Popular Post Duncan B Posted January 21 Popular Post Posted January 21 Here is my attempt at the Airfix 1/48 scale Bristol Bulldog. The kit is one of Airfix's best in my opinion, this was the easiest bi-plane kit I have ever built. The only issues I had were with aftermarket parts and even then they were only really niggles. The main colours were painted with AK Xtreme Metals Polished Aluminium and White Aluminium. The top wing markings were painted with Mr Color Red Madder and Mr Paint RAF Oxford Blue after I made a mess of the decals. I used the SBS 3D printed engine parts which gave me the correct rocker covers for the aircraft I was modelling and added a little more detail. I also used Xtradecal markings for the 23 Sqn. Bulldog that P/O Douglas Bader had the misfortune of crashing and seriously injuring himself in (not that he ever let a little thing like losing both his legs get in the way of his ambition). I really enjoyed building the Airfix Bulldog and if the quality and engineering of this kit is an indicator of things to come from Airfix then we are all in for happy days to come. Duncan B p.s. thanks to the members from the BM Interwar section that answered my many questions. 66 3 16 7
keith in the uk Posted January 21 Posted January 21 Blimey , that s rather nice , the finish is first class , good to see you sorted out the top wing marking after your previous decal mishap . 1
Bell209 Posted January 21 Posted January 21 That is fabulous! I have this and the decals in my stash but I know it won't turn out as nicely as yours - great job! 1
Graham T Posted January 21 Posted January 21 That's stunning! I remember building the old 1/72 Airfix Bulldog as a kid & THAT was a loverly looking kit too! 1
johnny akes Posted January 21 Posted January 21 Beautiful little aeroplane, I struggled with WNW kits in 1/32 scale so I’m sure this would be beyond me! 1
Keeff Posted January 21 Posted January 21 That's a real stunner and one to be proud of .... great job! Keith ☺️ 1
keefr22 Posted January 21 Posted January 21 Absolutely stunning model Duncan, beautifully built and painted and some really neat rigging! Top job! Keith 1
R T Fishall Posted January 21 Posted January 21 Absolutely lovely, that engine detail looks really rather good. Cheers, Richard. 1
Duncan B Posted January 21 Author Posted January 21 4 hours ago, johnny akes said: Beautiful little aeroplane, I struggled with WNW kits in 1/32 scale so I’m sure this would be beyond me! Honestly this is the easiest bi-plane I have ever built. Airfix have done a fantastic job of engineering this kit to be easy to build. The top wing slotted straight onto the struts without any need to use a jig or hold it in place. Thanks to everyone for the kind words. Duncan B
sloegin57 Posted January 21 Posted January 21 9 minutes ago, Duncan B said: Honestly this is the easiest bi-plane I have ever built. Airfix have done a fantastic job of engineering this kit to be easy to build. The top wing slotted straight onto the struts without any need to use a jig or hold it in place. Thanks to everyone for the kind words. Duncan B Nice one Duncan - your build has just persuaded me to purchase a couple. In fact looking again - Very nice indeed (saved the pics for reference) Dennis. 1
Paul Alan Bardell Posted January 22 Posted January 22 Wow! That's a beautiful looking Bulldog, Will be adding this kit to my stash asap. B R 1
Sky Keg Posted January 22 Posted January 22 The level of detail is incredible. An artistic masterpiece. Mike 1
invidia Posted January 22 Posted January 22 Looks lovely, I agree it's a lovely kit, built one and have 3 in the stash. The SBS engine looks good, I need to get one. 1
Toryu Posted January 22 Posted January 22 As an interwar biplane enthusiast (US yellow wings in my case) I cannot praise your build highly enough. It's absolutely outstanding in the way it brings this period to life! 1
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