[Another Kotare Spitfire - Mk.I (Early)]

Neat progress Richard. 

 

Re: canopy masking. 

Jen of Jenesis Designs and Modelcraft advocates self adhesive foil. 

 

 

This video details her process from about 15minutes.

 

HTH

[Model World Live @ NEC]

Hi Jeremy. 

Enjoy the show.

I would be interested in hearing about it if you get chance. 

I confess that I was put off by the fact that it is alongside model railways. Nothing against that but the promotion appeared to be quite biased in that direction. 

I hope the scale model scene is well represented. 

Another large model show in the middle of the year is very welcome. 

Cheers,

Guy 

[KopeckyScaleModels]

That canopy frame is really nice. 

Good job. 

[1/32 Tamiya F-16C #00225]

Nice job.

That front 3/4 shot under natural light is particularly convincing 

 

[1/32 Trumpeter EE Lightning F.Mk.6 XS904]

I love seeing a model created using intimate knowledge of the subject. 

All of the tiny details brought into sharp focus really lift the appearance. 

Super job Derek. 

[1/16 scale scratch built AT-38B Talon-The Smurf jet is back!]

Looking crisp and clean Pete. 

Roughly how long would you spend to create panels like that?

 

Cheers 

[Tecnikit, mind blowing aftermarket]

3 hours ago, allbann said:

Thanks for the answer. I can understand that.

it would be nice with some super detailed wheel wells, tamiya have them moulded on to the intakes, which is a pain to deal with.

 

your exhaust looks fantastic, I'm definitely buying a set

Interesting.

Do you feel F-15 gear bays are necessary?

 

With most of the gear doors closed in normal operation not much is visible. 

Could some side wall inserts suffice 

[Spitfire Mk.1b - Kotare 1/32]

This one is moving right along @Azgaron.

 

Lovely stuff so far 

[1/32 MRC AH-1W #162542 or #162545]

Hi Artoor, I hope this chopper build resets your mojo. 

 

The Whiskey is my favourite Cobra so I shall follow this build with interest.

 

Great stuff. 

[Hawker Hurribomber 175 Squadron 1942]

Lovely model Max and great pictures. 

 

Your enthusiasm for the aircraft is evident in the way you've captured the look. 

 

Entertaining and excellent result 

[Airfix 1/24th scale Spitfire MkIX]

@s00ntir, thanks, glad you like it. 

 

@LSP_Ray, the article looks superb Ray. Many thanks for compiling everything and taking the time to post it. 

Much appreciated. 

It's a thrill to see it like this. 

 

Cheers,

Guy 

[Another Kotare Spitfire - Mk.I (Early)]

Nice one Richard. So am I 

[designing and printing parts specifically for models ...]

Exciting stuff. 

 

Good luck on your adventure. I'm confident that you'll get to grips with everything based on the results so far. 

 

If I were setting out on this voyage of discovery I think I might not worry about little details like panel lines and rivets at first. Those are simple to replicate on a plain panel or component. I believe I would concentrate on getting the shape and appearance right at first and then begin to add more detail as I become more proficient.

 

It would be interesting to follow your progress. 

Please don't be shy about sharing your experiments whether they are successful or not. 

 

Cheers,

Guy

[Tamiya F-16 Aggressor, Kicked Up a Notch, April 11/24: Lighting Details]

Hi Chuck. 

 

I don't know if it's any help but this pic of a Danish F-16 just shows the fuselage flood light. The forward portion of the lens appears to be blanked over? I thought I recalled this feature from way back when I built a Viper.

 

HTH

[spoke to Airfix yesterday..]

Umm....we do know that Airfix is re-releasing their 1/24th scale P-51D later this year, right?

 

I guess all of the Mustang wishing is for a new tool like the Spitfire Mk IX?

[Hawker Hunter FGA.9 XG207, Revell 1:32nd scale]

Great job Tom. 

 

Beautiful model of a beautiful aircraft. 

[Silver Spitfire 'The Longest Flight']

Totally tremendous Kent. 

 

You should be very proud of the finish you've achieved. 

[Westland Wessex HU 5 ...Fly]

Tremendous effort Alain 

 

What a beauty 

[How well do you know the Dambusters?]

8 hours ago, Juggernut said:

I got 12/20....

Same. 12 

[175 Squadron Hurribomber finished!]

1 hour ago, mozart said:

Here's a Warmwell dispersal, I've photoshopped out the Hurricane:

 

 

I might try printing this as a backdrop and pose mine in front of it....we'll see! 

Excellent idea Max 

[Recce Voodoo]

McDD certainly knew how to make fabulous looking aircraft 

 

What a great shape.

[Ki-61 MDC Resin, Radu’s Masterpiece]

Do both 

There's enough time. 

[spoke to Airfix yesterday..]

3 hours ago, Jim Barry said:

Gosh how few jets make people’s list. 
 

 

 

Hey Jim. 

 

There's a couple of reasons for that. 

 

Like it or not this is a prop-centric forum. 

Just compare the number of views on prop v jet threads to see this. 

 

Additionally many popular jets are comparatively larger than most props. 

 

Although popular with many a 1/24th scale F-whatever is likely to be 50% larger than almost all warbirds. 

 

However, if someone did release a 1/24th scale F-15 I'd be all over it. 

[Airfix 1/24th scale Spitfire MkIX]

8 hours ago, LSP_Kevin said:

Excellent build, Guy! And now the subject of this week's banner image on our Facebook page:

 

https://www.facebook.com/largescaleplanes

 

Kev

Wow! That's brilliant. Thanks Kev. It's an honour. 

1 hour ago, Dpgsbody55 said:

An excellent build. 

 

 

Cheers,

Michael

Hi Michael, many thanks. I'm thrilled that you've enjoyed seeing the model.

1 hour ago, MikeC said:

That's really well done. Good photos too.

Welcome to the Dark Side Seriously, it does look so much better, and frees you from being restricted to what's  available in decals.  Yours look great.

@MikeC. Thank you very much Mike.

You're spot on about masks being the future. 

 

I appreciate everyone's kind words. 

 

Cheers,

Guy 

[HK B-17...C 5/4 sweating the metal]

Looks superb Craig. 

 

Perhaps you could try some gentle, localised heat using a blow torch of some kind to get the colouration?