ages.  I had a bit of an issue with the SMS light tan paint which set me back but overall it came out ok.   

 

 

 

 

1/48 Eduard Messerschmitt Bf 109E-4B - 6 Staffel LG 2

 

Another palette cleanser to finish the year.  I managed to knock it off in less than month.  It was also an experiment to try out the "new" Eduard Decals .  I wrote an article on my experiences with those decals here.

 

 

 

 

Well if you got this far down,  thanks for looking . As for 2022, well I've got another Skyhawk on the go, a Su-122 and I have to do a Eduard Mk 1 Spitfire as part of a buddy build with a mate
 

Edited December 26, 2021 by Calum

[bigbadbadge]

Great work on these, they do look wonderful.

Chris

[Phantom726]

What a great collection. Superb builds all the way through!

[ArnoldAmbrose]

Gidday Calum, they're beautiful models. Regards, Jeff.

[Stef N.]

A beautiful collection. Great work.👏

[Bertie McBoatface]

Now that's an enviable collection of very high quality builds. Outstanding work all the way.

[JeroenS]

Those are beautiful builds and certainly a great result for 2021 on all accounts. I like the wet mud look on the T34 base, really convincing. 

[PlaStix]

Beautiful modelling all round Callum.  

Kind regards, 

Stix

[pacificmustang]

Awesome all round Calum, especially the scooters and the Blenheim 

Bruce 

[stevehnz]

Wonderful line up Calum. 👍

Steve.

[Calum]

Thanks all

[Seamus]

An excellent selection finished to a consistency high standard 👏

[Lightningboy2000]

That is a stunning collection for 2021. I can see why you love the Skyhawk, those two Skyhawks are perfection.

Really like your thick brown wet mud effect on the T34/76 & the tank itself looks superb. Also like the rough, what looks like stippled weathering on the Blenheim.

 

[Wulfman]

A modelling masterclass !

 

Wulfman