Bobs Buckles

Excellent build, SM!
Thanks for sharing.
 
Bob 

Does it get any better than this? 
 
Bob 

Milling a 1mm slot in the oleo-piston to prevent twisting the spring-loaded leg.

Here the parts how they have to be installed: L.G. jack / triangular lever / strut for side stay with his special fork end.
 

What a fantastic build, John! One of the most impressive Corsair models I've seen. May I publish it on the website?
 
Kev

Here is my recently completed 1/32 Tamiya F4U-1a Corsair painted in one of Greg "Pappy" Boyington's purported mounts, BuNo. 17740.  The Tamiya kit is an extraordinary state-of-the-art kit and doesn't need much to build up into an impressive model but I did take the liberty of adding a few aftermarket items:
 
1. Vector Resin Cowling
2. Barracuda Resin Wheels and Tires
3. HGW Fabric and Phototech Harness
4. Barracuda Cockpit Stencils
5. Montex Masks
6. True Details Resin Parachute
7. HGW Wet Transfer Stencils
 
The complete build can be found here:
 
The canopy is removable so that I can pose it in the closed or open position.  I did not glue the wings into place so that transport would be easier.  AK Real Colors acrylic paints were used for the exterior.
 

So this is the Silver Wings Gloster Gauntlet with some AIMS additions which were designed for the Gladiator I but which apply equally well to its predecessor the Gauntlet.  First some eye-candy:
 







 
I'm intrigued by the dull matt patches below the cockpit on the fuselage sides, anybody any thoughts about this please?  And my references to date:
 



 
both really excellent books, well worth every penny!  And to the kit, which of course is almost entirely resin:
 

 







 
The Silver Wings prop looks a bit thin, but I'd always planned for a two-blade Gauntlet, so much more characterful!


 
Celine didn't pack my kit quite carefully enough!!  Simon at Silver Wings has been contacted asking for the missing bits.


 

 
The Silver Wings pe above, the AIMS Gladiator/Gauntlet pe below:


 
Silver Wings instruction booklets are, shall we say, rather enigmatic! 
 

 







 
....especially in some areas:
 

 
So I've made a start on the Mercury engine.....love a decent engine!
 





 
More soon I hope, if this heat wave continues......
Max

Man ALIVE!
That is some tidy work right there! 
 
Thanks for sharing.
 
Bob 

Looks superb!
Well done
 
Bob 

Hi all,
One dirty ground attack Junkers J.1.
'Flory' Dark Dirt fine clay wash then sealed with 'Alclad' Light Sheen (ALC311).
Now to apply the metallic wear by dry brushing,
 
Mike
 

 

 

 

Hi all,
Here's the shots of the completed model.
This model represents BE2c Serial No. 2635 of No.13 Squadron, RFC, operating from Savy in France during 1916.
My full build log, including all materials used is here:
 
 
 
As usual a full build log in PDF format is available to download from my site (Gallery 4) in my signature link. Just click the PDF icon to read or download.
Once again thanks for your comments and encouragement - appreciated,
 
Mike
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1/32 Revell model, Eagle Cals EC#99, Barracuda wheels, 
Eduard cockpit, HGW Rivet set. 
All colours MRP



















 

Lovely build, Iain 
Cracking job!
 
Bob 

Awesome work, Vinny! 
 
Bob 
 
 

A prop of special magnificence, Dear Boy!

 
Bob von Buckle 

I'm a Bi-Plane kind of guy and I can say this DH.2 is up there with the best I've seen.
 
Thanks for sharing.
Bob 

I'm a Bi-Plane kind of guy and I can say this DH.2 is up there with the best I've seen.
 
Thanks for sharing.
Bob 

I'm a Bi-Plane kind of guy and I can say this DH.2 is up there with the best I've seen.
 
Thanks for sharing.
Bob 

Beautiful results on your Spitty!
Well done 
 
Bob 

Excellent build, SM!
Thanks for sharing.
 
Bob 

Amazing!! 

 
Bob 

I don't think it is physically possible to improve on this. I think you have just smashed the glass ceiling on your way to the stars  
Truly amazing build.
 
vB 

Beautiful looking Albie 
Cheers,
Bob