PaulBradley Posted April 4, 2010 Report Posted April 4, 2010 Just two completions so far this year, both 1/72, both old Airfix kits, both for Group Builds at the Unofficial Airfix Modellers' Forum, and both RAF Coastal Command fighters! First up is the Bristol Blenheim IV; this represents a 254 Squadron a/c. The kit has little interior detail, so I scratchbuilt a cockpit and added some detail to the wheel wells; otherwise, its pretty much box-stock. Next up is the DeHavilland Mosquito FB.VI. This one also has a scratchbuilt cockpit, plus scratchbuilt undecarriage and some other detailing added. As usual with these older, simple kits, half the fun is in the scratchbuilding. On the bench are a trio of Airfix 1/72 Spitfires; the new Mk.IX and XIX, plus the old Mk.1.
ghodges Posted April 4, 2010 Report Posted April 4, 2010 Nice work Paul! The invasion stripes really make that Mosquito jump! I was surprised last weekend to see that same Airfix Blenheim in my dad's collection, as he's not too keen about multi-engine or Brit stuff. Gil
Dreamsof51 Posted April 4, 2010 Report Posted April 4, 2010 Between this post and the A20 a few days back, I'm feeling the need to hit the hobby shop and and take a trip down memory lane with a few of these old kits. Both really nice. I've always liked the Blenheim in that mark. The contoured nose is a classic Brit solution. Just proves once again, a real modeler can make anything look great. Thanks for sharing. Chris
David M. Knights Posted April 4, 2010 Report Posted April 4, 2010 Nice to see both Paul. I sense a twin engine Brit type year for you.
PaulBradley Posted April 4, 2010 Author Report Posted April 4, 2010 Cheers, guys - these older kits can be a lot of fun and you do get to use some of those latent modelling skills that most modern kits allow to atrophy. Nice to see both Paul. I sense a twin engine Brit type year for you. Too right, David - Beaufighter next, then perhaps another Mosquito.....!
philp Posted April 6, 2010 Report Posted April 6, 2010 Paul, It has been fun watching these builds over at uamf
David M. Knights Posted April 7, 2010 Report Posted April 7, 2010 Cheers, guys - these older kits can be a lot of fun and you do get to use some of those latent modelling skills that most modern kits allow to atrophy. Too right, David - Beaufighter next, then perhaps another Mosquito.....! Paul, I was kidding, but it sounds like you really are on a Brit Twins kick. Any chance we'll see a Hampton or a Whitley?
ClareWentzel Posted April 7, 2010 Report Posted April 7, 2010 They look great Paul. Show us some of the cockpit build. To me, that is the main reason that I don't build too many old kits.
PaulBradley Posted April 8, 2010 Author Report Posted April 8, 2010 (edited) Cheers, guys! Any chance we'll see a Hampton or a Whitley? Never say never. I have both in the stash. Just for you, Clare, here's the Blenheim cockpit - this one I kept very simple, because the glazing is rather thick and you can't see much when its in place: And the Mossie, which I decided needed a bit more, as I opened the crew access door on the starboard side: Mostly scratchbuilt in both cases, with a little PE help for the Mossie. Full build threads at the UAMF forum. Edited April 8, 2010 by PaulBradley
PaulBradley Posted April 19, 2010 Author Report Posted April 19, 2010 And my latest completion is the Airfix 1/72 Spitfire XIX. This one was done to review the recent Pavla resin sets, so look out for a review at this website shortly. :)
ghodges Posted April 19, 2010 Report Posted April 19, 2010 One color and 8 decals makes for a fast build! Looks good Paul. Is that a camara window open on the fuselage? GIL
Dick Montgomery Posted April 19, 2010 Report Posted April 19, 2010 It's a bit long but check out http://ipmsusa3.org/gallery/v/box_art_albu...ugh+S/Spitfire/
PaulBradley Posted April 20, 2010 Author Report Posted April 20, 2010 One color and 8 decals makes for a fast build! Looks good Paul. Is that a camara window open on the fuselage? GIL Sure is, Gil - camera hatch on the port side, radio hatch on starboard, though often used for accessing the cameras. Pavla has a camera set that includes a new hatch, while I had to cut the radiohatch out and create a new door. Better save the rest for the review...! ;)
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