Popular Post Angell328 Posted November 5, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted November 5, 2022 Hello Everybody, I have been eagerly awaiting Airfix's Anson and have been throughly rewarded for my wait. Just so happened that as the kit arrived I started a bit of leave, so all other kits have been put on standby and the Anson has had my full attention, hence going from box to finished in less than a week!! Built from the box and painted using Mr color, Tamiya and AK paints, Mr color GX range of varnishes and gently weathered with oils. An almost painless build, some serious thought has gone into the internal engineering of the framework which shows in the ease of build. I had some isues with the undercarriage nacelles aligning up square, but I think that was modeller induced error, I shall just have to build another to find out 😁 The glazing is some of the nicest I have come across for a long while, thin, clear, friction fit and flexible. Well onto the pictures, hope you enjoy those half as much as I did building her. Matt 72 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed Russell Posted November 5, 2022 Share Posted November 5, 2022 Very nice! Quick but does not look rushed. I think you are the first here! 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canberraman Posted November 5, 2022 Share Posted November 5, 2022 A magnificent rendition of the Faithful Annie. Looks bigger than 1/48th is some of the photos and that tubular internal framework is most impressive. Top painting and finish too! Mark 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray S Posted November 5, 2022 Share Posted November 5, 2022 What a great result that is. It looks somewhat better than the 1/72 version! I certainly would not mind having a go at one of these. The interior is very well detailed, and I agree about the glazing, yours looks top notch. Ray 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenko Posted November 5, 2022 Share Posted November 5, 2022 That is soooooo nice. Dick 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazza l Posted November 5, 2022 Share Posted November 5, 2022 Fantastic build, I do like the finish, not to flat. Which of the GX range did you use? gazza l 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roberto Posted November 5, 2022 Share Posted November 5, 2022 Very nice 👍 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
franky boy Posted November 5, 2022 Share Posted November 5, 2022 Top work Matt Its good to hear that this new release is as nice as was anticipated. James 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AliGauld Posted November 5, 2022 Share Posted November 5, 2022 Now, she looks really really good. Glad to hear that it goes together well and you've got me wanting to fondle the plastic on mine now. Thanks for sharing. Cheers, Alistair 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pacificmustang Posted November 5, 2022 Share Posted November 5, 2022 Great build and the model looks stunning Bruce 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
binbrook87 Posted November 5, 2022 Share Posted November 5, 2022 That's wonderful. I've been eyeing this kit up since it's release and you've inspired me to have a crack at one now me thinks. You've certainly put some work into that interior and unlike some aircraft at least some of it is actually visible so it was worth all the effort. Thanks for sharing 👍👍 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sabrejet Posted November 5, 2022 Share Posted November 5, 2022 That looks pretty damn fine. I could see it was a great kit from the sprue pics. Lovely finish on yours too! Nominee for Kit of the Year? (along with Lukgraph's Wapiti). 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Epeeman Posted November 5, 2022 Share Posted November 5, 2022 Looks great and such a nice paint finish - nicely displayed too. Regards Dave 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mick Posted November 5, 2022 Share Posted November 5, 2022 great work 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angell328 Posted November 5, 2022 Author Share Posted November 5, 2022 9 hours ago, gazza l said: Fantastic build, I do like the finish, not to flat. Which of the GX range did you use? gazza l Thank you 🙂 I used GX100 for the gloss coats and GX114 for the flat coat. They are such nice varnishes to use. Matt 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted November 5, 2022 Share Posted November 5, 2022 Crikey that's a very quick build, good to know that it's a cracking kit. If certainly looks stunning, great work and love the base too. Great work Chris 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Autle Posted November 5, 2022 Share Posted November 5, 2022 Proper job Matt, that would have taken me months to do and I'd mess it up somehow. Looks like Airfix have a winner with this Anson. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farmerboy Posted November 5, 2022 Share Posted November 5, 2022 Wow! Your selling it to me, l want one, lovely build, very well done. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wellsprop Posted November 5, 2022 Share Posted November 5, 2022 Beautiful! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angell328 Posted November 6, 2022 Author Share Posted November 6, 2022 Wow, Thank you all so much for your kind comments 😊 Yes this was most definitly a quick build, I was fortunate enough to have 2 weeks leave booked in when the Anson arrived on my doorstep, so I made the most of that. I averaged about 12 hours a day on the old girl with a small break on Thursday when I realised I have run out of matt varnish, doh! I have been chatting to a friend who is also building the Anson and he has reported back a similar issue with one side on each undercarriage nacelle not lining up properly and leaving a step that needs sanding back, so something to watch out for. Again thank you for your feedback, has made me a very happy chap! Matt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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