Milo Black Posted March 17, 2010 Share Posted March 17, 2010 I don't think anyone has pitched in with a ship yet - great bathtime toys. Heh... the Airfix ship gift sets are a little pricey for some... and perhaps a bit involved for a one-month build. The low-end of ship sets is the Ark Royal, Belfast and Hood sets, all at 1:600, at an RRP of £16.99 and between 130 and 250 parts... but if anyone is braver than I am.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old&Perculier Posted March 17, 2010 Share Posted March 17, 2010 Welcome Graham and Old Peculiar (Masham's finest) Thanks, though I'm not from Masham, just old and perculier. Certainly was a good idea for a group build Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigReg Posted March 18, 2010 Share Posted March 18, 2010 I already declared on the previous thread the P51 mustang - roll on April! David Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Brickles Posted March 23, 2010 Share Posted March 23, 2010 No long now I am going to throw the Airfix kit 50096 Westland Whirlwind in as my build - just something about the artwork that does it for me Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devilfish Posted March 23, 2010 Share Posted March 23, 2010 (edited) I will just reiterate the rules Tools: Modelling knife. Small file or sanding block. Tweezers. Scissor. Other: The brush, paint and glue coming with the kit or recommended in the instructions.IF you do run out of paint (how many coats!!) you can of course add the same paint from the range. Tape or rubber bands to hold parts together. And NO: After market parts or decals. Decal sol / set. Future polish. Airbrush / spray paint. Primer. Matt / Gloss clear unless stated in the instructions. Weathering done with specialized products. Weathering is OK if it can be done with the paints supplied in the kit. Just remember guys this is a fun build and if you do cheat you will only be cheating yourselves I don't see filler on the list......yes or no? This sounds like fun....I'll have to have a look at whats available and let you know....Altho I dare say its something my daughter will be interested in too! Edit...Just had a quick look....If I do this it'll be something completely out of my knowledge area...for added realism, lol....so, if I can get one, I'll do the Zero!! I dare say if my daughter does one, it'll be the Mustang (another one!!lol) or the Spitfire.. Edited March 23, 2010 by Devilfish Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnonymousDFB1 Posted March 23, 2010 Author Share Posted March 23, 2010 No long now I am going to throw the Airfix kit 50096 Westland Whirlwind in as my build - just something about the artwork that does it for me Paul We're doing the same kit then Paul, got mine at Southern Expo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobF Posted March 24, 2010 Share Posted March 24, 2010 I think this is such a fun idea I just cannot resist I have ordered a Spitfire - it might even arrive here in the back of beyond in time for the start date Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Brickles Posted March 24, 2010 Share Posted March 24, 2010 I don't see filler on the list......yes or no? No filler for this GB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devilfish Posted March 24, 2010 Share Posted March 24, 2010 No filler for this GB Good!! lol Well as I said, if I can get the kits, count me (and my daughter) in... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jazzythumper Posted March 24, 2010 Share Posted March 24, 2010 I think this is my first post I have been lurking and registered for a while, very impressed with what i've seen here, I had bought a hasegawa f-16 with photo etched parts and bits I'm a 26 year old trying to revive a hobby I did over 10 years ago and struggling with that, I saw this group build and thought it would be perfect, going to give it a go with the Airfix Starter Kit of the Triumph TR4a hopefully i'll do well this time Jazzy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CPNGROATS Posted March 24, 2010 Share Posted March 24, 2010 Jazzy, I've always liked the looks of thr TR-4. Good luck with your "starter" build. Cheers, ggc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jazzythumper Posted March 25, 2010 Share Posted March 25, 2010 Jazzy, I've always liked the looks of thr TR-4. Good luck with your "starter" build.Cheers, ggc Thanks, is there anything to stop us doing more than one entry? I fancy doing an aircraft too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Brickles Posted March 25, 2010 Share Posted March 25, 2010 Jazzy You can do as many kits as you wish Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Royster Posted March 25, 2010 Share Posted March 25, 2010 (edited) Can I Join? If so I'll do the Northrop F-5E Tiger II Edited March 25, 2010 by Royster Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Brickles Posted March 25, 2010 Share Posted March 25, 2010 Welcome aboard Royster Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jazzythumper Posted March 25, 2010 Share Posted March 25, 2010 I will just reiterate the rules Tools: