Some of you might have seen the ‘109 work in progress photo I put in the ‘And now for something completely different’ thread…
Well it’s now finished! Apparently it’s a really cheap kit, I wouldn’t know as mine was a freebie 😀 but it is a really simple, nice build and mine’s turned out quite nicely. I like it anyway…
The first plastic kit I’ve done that involves Philips screws 😮
By: DazDaMan - 12th February 2014 at 23:38
No, the three of them are all OOB jobs!
By: Blue_2 - 12th February 2014 at 14:40
I hope you’re doing it the easy way, not the way that involves the remains of 3 different kits!
By: DazDaMan - 6th February 2014 at 12:56
Nice! I’m doing one of those myself.
By: Blue_2 - 6th February 2014 at 09:28
Another one finished, restored Spitfire XVI in 1/48
By: Blue_2 - 3rd February 2014 at 08:42
Well the Bucc’s finished
A 1/72 Hawk has been restored
And a HobbyBoss 1/72 Do335 built
By: Blue_2 - 9th January 2014 at 16:40
Next build’s nearing completion; here’s a sneak peek!
By: Blue_2 - 16th December 2013 at 19:46
Nice! I’ve seen that Beaufighter before – are you on the Airfix builders group on Facebook, perchance??
Guilty!
Charlie, good luck, let me know how you get on. I’ll take a pic of the Beau with something to give an idea of scale. Should’ve thought of that…!
By: charliehunt - 16th December 2013 at 12:55
The Beaufighter is a fine build!! Nothing to give us a sense of scale, though, since you make the point about its size. And thanks for the earlier tip – I missed it. I have some blades to attach at the weekend, so will put your advice to good use.:)
By: DazDaMan - 16th December 2013 at 11:36
Nice! I’ve seen that Beaufighter before – are you on the Airfix builders group on Facebook, perchance??
By: Blue_2 - 16th December 2013 at 09:18
Another done and dusted, the old Revell 1/32 Beaufighter. It’s come out nicely, but bewarned if you’re looking to build this. Firstly, there’s no cockpit detailing (I’ve had to scratch build my own!), and secondly, once built it’s massive!
By: Blue_2 - 18th November 2013 at 12:35
The smallest amount of glue you can get away with, and very steady hands Charlie! I dot the broken end of the blade onto the bubble which forms in the nozzle of the glue if you just squeeze it a tiny bit. If the prop has lost all it’s blades re-fit one and let it dry thoroughly. You can then use that one as a master to get the right angles for fitting the rest 🙂
By: charliehunt - 18th November 2013 at 12:16
That’s what I call a restoration!;) Modelling tip please – the best way to securely attach props, which have broken off, to spinners.
By: Blue_2 - 18th November 2013 at 11:50
Heron now has props 🙂
Looking better than when it arrived with me…
By: Blue_2 - 12th November 2013 at 15:26
Glad you like Charlie! The Heron is Airfix and way out of production, but can be found on thiefbay. There is a Dove/Devon kit too, but it’s quite scarce. Shame, I’d love one because I think our Devon’s a pretty little thing.
By: charliehunt - 12th November 2013 at 07:08
Just caught up with all your splendid builds, Blue – you have been busy!:applause: The Dove and Heron were a very pretty de Havilland pair weren’t they? I must look out for a kit of each.
By: DazDaMan - 11th November 2013 at 16:14
I’ve not built a ‘110 in ages. Might need to do one soon!
By: Blue_2 - 10th November 2013 at 22:41
Couple of restorations got done over the weekend; DH Heron
And a BF110
Not bad for knackered ebay wins! The Heron needed tail control surfaces, cabin door and paint, the 110 needed props, gear and painting.
By: DazDaMan - 4th November 2013 at 23:18
Indeed! 😉 Mine shall hopefully emerge as D-FEHD when filming Piece of Cake.
By: Blue_2 - 4th November 2013 at 15:00
Looking nice! I have one built and one stashed. Got a couple more builds polished off at the weekend.
Monogram P82
And a less than happy MiG15
‘gun camera’ footage!
And Daz I think everyone should have a Buchon! 😉
By: Mr Merry - 31st October 2013 at 22:59
It is indeed an Airfix, I can’t find a date on it thought.
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