AliGauld Posted December 24, 2023 Share Posted December 24, 2023 So, it's Christmas Eve and for the last three years I have started a "big build" on this day. Night shift tonight so there won't be anything done but this placeholder will be here and as far as I'm concerned I will have started it today. This one is all Bruce's @pacificmustang fault. I saw his beautiful build and was very tempted to give this a go. Never built a Mitchell ever and this one looks good. Anyway, on with some pics. And the all important nose weight. You do get a nice print in the box as well. I also bought some after market to jazz it up a little. This should all get kicked off when I finish my Night Shift stint. Merry Christmas to you all and thanks for looking. Cheers, Alistair 23 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amos brierley Posted December 24, 2023 Share Posted December 24, 2023 I suspect you’re gonna need a bigger bread bin to scale this rascal out, someone did mention one big enough for a French stick. All the best for Xmas. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spookytooth Posted December 24, 2023 Share Posted December 24, 2023 That looks a fun build there Alistair, with the A/M to go in/on her. It should keep you busy for a couple of days/weeks. I will get the kettle on mate. Simon. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AliGauld Posted December 24, 2023 Author Share Posted December 24, 2023 1 hour ago, amos brierley said: I suspect you’re gonna need a bigger bread bin to scale this rascal out, someone did mention one big enough for a French stick. All the best for Xmas. Indeed a wise and sage person did do that. He was right. Merry Christmas to you. I hope you have a great time. 32 minutes ago, Spookytooth said: That looks a fun build there Alistair, with the A/M to go in/on her. It should keep you busy for a couple of days/weeks. I will get the kettle on mate. Simon. I've been itching to get on with it too. Should keep me going for a while although there aren't many sprues. The AM and the paint/weathering will take a while I think. Cheer, Alistair 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunny Posted December 24, 2023 Share Posted December 24, 2023 Alistair, Merry Christmas, and a lovely gift for us all! Will look forward to this one - I too have a big build I may kick off in the next couple of days... Cheers, Roger 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted December 24, 2023 Share Posted December 24, 2023 Nice Alistair looking forward to this, the nose weight is a great feature , I remember doing the Italeri/Accurate Miniatures kit having to stuff the weight in every available space, and just about got it to stand on its undercarriage legs, st least this should stand up fine . Hope the night shifts pass quickly and smoothly, Merry Christmas to you and yours. Chris 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AliGauld Posted December 25, 2023 Author Share Posted December 25, 2023 14 hours ago, bigbadbadge said: Nice Alistair looking forward to this, the nose weight is a great feature , I remember doing the Italeri/Accurate Miniatures kit having to stuff the weight in every available space, and just about got it to stand on its undercarriage legs, st least this should stand up fine . Hope the night shifts pass quickly and smoothly, Merry Christmas to you and yours. Chris Thanks Chris, I got a nice surprise when I got in last night as the engineers had cancelled their work so I was there until closedown then home and don't have to go in until tomorrow night. YeeHah. Merry Christmas to you and the Fragrant Mrs. Badge. Cheers, Alistair 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted December 25, 2023 Share Posted December 25, 2023 33 minutes ago, AliGauld said: Thanks Chris, I got a nice surprise when I got in last night as the engineers had cancelled their work so I was there until closedown then home and don't have to go in until tomorrow night. YeeHah. Merry Christmas to you and the Fragrant Mrs. Badge. Cheers, Alistair Ooooooo a nice surprise indeed. Thanks Alistair, hope you and Mrs G and your family have a great day. Chris 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AliGauld Posted December 25, 2023 Author Share Posted December 25, 2023 16 hours ago, Dunny said: Alistair, Merry Christmas, and a lovely gift for us all! Will look forward to this one - I too have a big build I may kick off in the next couple of days... Cheers, Roger Thanks Roger. Merry Christmas. Now you've got me intrigued. Looking forward to your unveiling. Cheers, Alistair 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John_W Posted December 25, 2023 Share Posted December 25, 2023 Nice. Certainly looks an improvement on the old Monogram 1/48 kit. Is there realy only one markings option? