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Lovely work, and good to see you back Steve.
Thanks Jim - much appreciated.
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Love it!!!
Tremendously.
Great detail painting. Clean and precise.
Wow...
Thanks Jeroen - much appreciated.
Steve :-)
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Wow Steve! That's a splendid build! Expertly executed!
Dave
Thanks for that Dave - Roscoe's ride is one I've been looking forward to tackling for quite a time. Happy days!
Outstanding work!
Cheers Mike!
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It is a beauty!
Cheers E!
Steve
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Certainly meets the 'large scale' criteria! Very nice.
Cheers!
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Wow very cool!!!
Thanks Ralph!
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Amazing detail and just as amazing paint work to bring it all to life.
Love it.
Cheers Bevan
Thanks BB - much appreciated.
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Only just now spotted this, sorry for the delay but that is some serious painting.
Cees
Cheers CB!
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Beautifully Done! I like to think that, in the instant after this photo was taken, Mother Triceratops appeared and impaled the T-Rex, allowing her baby to lumber away frightened but unharmed.
Thanks for that! Actually I wrote the following short piece before visualising the paint scheme and as a means to that end. It also answers your post...
Partially shielded within the trees of the Cretaceous forest, she stood perfectly still. Early flowering plants lay at her feet and insects moved enthusiastically among them, pollinating and feeding.
Her skin gently fluctuated in tone and colour, as the chameleon-like cells within adjusted to the dappled light that tumbled to the floor below through the hot and humid air. Although an adult and some forty feet long, the Rex’s muscular bulk melted silently into the background, as cold yellow eyes surveyed the bare, trampled trail some twenty or so yards away.
Her acute hearing and sense of smell tuned out the many distractions of the forest until eventually they excitedly conveyed the presence of approaching prey. Outwardly unchanging, she came to a state of readiness.
The Triceratops group was larger than normal and after a successful breeding season, was swollen with numerous young, who kept close station with their mothers. Unable to traverse the trail without spilling into the tree line, some individuals were forced to pick their way through the coniferous obstacles on either side, their direction undulating away and then back towards the relative safety of the herd.
Still she waited. Lethal jaws parted slightly, to better sample the scent that blew over and around her, revealing the rows of dark ivory teeth within. Still she waited.
The juvenile ‘Trike’ barked in sudden terror as he stumbled within a dozen yards of the Rex. His alarm galvanised the herd that immediately flew forwards at the gallop in a thundering desperation to escape. The young Triceratops wheeled sharply to the left, seeking out the trail and the fleeing mass of flesh.
She was on him within seconds. Knocked to the ground and ruthlessly pinned beneath a clawed foot, ribs splintered under her nine tons as the young Triceratops squealed in painful response. The Rex paused and bellowed out her roar of defiance at the Triceratops adult that stood, head and horns lowered, nearby…
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Hi folks:
A small tribute build to Captain Roscoe Brown via the excellent Tamiya kit. I've been in contact with Roscoe, who responded very kindly and it's a pleasure to finish 'Bunnie' / 'Miss Kentucky State', as it's been on my modelling bucket list for a long time.
The kit sidewalls finished off with BarracudaCals cockpit decals.
As a side note, the P-51D on display at Hendon RAF Museum is, it seems, broadly accepted as a fine quality restoration of the marque and in its natural metal finish guise, also has wings coated in aluminium lacquer, akin to that used in wartime.
My enquiries into the factory process involved (after puttying the panel joints) one or two sprayed applications of DuPont Light Grey primer. This was then overcoated with an aluminium lacquer in the ratio of eight ounces of aluminium paste to a gallon of clear lacquer or varnish. It seems the aluminium in this mix reacted vigorously with oxygen and became aluminium oxide, a greyish material which accounts (in tandem with the grey primer beneath) for the Mustang wings at Hendon being overtly grey in tone, rather than the solid silver or aluminium normally used to portray this feature on models. Depending on whether the lacquer was new or aged, therefore gives modellers scope for a more silvery grey, evolving to the darker grey of the Hendon Mustang. The build seen here can be considered somewhere between the two.
