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OFFICIAL: Bomber Fighters Campaign
GazzaS
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Posted: Tuesday, August 18, 2015 - 09:23 AM UTC

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Wonderful builds going on. I'm undecided about my entry.



Brent,
What have you in your stash? Put it up for a vote? You know, be inspired by popular demand?

Good luck,


Gary
MichaelSatin
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Posted: Wednesday, August 19, 2015 - 02:53 AM UTC
OK, the D.VII is finished, time to get this party started:

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Black, silver, and steel are airbrushed. On to detail painting in the cockpit tomorrow.

Michael
noddy927
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Posted: Wednesday, August 19, 2015 - 02:56 AM UTC
Nice kit Mike
MichaelSatin
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Posted: Thursday, August 20, 2015 - 12:15 AM UTC

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Nice kit Mike



Thanks Peter!

Started construction. Here's the nose wheel bay:

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Oddly, the roof on mine was warped. Easy enough fix, just bent it into position and clamped it to the sides until it dried.

Here are the main cockpit components. Dark in there!

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I've glued it all together now. Everyone says it just "clicks together". Nothing ever "clicks together" for me (except maybe Tamiya) but it's coming along nicely.

Michael
noddy927
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Posted: Thursday, August 20, 2015 - 03:45 AM UTC
Yeah Mike I always seem to get the kits which seem to have minor fit defects. Tamiya are the exception though.


Looking good so far mate.


Pete
MichaelSatin
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Posted: Friday, August 21, 2015 - 05:20 AM UTC
So, got this far yesterday:

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Then, suddenly, today:

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Nearly time for paint!

Michael
lfetz145
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Posted: Friday, August 21, 2015 - 08:38 AM UTC
Man oh man, I am struggling with this kit. Between being an absolute goon with photoetch, and using a boat load of filler(there's been a lot more in a lot more places since these photos)



I think my next build will be one without so many options. On this one, with so many options for open weapons bays and such, its just a bit too complex for me, and I'm a bit over my head.
MichaelSatin
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Posted: Friday, August 21, 2015 - 06:42 PM UTC
Those Eduard 190s are no shake-n-bakes, that's for sure. Keep at it!

Michael
MichaelSatin
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Posted: Saturday, August 22, 2015 - 05:31 AM UTC
And the underside painted:

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I do love it when a model company makes separate closed gear doors that fit! Makes masking so much easier.

My understanding is that the bottom of Javelins were painted "speed silver", not bare metal. So I used Floquil Old Silver, which I think looks good as a silver laquer finish.

Michael
GazzaS
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Posted: Saturday, August 22, 2015 - 02:06 PM UTC
Logan,
Keep it up with that FW. I've got one in my stash that's demanding to be built every day.

Gary
scribbles101
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Posted: Saturday, August 22, 2015 - 06:35 PM UTC
So here is a little more progress on the Black widow, 'tis all painted now in humbrol satin black with red cooling flaps and prop hubs. I also did little chipping along the leading edges of the wings and tail assembly and on the prop blades.





and here is my slightly heath robinson solution to the tail sitting issue, I tried putting more weight in behind the engines, but that did not work as I had hoped. The tail remained firmly on the desk.



more to follow hopefully this week as I am moving to temporary accommodation next Saturday to start my apprenticeship so I would really like to get this thing done and dusted before then as it is a tad too big to transport safely up the M1 in a Morris Minor...not exactly famous for having a smooth ride if you see what I mean
lfetz145
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Posted: Wednesday, August 26, 2015 - 07:52 AM UTC
Almost got her finished up! Got paint and decals done, and the first round of weathering. A little bit more weathering tomorrow afternoon, clear coat the next day, and then she should be done!
GazzaS
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Posted: Wednesday, August 26, 2015 - 09:34 AM UTC
Logan,
She looks great!
lfetz145
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Posted: Wednesday, August 26, 2015 - 10:12 PM UTC
Thanks Gary! I've had some trouble with the landing gear, The plane doesn't want to stay up on it's own, I might have t rig something up on a base to keep it in place and upright. Just one more struggle to add to the list with this build, but it shouldn't look too bad tucked back in the display case haha.

And I really liked your Uhu, it turned out great!
lfetz145
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Posted: Thursday, August 27, 2015 - 08:26 AM UTC
Finished it a bit quicker than I thought I would.
Completely out of the box, one tough build! Does anyone know how the 1/48 bf109E-1 kit compares to this in terms of difficulty?


And my attempt at a photoshop
MichaelSatin
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Posted: Thursday, August 27, 2015 - 05:06 PM UTC
Very nice Logan! I understand the 109 is more along the lines of the F6F and so forth, much easier.

Michael
MichaelSatin
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Posted: Saturday, August 29, 2015 - 05:05 AM UTC
The story so far:

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(Yes the starboard stab broke off. I'll glue it on towards the end. I didn't really need the things to move anyway. )

Base colors on, hopefully I'll get to gloss coat tomorrow.

Michael
MichaelSatin
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Posted: Sunday, September 06, 2015 - 12:48 AM UTC
OK, gloss coating done on the Javelin and underside decals on:

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Lot of stencils but it looks like this is the worst part.

Michael
noddy927
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Posted: Sunday, September 06, 2015 - 01:52 AM UTC
Nice Mike

Pete
MichaelSatin
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Posted: Sunday, September 13, 2015 - 06:34 PM UTC
In case anyone wash't aware, the gallery is experiencing issues. Admin is aware of it and working on it. I'll try to post when it gets fixed.

Michael
tinbanger
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Posted: Monday, September 14, 2015 - 04:49 AM UTC
Started my entry:


1/144 scale Tornado.
MichaelSatin
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Posted: Tuesday, September 15, 2015 - 04:42 AM UTC
OK, apparently the galleries are fixed. A big thanks to Jim at Admin! Post away everyone!

Michael
b17-peter
#392
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Posted: Saturday, September 19, 2015 - 09:08 PM UTC
@ Mike - I always liked the Javelin, but I'm still waiting patiently for a new-tooled 1/72 kit (maybe Airfix ) Anyway, yours is looking great
b17-peter
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Posted: Saturday, September 19, 2015 - 09:14 PM UTC
Well now, as I'm enlisted for this campaign, here are the first pictures from my bench:


I decided to build something for "Red Air"



Will pimp it up a little with resin AA-12 Adders from TallyHo.
Happy glueing everyone
MichaelSatin
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Posted: Saturday, September 19, 2015 - 09:54 PM UTC
Nice choices Richard and Peter!

Airframe decalling done on the Javelin:

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Only a few left on the pylons (8 each!), then a final gloss coat and I'll be ready for the final construction.

Michael