Well, we don't have a ribbon yet, so here's my first stab at one:





What do you all think?

Michael

Michael, I like the green and yellow with the 3 different a/c.

Bob

I have been working on the Spitfire and I think that it now looks OK!

Way to go Bob! Looking good, I'm glad to see the Spit get put back on the bench. I still regret throwing away some of my models. Keep up the good fight, can't wait to see more progress.
Take care,
Don "Lakota"

Looks fine to me Michael

Looking good Bob!

I got some time over the weekend and made some headway

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Untitled by Jeff, on Flickr
Untitled by Jeff, on Flickr

Hi all,

good works so far.

I just ordered the Eduard Sptifires MK XVI Dual Combo, i think i'll do the Bubbletop blue one.

Cheers
Nico

This Campaign has been a bit slow as far as posting has gone. I have finished my build and I have to say that I am very pleased with the outcome despite the atrocious Peddinghaus decals, I get better at aircraft with each build. It's a great learning experience. So without further delay here is my finished build.

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Untitled by Jeff, on Flickr
Untitled by Jeff, on Flickr

Jeff,
Sweet model, congratulations on completing your build.
Take care,
Don "Lakota"

Very nice work Jeff!

I expect things will pick up. I have a feeling my Hanukkah present might make an appearance soon.

Michael

Hey folks. This is my first campaign for aircraft. I also made a mistake with the forums: I forgot to click post on the earlier draft I made. Oops. Anyway, here's my entry: Hobby Boss P-51D. The cockpit detail is sparse, the landing gear is reversed and there are features that make the aircraft a later model than the one advertised in the decals. Still, quite a quick plane to put together. I love the concept of these easy build kits. Good practice for when I build the Tamiya.

Edit: I forgot to add that this was supposed to be a bare metal bird but I dropped some thinner into the finished NMF and my thumbs thereby left fingerprint marks... Very disappointe but I was lucky there was a olive drab option for decals so I shifted to that instead of letting the kit go to waste.

Oh dear!



Happy Hanukkah indeed!

Michael

Michael, you've got some work in front of you there mate, but the type of work that brings a big smile to your face.

Looking forward to progress reports on this one.

Cheers, D

Great work Nigel! Good save on that intrusive fingerprint...I hate when that happens

Thanks mate! I thought I was nearly done with the bird. I applied Tamiya Clear and Matte coats over it to seal the decals. Left it for nearly 2 days. Then I used oil dot filters with mineral spirits to add some variety to the basecoat.

The FINAL step should have been one last panel lining with Tamiya Enamels. Unfortunately, [auto-censored] happened. The enamel thinner lifted the paint on most of the top part of the nose and the flaps. Pretty pissed off, I elected to repaint the whole thing - and reapply some gloss to the parts to make sure they look similar. There were some parts of the plane that still looked repainted/fresh/different after but a bit of oil paint, chipping and scratches took care of that.

Here she is. I'm calling her done (though I might add some dust pigment for the wheels). Just in time for christmas! Was a relatively enjoyable build despite the (self inflicted) difficulties and bad luck. I have a BF109 and another P-51 in the stash though and I might revisit hte campaign next year if I have time. Would appreciate any constructive criticism so I can improve on my next bird!

Very nicely done Nigel! The only "issue" I see is the DF loop antenna on the spine. I'm pretty sure that was a CBI theater item only (and maybe SW Pacific), I know they didn't use them in Europe where the 357th FG saw action.

Congrats on finishing!

Michael

Would this qualify as 25% or less complete? The only change since that pic was taken is I painted the engine block black in preparation for assembling the nose. If not I have other options.

I think you're good to go with that one, Shell. Which kit is it?

Michael

It is the Dragon 109 E-4 kit. Funny thing is I also have a Spitfire in limbo, but that one is probably over 25% as I have the interior done and the wings on; I was getting ready to start masking it for exterior paint. And I have a Revell early P-51D but I need a replacement for the distorted canopy that came in the kit.

Hello all.
Some call it "going to the Darkside" but I had to break out the Bf109-G6 for this campaign Lots of goodies to choose from.
Kit is Revell's 04665 (1/32 Scale) Messerschmitt Bf109-G6.
Starting picture will follow later, first finish some shopping"

Cheers,

Robert Jan

My entry for this campaign


Some of the aftermarket I'm going to use:
-Eduard Big Sin 63209
-Barracuda Cast Oil Cooler Fairing
-Yahu Dash/Instrument Panel
-Quickboost QB32170 Corrected Gun Bulges
-HGW 132002 Seatbelts
-EagleCals EC#171 Bf109 G-6s set
I also have the AIMS Hatches & Latches and Gear Bay set, but not sure in what way it will contribute to the build right now, we will see.

Cheers and have a nice evening.

Robert Jan

Wing interior is chrome (Molotow) and lights were tinted with inks on back:



Upper and lower wing half fit is quite tight, so the clear part may need little trimming. I used clamps, because didn't wan't to remove paint.

I just removed my name from the list. No longer interested in this Campaign.

Hello Folks

This is my entry




Having built their 109 F kit last year, I hope to build this without any major issues.



The planned marking. I always had a thing for JG5 and would be my first build in their markings.

Cheers

I really got to get started.

Spit Vb for Malta:



Bf 109G-6 JG 300:



Both Tamiya 1/72 Kits and are underway!!

Hey folks! I'm going to attack the stash with these three:
Airfix's 1/72 Mustang

their 1/72 Me109

and their Spitfire FMk22


Maybe I've bitten off more than I can chew, but I gotta have a go at getting the stash back to single digits!