Popular Post Dave Slowbuild Posted July 27, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted July 27, 2022 This is my first RFI post, so it might all go horribly wrong as I'm a bit of an IT numpty.... anyway, press on. This is the kit, Airfix's 2019 re-release of the Jet Provost T4, with markings for an aircraft of No 79(R) Squadron at RAF Chivenor in 1989. The unusual but attractive scheme drew me in... I had intended to suppress my instincts to faff-about and build it straight out-of-the-box, and just enjoy the process. This was going swimmingly, a nice easy build, just a few sink marks around the tail are the only issues I can remember. The thing was primed, the yellow fuselage stripe painted, almost done, but then..... one evening I started googling for photos of the aircraft, and finished-up looking at the walk-arounds right here on BM. I realised there were a few missing features that were quite prominent and I couldn't stop myself from trying to get them onto the model. I added 3 air scoops to the top of the fuselage, and one on the starboard side just below the canopy, from laminations of microstrip filed to shape. A red (anti-collision?) lamp to the top surface from painted sprue, and a new tail lamp from clear sprue. The trim tab actuators were simple solid wedge shapes, whereas the real things sit noticeably proud from the surface, so these were carved away and new ones fitted from bits of strip and sprue. (Curiously the actuator on the underside of the starboard tailplane was in totally the wrong position.) There are a number of aerials on the undersides, but I couldn't establish where they all attached so I opted to stay away from that. The model is finished in Xtracrylix paints, airbrushed, with detail painting in various Vallejo and Citadel colours. A thin coat of satin varnish to finish off. Medium Sea Grey uppers, Barley Grey below. The kit supplies a single piece decal for the yellow and black fuselage stripes, but I couldn't see that working out very well as it would have to wrap around the tapered body and the fin fillet, so I painted the whole thing. I nearly overlooked the medium sea grey outline to the roundel and squadron bar – I realised this very late in the day and had to resort to some fiddly masking to get that done. The additions I made were not difficult, but to me they made the world of difference to the look of the finished model, and to the fun of building it, so I'm glad I went to the extra trouble. I'd recommend the kit to anyone, straightforward to build and an attractive scheme. Thanks for looking! Dave 78 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heather Kay Posted July 27, 2022 Share Posted July 27, 2022 Not my kind of thing (wrong era, no propeller, yada-yada) but that’s very nicely done. The little enhancements you’ve done have lifted it just so. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billyharry2000 Posted July 27, 2022 Share Posted July 27, 2022 Very nice build that Dave . 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBaron Posted July 27, 2022 Share Posted July 27, 2022 Your attention to detail has really made this one pop into life Dave. Splendid work and look forward to see more in the next one! Best, Tony. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jagdtiger1 Posted July 27, 2022 Share Posted July 27, 2022 You've done a brilliant, clean finish on an absolutely adorable little kit there Dave! James. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Slowbuild Posted July 27, 2022 Author Share Posted July 27, 2022 3 hours ago, Heather Kay said: The little enhancements you’ve done have lifted it just so. Thanks Heather. Sometimes a little goes a long way! I need to work on my photos though to get anywhere near your standard. 2 hours ago, billyharry2000 said: Very nice build that Dave . Thank you! It goes together very well, good job by Airfix 2 hours ago, TheBaron said: attention to detail Cheers Tony, from a detail master like yourself that’s very kind 2 hours ago, Jagdtiger1 said: absolutely adorable little kit It really is James. The JP wasn’t really on my radar - I only bought the kit for the scheme - but I rather fell in love with it. I need to do T5 now to go with it! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PLC1966 Posted July 27, 2022 Share Posted July 27, 2022 Lovely model of a lovely kit, done three myself and another on the go in the background. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColinChipmunkfan Posted July 27, 2022 Share Posted July 27, 2022 A great job on the Provost Dave, I agree with you this is a great little model from Airfix - I have built several- the work you have done on the actuator arms look so much better, I will have to go back and correct mine. Absolutely nothing wrong with the photography either.🙂 Colin 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fritag Posted July 28, 2022 Share Posted July 28, 2022 Beautiful crisp clean build and finish Dave, and those fine detailed additions really make a difference. Good luck if you choose the old Airfix T5 to do! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete in a shed Posted July 28, 2022 Share Posted July 28, 2022 Very neat build. Pete 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunny Posted July 28, 2022 Share Posted July 28, 2022 Lovely crisp build & finish Dave - congratulations on your first RFI 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KingTiger435 Posted July 28, 2022 Share Posted July 28, 2022 Very nice build, I made the other scheme a while back. Thought I'd let you know (I was not aware of this before either) that apparently the JPs were actually based at RAF Brawdy in Pembrokeshire and Airfix made a mistake. Good luck with the T5! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wulfman Posted July 28, 2022 Share Posted July 28, 2022 It’s a lovely looking build ! Wulfman 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Slowbuild Posted July 28, 2022 Author Share Posted July 28, 2022 21 hours ago, PLC1966 said: lovely kit, done three myself and another on the go in the background. And why not, lots of colourful schemes to choose from. Good luck with your latest! 21 hours ago, ColinChipmunkfan said: a great little model from Airfix Airfix deserve a round of applause for this one Thanks for the comments! 13 hours ago, Fritag said: Good luck if you choose the old Airfix T5 to do! Thanks! I’m in no hurry, I think I’ll wait for the Eduard T5…. They will kit it sometime surely?! 9 hours ago, Pete in a shed said: Very neat build. Thanks Pete. It falls together which helps! 9 hours ago, Dunny said: congratulations on your first RFI Thank you! One small step etc. The second might be a way off, I’m “time poor” as they say these days 9 hours ago, KingTiger435 said: the JPs were actually based at RAF Brawdy in Pembrokeshire and Airfix made a mistake. I wasn’t aware of that, thanks. I think the T5 will be a long term project, the stash is already too big! 6 hours ago, Wulfman said: It’s a lovely looking build ! Thanks Wulfman! Many thanks to everyone for the positive comments Dave 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djos Posted July 28, 2022 Share Posted July 28, 2022 Clean and sharp build, i like it Regards Djordje 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Slowbuild Posted July 29, 2022 Author Share Posted July 29, 2022 16 hours ago, djos said: i like it Thanks Djordje! I know that feeling, like banging my head against a brick wall. That’s why I make models, to get over it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duncan B Posted July 30, 2022 Share Posted July 30, 2022 You have done a lovely job of it, your enhancements really make a difference to the whole thing. Duncan B 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BerndM Posted July 30, 2022 Share Posted July 30, 2022 Excellent work which resulted in a well detailed and clean Jet Provost. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bissyboat Posted January 19, 2023 Share Posted January 19, 2023 Good job on the Provost. I like the colour scheme and the muted markings. Very stylish and you did this bird great justice. ⚓🙌 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cardiff guy Posted January 19, 2023 Share Posted January 19, 2023 a real nice build of a real nice little kit. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdrianMF Posted January 20, 2023 Share Posted January 20, 2023 Smashing result, and all the little enhancements add up to a lot! Regards, Adrian 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fritag Posted January 20, 2023 Share Posted January 20, 2023 I didn’t see this when you first posted it, Dave; glad to have spotted it now. Lovely neat detailing and finishing. Thrives under the usually unforgiving macro-lens 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Slowbuild Posted January 20, 2023 Author Share Posted January 20, 2023 21 hours ago, bissyboat said: I like the colour scheme and the muted markings. Me too, that’s what got me to pay my hard earned money for it! The yellow/grey combo is pretty cool 😃 19 hours ago, cardiff guy said: a real nice little kit. It is indeed, builds up really well. Recommended! 17 hours ago, AdrianMF said: little enhancements add up to a lot! 11 hours ago, Fritag said: neat detailing and finishing Being on BM for a few months now, and seeing what you guys are all doing, has really encouraged me to be more ambitious when it comes to adding those bits and bobs that kits lack… and I’m enjoying it all the more! Have even tried crash moulding on my current build - how much fun is that!! The build rate has slowed even further though… 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mig88 Posted January 21, 2023 Share Posted January 21, 2023 Lovely result and finish. Any little detail you add to a kit always makes an improvement (and adds a little something more on your part). I have this very kit in my stash so thanks for the notes. Miguel 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-32 Posted January 23, 2023 Share Posted January 23, 2023 That's a damn fine JP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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