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AliGauld Posted December 25, 2023 Author Share Posted December 25, 2023 29 minutes ago, John_W said: Nice. Certainly looks an improvement on the old Monogram 1/48 kit. Is there realy only one markings option? There are two options, I just didn't show the instructions for it. Sorry. Cheers, Alistair 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark.au Posted December 26, 2023 Share Posted December 26, 2023 Can’t wait until Sunday to see this one finished. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marvinneko Posted December 26, 2023 Share Posted December 26, 2023 Looks epic! Lots to savour there. We have a Mitchell that flies over the city once in awhile with rich tourists. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AliGauld Posted December 26, 2023 Author Share Posted December 26, 2023 4 hours ago, mark.au said: Can’t wait until Sunday to see this one finished. Thanks Mark, Which particular Sunday, I note, you had the good grace not to mention. 4 hours ago, marvinneko said: Looks epic! Lots to savour there. We have a Mitchell that flies over the city once in awhile with rich tourists. That would be a fun trip. Cheers, Alistair 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AliGauld Posted December 28, 2023 Author Share Posted December 28, 2023 Weather absolutely foul, it's dark o'clock time to actually cut some plastic and finally make a start. I had a spare hour so got this lot ready for some paint tomorrow. Thanks for looking, Cheers, Alistair 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunny Posted December 28, 2023 Share Posted December 28, 2023 Alistair, Some lovely detail in there - this one will be a treat! Cheers, Roger 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AliGauld Posted December 28, 2023 Author Share Posted December 28, 2023 1 hour ago, Dunny said: Alistair, Some lovely detail in there - this one will be a treat! Cheers, Roger Thanks Roger, Now that I've cut plastic and stopped stressing about how to begin I think I will enjoy this one. Cheers, Alistair 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted December 28, 2023 Share Posted December 28, 2023 1 hour ago, Dunny said: Alistair, Some lovely detail in there - this one will be a treat! Cheers, Roger What he said Chris 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2996 Victor Posted December 28, 2023 Share Posted December 28, 2023 Watching this one, Alistair - the B-25 is a great plane and you'll nail this! Cheers, Mark 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AliGauld Posted December 29, 2023 Author Share Posted December 29, 2023 11 hours ago, bigbadbadge said: What he said Chris Thanks Chris, It certainly looks like a nice kit. 10 hours ago, 2996 Victor said: Watching this one, Alistair - the B-25 is a great plane and you'll nail this! Cheers, Mark Thanks Mark, I'll certainly give it a go. Cheers, Alistair 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spookytooth Posted December 29, 2023 Share Posted December 29, 2023 Good start Alistair, you are going to be busy with the builds in progress. Simon. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amos brierley Posted December 29, 2023 Share Posted December 29, 2023 Great start Ali, gotta ask which company made those lovely salmon pink seats? 😉 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alt-92 Posted December 29, 2023 Share Posted December 29, 2023 17 minutes ago, amos brierley said: Great start Ali, gotta ask which company made those lovely salmon pink seats? 😉 From the carton, it appears to be CMK (Special Hobby). 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AliGauld Posted December 29, 2023 Author Share Posted December 29, 2023 5 hours ago, Spookytooth said: Good start Alistair, you are going to be busy with the builds in progress. Simon. Thanks Simon, I may have been a bit optimistic about having three on the go but let's see how it goes. 1 hour ago, amos brierley said: Great start Ali, gotta ask which company made those lovely salmon pink seats? 😉 Thanks Amos, 1 hour ago, alt-92 said: From the carton, it appears to be CMK (Special Hobby). It is exactly that. Cheers, Alistair 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orso Posted December 29, 2023 Share Posted December 29, 2023 One of my favourite planes but I didn't know it had sirens. I thought it was used by dive bombers. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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