Wulfman Posted January 10, 2022 Share Posted January 10, 2022 Excellent build on the Skyraider , nice work ! Wulfman 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted January 10, 2022 Author Share Posted January 10, 2022 8 hours ago, cardiff guy said: Nice finish, hope mine turns out as well. Thanks Cardiff Guy, you will enjoy it it's a lovely kit. 6 hours ago, Dunny said: Lovely build and finish Chris - I hope it met with Dad's approval? Cheers, Roger Thanks Roger very kind and thanks for your support and encouragement during the build. Got the seal of approval over the weekend so very pleased too. 4 hours ago, Wulfman said: I agree, Westland should have built the Spad under licence, maybe they could have called it the Westland Wyoming . Wulfman I kicked it 😃 Thanks guys Chris 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevehnz Posted January 10, 2022 Share Posted January 10, 2022 That is a wonderful result with this Chris, you've made it look fantastic. 👍 It is also good to hear good things about the kit, gives me hope for mine come the day. Steve 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canberraman Posted January 10, 2022 Share Posted January 10, 2022 A quite delightful build of a type and variant that the big kit companies have strangely omitted over the year. Well done, she looks great! Mark 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted January 10, 2022 Author Share Posted January 10, 2022 9 hours ago, Wulfman said: Excellent build on the Skyraider , nice work ! Wulfman Thanks Wulfman very kind of you. Sorry for late reply as didn't realise it had gone to two pages!!! 2 hours ago, stevehnz said: That is a wonderful result with this Chris, you've made it look fantastic. 👍 It is also good to hear good things about the kit, gives me hope for mine come the day. Steve Thanks Steve , very kind too, very pleased with it you will like the kit, it goes together well. 2 hours ago, canberraman said: A quite delightful build of a type and variant that the big kit companies have strangely omitted over the year. Well done, she looks great! Mark Thanks Mark , kind of you too fella, yes it is quite idd really that it has been overlooked like that, I was looking at the 48th Italeri/Esci kit but had avoided and saw this kit and glad I did. Thanks all Chris 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Learstang Posted January 10, 2022 Share Posted January 10, 2022 Chris, I had the old ESCI kit (and it was in the ESCI box - this is from a long time ago). Although I've pretty much abandoned 1/48th scale kits, as I was collecting them and never building them, I still wish I had that kit. I realise it's probably not up to modern 1/48th scale standards, but I remember it as being a nice kit. Wulfman, I don't know if you're being ironic, but I kind of like 'Westland Wyoming' - it has a certain 'ring' to it! Regards, Jason 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted January 10, 2022 Author Share Posted January 10, 2022 1 hour ago, Learstang said: Chris, I had the old ESCI kit (and it was in the ESCI box - this is from a long time ago). Although I've pretty much abandoned 1/48th scale kits, as I was collecting them and never building them, I still wish I had that kit. I realise it's probably not up to modern 1/48th scale standards, but I remember it as being a nice kit. Wulfman, I don't know if you're being ironic, but I kind of like 'Westland Wyoming' - it has a certain 'ring' to it! Regards, Jason Hi Jason, oh man, I was going on something, can't now remember where , I should have given it a look. I think the Italeri kit is a rebox of it with new parts , I better not go for another though just yet, as just put the Airfix Spitfire IX on back order and I will be in trouble with the Domestic authorities if I do!!! Thanks Chris 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBaron Posted January 10, 2022 Share Posted January 10, 2022 A superb rendition Chris - the finish just looks top drawer from every angle. