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OFFICIAL: Bomber Fighters Campaign
noddy927
Joined: February 15, 2013
KitMaker: 1,273 posts
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Posted: Sunday, September 20, 2015 - 02:15 AM UTC
Nice work Mike
MichaelSatin
Campaigns Administrator
Joined: January 19, 2008
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Posted: Sunday, September 20, 2015 - 05:17 AM UTC
Thanks Peter!
And just like that, boom, it's done!
Simple tape seat belts.
At the last minute I discovered I hadn't installed enough nose weight. I almost tested the model's aerodynamics but then decided to see how many small fishing weights I could jam under the front instrument panel. The answer was: enough.
Very nice kit that confirms my opinion about the new Airfix; they're back up there with the big boys now. Unreservedly recommended.
Michael
And just like that, boom, it's done!
Simple tape seat belts.
At the last minute I discovered I hadn't installed enough nose weight. I almost tested the model's aerodynamics but then decided to see how many small fishing weights I could jam under the front instrument panel. The answer was: enough.
Very nice kit that confirms my opinion about the new Airfix; they're back up there with the big boys now. Unreservedly recommended.
Michael
GazzaS
#424
Joined: April 23, 2015
KitMaker: 4,648 posts
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Posted: Sunday, September 20, 2015 - 02:29 PM UTC
Looks sweet, Michael! What years were these things frontline aircraft? Anyway...it shore is purty!
Gary
Gary
RussellE
#306
Joined: June 27, 2010
KitMaker: 3,959 posts
AeroScale: 598 posts
Posted: Sunday, September 20, 2015 - 02:56 PM UTC
Quoted Text
Thanks Peter!
And just like that, boom, it's done!
Simple tape seat belts.
At the last minute I discovered I hadn't installed enough nose weight. I almost tested the model's aerodynamics but then decided to see how many small fishing weights I could jam under the front instrument panel. The answer was: enough.
Very nice kit that confirms my opinion about the new Airfix; they're back up there with the big boys now. Unreservedly recommended.
Michael
Love the new Airfix!
and a magnificent job you've done too Micheal! 
MichaelSatin
Campaigns AdministratorJoined: January 19, 2008
KitMaker: 3,909 posts
AeroScale: 2,904 posts
Posted: Sunday, September 20, 2015 - 06:32 PM UTC
Quoted Text
Looks sweet, Michael! What years were these things frontline aircraft? Anyway...it shore is purty!
Gary
Thanks guys! Gary, it was active from 1956-68 so it's a real Cold Warrior.
Michael
scribbles101
Joined: May 25, 2013
KitMaker: 137 posts
AeroScale: 103 posts
Posted: Saturday, September 26, 2015 - 07:44 PM UTC
@Michael - awesome job on the flatiron, I really need to add one of those to the stash, and I completely agree with you, Airfix have really upped their game recently, I just got hold of their recent 1:48 Hurricane and I was amazed about the huge jump in detail levels compared to their old kits
Also, I'm just dropping in to say I'm not dead, I just moved to the midlands so I have not had much time at the bench, the black widow is finished and I will upload the finished pics soon, I'm still in this thing! There will probably be a small hiatus before I can start the N1K as I have a couple of builds on the go, but hopefully I can start that one soon too
Also, I'm just dropping in to say I'm not dead, I just moved to the midlands so I have not had much time at the bench, the black widow is finished and I will upload the finished pics soon, I'm still in this thing! There will probably be a small hiatus before I can start the N1K as I have a couple of builds on the go, but hopefully I can start that one soon too
PrickleHead
Joined: December 31, 2013
KitMaker: 338 posts
AeroScale: 190 posts
Posted: Wednesday, October 21, 2015 - 04:36 PM UTC
Am finally back into it:
MichaelSatin
Campaigns AdministratorJoined: January 19, 2008
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Posted: Wednesday, October 21, 2015 - 05:03 PM UTC
Good to see you back PH!!
Michael
Michael
b17-peter
#392
Joined: January 09, 2013
KitMaker: 696 posts
AeroScale: 608 posts
Posted: Saturday, October 24, 2015 - 07:56 PM UTC
Hello mates,
I'm at last near the completion of my MiG-31. Decals are on, the canopy and the R-77s yet missing. Then a little weathering for the panel lines, rudders etc. and she's ready
Hope to finish work during next week, then photos for the gallery will follow
I'm at last near the completion of my MiG-31. Decals are on, the canopy and the R-77s yet missing. Then a little weathering for the panel lines, rudders etc. and she's ready
Hope to finish work during next week, then photos for the gallery will follow
GazzaS
#424
Joined: April 23, 2015
KitMaker: 4,648 posts
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Posted: Sunday, October 25, 2015 - 10:21 AM UTC
Excellent, Peter!
b17-peter
#392
Joined: January 09, 2013
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Posted: Sunday, October 25, 2015 - 02:06 PM UTC
Many thanks, Gary! 
