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  1. Here is my "D", which I finished in a huge hurry in order to enter into a competition. It's a little rough here and there and I won't be hurrying a build again. I am please with the result though, and even more pleased to move back to my F-14D now. Thanks for looking! Marcel
    16 points
  2. My first completed build for a few years. Spitfire N3200 crash landed on Dunkirk beach in May 1940. Revell 1/32 kit with a few bits of aftermarket. I tried to force the MkIX Eduard Brassin legs with only limited success (won’t be trying that again). My first attempt at blackbasing - thank you Matt McDougal for all the helpful videos, and thanks to Rick Kranias for his help and suggestions on the way. MRP paints throughout. All markings masked on; stencils are Techmod decals. Camouflage masks I used have too many small waves in them - something to remember for next time - and the underwing A1 roundel was too large so I had to take a historical liberty and end the yellow band short of the aileron (I have seen this on MkVs but never on a MkI). I kept weathering to a minimum as the real thing shows little. Pleased with the overall look but many of my basics were not as good as they should be, so lots to work on. Hope you like it. Nick
    8 points
  3. Could be, if there is interest in a 1/32 Buccaneer Good times indeed Some progress made on the cockpit.
    7 points
  4. Hi All This is my recently finished 1/32 Tamiya Spitfire Mk.XVIe (TD242) coded ZF-E of No.308 Squadron RAF, Varrelbusch and Ahlhorn Germany 1945,46. Cockpit modified by Eduard PE zoom set and Barracudacast seat. Other modifications are: - Quickboost exhaust stacks - Barracudacast cockpit door - Barracudacast wheels I have used Gunze Sangyo and Tamiya acrylics for painting. Decals are from Kagero Topcolors #24 Spitfire Mk.XVIe book. Happy modelling.
    6 points
  5. Here we go, First step is cockpit as usual. I have used Eduard zoom set for instrument panel and some other modifications.
    6 points
  6. Nic C.D.

    EAV-8B Harrier II Plus

    It has been over 2 years since I've started a kit and that just isn't acceptable. So, I'll try to build an EAV-8B Harrier II Plus - a Harrier II Plus from the Spanish Navy. The basis of this is the Trumpeter kit, which I've bought a few years ago. It is quite a nice kit and the only one available. The advantage is that it benefits the good fitting of the brand's kits. Not being able to do an out-of-box build - I've tried, it never works - I've started to cut up some parts of the kit; I'll open the upper engine doors, the avionics bay in the aft fuselage and a few other panels here and there. Here's the set-up: Although the kit is a good basis, it can use some attention. The forward landing gear strut is a bit wrong and lacks detail, the cockpit is a little basic and some parts need cleaning up and detail. I'll show you when I'll pass those points. I hope to detail the radar, typical for this version of the AV-8B and detail the interior of the radome as well. The kit includes an engine, but it is rather basic. No provision is made to show the engine, so if you want to show it, you'll need to cut up the upper fuselage. I've done that but this area needs a massive amount of added detail. Now that sounds like a lot of fun to me! Here are the first steps towards that: There is a large bar spanning over this area, which I made from plasticard. It is far from perfect, but it is only a first try. The back and front of the engine bay has to built from scratch, this is the beginning of that. One of the heat exhausts is provided in the kit, but is way too small. Not the hardest part to rebuild, though. One thing you're just able to see is the upper wing and fuselage that I've riveted. I've got some photos showing where the rivets go, which helped. This photo not only shows the avionics bay that I opened up, but also a lot of work that needs to be done. The way too simple outer support gear, details on the aft fuselage, exhaust plates and much more. But hey, I'm in no rush! I'll be back with progress soon. At least, that's the plan... Nic
    5 points
  7. My neighbor came back that night with her iPad and was going to buy me a whole new model. I said no, but she wasn’t having it and we settled on the Aires exhaust for my F-14D build and Revell’s 1/144 SuperCat as well. Anyway, here are a few snaps as she sits today on her revetment. I went a little nuts with the weathering and chipping, some of it was an attempt to mask damage, but I’ve learned a lot and will definitely do another one. More pics when I get motivated to stick the flaps back on it. That was a chore the first time and not relishing it this second. I know they didn’t often sit around with the hatches and bombay open and flaps deployed, but liked that look and will put it back the way it was before it toppled. I’m in the market for the glass piece for the TT as well! More to come... Cheers, David
    5 points
  8. I crushed through this build in order to be able to enter it into a modelling competition last weekend (oddly enough the D scored 2nd place ahead of my F-16C Alaska Splinter Scheme, the latter of which I consider to be a far better model). I won't be rushing a model to completion again since there are a few rough odds and ends here and there but on the other hand I am very glad to have her done, motivation after my third F-16 in a row was running very low and I am now charged up to get back at the Tomcat. More pics over on ready for inspection... Cheers, Marcel
    5 points
  9. My first Bf 109E 1/32 1/32 Cyber-Hobby kit HGW rivets, wet tranfers, mask & seat belts All colours MRP Finished!
    4 points
  10. Kagemusha

