Murdo Posted May 14, 2011 Share Posted May 14, 2011 WOW! Love the Hermes! Did you say that was a kit? I'll bet that went down well with SWMBO! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimbuna Posted May 14, 2011 Share Posted May 14, 2011 oh my days!!! what scale is that 1/72?my father in law was on hermes in the mid-late 70s (when they were trialing the harriers i think it ws before the ramp too) id give anything for a model of it Being from Sirmar I'd say it's probably 1/96...I've the same scale HMS Illustrious (up in the loft unbuilt). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andy wood Posted May 14, 2011 Share Posted May 14, 2011 Mine would have to be the Copper state1/48th Taube. There was a certain element of scratchbuilding, but I am very pleased with the result. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CliffB Posted May 14, 2011 Share Posted May 14, 2011 Totally off-topic for me, but my fav model is this 1/72 Hasegawa Starfighter. I just love the way the NASA scheme shows off the stilletto-like lines (not having drop tanks helps too!) Cliff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CPNGROATS Posted May 14, 2011 Share Posted May 14, 2011 Cliff, that's very sharp, in flight w/o any external stores it DOES look like a manned missile. Wonderful stuff Cheers, ggc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_H_ Posted May 14, 2011 Share Posted May 14, 2011 Wow theres some lovely models about!! Mine is probably the Bf110 I did in '09. Not the best pic but you get the idea: Howard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wkennerley Posted May 14, 2011 Share Posted May 14, 2011 It would have to be my 1/72 tweety bird, its the one that I think has come out best of the 75 odd models I have built. Wayne Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robvulcan Posted May 14, 2011 Share Posted May 14, 2011 (edited) i find it hard to pick a one of favourite, as i have loads of favourite, at a push its betwean these too, my b1 xa903 as i had always wanted a b1 and was my first attempt at extensive mods it come out ok and its not perfect but i love it. and second my model of b2 xl391 as i used to sit in her all the time as a kid and love her unique paint scheme with the dark grey coming around to the top side of the wings. shame they cut her up. Edited May 14, 2011 by robvulcan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomprobert Posted May 15, 2011 Share Posted May 15, 2011 What a fantastic idea for discussion! There are some beautiful models on here. It's always hard to find a favourite but mine has got to be my 1/32nd scale Lancaster which I built from the ID Models vacform (plus some serious scratch building!) This is my favourite because of a family connection; this was my great uncle's aircraft which he was lost in 1944. It also got 'Best in Show' at Southern Expo - so someone else must have liked it too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T-Tango Posted May 15, 2011 Share Posted May 15, 2011 There are some fantastic, well built models in this thread, well done to everybody. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikey58 Posted May 15, 2011 Share Posted May 15, 2011 My favourite model has got to be this Airfix Hurricane.An old kit now but with work comes out well.I decided to add the engine and other details to spice it up a bit,quite hard work but I enjoyed it.It ended up in the dio with the lovely Tamiya Tilly and several figures. Some great models in this topic! Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_H_ Posted May 15, 2011 Share Posted May 15, 2011 @ Tomprobert, that Lancaster must not only be huge but also it's the first 156 sqn Lanc I've ever seen modelled. It's pathfinder day here in Warboys and the Phantom is due in a bit!! Great to see one as a local as I've been looking for some decals for years Howard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robvulcan Posted May 15, 2011 Share Posted May 15, 2011 so many nice models on here im suprised no one had the idea for this before it could go on forever this. that hurricane really captures the feel of the war very well indeed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomprobert Posted May 15, 2011 Share Posted May 15, 2011 @ Tomprobert, that Lancaster must not only be huge but also it's the first 156 sqn Lanc I've ever seen modelled. It's pathfinder day here in Warboys and the Phantom is due in a bit!! Great to see one as a local as I've been looking for some decals for years Howard Yes it is rather large and I'm glad you like it! My great uncle was a wireless op/air gunner on 156. According to my research he was shot down on his 19th operation, and is buried along with the rest of his crew. I have never seen decals for this squadron so I sprayed the markings onto this model. I keep meaning to visit Warboys; I imagine it would be quite emotional seeing a Lanc overhead. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikey58 Posted May 15, 2011 Share Posted May 15, 2011 Thanks Rob, This plus a couple of others are now on display in the Kent Battle of Britain Museum in Hawkinge.A great museum full of recovered crashed planes (well the wreckage anyway!) and the personal stories of the pilots. Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spad Posted May 15, 2011 Share Posted May 15, 2011 (edited) Hmm, so many years, so many kits but I guess the kit that gave me the most pleasure may well be the first "superkit" that I built. Sorry, no pics as it was the Revell 1/32 Stuka that I built when I was about 9 - 1970ish. Size, interior detail, engine, fancy markings - it had it all! From the modern era it has to be the Academy Helldiver in 1/72 as it was my first serious foray into p/e and scared me to death - but a great feeling after I got it beat! Also pretty fond of the Tamiya 1/48 Spitfire Mk.1 as it marked my return to the hobby and is such a sweet little kit. Loving this thread......! cheers all Rick Edited May 15, 2011 by Spad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inverted Posted May 15, 2011 Share Posted May 15, 2011 Only back in the game for 4 years, but: My 1/48 Sea Vixen Beautiful aircraft. Great kit, and my family deHavilland links may make me biased! I also have a thing for my rotary collection too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robvulcan Posted May 15, 2011 Share Posted May 15, 2011 Thanks Rob,This plus a couple of others are now on display in the Kent Battle of Britain Museum in Hawkinge.A great museum full of recovered crashed planes (well the wreckage anyway!) and the personal stories of the pilots. Mike fantastic how did you get into making models for museums if love to do that. i remember seeing many impressive models in the cosford museum, it is an amazing model and diorama Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moofles Posted May 15, 2011 Share Posted May 15, 2011 Mine would have to be my brush painted 1/72 Italeri F-100. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muller Posted May 16, 2011 Share Posted May 16, 2011 My Tamiya Corsair, still haven't built one as good since! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikey58 Posted May 16, 2011 Share Posted May 16, 2011 Fantastic dio there,lovely work! Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amo Aero Posted May 16, 2011 Share Posted May 16, 2011 My favorite would have to be the old Inpact 1/48 scale Bristol Bulldog (mine is actually the Lindberg reissue). I love the colors and markings and am VERY surprised at how well it turned out. Close runner up would have to be the Eduard 1/48 Sopwith Camel. This was my most difficult biplane build to date (my sixth biplane kit), and I was very relieved to finish without completely messing it up. Hope you like them! Karl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amo Aero Posted May 16, 2011 Share Posted May 16, 2011 Only back in the game for 4 years, but: My 1/48 Sea Vixen Beautiful aircraft. Great kit, and my family deHavilland links may make me biased! I also have a thing for my rotary collection too! Lovely Sea Vixen and Sea King! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amo Aero Posted May 16, 2011 Share Posted May 16, 2011 Hmm, so many years, so many kits but I guess the kit that gave me the most pleasure may well be the first "superkit" that I built. Sorry, no pics as it was the Revell 1/32 Stuka that I built when I was about 9 - 1970ish. Size, interior detail, engine, fancy markings - it had it all!From the modern era it has to be the Academy Helldiver in 1/72 as it was my first serious foray into p/e and scared me to death - but a great feeling after I got it beat! Loving this thread......! cheers all Rick Beautiful Helldiver!! Hard to believe it's only 1/72--fantastic detail and finish! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ejboyd5 Posted May 16, 2011 Share Posted May 16, 2011 (edited) I tend to return to the 1/72 Fujimi Sea Harrier decorated with Scale Aircraft Modelling decals to represent XZ451, the second production Sea Harrier (FRS Mk.1), while on strength with 700A Flight (Sea Harrier Intensive Flying Trials Unit) during 1979 at Yeovilton and while undergoing carrier trials on HMS Hermes. Edited May 16, 2011 by ejboyd5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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