Popular Post Procopius Posted November 18, 2022 Popular Post Posted November 18, 2022 Forgive the photos, I decided on an RFI during a burst of unjustified self-confidence. The camera sees what the eye occludes, and I'm much less happy with it than I was before I studied the photos. Additionally, my Pixel 7's camera has been incredibly disappointing, possibly due to a poor choice of case. And my lightbox needs replacing, and I need new lights for it besides. But those are all excuses. In any case, I opted to build a Kittyhawk shortly after the death of J F Edwards, Canada's greatest and last remaining ace from the Second World War. DK Decals has a sheet with a Kittyhawk I purportedly flown by Edwards in June of 1942 during his time on 260 Squadron, though not the aircraft he flew when on 17 June 1942 he shot down and killed the experte Otto Schulz with a deflection shot of remarkable difficulty. The Special Hobby Kittyhawk Ia kit was my base, with the only cosmetic modification to make it a Kittyhawk I being to replace the later bulged 0.50 barrels with some brass rod of the appropriate size. Paints are the excellent Colourcoats for all but the cockpit interior (a Gunze mixture), the rubber of the tires (Tamiya), and the propeller blades and tips (Gunze again). Some Eduard etch was used, principally to irritate me, I think, which probably speaks volumes about how low diplomatic relations with my own psyche have sunk. Wildly discursive build thread here: 81 1
Stew Dapple Posted November 18, 2022 Posted November 18, 2022 Lovely job mate And I don't think those pictures are actually as bad as you think they are Cheers, Stew 1
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted November 18, 2022 Posted November 18, 2022 Looks fine to me Edward, we are our own worst critics so I think that plays a role. 1 1
Learstang Posted November 18, 2022 Posted November 18, 2022 Don't be so hard on yourself, PC! You're starting to give me a complex. That P-40 looks good, and I would love to have one come out as nicely (I have three P-40s in the queue, all Soviet, big surprise there). Best Regards, Jason 1
Learstang Posted November 18, 2022 Posted November 18, 2022 1 hour ago, Corsairfoxfouruncle said: ...we are our own worst critics so I think that plays a role. That's not entirely true, as people who see my models quickly become my worst critics. Regards, Jason 1 7 3
opus999 Posted November 18, 2022 Posted November 18, 2022 I think it looks terrific! The weathering turned out rather nice. 1
ijs302 Posted November 18, 2022 Posted November 18, 2022 Looks good to me, nicely weathered I would be more than happy with that one 1
jackroadkill Posted November 18, 2022 Posted November 18, 2022 Thar she blows! I think it looks grand, Edward, and I can't wait to see what you build next.
tonyh Posted November 18, 2022 Posted November 18, 2022 That looks great. I’ve enjoyed the trip with you and can’t wait to watch your next build. 1
2996 Victor Posted November 18, 2022 Posted November 18, 2022 Brilliant modelling and an outstanding result, I'd say! And as always a worthy tribute to a brave aviator. Stay safe, Mark 1
perdu Posted November 18, 2022 Posted November 18, 2022 Looks rather wonderful to me Edward and I wish I could a: model like you and b: take photos as well as you. 1 1
2996 Victor Posted November 18, 2022 Posted November 18, 2022 2 hours ago, perdu said: Looks rather wonderful to me Edward and I wish I could a: model like you and b: take photos as well as you. +1 on both scores, there! 1
AliGauld Posted November 18, 2022 Posted November 18, 2022 Nowt wrong with that one. A wee beauty. Cheers, Alistair 1
Spitfire31 Posted November 18, 2022 Posted November 18, 2022 A most excellent Kittyhawk. So good, in fact, that I had to look twice at the heading to confirm that it's really 1:72nd scale. The wear around the wing ammo hatches does a lot for the overall impression, too. Sweet work! Kind regards, Joachim 1
Terry1954 Posted November 18, 2022 Posted November 18, 2022 Still smarting from my embarrassing attempt at being smart in my comments in the WIP! T 7
Fritag Posted November 18, 2022 Posted November 18, 2022 I’ll just add my voice to the throng praising the build if I may And respectfully submit that no excuses are required and that the quality of the finish survives the camera just fine….Dammit, shouldn’t say fine anymore given the apparent range of meaning…. Ok the finish survives the camera quite unscathed. In other words it looks great! 2 1
Vulcanicity Posted November 19, 2022 Posted November 19, 2022 Yes I think you are being unfair on yourself, it looks much better than my own attempt at a desert P-40! The sand weathering has come out really nicely. Out of interest, what is the pale patch on the rear fuselage spine? I'm imagining abrasion from some kind or weighted tie-down to stop the aircraft flipping over in a sandstorm but I'm just guessing... 1
CedB Posted November 19, 2022 Posted November 19, 2022 Wow. I aspire to that finish. Great job Egbert, you haven't lost your touch (fnaar!) 1 1
Mattlow Posted November 19, 2022 Posted November 19, 2022 I think that's a lovely build. I do like the contrasting light/dark panel line work... I think that's very effective. Matt PS - you are too hard on yourself, but I think you know that.. 1 1
Bedders Posted November 19, 2022 Posted November 19, 2022 Lovely job. And another one added to my "to do" list. Justin 1 1
Pete in Lincs Posted November 19, 2022 Posted November 19, 2022 I do like a nice P-40. This one is right at the top of the like list. Well played Sir. 1 1
Cookenbacher Posted November 19, 2022 Posted November 19, 2022 Fantastic - I'm especially taken with the delicate appearance of the sliding portion of the canopy, it really adds to the overall effect you've created with the realistic finish. A wonderful tribute to the great (and probably only) under-claiming ace. 3 1
stevehnz Posted November 20, 2022 Posted November 20, 2022 That looks brilliant Edward, could've done with a few more photos, especially an upside down one. Steve. 1
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