    New 1/32 Su-57?

    Couldn't agree more, a much better subject would be the Mig 25.
    4 points
  11. Hi Al, this is the best I have ... hth
    4 points
  12. October 3/19 After “only” 9 months, which is a record for me, I have finally finished this model. For step by step details on how I did it, I have a fairly long build thread here: https://forum.largescaleplanes.com/index.php?/topic/78413-132-kitty-hawk-f-5e-kicked-up-a-notch-sept-2419-final-details/ This kit is a real challenge if you want to make it as accurate as possible, with a random mix of highly detailed parts and parts that don’t fit at all. There are inaccuracies all over the place which I tried to fix, with some panel lines deleted, others added, and every single panel line and rivet was rescribed and re-punched. After market kits used were mostly made for the Hasegawa kit as follows: - Black Box Resin Cockpit Set (32010) for Hasegawa - Eduard PE Exterior Set (32426) for Kitty Hawk - ProfiModeler Brass Pitot Tube (32266) for Hasegawa - ProfiModeler Resin Wheel Set (320273) for Hasegawa - Hasegawa Kit Boarding Ladder and AOA Vane (both missing in KH kit) - Zactomodels AIM-9L/M Resin Missile - Archer Resin Decal Rivets, which were used extensively on the rear engine area - Airscale Instrument Brass Bezels and Decals The BB cockpit fit surprisingly well with a few modifications, while the ProfiModeler wheels required spacers to fit the kit landing gear and the pitot tube had to be ground down at the rear to fit flush. My goal was to create one of the gloss black Adversaries of the VFC-13 Fighting Saints that were fashioned after the “Mig-28” in the movie “Top Gun”, but nobody makes bright red decals for this subject in 1/32, so I was forced to go with a mixed bag of the following which created a bit of a “what-if” for squadrons: - Kit Decals. Not many, because they are thick and often show white film underneath. - ProfiModeler (32286). Red Star on tail and “01” on nose. - Two Bobs Bad Boys Sundowners (32-040), hence the VFC-111 squadron instead of VFC-13 - Maketar Paint Masks (USAF Stars and Bars, Vol II, 32-066) One big shortcoming of this kit is the engine intakes, which really don’t exist at all beyond the front openings. Although resin intakes are apparently now available, I made seamless intakes out of ordinary PVC water pipe which turned out fairly well. Now several pics of just about every angle possible. With the super clean and shiny paint job which is typical of these jets, I didn’t see the need to dirty up and weather the landing gear wells, mostly because they will rarely be seen again anyway. Cheers, Chuck
    3 points
  13. Had a really productive day at the bench adding all of the basic internal details. A couple of areas worth noting are the rear bulkhead parts, I would suggest anyone building this fits one at a time, let it dry and test fit the fuselage halves as they are well oversize and need some trimming down ad the fuselage halves just will not meet. This is the worst offender of them all due to the way HB have engineered the fit of this sub assembly and leaves a huge gap in the top of the fuselage joint. Some very careful trimming is needed and plenty of dry fits but eventually I got a good fuselage fit. So with the basic internals fitted I need to decide which areas I will add further detail to bearing in mind the interior will be painted dark dull green. Regards. Andy
    3 points
  14. AlexM

