PhantomBigStu Posted June 8, 2022 Share Posted June 8, 2022 (edited) Did a a Bbmf 4 ship for the 2013 season couple years back, discovered I made an error and in fact their MkV was repainted the year previously, so a double in one build to do the correct scheme. Edited October 27, 2022 by PhantomBigStu Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhantomBigStu Posted June 8, 2022 Author Share Posted June 8, 2022 And were off and *cough* its together, should be a really quick build. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhantomBigStu Posted June 9, 2022 Author Share Posted June 9, 2022 As per the title seems the XIX will now be joining this, another double in one as it also had the same scheme for the 2013 season…. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhantomBigStu Posted June 10, 2022 Author Share Posted June 10, 2022 Hoped to do some sanding today but it didn’t happen, have though dug out a spare pilot and repainted the bone dome white to represent the typical gear used by the Bbmf pilots, as well as a pilot for another quick build project started on whim tonight. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhantomBigStu Posted June 12, 2022 Author Share Posted June 12, 2022 Hope the mods don’t mind if the mustang appears as well in this thread, tried to find a direct jubilee related scheme ans failed, but it certainly will be indirectly related as an airforce of a country still recognising the Crown as Sovereign 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhantomBigStu Posted June 14, 2022 Author Share Posted June 14, 2022 Spit19 has arrived, lets try get some builds through to completion. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhantomBigStu Posted June 15, 2022 Author Share Posted June 15, 2022 (edited) Topside of the mustang done, decals on the way. Going to be an RAAF one with the appropriate Jubilee Red White and Blue spinner. Edited June 15, 2022 by PhantomBigStu 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhantomBigStu Posted June 16, 2022 Author Share Posted June 16, 2022 Did a load of sanding on the spit, and whilst I was waiting for some superglue filler to dry I started the other spit. Tried out the Ak pru blue I’ve acquired and disappointed how dark it is compared to the real thing and the Xtracrylix I’ve overpainted around the intake area 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhantomBigStu Posted June 17, 2022 Author Share Posted June 17, 2022 Camo and wing stiffeners on. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhantomBigStu Posted June 19, 2022 Author Share Posted June 19, 2022 Not very happy, what with the heat and stuff didn’t get much done except the props on the v and 51 and the underside of the later only to break the canopy on it cleaning off sanding residue, fitted the fractionally larger airfix spare and hopefully I can sand it in ok in time. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhantomBigStu Posted June 22, 2022 Author Share Posted June 22, 2022 Victory clutched from the jaws of defeat with the mustang, decided to ditch the NMF and it’s now caught up with the spit V, now to sand the undersides 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhantomBigStu Posted June 27, 2022 Author Share Posted June 27, 2022 Became a Groundhog Day pair of models, spitfire is now decal ready but can see the mustang will need a little more work 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Knight Posted July 1, 2022 Share Posted July 1, 2022 The Mustang is alright, it was designed for the British, but get that Frenchie away, How are you getting on with these? 1 month has gone already! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhantomBigStu Posted July 1, 2022 Author Share Posted July 1, 2022 Cheers, both are decal ready props aside, not much work to sort the sort out but the mustang with its black stripes is a pain, heres how they look 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhantomBigStu Posted July 6, 2022 Author Share Posted July 6, 2022 First attempts with the props ended badly, attempt number 2 however has been a grand success so now to get the xtradecal code sheets out 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhantomBigStu Posted July 8, 2022 Author Share Posted July 8, 2022 (edited) Decals mostly on, just got to dig some stencils and walkways out to match what can be seen in pics of the spit and wait for the mustang wing roundels to come in the post Edited July 8, 2022 by PhantomBigStu 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhantomBigStu Posted July 11, 2022 Author Share Posted July 11, 2022 Roundels arrived and on as where the stencils over the weekend. Now for the final varnish coats. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhantomBigStu Posted July 15, 2022 Author Share Posted July 15, 2022 (edited) Had a mare with the exhausts, ruined both the HB ones but also a pair of airfix spares, luck I had one more spare and required a full nose repaint, spit will be in the gallery later, can see it here alongside the erroneous build of AB910 this is replacing. Edited July 15, 2022 by PhantomBigStu 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhantomBigStu Posted July 15, 2022 Author Share Posted July 15, 2022 (edited) Tried to edit in an update re the XIX and couldn't so Ill do it alongside the finished spits and mustang, I'll need another decal sheet for the XIX so will be a while before I get back to it given I purchased 3 as part of the mustang build not in a rush to buy another. Also a slight heart in mouth moment as I noticed the six stack exhausts on the old AB910, well a quick check of my references photos all show the 3 stack for 2012 and can't make out the exhausts in the jubilee photos so its fine. Edited July 15, 2022 by PhantomBigStu 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Knight Posted July 20, 2022 Share Posted July 20, 2022 They do look well together 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhantomBigStu Posted August 3, 2022 Author Share Posted August 3, 2022 White letter decals on the way for the griffin spit so cracked on with it today 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhantomBigStu Posted August 5, 2022 Author Share Posted August 5, 2022 Canopy on. Looks unlikely I will be completing the 4 ship photo at the beginning, Ill have to buy the AZ kit to get the decals and I know that kits to much of a pig to dare attempt NMF on it so I'd have to get the eduard kit as well. That's 30 quid for one build..... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Knight Posted August 5, 2022 Share Posted August 5, 2022 What decals do you need? No promises, but I have loads of decals in my spares files and I may have what you need Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhantomBigStu Posted August 5, 2022 Author Share Posted August 5, 2022 3 hours ago, Black Knight said: What decals do you need? No promises, but I have loads of decals in my spares files and I may have what you need Its the one in the forground of the boxart Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CliffB Posted August 7, 2022 Share Posted August 7, 2022 Is it just the codes that you need Stu? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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