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted January 10, 2022 Author Share Posted January 10, 2022 18 minutes ago, TheBaron said: A superb rendition Chris - the finish just looks top drawer from every angle. Thanks Tony, that's very kind of you. This was a very nice kit. Chris 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJP Posted January 10, 2022 Share Posted January 10, 2022 Looks great Chris, I might have to get me one I think CJP 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyot Posted January 10, 2022 Share Posted January 10, 2022 I do like that Chris and I love the D Flight markings,......... I have a soft spot for the Skyraider AEW.1 myself and you have got it off to a tee mate. Glad to hear that the Sword kit is good too as I have few to build myself. Nice one mate, Cheers Tony 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted January 10, 2022 Author Share Posted January 10, 2022 1 hour ago, CJP said: Looks great Chris, I might have to get me one I think CJP Thanks CJP, I really enjoyed this one definitely recommended 1 hour ago, tonyot said: I do like that Chris and I love the D Flight markings,......... I have a soft spot for the Skyraider AEW.1 myself and you have got it off to a tee mate. Glad to hear that the Sword kit is good too as I have few to build myself. Nice one mate, Cheers Tony Thanks Tony, glad you like it, I was lucky enough to find a Model decal 72/044 sheet that had the D flight markings on Ebay just at the right time. The Centaur C is there too so it had to be WV106. I also used Avalon decals Skyraider roundels and a few decals from the Kit. The kit is nice just test fit as per short run kits and the Pitot is on the opposite wing to the instructions. You will enjoy them . Thanks guys Chris 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevehnz Posted January 11, 2022 Share Posted January 11, 2022 4 hours ago, bigbadbadge said: I was lucky enough to find a Model decal 72/044 sheet That wouldn't be Model Art decal 72/043 would it Chris, hoping so 'cause I think I have it. Steve. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted January 11, 2022 Author Share Posted January 11, 2022 5 hours ago, stevehnz said: That wouldn't be Model Art decal 72/043 would it Chris, hoping so 'cause I think I have it. Steve. Thanks Steve yes you are correct, sorry I had a senior moment there. Getting old!!! Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevehnz Posted January 11, 2022 Share Posted January 11, 2022 30 minutes ago, bigbadbadge said: Getting old!!! Join the club. Steve. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cookenbacher Posted January 12, 2022 Share Posted January 12, 2022 You are top form Chris, I can't keep up! Lovely Skyraider, what a finish! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted January 12, 2022 Author Share Posted January 12, 2022 5 hours ago, Cookenbacher said: You are top form Chris, I can't keep up! Lovely Skyraider, what a finish! Thanks Cookie, very kind of you . I do like having multiple builds on the go and helps keep the Mojo levels high. Really enjoyed the Skyraider, have wanted to do one for ages and tge Sword kit is lovely. Thanks Chris 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Dyck Posted January 16, 2022 Share Posted January 16, 2022 Perfect model Chris! Love it from the nose to the tail. Superb finish! Cheers Andy … and now the Chipmunk 😀😀😀😀😀😀 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted January 16, 2022 Author Share Posted January 16, 2022 Thanks Andy, very kind and glad you like it, it's a cracking kit, really enjoyed it too. The Chipmunk is being painted as we speak, first coat on the red sections has just gone on. Chris 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cngaero Posted January 17, 2022 Share Posted January 17, 2022 Great work Chris. If mine turns out to be half as good as yours, I'll be a happy bunny. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted January 17, 2022 Author Share Posted January 17, 2022 7 hours ago, cngaero said: Great work Chris. If mine turns out to be half as good as yours, I'll be a happy bunny. Thanks cngaero, that's very kind. I am sure you will enjoy the kit and it will turn out very well. The kit is very good and I found it just needed some small additions really. Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-32 Posted January 17, 2022 Share Posted January 17, 2022 That's a great build, would look good in any collection 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted January 17, 2022 Author Share Posted January 17, 2022 2 hours ago, F-32 said: That's a great build, would look good in any collection Thanks F-32, really kind of you. Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlaStix Posted January 17, 2022 Share Posted January 17, 2022 Hi Chris. Wow!! That really is a stunningly beautiful result on your Skyraider!! Utterly superb modelling as always! Kind regards, Stix 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quiet Mike Posted January 17, 2022 Share Posted January 17, 2022 Excellent result on an usual build Chris, this turned out lovely. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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