Dan Hayward Posted March 30, 2022 Share Posted March 30, 2022 I just recently completed the old Airfix kit of the Hampden with most of an Airwaves PE interior installed. The PE parts really help with an otherwise bare interior. Falcon vac transparencies were used except for the nose, the Airfix part was used there after all the framing was sanded off. I also sanded down the exterior rivets until just a hint of them remained. Markings are for a 408 Sqn. RCAF machine, summer 1941. Thanks for looking! -Dan 61 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColinChipmunkfan Posted March 30, 2022 Share Posted March 30, 2022 Very nice indeed Dan. You have an excellent finish on the model. Your improvements have breathed new life into the old model. Well done sir!! Colin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogsbody Posted March 31, 2022 Share Posted March 31, 2022 Wow! Nicely done! Those exhaust collectors look great! Nice paint work. Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Classic 315 Posted March 31, 2022 Share Posted March 31, 2022 That’s a big improvement on an old - vintage? - classic! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keith in the uk Posted March 31, 2022 Share Posted March 31, 2022 Fantastic , what a super job you have done , just goes to show that with a little extra work these old kits still have plenty of life left in them yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bertie McBoatface Posted March 31, 2022 Share Posted March 31, 2022 Very good work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Slowbuild Posted March 31, 2022 Share Posted March 31, 2022 It really doesn’t look like an “old” Airfix kit! Great job. How did you find using those etched panels that represent the internal frames? Not seen that done before, but they look convincing once painted. Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
georgeusa Posted March 31, 2022 Share Posted March 31, 2022 Really is a beautiful build of a difficult kit to make look nice. Looks like you tamed all of the fit problems and your hard work paid off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jean Posted March 31, 2022 Share Posted March 31, 2022 It does look really good, considering the plastic you started with! Lucky you to have had the PE,as it must have made your life much easier. I have started the same kit in one of the GBs, but without PE... I am impressed by your painting of the exhaust collectors: very precise painting on such a difficult shape. Congrats! JR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveH Posted March 31, 2022 Share Posted March 31, 2022 Lovely build of a 'classic' kit..... DaveH Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMCS Posted March 31, 2022 Share Posted March 31, 2022 Superb finish Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wulfman Posted March 31, 2022 Share Posted March 31, 2022 Handsome Hampton, great job on the ancient Airfix ! Wulfman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Hayward Posted March 31, 2022 Author Share Posted March 31, 2022 7 hours ago, Dave Slowbuild said: It really doesn’t look like an “old” Airfix kit! Great job. How did you find using those etched panels that represent the internal frames? Not seen that done before, but they look convincing once painted. Dave I wasn't sure about those large panels either and almost didn't use them. But once painted, given a dark wash and dry brushed with a light color, they looked much better and to be honest they look pretty neat in there with the light from the skylight on them. -Dan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Hayward Posted March 31, 2022 Author Share Posted March 31, 2022 Thank you all for the positive comments! -Dan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robin-42 Posted March 31, 2022 Share Posted March 31, 2022 Great work! I much prefer the reduced rivets look to the trenches on most of the new kits of WWII kits. If I ever finish my Stirling I will use your build for inspiration. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted March 31, 2022 Share Posted March 31, 2022 This looks absolutely stunning, the extras you have added and the sanding back of the rivets have really enhanced this old kit. Great work. Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maginot Posted April 1, 2022 Share Posted April 1, 2022 That's come up really well. What did they call it? The Flying Suitcase? No wonder. I attempted one of these back in the 60s. Don't remember completing it, which you certainly have to a high standard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quiet Mike Posted April 1, 2022 Share Posted April 1, 2022 Beautiful workmanship 👏 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mig88 Posted April 2, 2022 Share Posted April 2, 2022 Great job on that old kit!! I've had this kit in my stash since the early 1980s (no kidding - it's the oldest) and I too have the Airwaves PE set. Your kit is inspiring. Well done! Miguel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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