Jackson

Folks, This is my attempt at the Tamiya F16. Conversion set from Isra Cast Decals From Isra Decal Paints From Ammo Mig This has been kicking around my bench for over ten years anf I finally got around to finishing it. Decals and conversion were bought at the same time as the model. A great kit which I enjoyed building. I had a few issues with the decals which came apart in water and were a bit of a nightmare to put on. This could be down to their age. I cannot vouch for complete accuracy as I am not an expert on the subject. It was a little rushed at the end as I was finishing it for the Irish Model Soldire Scoiety show it Dublin. I was pleasantly surprised when it picked up Bronze it its class. Hope you enjoy. Regards Michael

Got it at Christmas. An excellent read.

That's great thank you. Michael

Folks a question for the B17 experts. Apologies if it has already been asked. Is it possible to use the HK B17F as a basis for the RAF MkII? Regards Michael

Paul, Thank you very much appreciated. You did the hard work. I just put it together. Regards Michael

Thanks Mike, I thought it was a bit shiny out of the can. As they were painted silver and not natural metal I wanted to tone it down a bit. 502 being a Reserve Squadron I guessed that they would tend to keep their machines quite clean. I gave it two very light coats of thinned Tamiya semi gloss clear X35. Still has a bit of a shine but not too much. My first attempt at painting silver. Hopefully not looking too bad. Regards Michael

Folks, This is my take on the Meteor T7. Built using the HK Meteor, Paul Fisher's fantastic T7 Conversion set and markings using MalMayfield's fantastic Miracle Masks. I wanted to do this for a long time and in these markings. The model represents a machine of 502 ( Ulster ) Squadron Royal Aux Air Force Aldergrove 1956. Painted mostly using Tamiya AS12 decanted into the Airbrush. My thanks go to HK for producing the kit and especially Paul Fisher and Mal Mayfield without their talents I would never have completed this build. Hope you all enjoy. Thanks for looking. Regards Michael

Folks, A few more photos. Not great but I have the grandkids this weekend and no opportunity to take better photos. Regards Michael

Folks, Thank you all for your kind comments. When time allows I will post more photos. Regards Michael

I made this for my local Air Cadet Squadron. Mosquito MkXX 6-TB, 608 Sqn Downham Market, lost on 23/24 of February 1945. Pilot, Flt Lt RAA Doherty DFC, Observer Pilot Officer Moore, Aubrey Doherty was from Knock,Belfast and was a former pupil of Regent House School, Newtownards, Northern Ireland. His medals are held by 2241(Regent House School) Squadron ATC. Model 1/32 HK Models. Paint Tamiya Eduard Cockpit Seatbelt HGW Markings Home made. Not perfect by any means but I am happy with it. Photos composed by Tony Osborne. Hope you enjoy. Regards Michael

Great job! Michael

Folks, Thank you all for your kind comments. Kevin apologies I may have repeated a reply to you. Regards Michael

That would be great Kevin thank you. Michael

That would be great Kevin. Thank You. Regards Michael Scott

Some more photos folks. The base is an old picture frame a friend no longer wanted and the steps,chocs etc came from the WNW Rumpler Kit.

Thanks Kevin, I have started an RFI post but unsure how to link them. Hope to post more photos in the RFI tomorrow. Thanks again for your kind comments. Michael

Folks, Please see attached photos of my now completed WNW Bristol Fighter Scale: 1/32 Type: Post War Bristol Fighter Extras used: HGW Seatbelts, RB Rigging and Turn buckles, Elastic flat thread Paints and colours used: Tamiya silver and light grey mix. Tamiya clear orange, Burnt umber oils Other info:Flory Wash I had a bit of a fight with her as I was never going to be happy after dropping the model and the remedial surgery involved. I entered her in the Irish Model Soldier Society Show and was very surprised to come second in 1/32 behind David Parkers Tamiya Mustang. I also won the Air Corps award. Hope you all enjoy. Regards Michael

Sorry folks for no updates. In truth after dropping the model I sort of lost interest and was having to fight a bit with her. It felt like a bit of a loosing battle. The kick in the rear to finish (apart from the cost) was the upcomming Irish Model Soldier Society show. Got her finished and took her to Dublin. To my very pleasant surprise she came second behind David Parkers Tamiya P51. It also won the Air Corps Award. So not bad for something i was going to chuck in the bin. Anyway some photos I will also post a RFI Regards Michael

I think you have captured the look rather well. Great work. Michael

Just a small update After fitting the Lower wing I dropped the model. This resulted in the integral U/C legs shearing off. Fortunately the Post War boxing comes with the original U/C legs. So with a little surgery and stregenthing it is all good again (and hopefully a little stronger). I decided to do the rear fuselage rigging before a replaced the lower wing and below is the result. A little tidying and painting to do but I'm happy with the result. Regards Michael

Got mine on Fruday. Awsome work Paul I'm a very happy man. Thank you. Michael

The wing fuselage join is a bit awkward I didn't completely follow the instructions as I had joined the Wg parts first. So far so good. Michael

Some paint added and a good friend let me borrow Joe and Patricks fantastic book on the Irish Air Corps. It has provided all the information neened to complete this build. Steadly bringing all the parts together ready for assembly and rigging. So the same ammount of time to come. Couldn't resist placing the top wing on fgor a quick look. Photos My rigging options. Regards Michael

I am thoroughly enjoying the build. The last big thing I built was the Tamiya Birdcage Corsair which was great. This time I wanted to try something different and something I have never done before. I picked the Irish scheme again as something different hopefully will work out well. This is my first WNW kit and so far so good. Both Tamiya and WNW are great kits. Michael

Due to knee surgery I have a little more time on my hands. So a bit more work done( I'm blaming) any mistakes on the painkillers. I found an old grainy photo which I believe shows an Irish machine in the 1920's. It is in dope silver and the prop looks like its all wood with a metal LE. This is what I hope to achieve. Hope you enjoy the photos. Regards Michael