pacificmustang Posted December 15, 2022 Share Posted December 15, 2022 2022 was proceeding readily on the modelling front until the latter half of the year. We had our house on the market and sold quicker than expected, so the bench had to get packed up Still managed 5 though, so not too shabby, as that seems to be my average output. In order of completion Eduard's superb 1/48 Spitfire Mk1. A very enjoyable kit, this one finished using Fundekls "Early Spitfires part2" I have bought several more! Next was Accurate Miniature's 1/48 now rather old B-25C/D . This was not as fun as the Spitfire . Nor was not it as good a kit as I seem to remember from when I first built it upon its initial release Decals from Eaglecals Continuing on with kits-that-arent-fun-but-need-to-be-built Fly Models 1/32 Hurricane MkIId I needed a bit of a quick easy build after that. The Hasegawa 1/48 Ki-44 Tojo fir the bill although it took me 2 goes to get the camouflage right Meng's 1/48 F-18E was another enjoyable build, although I raced it to the finish line as we were starting to pack up the house Once Xmas is done with, time will be spent getting a new bench up and running so full production can be resumed. as Im transitioning to retirement now, Im expecting that production to be fruitful Enjoy the season fellow Britmodellers Bruce 33 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunny Posted December 15, 2022 Share Posted December 15, 2022 Bruce, Some lovely work on show there, all finished to a very high standard. My favourite is the Mitchell - the worn invasion stripes are superb! Cheers, Roger 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bertie McBoatface Posted December 15, 2022 Share Posted December 15, 2022 Five great models. Well done. Like Dunny, I too noticed the washed off invasion stripes on the Mitchel's upper surfaces. I like that small detail for the story it tells. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ngantek Posted December 15, 2022 Share Posted December 15, 2022 Beautiful builds. I agree with the above, the effect you've achieved on that Mitchell really grabs the eye, it looks so good. The detail you've managed to bring out on the spit is also really stunning. A lovely collection. Andy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seamus Posted December 15, 2022 Share Posted December 15, 2022 Another vote for the Mitchell, that's a show stopper, but superb models across the board Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roginoz Posted December 15, 2022 Share Posted December 15, 2022 Quality over quantity, Bruce, a very nice selection of models. Like others above, the Mitchell is my choice, with the added bonus that it's Accurate Miniatures, generally brilliant kits. On the bench is AM's TBM-3D Avenger, the one time mount of George H W Bush. Haven't got far into it, just painting jobs before assembly, but I'm enjoying the kit immensely. Would be good to catch up when the opportunity presents. Compliments of the Season, mate. Rog Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AliGauld Posted December 15, 2022 Share Posted December 15, 2022 Excellent stuff but the Mitchell is stunning. Cheers, Alistair 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pacificmustang Posted December 15, 2022 Author Share Posted December 15, 2022 10 hours ago, roginoz said: Quality over quantity, Bruce, a very nice selection of models. Like others above, the Mitchell is my choice, with the added bonus that it's Accurate Miniatures, generally brilliant kits. On the bench is AM's TBM-3D Avenger, the one time mount of George H W Bush. Haven't got far into it, just painting jobs before assembly, but I'm enjoying the kit immensely. Would be good to catch up when the opportunity presents. Compliments of the Season, mate. Rog That’s a lovely model Roger . You’ll enjoy it. Would love to catch up too, but we’ve now moved to NSW for the better weather Hope your Xmas is filled with joy Bruce 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kallisti Posted December 16, 2022 Share Posted December 16, 2022 Having build both the Hurricane IID and IIC from Fly I can sympathise with your feelings, but since they are the only options out there in that scale needs must A nice selection with hopefully more to add in the coming year! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevehnz Posted December 16, 2022 Share Posted December 16, 2022 A nice line up Bruce & like others I'm very impressed with the Mitchell, superb painting & weathering on show, my personal favourite though is the Hurricane IID, maybe just 'cause they're a plane I like rather a lot. Steve. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Laidlaw Posted December 16, 2022 Share Posted December 16, 2022 Lovely builds, all, and I agree about the Mitchell - it looks properly worn and believable. The Spitfire wins for me, though. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pacificmustang Posted December 17, 2022 Author Share Posted December 17, 2022 On 12/16/2022 at 11:00 AM, Kallisti said: Having build both the Hurricane IID and IIC from Fly I can sympathise with your feelings, but since they are the only options out there in that scale needs must A nice selection with hopefully more to add in the coming year! I actually looked at your builds before tackling mine. It seems all goes well if you completely get rid of the casting block on the undercarriage bay. I’ll certainly be buying a Revell IIc when they release it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted December 17, 2022 Share Posted December 17, 2022 Oh wow they are all great, the Mitchell is fantastic with those effects and the Spit and Hurricane look great too. Got a Fly Sea Hurricane just about ready to start myself. Great work with a house move too. Chris 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark.au Posted December 19, 2022 Share Posted December 19, 2022 Great work, that’s a year’s production without any of them phoned in. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham T Posted December 19, 2022 Share Posted December 19, 2022 On 12/15/2022 at 8:26 AM, pacificmustang said: 2022 was proceeding readily on the modelling front until the latter half of the year. We had our house on the market and sold quicker than expected, so the bench had to get packed up Still managed 5 though, so not too shabby, as that seems to be my average output. In order of completion Eduard's superb 1/48 Spitfire Mk1. A very enjoyable kit, this one finished using Fundekls "Early Spitfires part2" I have bought several more! Next was Accurate Miniature's 1/48 now rather old B-25C/D . This was not as fun as the Spitfire . Nor was not it as good a kit as I seem to remember from when I first built it upon its initial release Decals from Eaglecals Continuing on with kits-that-arent-fun-but-need-to-be-built Fly Models 1/32 Hurricane MkIId I needed a bit of a quick easy build after that. The Hasegawa 1/48 Ki-44 Tojo fir the bill although it took me 2 goes to get the camouflage right Meng's 1/48 F-18E was another enjoyable build, although I raced it to the finish line as we were starting to pack up the house Once Xmas is done with, time will be spent getting a new bench up and running so full production can be resumed. as Im transitioning to retirement now, Im expecting that production to be fruitful Enjoy the season fellow Britmodellers Bruce Yea good luck with a fruitful model building retirement! Hasn't worked for me sadly! Nice builds though - especially that Eduard Spit! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pacificmustang Posted December 19, 2022 Author Share Posted December 19, 2022 5 hours ago, Graham T said: Yea good luck with a fruitful model building retirement! Hasn't worked for me sadly! Nice builds though - especially that Eduard Spit! So far it’s not working well here either . I’m sure things will settle down once we’ve established ourselves in the new house I have managed to sort my decal collection though! Bruce 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calum Posted December 25, 2022 Share Posted December 25, 2022 All of those are pretty good Bruce. The 32 Hurricane is my favourite though. Look forward to seeing what you produce in 2023 if Kim lets you away from the property. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MRMRL Posted January 3 Share Posted January 3 Some fab builds there, I agree with all the other praise here, so much good stuff to see in all these builds. I'll also agree with you on the Fly Hurricane, having built it myself, it's a pig of a kit, you've done a way better job than me with her though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pacificmustang Posted January 4 Author Share Posted January 4 12 hours ago, MRMRL said: Some fab builds there, I agree with all the other praise here, so much good stuff to see in all these builds. I'll also agree with you on the Fly Hurricane, having built it myself, it's a pig of a kit, you've done a way better job than me with her though. Very kind of you. Are you getting the new Revell Hurricane to try ? Bruce Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MRMRL Posted January 4 Share Posted January 4 8 hours ago, pacificmustang said: Very kind of you. Are you getting the new Revell Hurricane to try ? Bruce Probably not, I tend to only build one of each thing (with a couple of exceptions). Maybe one day, when more of the stash is built, I'll look at some of my builds and try to redo them. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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