T2B Posted July 14, 2019 Share Posted July 14, 2019 Looks an impressive kit James, I have tempted by that 1 myself 😀 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kenneth ONeill Posted July 15, 2019 Share Posted July 15, 2019 Airfix HMS Belfast (research indicates that the kit is Nov 42 to July 44, although the present external appearance of the real ship is as per her last refit, except for the Admiralty Disruptive Type 25 camouflage). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ratch Posted July 15, 2019 Share Posted July 15, 2019 For my Northamptonshire Project Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aussie Jeff Posted July 17, 2019 Share Posted July 17, 2019 I'm going to blame this one on T2B and Peter s - they convinced me I needed an airbrush! 😎/media/tinymce_upload/aaaeeeb2732412fab45094f9e5e80a21.jpgI reconciled it using Peter s's beer economy scheme - total cost six pints (~GBP30, AUD54) including postage. Not going to send me broke is it, although if I continue like this this hobby might!Now I just have to learn to use it, make a booth, get the paint, build a dedicated modelling room . . . . . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kenneth ONeill Posted July 17, 2019 Share Posted July 17, 2019 I'm going to blame this one on T2B and Peter s - they convinced me I needed an airbrush! 😎I reconciled it using Peter s's beer economy scheme - total cost six pints (~GBP30, AUD54) including postage. Not going to send me broke is it, although if I continue like this this hobby might!Now I just have to learn to use it, make a booth, get the paint, build a dedicated modelling room . . . . . A spray booth can be as simple as a large gorcery box. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ratch Posted July 17, 2019 Share Posted July 17, 2019 You may find that the compressor pulses the spray action. I prefer a compressor with a tank and regulator for a smooth airflow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toboldlygo Posted July 17, 2019 Share Posted July 17, 2019 Looks an impressive kit James, I have tempted by that 1 myself 😀It's a beauty, I also have a vintage Airfix BI/III... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toboldlygo Posted July 17, 2019 Share Posted July 17, 2019 For my Northamptonshire ProjectTis a lovely kit @Ratch you just need the Horsa Glider 😉 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toboldlygo Posted July 17, 2019 Share Posted July 17, 2019 For my Hellcat.. a bit of aftermarket resin... .. saves an awful lot of sanding!! /media/tinymce_upload/757919b00cb192ed9f60c519eeefd694.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aussie Jeff Posted July 17, 2019 Share Posted July 17, 2019 You may find that the compressor pulses the spray action. I prefer a compressor with a tank and regulator for a smooth airflow.I take your point but I couldn't find one of those for 30 quid. 😳 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aussie Jeff Posted July 18, 2019 Share Posted July 18, 2019 I'm going to blame this one on T2B and Peter s - they convinced me I needed an airbrush! 😎I reconciled it using Peter s's beer economy scheme - total cost six pints (~GBP30, AUD54) including postage. Not going to send me broke is it, although if I continue like this this hobby might!Now I just have to learn to use it, make a booth, get the paint, build a dedicated modelling room . . . . . A spray booth can be as simple as a large gorcery box.Something like this? Spent 10 bucks for a lazy susan bearing and a circle of craft MDF, topped with an old cutting mat, for the turntable - ply came from the shed. Box came with a whole heap of kits a while back. No extraction fan, but I'm in AUS so I'll just work outside. 😆/media/tinymce_upload/03378d5596ee350317d69f11c7ea4e59.jpg, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kenneth ONeill Posted July 18, 2019 Share Posted July 18, 2019 Jeff, pretty much exactly like that yes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Symmons Posted July 18, 2019 Share Posted July 18, 2019 Hi JeffNow that's the mother of invention, what we call in SA, Bush-mans modelling. Good luck. Remember we do this for fun John the Pom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T2B Posted July 19, 2019 Share Posted July 19, 2019 You may find that the compressor pulses the spray action. I prefer a compressor with a tank and regulator for a smooth airflow.I take your point but I couldn't find one of those for 30 quid. 