    Hobby Boss 1/32 B-24D

    I just received my kit some days ago and I'm still torn back and forth wheather to build it just as it is. Even when built out of the box, it can't be mistaken to anything else than a B-24. But then, there are some shape issues, and once I'm aware of them, they bother me I noticed that at the fuselage-area, where the nosewheel-well starts, the fuselage cross-section is widest at about middle hight, which looks OK to me (what does not mean that it has to be accurate). But at the area where the glass-nose begins, the kit cross-section is widest at about the lower third, while on the real thing, it should be widest at about the upper third of its hight (taking the photo 32scalelover posted on page 1 of this thread as reference). I'm just thinking out loud but it might be possible to draw a 3d-model of a new front section, from the nose-tip to the forward end of the wheel-well, which adresses the shape issues. Since almost all internal structure of the kit just starts at the forward end of the wheel-well, not too much surgery would be necessary other than removing the forward section from the kit's fuselage. But what about the clear nose? Vacuforming comes to mind. Again, just thinking out loud, but maybe I'll give it a try. Here, the area where the wheelwell starts, is marked with thin tape. I tried to get the spape of this area using a profile-gauge. On the right you can see the cross-section where the glass-nose starts, showing the problem that it is widest at about the lower third of its hight. Cheers Alex
    3 points
  15. Vynce804

    1/24 Airfix Hellcat

    Hi All, This will be my last WIP post for this build as bar a few last minor things it’s almost done. I’ll post some pictures of the completed model on ‘ready for inspection ‘ hopefully over the weekend. Thanks for following along and all the kind and encouraging comments. Cheers. Matt
    3 points
  16. Some quick, not-very-well-staged, photos before heading off to work. I finished the main painting effort, I think, it just needs some touch-ups, especially around the windscreen and quarter panels. Decals are next, and then some weathering, but not too much. 424 Squadron kept their aircraft pretty clean. I thought I would just tack the various bits together with tape to see what she will look like. I'm pleased so far. Flying surfaces are just held in place with masking tape, so there was a bit of droopiness. Forgive the photo quality... The nose, with a bit of weathering experimentation forward of the firewall. Water-soluble graphite pencils mixed with "walnut" coloured artist's ink, maybe a bit heavy and uneven. It'll wash off. I see the tape holding the prop on is about to let go.
    3 points
  17. Battlebirds

    1/32 HS Buccaneer

    Progress.... the horrible Bucc tub has begun. Starting with the instrument panel. The top layer has the holes and the rear plate has the instrument markings on it. This detail should mold nicely and cast in resin beautifully.
    3 points
  18. Whitey

