Stevepd

Well, another step on the way to the end of the etażerka - it consists of 151 elements plus 5 elements base on which it is mounted. This element is part of the SZAFIR 23 radar station with the ASP-23D airborne sight - A team used to detect and target air and ground targets.
Oryginal elements

 

 

 

 
photos of elemet
 

 

 

 

 

 

 
after painting

 

 

 
 
inside of luk etażeka
real photo
 

 
model
empty

 
with my element

 
 

I love the aircraft to, it’s just soviet coolness. Excellent modelling. Those exhausts are very convincing

Mainly looking at photos this afternoon - and deciding which airframe to do.
 
One important factor is the kit provides alternative winch-launch hook positions - and I wanted to choose a subject where I could clearly see te position on that particular airframe.
 
Added to that, I wanted to do a red/white/grey scheme - as most were in those colours back when I was a cadet.
 
XE799 on the instructions looked good - and I found a clear image confirming details.
 
Decision made:
 

 
Image from glidingheritage.org.uk
 
So - rear hook mount filled with superglue and sanded back:
 

 
Front mount masked with Humbrol Maskol.
 
Elevator - previously removed from tailplane - re-attached at an angle - more representative of an airframe on the ground.
 
I believe Tim has modified the kit so these items are no supplied as separate parts.
 

 
And the cockpit all masked up:
 

 
So, with a few attachment point also masked up with Maskol, we're ready for some white primer:
 

 
And it looks like I'm out of automotive white primer - so may have to do some shopping!
 
More when there's more...
 
Iain
 
 
 

Back on the T.31 - and more progress...
 
The holes at front and rear of the central wing joint have been opened up with a 1mm drill bit, in a pin vise, and short sections of 1mm brass wire (supplied with the kit) cut to act as additional alignment - details are in the instructions.
 

 
Ailerons: holes in wing and ailerons opened up with a 1mm drill - and sections of 1mm diameter brass rod bonded to the ailerons, before trimming to length:
 

 
Assembled wing, using superglue - and access wiped away after drying using de-bonder. Ailerons are dry fitted at present:
 

 
All good!
 
Iain
 
 
 
 
 

Hi everyone
 
I have a bunch of new products coming out in the next few weeks and the first two are ready to order
 
First up, Prop Logo's
 
1/24 @ £10.95
1/32 @ £9.95
1/48 @ £7.25
 
Each set includes:

Individual Propeller manufacturer logos and specification decals in 1:48 scale are designed for kit, modified or scratch built models and represent many prop manufacturer logos found on piston powered WW2 military aircraft

Suitable for both Allied & German aircraft, featuring manufacturers like Hamilton Standard, Rotol, DeHavilland, Curtiss, Aeroproducts and VDM.

Each logo is separate on the decal sheet with a minimum of carrier film

Fully illustrated instructions

   

 

 

 
 
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...and also as our RAF set was one of the first sets we ever released, I wanted to remaster them with additional instruments and most importantly in full colour, these have come out really well..
 
1/24 @ £8.25
1/32 @ £7.25
1/48 @ £6.25
 
Each set includes:

Instrumentation as found in the Spitfire, Hurricane, Mosquito and common to most RAF types

Instruments for flight control, navigation, engine, oxygen and ancillary management

Each instrument is separate on the decal sheet with a minimum of carrier film

Includes a small sheet of optically clear replacement simulated instrument glass

Fully illustrated instructions

   

 

 

 

 
I hope they are a welcome addition to our hobby
 
Next week will see two more new releases in the 1/24 Harrier GR1 / 3 PE panel & decal set for the airfix kit and the 1/18 Fw190-A8 PE & Decal cockpit upgrade set for the Hobbyboss kit, shortly followed by a range of Seat Belts for RAF, USAAF & Luftwaffe aircraft in 1/32 & 1/24
 
busy times
 
All the best
Peter
 

Bravo Pete, you really have your hands full with this many Vipers at once!  I did two at once, and that almost caused me to take up knitting.
 
I'll be watching this thread, some excellent choices with the markings.

