Epeeman Posted February 24, 2023 Share Posted February 24, 2023 Dear all, Airfix's 48 scale Tiger Moth kit completed today. Lovely kit although the cabane struts are very flimsy and easily broken. Built out of box (and painted by brush as always) with only set of home made seat harness to dress cockpit up with. I live in Kent so it had to be painted in the scheme to represent the one at Headcorn aerodrome in 2018 not far from Maidstone. Regards Dave . 59 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Dyck Posted February 24, 2023 Share Posted February 24, 2023 Well, it turns out brilliant! Always nice to see a Tiggie! I also built this model twice and had a lot of fun! thx for sharing Andy 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlxBNE Posted February 24, 2023 Share Posted February 24, 2023 This is lovely. I have become a bit obsessed recently with learning to use my airbrush. This is a really nice reminder that with a bit of skill and patience you can get excellent results like this with a brush. Thanks for sharing. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TEXANTOMCAT Posted February 24, 2023 Share Posted February 24, 2023 Thats very impressive for a brush paint - what paint did you use? Also well done for including the 'javelin' cross bracers which the kit instructions miss! TT 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichieW Posted February 24, 2023 Share Posted February 24, 2023 Lovely work as always Dave, I especially like the tonal differences between the fabric and aluminium surfaces. Richie 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wellsprop Posted February 24, 2023 Share Posted February 24, 2023 Beautiful 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sprue Posted February 24, 2023 Share Posted February 24, 2023 Brush painted! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dnl42 Posted February 24, 2023 Share Posted February 24, 2023 Very nicely done! A fine rendition. I've been fond of the Tiger Moth since I built a stick and tissue flying model decades ago. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bissyboat Posted February 24, 2023 Share Posted February 24, 2023 Beautiful finish on the Tiger Moth. Makes me want to take a stab at it. ⚓👍 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keeff Posted February 24, 2023 Share Posted February 24, 2023 Very nice, and some great brush painting skills! 🖌 👌 Keith 😁 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pheonix Posted February 24, 2023 Share Posted February 24, 2023 Super finish with an excellent contrats between the fabric and metal surfaces. Rigging is first class too. P 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ForestFan Posted February 24, 2023 Share Posted February 24, 2023 Very cool! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
k5054nz Posted February 24, 2023 Share Posted February 24, 2023 I've lusted for this kit since it was announced and it does my heart good to see such a gorgeous example. Bravo, and building a preserved example? That's right in my ballpark too! 6 hours ago, Andy Dyck said: I also built this model twice and had a lot of fun! I have a very, very strong feeling I'll not be able to stop at one! 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Epeeman Posted February 24, 2023 Author Share Posted February 24, 2023 6 hours ago, TEXANTOMCAT said: Thats very impressive for a brush paint - what paint did you use? Also well done for including the 'javelin' cross bracers which the kit instructions miss! TT Thank you kindly! The paint I use is the Revell 'aqua colour' paint range (mostly aluminium for this one) which (for me) work extremely well for brush painting and leaves a lovely smooth finish. Regards Dave 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted February 24, 2023 Share Posted February 24, 2023 Lovely work on this little beauty Dave, it's a very enjoyable kit. You've done a cracking job and achieved a lovely finish too. I go to Headcorn a few times each year with the car club and love watching this and another Tiggie there amongst all the other aircraft on the go. Well worth a visit as I am sure you're aware anyway. Great work as always Chris 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazza l Posted February 25, 2023 Share Posted February 25, 2023 Very nice indeed, great finish on the painting. gazza I 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Viking Posted February 25, 2023 Share Posted February 25, 2023 Lovely Tiggie Dave, as always I'm amazed at your brush painting skills. Nice to be able to make a local machine. I built one just before Christmas, must get round to posting it here! Cheers john 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mig88 Posted February 25, 2023 Share Posted February 25, 2023 Thats really spectacular!! Well done! Miguel 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tentacles Posted February 25, 2023 Share Posted February 25, 2023 Gorgeous. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomkil Posted February 25, 2023 Share Posted February 25, 2023 Superb. Brush painting seems entirely appropriate for the Tiger Moth. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spitfire31 Posted February 25, 2023 Share Posted February 25, 2023 What a delectable Moth! Everything looks entirely convincing. Kind regards, Joachim 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Winenut Posted February 25, 2023 Share Posted February 25, 2023 She's a beauty Congratulations! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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