franky boy Posted March 2, 2022 Share Posted March 2, 2022 Looks great Iain. I don’t have this kit yet but the red and white liveries are IMHO by far the nicest for when I get around to building one. Looking forward to to seeing the Phantom back on the bench. Well done. James 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted March 2, 2022 Share Posted March 2, 2022 Looking very nice indeed Ian, love that paintwork and scheme. Great job Chris 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
(ex)Sgtrafman Posted March 3, 2022 Author Share Posted March 3, 2022 13 hours ago, bar side said: Looking sharp. Waiting now to see how your canopy goes. Mine is just about to come out of the box I think Hiya Thank you. It’s a really good kit, the only real problem that I’m aware of is the excessive negative bend/curve of the wing which is easily rectified by removing the locating pins and the canopy is a bit of a faff to put together, but other than that she’s a little gem I think you’ll enjoy the experience. 13 hours ago, franky boy said: Looks great Iain. I don’t have this kit yet but the red and white liveries are IMHO by far the nicest for when I get around to building one. Looking forward to to seeing the Phantom back on the bench. Well done. James Hi James Thanks for the kind words. I have to agree the red/white/grey training livery just suits this plane to a T, it reminds me of my time in ‘91 going through basic training at RAF Swinderby, happy days 👍 And yes the Phantom - I’m very keen to get back to work on that one, she’s crying out to get finished. 12 hours ago, bigbadbadge said: Looking very nice indeed Ian, love that paintwork and scheme. Great job Chris Hi Chris Thank you buddy, I gotta say yours turned out rather splendidly too, it’s a cracking little kit isn’t it? many thanks everyone Iain 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted March 3, 2022 Share Posted March 3, 2022 7 minutes ago, (ex)Sgtrafman said: Thank you buddy, I gotta say yours turned out rather splendidly too, it’s a cracking little kit isn’t it? Thanks Iain , pleased with ghe way it turned out. It certainly is a lovely kit, congratulations to Airfix for releasing another cracking kit. Chris 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdrianMF Posted March 3, 2022 Share Posted March 3, 2022 It's looking very sharp. I love that scheme too - there seem to have been a few variations of red and white. I have the old 1/72 version in the stash waiting for some red, white and grey. Regards, Adrian 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
(ex)Sgtrafman Posted March 3, 2022 Author Share Posted March 3, 2022 1 hour ago, AdrianMF said: It's looking very sharp. I love that scheme too - there seem to have been a few variations of red and white. I have the old 1/72 version in the stash waiting for some red, white and grey. Regards, Adrian Hi Adrian Thanks very much - There certainly does seem to be a few variations on a theme with regards to FTS paint schemes, which ever one its painted in they all look gorgeous! All the best Iain Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plasticbasher Posted March 3, 2022 Share Posted March 3, 2022 That looks stunning! The engine especially really stands out, fantastic work. I have one in my to do pile, fond memories of AEF as a cadet out of RAF Newton. The flights were great, waddling out to the chippy strapped to a parachute was less fun. Anyone remember the flight safety film they showed? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thommo Posted March 4, 2022 Share Posted March 4, 2022 Looks great. Built the 1/72 Airfix Chipy with our daughter when she was about 7 and it was far more basic than that 1/48 version. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biggles87 Posted March 4, 2022 Share Posted March 4, 2022 Splendid paintwork Iain. John 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray S Posted March 4, 2022 Share Posted March 4, 2022 This is an excellent way to get your mojo back, and it looks like it has been found. Having just completed one of these (in Army colours) I am very impressed with what you have done. I found the canopy was the trickiest bit overall. Cheers, Ray 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
(ex)Sgtrafman Posted March 6, 2022 Author Share Posted March 6, 2022 On 3/4/2022 at 12:43 AM, thommo said: Looks great. Built the 1/72 Airfix Chipy with our daughter when she was about 7 and it was far more basic than that 1/48 version. Thanks buddy. On 3/4/2022 at 6:24 AM, Biggles87 said: Splendid paintwork Iain. John Hi John Many thanks mate On 3/4/2022 at 8:32 AM, Ray S said: This is an excellent way to get your mojo back, and it looks like it has been found. Having just completed one of these (in Army colours) I am very impressed with what you have done. I found the canopy was the trickiest bit overall. Cheers, Ray Hi Ray Thank you - I saw your build, very nice (even though it was Army - oh the horror!) and yes the canopy is a bit of a devil to put together and now I've unmasked mine I've as bit of a mess of it. Cheers all Iain Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
(ex)Sgtrafman Posted March 6, 2022 Author Share Posted March 6, 2022 Hi everyone Just a quick update for you my Chipmunk edges ever closer to getting finished, I just need to add the seat belts, attach the windscreen and canopy, add the wheels and all the little bits and pieces so I can finally call it finished.. umm that canopy really needs some work.. Anyway all the best Iain 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted March 6, 2022 Share Posted March 6, 2022 Oooooo lovely, this is looking absolutely splendid Iain. I do love this scheme. I did have a bit of fun with the canopy myself although not too bad. Great work Chris 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
(ex)Sgtrafman Posted March 6, 2022 Author Share Posted March 6, 2022 17 minutes ago, bigbadbadge said: Oooooo lovely, this is looking absolutely splendid Iain. I do love this scheme. I did have a bit of fun with the canopy myself although not too bad. Great work Chris Hey Chris Thanks buddy, the canopy really is a bit of a bally pain in the posterior, when I removed the masks it pulled some of the paint away and that bar thingy in the rear of the canopy must have been knocked when I was painting it coz it’s sitting ever so slightly skew whiff, still not too worry there are bigger things in this world to worry about. Once again much appreciate your input all the best Iain 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
(ex)Sgtrafman Posted March 29, 2022 Author Share Posted March 29, 2022 Morning all Well she's finally finished, I have to say its not my finest work but it does look like a Chipmunk and the kit itself is very very nice, anyway here's a quick shot of the completed model I'll do an RFI later once everything has set.. Does anyone remember this... I think its time to get my Phantom across the finish line 🙂 All the best Iain 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amos brierley Posted March 29, 2022 Share Posted March 29, 2022 Hello, you say it’s not your best 🤨 . But, I think differently, I’m picking up a feel good vibe from this rascal, how’s ya mojo? Think you deserve a nicely-nicely from me 😉. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
(ex)Sgtrafman Posted March 29, 2022 Author Share Posted March 29, 2022 29 minutes ago, amos brierley said: Hello, you say it’s not your best 🤨 . But, I think differently, I’m picking up a feel good vibe from this rascal, how’s ya mojo? Think you deserve a nicely-nicely from me 😉. Hey Amos - Thank you, I really struggled with the canopy; its multi stage construction seemed overly complicated to me although I can understand why it was designed that way. My mojo btw has returned in abundance and I really am looking forward to getting my Phantom finished followed by my Kinetic Harrier GR3. Cheers buddy Iain 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted March 29, 2022 Share Posted March 29, 2022 It looks rather Splendid Iain great work. Chris 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
franky boy Posted March 29, 2022 Share Posted March 29, 2022 Cracking job Iain. Bring on the Phantom! James 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
(ex)Sgtrafman Posted March 29, 2022 Author Share Posted March 29, 2022 29 minutes ago, bigbadbadge said: It looks rather Splendid Iain great work. Chris Hey Chris Thanks buddy I really enjoyed building her 4 minutes ago, franky boy said: Cracking job Iain. Bring on the Phantom! James Hi James many thanks mate - yeah I'm looking forward to putting the Phantom to bed! Cheers Iain👍 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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