Given the grey bias of the Hendon Mustang, a concoction of Tamiya XF-19 Sky Grey (one part), Tamiya X-32 Titanium Silver (three parts), Tamiya XF-2 Flat White (one part) and Tamiya X-22 Clear (two parts) were mixed and sprayed over the appropriate parts of the wing. This gave a tone commensurate with the Hendon paint, while leaving a gentle satin finish, that was later glossed with more X-22 to more closely match the museum Mustang.
I had some dialogue with Dana Bell over this before settling on the m/o above, who kindly advised the following - "Most of the Mustang's aluminum skin was Alclad - an aluminum alloy coated with a thin layer of pure aluminum. The aluminum coating would fix any corrosion to the surface, preventing the oxygen from migrating into the alloy core. The wings, however, were puttied to reduce friction drag, and looked like heck unless given a finish coat. On camouflaged Mustangs, there was no problem. But on uncamouflaged Mustangs, the wings needed to be painted silver for appearances' sake. I'm attaching a shot of one of the Tuskegee P-51Bs to show how well your model matches reality."
The main gear doors awaiting finishing.
The build is more particularly set out in the Airfix Model World 'USAAF Special' out tomorrow, Thursday 17 March, along with a range of other builds, history pieces by Dana and other great content.
Happy days.
Steve-
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Cheers chaps! :-)
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Hi folks:
I've been a dino nut for as long as I can recall. It's a modelling genre that's been a bit hit 'n miss with the mainstream manufacturers and one bolstered by garage kit producers, who've churned out some great stuff, inevitably in resin.
Now Pegasus Hobbies have pitched in and contracted the very talented Galileo Hernandez Nunez to craft three kits, the Rex here, an adult Trike and a Spinosaurus. Peggy married the abilities of GHN with Paleo genius Shane Foulkes for finishing paint.
The kits are solid vinyl and when assembled, are hard and heavy enough to kill a house intruder with a single blow, proving just how dangerous dinosaurs are...
Partially shielded within the trees of the Cretaceous forest, she stood perfectly still. Early flowering plants lay at her feet and insects moved enthusiastically among them, pollinating and feeding.
Her skin gently fluctuated in tone and colour, as the chameleon-like cells within adjusted to the dappled light that tumbled to the floor below through the hot and humid air. Although an adult and some forty feet long, the Rex’s muscular bulk melted silently into the background, as cold yellow eyes surveyed the bare, trampled trail some twenty or so yards away.
Her acute hearing and sense of smell tuned out the many distractions of the forest until eventually they excitedly conveyed the presence of approaching prey. Outwardly unchanging, she came to a state of readiness.
The Triceratops group was larger than normal and after a successful breeding season, was swollen with numerous young, who kept close station with their mothers. Unable to traverse the trail without spilling into the tree line, some individuals were forced to pick their way through the coniferous obstacles on either side, their direction undulating away and then back towards the relative safety of the herd.
Still she waited. Lethal jaws parted slightly, to better sample the scent that blew over and around her, revealing the rows of dark ivory teeth within. Still she waited.
The juvenile ‘Trike’ barked in sudden terror as he stumbled within a dozen yards of the Rex. His alarm galvanised the herd that immediately flew forwards at the gallop in a thundering desperation to escape. The young Triceratops wheeled sharply to the left, seeking out the trail and the fleeing mass of flesh.
She was on him within seconds. Knocked to the ground and ruthlessly pinned beneath a clawed foot, ribs splintered under her nine tons as the young Triceratops squealed in painful response. The Rex paused and bellowed out her roar of defiance at the Triceratops adult that stood, head and horns lowered, nearby…
Full build review in issue 64 of Airfix Model World, out now. :-)
Best regards
Steve
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Makes many other reviews look limp and lifeless in comparison. Outstanding and a pleasure throughout.
Steve
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Hi folks:
Regrettably, an AMW project has landed in my lap since posting this that wipes me out for this GB. I wish all who continue to sail in her however, blue water and fun builds and I'll drop by from time to time to see how it's unfolding.
Can I ask the admin crew to scrub my thread please?
Thanks
Steve
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Hi folks:
First - thanks to James Hatch for the prod on this one. I'm very happy to play and enjoy seeing the other builds unfold. Existing AMW obligations will take precedence but hopefully I can shoe-horn this one alongside and come in within the close date.
The only '7' in my stash is the same as Jim's.
I've always loved the Rudolf Stark option 'Li'.
Happy days.
Steve
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Hi Erik:
Popcorn and beer is assembled, along with a comfy seat - looking forward to you getting out of the blocks with this one.