That would look good in various states of zinc primer, akin to an assembly line. Just picked this thread up and it’ll do wonders for the year book 2022!, when the rest of us are putting up 2 or 3 kits. Is this the modellers version of “dropping the mic”

That would look good in various states of zinc primer, akin to an assembly line. Just picked this thread up and it’ll do wonders for the year book 2022!, when the rest of us are putting up 2 or 3 kits. Is this the modellers version of “dropping the mic”

I’ve decided to go the opposite way. I’m starting with the complex first. My rationale is that if I start with the most difficult while my mind is fresh. I’d hate to get the ‘easier’ ones done and screw up the tough ones from feeling jaded, or a desire to rush to the finish line. 

You have a great wife, mines a bit like that.  She even showed interest in the 32nd P-3!  Maybe she was humoring me...

i can partially blame my wife for the ever expanding set. She spots a good looking paint scheme and says “do it”. How can I refuse such an order. 
That said, 6 is the end of it. I’ve put my foot down and said no more…….honest.
With 2 already on the shelves, I think 8 is plenty. 

What a great rendition of the aircraft. I was at Boscombe Down when ZD319 “the grey one” when it came for testing. It definitely felt like a new era was upon the RAF, super modern shape and thinking. This is why I’m keen for a copy of the resin parts before I get too old…. Nope there we are.

My 3822 shows I joined in Sep 81. Glider flying shows:
 
XE901, Mk3 Aug 82
WL990, Z-bird, Aug 82
XE800, Mk3, Aug 82
XA309 or 7, Mk3, Mar 83
XA302 Mk3 x 2 trips, Mar 83.
 
I recall the Z-bird trip. We went into the smoke of a burning field and came out over 4000ft. Pilot was really please, something to do with his log book. I remember spoilers being deployed as what seemed a vertical decent. Loved gliding apart from cable release, which I never got used to.

I’ve got his CBLS set and it’s top notch stuff.
 
Now let’s talk SNEB rockets, or is JP233 a dirty word……
 
i’ll get my coat (dropping the mic I believe the yoof call it).

Blimey Tim has been busy. Thanks Iain

Tim Perry at Flying Start Models has been busy beavering away in the background designing and printing a range of ordnance in 1:32 - today we take a look at his RAF 1000lb Free Fall Bombs...
 

 
Blue skies!
 
Iain

I just watched your unpacking, you're so cool and calm, I'd have been giggling laughing and crying
 
Sorry cant talk...unpacking plastic

One of their stated goals was to keep the cost down as not to frighten away non-LSPers.
Cockpit looks nicely detailed so they're likely leaving out things that can't be seen when finished.
Getting an engine in there doesn't look like an easy job.
 

 

I forgot to point out that with the change in subvariant comes a subtly different box top:

 

An early and late mark Hurricanes to go with it would also be very welcome too! 

Vampires, great news. Imagine if they press on and do a T11 - finally

Thanks Steve, I will add those to my data base. 

My 3822 shows I joined in Sep 81. Glider flying shows:
 
XE901, Mk3 Aug 82
WL990, Z-bird, Aug 82
XE800, Mk3, Aug 82
XA309 or 7, Mk3, Mar 83
XA302 Mk3 x 2 trips, Mar 83.
 
I recall the Z-bird trip. We went into the smoke of a burning field and came out over 4000ft. Pilot was really please, something to do with his log book. I remember spoilers being deployed as what seemed a vertical decent. Loved gliding apart from cable release, which I never got used to.

My 3822 shows I joined in Sep 81. Glider flying shows:
 
XE901, Mk3 Aug 82
WL990, Z-bird, Aug 82
XE800, Mk3, Aug 82
XA309 or 7, Mk3, Mar 83
XA302 Mk3 x 2 trips, Mar 83.
 
I recall the Z-bird trip. We went into the smoke of a burning field and came out over 4000ft. Pilot was really please, something to do with his log book. I remember spoilers being deployed as what seemed a vertical decent. Loved gliding apart from cable release, which I never got used to.

622 GS,  XE800, XE806, WT873, WT898, WT901, XA294,   Old Sarum, then Upavon. 
 
WT898 at Upavon 78-79
WT901 at Upavon 79
XE800 at Upavon  79
 
Hope this helps, dates are a bit vague!!