Panzerwomble Posted January 28, 2012 Share Posted January 28, 2012 No great work of art, but a bit of a learning exercise. I bought this Revell Tiger Moth last year, knocked it together out of the box, sprayed it with silver rattle cans from the local car shop and stuck it on a shelf for a bit of decoration . Having been lurking and admiring the work on here , and convinced most of you must have the hands of hobbit children to achieve the quality of work that I see, I thought I’d re-do the Moth to see if I could learn some tricks . S0, lots of firsts . First LSP since 1982, (a Lysander) first biplane since 1974 (aged 6….a 1/28th Camel). Ergo first LSP biplane, first attempt at rigging , first time I’ve bought brass tubing and used it , first time I’ve bought and used a pin vice and drill bits thinner than most of my remaining hairs, first time I’ve made my own decals, and definitely the first time I’ve posted a model on the internet . What I have learnt ….it’s a lot flipping harder than it looks ! Rebuilding is probably a lot harder than making a better hash of it first time around . Plan more, rather than push on and then have to redo things later. Use the correct size monofilament , 0.30 was a bit too big, have a jig to align stuff better , buy a magnifying lamp for the next one ….ah… shed loads really . Anyway , not going to win any prizes but just a cheers to all on here for re invigorating my enthusiasm by showing their work and sharing their expertise . On the way is an Academy Camel , which again will be a bit more on the learning curve, following the builds shown here and elsewhere , hopefully with more success than this one . Finally the Moth represents the plane used in the film the English Patient, a favourite film of mine. G-AFFC is the fictional number painted on the Tiger Moth used by Alemasi as he gets shot down in the opening scenes. Sadly no Kristen Scott Thomas to sit in mine though “sigh” . And the one from the film Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Kevin Posted January 28, 2012 Share Posted January 28, 2012 Looks good mate! So the markings were your own custom decals? Kev Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Ron Posted January 28, 2012 Share Posted January 28, 2012 I like it, I built this same kit a few years back but my cat took a real liking to it also, and batted the thing to death. Ron Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loic Posted January 28, 2012 Share Posted January 28, 2012 Looking good and I love that movie too You are right when you say rebuilding is more complicated than doing it first time You have done well ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Peterpools Posted January 28, 2012 Share Posted January 28, 2012 Very nice build on the Tiger Moth. Any biplane with rigging in place is a feather in the builders hat! Peter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_K2 Posted January 29, 2012 Share Posted January 29, 2012 Looks the part to me. You should be happy with it;... I would be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daywalker Posted January 29, 2012 Share Posted January 29, 2012 I agree, well done! The Moth is a favorite of mine, and I hope to build one myself one day. You should be rightly proud of yours! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geedubelyer Posted January 29, 2012 Share Posted January 29, 2012 Neat looking Tiger Moth PW. Thanks for taking the time to share your work, I've enjoyed seeing it. Interesting choice of scheme too. It makes a change from the more common yellow and/or cammo versions. Glad you enjoyed the experience and learnt some stuff. Now that you've "popped your cherry" so to speak maybe you'll share a work in progress? Getting feedback from everyone here is a great way to pick up tips and learn even more cool stuff. Cheers, Guy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Posted January 29, 2012 Share Posted January 29, 2012 Yess, i like it, gives you some real feeling towards the Moth in the movie, and also some artistic freedom in finishing it to your hearts content, good show. Jack. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Panzerwomble Posted January 30, 2012 Author Share Posted January 30, 2012 (edited) Thank you all for the kind comments . I was a bit 50/50 to take the plunge and post anything up so glad I did . A beginner friendly forum!!! :clap2: To answer the questions ; the weathering was just colourwashes in sand yellow acrylic paint, I was working on the assumption that the canvas would get muckier, more sand blasted and bleached than the metal parts over time . I initialy did the lettering using the paper mask method as outlined on the forum main page, which worked very well, although they were the wrong style of font on reflection after painting . I also then realised that I wouldn't be able to cut masks small enough for the fuse reg, and so bought some decal paper and inkjet/ laquered it . And that was a easier that I thought too !. cheers all . Edited January 30, 2012 by Panzerwomble Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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