Modelling knife. Small file or sanding block. Tweezers. Scissor. Other: The brush, paint and glue coming with the kit or recommended in the instructions.IF you do run out of paint (how many coats!!) you can of course add the same paint from the range. Tape or rubber bands to hold parts together. And NO: After market parts or decals. Decal sol / set. Future polish. Airbrush / spray paint. Primer. Matt / Gloss clear unless stated in the instructions. Weathering done with specialized products. Weathering is OK if it can be done with the paints supplied in the kit. Just remember guys this is a fun build and if you do cheat you will only be cheating yourselves What about if the kit specifies other paint than what is included in the kit? Is it restricted strictly to the colours of the pots included in the kit? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Brickles Posted March 25, 2010 Share Posted March 25, 2010 Jazzy Yes you are restricted to the paints in the kit - you can of course attempt to mix the paints to achieve another colour if needed. Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bomber_Harris Posted March 25, 2010 Share Posted March 25, 2010 While were talikng about paints. I had a look at the instruction for my P-40 Kittyhawk last night, and it shows the interior as being painted but doesn't tell you what colour (unless it does and i'm being blind!). I am guessing that it should be interior green (at least thats what it looks like in the photo's I've seen), but as i said, it doesn't tell you and they don't supply green with the kit. The same also applies to the yellow tips on the propellers. Not sure how i can mix green using black, grey, and 2 shades of brown! Might be going for a Black interior! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted March 25, 2010 Share Posted March 25, 2010 I'm just waiting for someone to front up promising to build the new Lusty gift set... It does contain 15 pots of paint, 2 rather decent looking brushes and a tube of the Humbrol glue, so it qualifies While were talikng about paints.I had a look at the instruction for my P-40 Kittyhawk last night, and it shows the interior as being painted but doesn't tell you what colour (unless it does and i'm being blind!). I am guessing that it should be interior green (at least thats what it looks like in the photo's I've seen), but as i said, it doesn't tell you and they don't supply green with the kit. The same also applies to the yellow tips on the propellers. Not sure how i can mix green using black, grey, and 2 shades of brown! Might be going for a Black interior! Go for grey... might pass for grey/green in some lights. Are there any unused decals that'll be suitable to cut some yellow chunks out of? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bomber_Harris Posted March 25, 2010 Share Posted March 25, 2010 I'm just waiting for someone to front up promising to build the new Lusty gift set... It does contain 15 pots of paint, 2 rather decent looking brushes and a tube of the Humbrol glue, so it qualifies Go for grey... might pass for grey/green in some lights. Are there any unused decals that'll be suitable to cut some yellow chunks out of? I thought about mixing the grey withe the brown, because its a bluish grey, and a yellowey brown, Blue and yellow makes green....right???!!! Maybe not, I think your right, grey is probably the best option. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted March 25, 2010 Share Posted March 25, 2010 I thought about mixing the grey withe the brown, because its a bluish grey, and a yellowey brown, Blue and yellow makes green....right???!!!Maybe not, I think your right, grey is probably the best option. It happens from time to time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jazzythumper Posted March 25, 2010 Share Posted March 25, 2010 Other:The brush, paint and glue coming with the kit or recommended in the instructions.IF you do run out of paint (how many coats!!) you can of course add the same paint from the range. Tape or rubber bands to hold parts together. I think that this part needs clarification, as if other paints are mentioned in the instructions then surely the above statement means they could be used, I won't it's not in the spirit of the group build. Sorry I'm being picky Jazzy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Brickles Posted March 25, 2010 Share Posted March 25, 2010 Sorry Jazzy yes forgot i had put that in the instructions - should you wish add other colours as in the instuctions please fel free - personally I will be using the colours only in the box. Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev1n Posted March 25, 2010 Share Posted March 25, 2010 ermmm....this might be a silly question but I'll ask anyway... this has to be an airfix starter kit right? not any old airfix kit but defo a starter kit? If so and I can find one...I'm in Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Brickles Posted March 25, 2010 Share Posted March 25, 2010 Yes a starter set please Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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