Wish you well with it.
Best regards
Steve
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Like I said, I was wondering the same. This arrived today:
But it isn't what it seems inside:
Can you tell what it is yet?
What about now?
OK, yep the second pre-production shot!
Thanks Steve, it is even more amazing in the flesh and the instruction, although not in the final format are fantastic. I will be producing camo masks for this plus, of course all other markings. Steve has asked for the shark mouth of 245 Squadron, so that will be available. I would like to build this for my Trade stand at Telford but that will be pushing it as I have several other kits on the go but I may be able to get it to a stage to show the camo masks fitted. I am thinking about doing it wheels up and prop spinning?I will be buying a production model as well if for no other reason than to help the sales so that Airfix feel that they can continue in this vain and I really do feel that they should re-do the Spitfire Mk Ia to this standard next and then all the other 1/24 scale series of WWII aircraft.
Thanks again Steve, a beer or 3 when we meet
Hi Mal:
It's gone to a loving home and no mistake - much looking forward to a glass of suds with you when we hook up and chewing some of that modelling fat...
Take it easy Von Maskmeister.
Steve
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Hi James:
That's an Olympic standard, gold winning 110 me old mucker! Look forward to lapping it up in the mag.
Steve Von Luvsit
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Super happy to hear that! I've been slobbering over this one since it was announced, but my one big hesitation was how it would go together. I'll be holding some room on the bench for sure!
When I saw the draft instructions for the first time and the fact that you build it 'ground up', starting with the main cockpit tubing, engine bearers, spars and firewall I thought 'This is going to need to go together very, very well if it's not going to cascade angle, alignment and fit issues all down the build'.
So I dry fitted those bits together. No glue. They held together so well I dry fitted them onto the lower wing section (something you don't get to until about halfway through). Fit was nigh on perfect. I was one very happy little bunny, what with having to get it done in short order and all.
Again, the mag will point out things so invest in that. Beyond the text, I'm open to any questions and entirely happy to help anyone, anyway I can, so buy with confidence and have yourself a Tiffing great time...
Steve
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Like everyone I'm speechless. Your craftsmanship is amazing!! I have never seen such beautiful detail!
Fabulous effort!!!
Hi Ralph - That's way kind, thanks. Do try one...
Can I have one please?
This just looks stunning Steve, well done 
I feel a set, of masks for the shark mouth scheme calling, plus the camo and plenty of other schemes
Although the decals look really good you just know that you need to paint the markings on this beauty Oh, you're a bad man lol...
Oooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooohhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh.......................................
*Faint*
I want one...... Looking toooooooooooooo good Steve!
Errrrr.... what happened to the second test shot?......
Cheers,
Your Triumph friend with a 2011 SpeedTriple 1050...
Lol 'interest in second test shot now overtaking primary build'. It's fate is already sealed...
Yes I was wondering the same
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I'm definitely drooling along with everyone else - this thing is the hotness all around.
BUT...
I'm curious, how well does she build? Everything looks like it goes together very well, but looks can also be deceiving sometimes. Were there any parts that weren't carried off well? Do the 20mm blast tubes really slide over the actual barrels? Is there any part of this kit that just screams for aftermarket or scratchbuilding?
Hi D - Thanks for that. It's a honey. I'm a 'mid table obscurity' modeller and an all round klutz. I still managed to get end to end without incident. There are certain things to bear in mind but that's what the build article in the mag (out Thursday 1 May) will cover off.
To be frank (not that I'm an expert) anyone with one is welcome to mail me if there are any queries along the way.
In terms of aftermarket or extra detailing, in the first case I'd use HGW belts if they come on stream. I've already buttonholed Master over scaling up their Tiffie Hispano stuff (within ten minutes of seeing it at Telford lol). As far as scratching - there's always scope for extra wiring, remodelling and so on on any kit, so yer pays yer money and...but OOB is still amazing.
What a lovely beast!
Thanks! But that's enough about me - what did you think of the kit...?
Woooooooooooow....just sublime :-)
Martin.
Cheers Martin - much appreciated.
Steve
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EXCELLENT just that ........... speech less ( i hope i manage to buy this as my next build )
Hi S - thanks for that. In truth, it was the best I could jam into the ten week timeframe. I'm looking forward to the second, plus sprayed markings (if I can track down a reputable source of masks that is).
