MikeR-G Posted March 20, 2022 Share Posted March 20, 2022 (edited) I am new to Britmodeller, I used to build and paint Airfix 1:72 scale military vehicles and aircraft as an 11/12 year old, over 45 years ago, using squirty glue tubes, paint brush and humbrol tinlets. The aircraft normally ended up being launched out the window with cotton wool and lighter fluid on fire, and the military vehicles set up in the garden and shot at with my air rifle with telescopic sight, pretending to be a sniper - I was always destined to have a career in the Army! My trip to the Hereford Model Centre last year inspired me to take it up again when I saw the Hawker Typhoon 1:24 scale model, it is one of my favorite aircraft and a real beast. This is my first go at building a model of this size and complexity, learning to use an airbrush and apply weathering techniques etc. I eventually got round to starting it about 6 weeks ago. well it is complete! It has been quite a marathon taking over 50 hours to prepare, build and paint the 450+ parts and weather it to represent a battle worn WW2 ground attack fighter with D-Day invasion stripes. This 'Tiffy' is from 174 (Mauritius) Squadron, RAF Holmsley South, June 1944. It is equipped with four 20mm Hispano cannons and eight 50 lb RP-3 unguided air-to-ground rockets. Max speed was 412mph and range of 510 miles, powered by the 24 cylinder Napier Sabre engine developing over 2,200 horse power. I am taking a short break from modelling as I have some DIY duties, but will be returning to model the Meng 1:48 F-18 Hornet (f), in a few weeks, another favourite aircraft of mine. Edited March 23, 2022 by MikeR-G Update 60 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redcap Posted March 20, 2022 Share Posted March 20, 2022 For 'only' 50 hours of work that's fantastic result. Great model mate. Gary Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keith in the uk Posted March 20, 2022 Share Posted March 20, 2022 Wow , that s some model you have created there the detail on the rockets is very impressive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GREG DESTEC Posted March 20, 2022 Share Posted March 20, 2022 Superb 👍 In terms of level of detail the Airfix 1/24 scale range is impressive. I have seen examples of their Hellcat, and Mosquito which equals your Typhoon. One of those for your next project perhaps? Cheers Greg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farmerboy Posted March 20, 2022 Share Posted March 20, 2022 Wow! You have set a high bar for yourself, already looking forward to seeing your next model, whatever it may be, good job! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HL-10 Posted March 20, 2022 Share Posted March 20, 2022 Wonderful work! A very impressive looking Typhoon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncle Pete Posted March 20, 2022 Share Posted March 20, 2022 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mullac2001 Posted March 20, 2022 Share Posted March 20, 2022 Looks fantastic , well done . One of my favourite planes . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted March 20, 2022 Share Posted March 20, 2022 Wowee, what a cracking Tiffie, I have this in the stash and was planning the same machine, one day !!! Great work , the paint and weathering looks superb. Welcome too. Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Telboy3510 Posted March 20, 2022 Share Posted March 20, 2022 That is amazing !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete in Lincs Posted March 20, 2022 Share Posted March 20, 2022 Mike, Welcome to the forum. That was fifty hours well spent, a cracking result. You're going to need a large display cabinet! Enjoy your rest from the bench. There's plenty of choice out there for your next project, whatever it turns out to be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
su27rules Posted March 20, 2022 Share Posted March 20, 2022 Fantastic!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeR-G Posted March 20, 2022 Author Share Posted March 20, 2022 3 hours ago, GREG DESTEC said: Superb 👍 In terms of level of detail the Airfix 1/24 scale range is impressive. I have seen examples of their Hellcat, and Mosquito which equals your Typhoon. One of those for your next project perhaps? Cheers Greg Thanks Greg, I half had my eye on the Mosquito or the Hellcat, they look pretty impressive too. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don149 Posted March 20, 2022 Share Posted March 20, 2022 A great model Mike ! , well built and finished Don . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeR-G Posted March 20, 2022 Author Share Posted March 20, 2022 51 minutes ago, Don149 said: A great model Mike ! , well built and finished Don . Thanks Don 🙂 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeR-G Posted March 21, 2022 Author Share Posted March 21, 2022 On 3/20/2022 at 6:10 PM, su27rules said: Fantastic!! Thank you 🙂 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MRMRL Posted March 21, 2022 Share Posted March 21, 2022 I'd say that's a pretty glorious return to the hobby after such a break. Can't wait to see what you can do after some more practice 😉 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJP Posted March 21, 2022 Share Posted March 21, 2022 Great job in 50 hours modelling! - I think it would have taken me a year to put this kit together 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quiet Mike Posted March 21, 2022 Share Posted March 21, 2022 Wow! I reckon I spend about 50 hours just scratching my ar .. head thinking what to do next on a build, that's an amazing effort! Can't wait to see what you tackle next! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeR-G Posted March 22, 2022 Author Share Posted March 22, 2022 22 hours ago, MRMRL said: I'd say that's a pretty glorious return to the hobby after such a break. Can't wait to see what you can do after some more practice 😉 Thank you,, it was fun building it, learnt lots to build a better model next time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mick Posted March 22, 2022 Share Posted March 22, 2022 excellent work Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Learstang Posted March 22, 2022 Share Posted March 22, 2022 Brilliant work on that Tiffie! I suppose this one won't be sent through the window in a final blaze of glory. Regards, Jason Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeR-G Posted March 22, 2022 Author Share Posted March 22, 2022 39 minutes ago, Learstang said: Brilliant work on that Tiffie! I suppose this one won't be sent through the window in a final blaze of glory. Regards, Jason Hi Jason, definitely not, this is keep high on the shelf out of reach of my 4 year old grandson! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeR-G Posted March 23, 2022 Author Share Posted March 23, 2022 (edited) Guys, Thank you for all your kind comments, I really enjoyed building and painting the Typhoon, and I have learned a great deal in doing it. I have decided to model another one of my favourite aircraft, which is the F-18 Hornet. I am going to get a Meng 1:48 F-18e or f. Edited March 23, 2022 by MikeR-G Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bertie McBoatface Posted March 31, 2022 Share Posted March 31, 2022 Very well done! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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