    IL-2M Sturmovik

    Just finished the Hobby Boss IL-2M Sturmovik. Overall a really nice kit with very few issues. Added some Eduard photoetch in the cockpit and oil cooler, resin exhaust pipes, Aires wheels, wire brake lines and HGW seatbelts but otherwise out of the box. The trickiest part was the white dive angle markings on the nose. Instead of being one big sheet, each line was individual but connected to the centre and aligning them took some time MRP paints and the decals are from the ICM I-16. I bought Maketar masks but found them too fiddly to get proper consistent alignment with very thin lines at the edges. The Eduard set came with clear windscreen inserts with the alignment markings. I tried fixing them in place with Future - it took a week not to dry, Tamiya X-22 - it didn't look all that flash and in the end settled for some Wing Nut Wings decals - the line between the different aircraft markings on the sheet. Worked a treat. Dirtied up with oils and pastel dust. The tail wheel is fragile and broke off. Ended up drilling out the main leg and inserting a pin. I think it is strong enough. I was fairly concerned about breaking the big cannons which had to be inserted into gondolas and attached to the wing before painting. I cut the barrels off, drilled a suitable hole in each cannon and they just slide in now. Small machine guns were made from brass rod. Ezi line for the aerial. A fun build, highly recommended.
    2 points
  19. Only one item so far in 1/32, but a company to keep an eye on.
    2 points
  20. Thank you sooo much folks!! This encouragement is seriously needed sometimes. Once I have completed the cockpit tub, ready for molding, I will post a photo of the Aerodynamix part, just for comparison. There is an awful lot going on in that area and I am trying to work out how to break it up for molding. I was thinking of the following seperate parts: instrument panel, instrument panel shroud, HUD, rudder pedals, cockpit floor with the side consoles, then the side panels, including that beautiful quilted soundproof layer and various instruments/boxes. Then the rear wall. Oh, and two nice bang seats.
    2 points
  21. We need an FGR2 before any of those....
    2 points
  22. Richard...that is one beautiful Mustang! What are you going to do for decals? Barney
    2 points
  23. Howdy folks, I've just published my review of the latest Airframe Extra from Valiant Wings: Valiant Wings Publishing Airframe Extra 10: The Battle of Midway Many thanks to Valiant Wings Publishing for the review copy. Enjoy! Kev
    2 points
  24. I've just amended this review to include a new errata sheet that has been issued by Fantasy Printshop. This corrects an error in design "3L top" on sheet 3: Kudos to Ray at Fantasy Printshop for not only wanting to get it right, but also for excellent customer service. Kev
    2 points
  25. Hi guys As a little side project, I bought myself one of those new little SSD's that were released not long ago to put on my desk at work. I have the Korbanth kit as well but that's not really a work friendly display item (would certainly raise a few eyebrows on the train in though! ;D ) Straight from the box the way Bandai intended it to be. No adding details or what not. Just slap it together and paint it. So easy I painted it in Tamiya paints: Light Grey (XF-65/66 I think) and Dark Grey XF-24, highlighted using pastels and powders It was a fun kit and goes together very easily - although as many before me have said - the parts are very small so handle carefully Like I said, its a fun kit and well, let's face it, it the only-option choice if you don't want to shell out a heap for a huge resin kit That's it but thanks for looking Si
    2 points
  26. Yeah, I’m thinking that’s the way to go, but the other issue is that the pinholes are so tiny that they risk being filled by droplets of paint or primer, so I think you have to go with a very fine paint.
    2 points
  27. So one part of the HB kit that has been seriously overlooked and I guess due to cost or can we be bothered is the lower fuselage below the cockpit which is also the wheel bay. HB have got this quite badly wrong as there should be a walkthrough on the starboard side past the nose gear through to the nose turret and bombardier station. Also there are loads of other interesting stuff going on in there such as auxiliary generators etc. I would like to add a few bits and pieces but not sure if the effort is worth it. Here is a view from the nose looking through to the wheel bay. And from below So do I leave it and paint a very dark shade of Dark Dull Green in there or try and add some of that missing stuff or is life to short? Regards.Andy
    2 points
  28. Spyros- that cockpit looks fantastic! Beautiful paint job. Timmy! Is correct in that the Garrett T-76 engine is pretty common amongst business turboprop aircraft (known as a TPE-331 in civilian circles)- but it only appeared one one model of Beech King Air for a short time, the B100. All other models of King Air run Pratt and Whitney PT-6 engines.....just wanted to clarify just in case you “fell down the research rabbit hole”. You might get a bit confused searching internet pics! Anyway, he is also correct on no screens on the engines. They do not use them. Please keep the updates coming fast and furiously! THOR
    2 points
  29. No one is making you read it.......sit back and have a (insert your favorite beverage here) and take a break. As you said it's a hobby.
    2 points
  30. Strawberry ***** nose for comparison.
    2 points
  31. Speaking of books, this arrived today, a review sample from Ray at Albatros Productions.
    2 points
  32. Hi all, The Sopwith 'Swallow' is now complete. Many thanks for following this build and your kind comments, A full build log, in PDF format, will be available from my site (link below), Mike
    1 point
  33. Andy, The choice is yours! Perhaps a compromise is in order? Either way, your build will be one to watch. Cheers, Tom
    1 point
  34. The superstructure is a jig saw puzzle.. but typically goes together painlessly and looks amazing. Again, they give you stickers to block light bleed.. I used black paint instead. I was thinking about those red lights we see in close up shots.. came up with an idea of how to do it... stretched clear sprue pulled through from the inside till it jams... Nipped off and Tamyia clear red dabbed on the inside bit... Backlit by my bench lamp...
    1 point
  35. nmayhew