Beautiful!! I want one NOW!!!
Thanks N - you'll not be disappointed.
Sweet Jesus!
Indeed...lol
Wow! 24th isn't my bag... but I think you just temped me to get this kit!
Should've ticked the commission box after all...lol. Thanks!
WOOWW!!!!!
:-)
Absolutely stunning!
Thanks Mike - much appreciated.
Steve
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Hi folks:
I was going to defer posting this until Monday 28 April but I've come away to Bournemouth on the CWU annual conference and the hotel wi-fi has been a 'challenge' to get on to, so now I have a connection I'm not risking a gamble on Monday, so let's rock!
The Airfix 1/24 Hawker Typhoon was unveiled at Telford last November. A while before this, I received contact from Chris Clifford at Airfix Model World, who said he had something that would be 'right up my street' and would I be interested? No details were given, so I did what you never do in the army and volunteered.
To my stunned amazement I found myself landed with the big Tiffie gig. A trip to Telford to see my plastic adversary was a must, so I wandered up on our first date and went a little wobbly at the knees (as you do in the first throes of love...). I had a bit of a chat to Sam, the designer, a disconcertingly youthful guy, full of charm and brimming with enthusiasm for 'his' baby, displayed in various stages of undress around the Airfix stand. "Can't wait to see the first one fully painted up!" he said to me at the close of our chat. 'You and me both' I thought.
Come the following January, two complete test shots landed at the modelling bunker ('just in case of catastrophe' - they obviously know me lol) and with instructions still outstanding, I did a little prep to ease things into first gear. What followed was the ten most mental modelling weeks of my life; 230+ steps shoe horned into a time frame that evaporated at Warp 10. The brief was 'full engine plus one gun bay open'. Given that the Tiffie has been produced to celebrate Airfix's 75th birthday and as a tie in to the 70th anniversary of D Day one felt just a touch of pressure.
An indication of its significance was sharply illustrated on Britmodeller on the Saturday it was displayed at Telford. Someone opened a thread to discuss it and post images. No surprise there. What was a surprise is that in the first 48 hours, such a post may attract circa 4-500 views and maybe 20-30 replies. The Tiffie topped 15,000 views and over 200 replies in the same time frame.
And now it's done. Normally you keep what you build for AMW. On this occasion Airfix have asked that it reside at the Hornby Visitor Centre in Margate and I'll be driving over with it some time in June I'm guessing, to exchange the built test shot for a full production kit.
I grew up on Airfix kits - the bagged ones with the card headers. I remember I would literally run to the shop on the green every Friday, pocket money tightly gripped in hand.
I'd then trot home with my prize and rapidly translate the parts into a Beaufighter that did sterling duty over the channel or a Mk IX Spitfire that knocked lumps off the 109G-6, that it routinely shot down innumerable times or anyone of more kits than memory can now recall. Happy days, steeped for the most part in Airfix plastic; although Frog, Revell and Monogram all made cameo appearances from time to time.
It makes me smile to think of what the small boy would have said to be told one day he'd get to play with the biggest Airfix gig in their 75 year history.
The model is scheduled to appear in a supplement I share with Tiffie expert Chris Thomas and I must thank him here for his kind assistance during the build - scheduled for the June issue of AMW, out next Thursday, 1 May 2014.
What you see is the best I could drum up in the ten weeks I had - I'm normally much (much!) slower. One of my brothers asked if I was happy with it. "Yes and no" was my honest answer, not that I'm complaining (I'm not) as a time constrained test shot build is what is and you have to stop somewhere - looking forward to my second though and for that it's sprayed markings all the way...
My thanks to Airfix too for entrusting their baby to my tender mercies
Happy days.
Steve
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Hi Jeroen:
Your mention of mistakes is one thing but there's not a trace of them in the finished article - that's the real skill and important thing for me; turning the glitches around and having the care and persistence to do so.
That's a truly beautiful 'VII' and a great result to springboard on to other 'nuts in the stash.
Take it easy.
Steve Von Nutter
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Tamiya 1/32 P-51D Mustang - 'Red Tail Raider'
in LSM 1/32 and Larger Aircraft Ready for Inspection
Posted
Cheers chaps.
Jim - do I take it you have one in progress?
Best regards
Steve