PrickleHead
Joined: December 31, 2013
KitMaker: 338 posts
AeroScale: 190 posts
Posted: Wednesday, October 28, 2015 - 04:18 PM UTC
Work on my Me-109 to date.
scribbles101
Joined: May 25, 2013
KitMaker: 137 posts
AeroScale: 103 posts
Posted: Saturday, October 31, 2015 - 07:23 PM UTC
The Black Widow is finally done! Or rather, I finally remembered to take the photos of the finished model, it has been finished for over a month now!
Please excuse the mint wrapper and bottle top nose support, it just falls off without something there to prop it up on!
Unfortunately I missed the slight paint spill on the right wing flap, and there is a small layer of dust over the model now because I forgot to dust it off but hey there it is, I am planning to start on the N1K some time soon but I'm not sure when
Cheers, Simon
Please excuse the mint wrapper and bottle top nose support, it just falls off without something there to prop it up on!
Unfortunately I missed the slight paint spill on the right wing flap, and there is a small layer of dust over the model now because I forgot to dust it off but hey there it is, I am planning to start on the N1K some time soon but I'm not sure when
Cheers, Simon
b17-peter
#392
Joined: January 09, 2013
KitMaker: 696 posts
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Posted: Saturday, October 31, 2015 - 08:03 PM UTC
@ Simon
You did a great job with your Black Widow! 
Hi mates,
got my MiG-31 finished and here are a few photos. Some others will be in the gallery soon.
It was another splendid campaign, many thanks!
See you in the next one
You did a great job with your Black Widow!
Hi mates,
got my MiG-31 finished and here are a few photos. Some others will be in the gallery soon.
It was another splendid campaign, many thanks!
See you in the next one
MichaelSatin
Campaigns AdministratorJoined: January 19, 2008
KitMaker: 3,909 posts
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Posted: Saturday, October 31, 2015 - 08:44 PM UTC
Well that's something new, a P-61 with a NOSE prop!
Nice work gentlemen!
Michael
Nice work gentlemen!
Michael
GazzaS
#424
Joined: April 23, 2015
KitMaker: 4,648 posts
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Posted: Saturday, October 31, 2015 - 10:17 PM UTC
Simon,
Your P-61 looks great! I like the way your chipping came out.
Peter,
Nice looking Mig! Looks like it's ready to leap off the tarmac to do some damage.
Gary
Your P-61 looks great! I like the way your chipping came out.
Peter,
Nice looking Mig! Looks like it's ready to leap off the tarmac to do some damage.
Gary
noddy927
Joined: February 15, 2013
KitMaker: 1,273 posts
AeroScale: 200 posts
Posted: Sunday, November 01, 2015 - 05:44 PM UTC
I was thinking of a change to F22 Raptor. I take it this would count as an interceptor although it tagged superiority fighter.
Pete
Pete
MichaelSatin
Campaigns AdministratorJoined: January 19, 2008
KitMaker: 3,909 posts
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Posted: Sunday, November 01, 2015 - 06:27 PM UTC
Quoted Text
I was thinking of a change to F22 Raptor. I take it this would count as an interceptor although it tagged superiority fighter.
Pete
I think if it's configured for air intercept, it would qualify.
Michael
noddy927
Joined: February 15, 2013
KitMaker: 1,273 posts
AeroScale: 200 posts
Posted: Monday, November 02, 2015 - 09:09 PM UTC
Cool tahnks Mike
scribbles101
Joined: May 25, 2013
KitMaker: 137 posts
AeroScale: 103 posts
Posted: Tuesday, November 03, 2015 - 02:35 AM UTC
Thank you all for the feedback on the Black Widow, I'm really glad you like it!
@Michael - This P-61 has a nose AND tail support, it really is a bit hopeless for a display piece, lucky I don't take my handiwork to shows and events, it would never stand up. Literally in this case
@Michael - This P-61 has a nose AND tail support, it really is a bit hopeless for a display piece, lucky I don't take my handiwork to shows and events, it would never stand up. Literally in this case
PrickleHead
Joined: December 31, 2013
KitMaker: 338 posts
AeroScale: 190 posts
Posted: Friday, November 06, 2015 - 02:28 PM UTC
My completed Bf109E-4
GazzaS
#424
Joined: April 23, 2015
KitMaker: 4,648 posts
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Posted: Friday, November 06, 2015 - 03:00 PM UTC
Great looking 109, Pricklehead!
MichaelSatin
Campaigns AdministratorJoined: January 19, 2008
KitMaker: 3,909 posts
AeroScale: 2,904 posts
Posted: Friday, November 06, 2015 - 07:15 PM UTC
Nice work PH, great to see you back!
Michael
Michael
b17-peter
#392
Joined: January 09, 2013
KitMaker: 696 posts
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Posted: Tuesday, November 10, 2015 - 10:49 PM UTC
Well done "Emil", PH!
ZAPanzer
Joined: September 12, 2012
KitMaker: 88 posts
AeroScale: 39 posts
Posted: Thursday, November 26, 2015 - 02:00 PM UTC
Good Day
I am cutting this very close, I hope I'll finish in time. I'll be doing the FW190 as seen below
Cheers
Rob
I am cutting this very close, I hope I'll finish in time. I'll be doing the FW190 as seen below
Cheers
Rob
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