    WNW releases...

    great minds and all that
    1 point
  36. Good eye and you are correct! I struggled with this feature, because on the real deal below, those seatbelts actually go through a loop and not a "y" at their attachment to the seat back, as I have done. In this pic they are twisted with the buckle to the back as you suggested, but they could also be twisted the other way. I tried them that way and I couldn't see much of the buckle, so for "artistic sake" I kept the buckle detail outside. Cheers, Chuck
    1 point
  37. hello all, I had hoped I could enlarge the photo I had posted.I post it again. It really starts to look like a LSM, I am very satisfied with the result until now. regards, Rammstein
    1 point
  38. 1 point
  39. Hi all, The Sopwith 'Swallow' is now complete and posted in the 'Ready for Inspection' thread, Mike
    1 point
  40. That Havoc book may come in handy in the future!
    1 point
  41. Whitey

    IL-2M Sturmovik

    Hi Troy, thanks, but no mate. Struggled for references except for a few museum pieces that could be anything. I was in Seattle a couple of years ago and was super impressed by FHC's example that still flies. Based some of the details on my photos but not sure how much modern work has been done to make it flyable though. Super impressed by its size - it is a big aircraft.
    1 point
  42. My god its an Update! Firstly let me apologise for a complete neglect of this thread. Two main reasons, My mojo has wavered a little recently what with life getting in the way and a change of working hours together with a new motorbike vying for attention, but now im getting the urge again. In line with the other Lancaster builds here, the Dambuster version is no different, in fact you can build both versions of the Lanc from this kit, the conversion comes with an extra sprue with the Dambuster goodies which are applied a little further on in the build. A supplementary instruction book points out the different build steps and parts required, so here is the update. The airscale panels have been completed together with the nav and radio operator stations. I have added some eduard belts for the highly visible pilots seat and will use the kits photo etch belts for the navs and radio ops seats together with the gunners positions. I really am not going overboard on the other interior detail from the wing spar back as it simply will not be seen, the main focus should be quite rightly be on the upkeep mine and associated gear, to that end, none of the engines will be exposed, the hatches will be firmly shut together with the flaps being in the up position. I have also adopted a somewhat modular approach. The wing structures are complete, the fuselage is just awaiting a light wash in the cockpit area before being buttoned up. The front and rear turret structures are in progress and the relevant bits have been cut out to accommodate the additional DB parts to include the searchlight assemblies, the front one of which sits in the aperture of the bomb camera of the bomber version. Just visible in the photos. On with the show. excuse the huge hair in this shot, it has since been removed!
    1 point
  43. Battlebirds

    1/32 HS Buccaneer

    As promised, some pictures
    1 point
  44. Okay, here you go The Dakota. Anyway, back to the Buccaneer. Some more progress has been made The 1/48 Airfix kit helps to see if I'm on par with the general shape. Nose fold detail.
    1 point
  45. As promised, some pictures of the fuselage startingto take shape out of MDF. The Aerodynamix intakes are temporarily fitted as a guideline. Just to put the size in perspective, the Airfix 1/48 Buccaneer kit in the background.
    1 point
  46. Thanks for the congrats guys! I was pleased, the last Nats I entered was in '93. I was really surprised to win 1st in the 1/32nd, as there was some excellent builds there. My 1/32 US/British 1st place was my Special Hobby Tempest Mk.V. My 3rd place in the biplanes was my Albatros D.V, Jasta 17. I have both of these posted here in the RFI. Larry
    1 point
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