😳Yes your right Jeff, I started with a simple compressor just to give spraying a try, I managed OK and after about a year when I decided I was staying with spraying I saved my pennies and invested in a more expensive system with a tank! But a simple compressor is an excellent start!! And your spray booth looks great, but if you use acrylics the fumes are minimum! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T2B Posted July 19, 2019 Share Posted July 19, 2019 Looks an impressive kit James, I have tempted by that 1 myself 😀It's a beauty, I also have a vintage Airfix BI/III...Yes I had 1 of those a while back, built it about 15 years ago and was a very good kit in its day with bomb trolleys and a tractor. But sadly it's dated now by todays standards. I have just ordered the Horsa Glider so I think the Stirling Mk.IV Glider Tug will be next?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bartolome_jordan gomez Posted July 20, 2019 Share Posted July 20, 2019 I have just bought three:At local dealer quick build McLaren P1, for my grandson.The two others, 1/48th both, A06105 Hawker Sea Fury FB.11 and A09186 Bristol BlenheimMk.IF Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aussie Jeff Posted July 24, 2019 Share Posted July 24, 2019 Went on another bit of a spending spree - will need to get building again soon. Couldn't afford, justify (or house) the 'BIG' Airfix kit so thought I'd try this one. Parts count is down somewhat (one third the size, one sixth the price)./media/tinymce_upload/983b41926ccaf09fe3d26b6b7e2e9f66.jpgAlso been lining Eduard's pockets getting the 1/72 Royal Class FW190-A8 four-model set to go with my recent Spitfire purchase as well as a 1:72 Profipack MiG-15. To make up the various orders I also picked up a few detail bits for another Tiger Moth build, various tools and assorted paints. Still lots of airfix kits in the stash - so let's get building! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dark Earth Posted July 25, 2019 Share Posted July 25, 2019 This arrived last week from across the pond. Hurricane Mark IId conversion parts. Very nice. The decal sheet is a bit less than what I was expecting, but it will be no problem. A desert ground dio is planned with maintenance being done on one of the the cannons with the shroud removed. These are sharp, flash-free injection molded parts./media/tinymce_upload/e4f13f8d15125b20b1b9a75e5d5d6761.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T2B Posted July 26, 2019 Share Posted July 26, 2019 @ Dark Earth I will be looking forward to seeing the completed diorama! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dark Earth Posted July 27, 2019 Share Posted July 27, 2019 Hi T,The Hurricane is a personal favorite. This Mk. IId in 1/72 scale is a rare bird. So I am also looking forward to this build - and adding it to my small family of Hurri's in the chosen scale.Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toboldlygo Posted July 30, 2019 Share Posted July 30, 2019 A few bits arrived today... /media/tinymce_upload/faf18ebba1db56f903747ce254ac25c3.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kenneth ONeill Posted August 2, 2019 Share Posted August 2, 2019 The "old" Airfix Harrier GR9. Kudos to Cheltenham Model Centre for packing that ensured the package arrived in mint condition, which is what I'd have wanted if buying it as a present. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dabhand Posted August 4, 2019 Share Posted August 4, 2019 ..... an old KP MIG 19 from a well known internet auction site. It was a challenge ti fit together, but nothing that difficult to overcome with a sharp knife, filler and some pictures of the aircraft! It came with the MiG 15, 17 and 21 also by KP and the four were under £10. Airfix? Bofors Gun and Tractor from the model shop as a Vintage Classic. No flash, and presented in a nice sandy colour! Under £10 too which is a great price I think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peebeep Posted August 5, 2019 Share Posted August 5, 2019 /media/tinymce_upload/9e94e860bd9d463519eed5fafc46d274.JPG/media/tinymce_upload/856cdc2ea87509be3f71024f8c75fae7.JPG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kenneth ONeill Posted August 6, 2019 Share Posted August 6, 2019 Airfix? Bofors Gun and Tractor from the model shop as a Vintage Classic. No flash, and presented in a nice sandy colour! Under £10 too which is a great price I think.Well, mine had one part plugged vent/lightening hole on the 5 gun wheels. That wheel has been pegged as "the spare", with the plugged hole down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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