Bill_S Posted January 5, 2023 Share Posted January 5, 2023 I started this one years ago. It landed on the SOD; I got discouraged. Most likely I'll be using the scheme on the box top, though I might be tempted to finish it in the USS Arizona colors. The instructions call for Field Green (FS34097) for the interior. My gut said it should be Interior Green (FS34151), but I went with the Field Green... Still some small knobs to attach to the IP: Some engine work has been done as well; I'll post photos when it's complete. Still lots of work to do before I can close the fuselage. Foot rests and machine gun mount: 16 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterpools Posted January 5, 2023 Share Posted January 5, 2023 Bill Nice start on your Kingfisher and hopefully this week I'll have the P-40 finished and then on to my Monogram Kingfisher full time. According to what I've read referencing to Dana Bell, the cockpit color was Dull Dark Green / Bronze Green. I'm leaning towards Dull Dark Green. IP looks mighty good. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HubertB Posted January 5, 2023 Share Posted January 5, 2023 Nice start on a very nice kit. I love the yellow-winged schemes. But most of them had the Vought float, that was later substituted by the EDO one (although there is one pic in the Dana Bell book that shows a yellow-wing scheme with an EDO float). The BBs initially had the Kingfishers with Vought floats and Yellow wings. I always promised myself I would design and 3D-print the Vought float ... One day perhaps ... Hubert 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bomber_County Posted January 5, 2023 Share Posted January 5, 2023 Bill, nice to see this on a bench. Been hankering after one for awhile now….. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Landlubber Mike Posted January 5, 2023 Share Posted January 5, 2023 Nice subject Bill, looking forward to your work on this one. I considered building it myself for the GB, looks like a very nice kit. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlrwestSiR Posted January 5, 2023 Share Posted January 5, 2023 Nice to see this Bill. My Kingfisher is not only also on the SoD but has it's own drawer in my tool rack for some of the completed parts. Just lost interest more than anything else. 2 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KevinM Posted January 5, 2023 Share Posted January 5, 2023 What's not to like Bill IP looking saswweeeeet!! 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScottsGT Posted January 6, 2023 Share Posted January 6, 2023 Looking forward to this build. Got one in the stash as well. Not sure if I want to build it as a yellow wing or what? 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GazzaS Posted January 6, 2023 Share Posted January 6, 2023 Nice work on that IP. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill_S Posted January 10, 2023 Author Share Posted January 10, 2023 A few things yet to add to the sidewalls. Seat belts, throttle quadrant, and possibly some placards to dress it up, then I'll be ready to close up the fuselage. 13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterpools Posted January 10, 2023 Share Posted January 10, 2023 Bill Nice progress and your IP looks so good. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bomber_County Posted January 10, 2023 Share Posted January 10, 2023 Looking good Bill, are these still available? 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill_S Posted January 11, 2023 Author Share Posted January 11, 2023 1 hour ago, Bomber_County said: Looking good Bill, are these still available? Thanks! The kit is not without its flaws, but not as bad as I thought long ago when I started it. Unfortunately, Kitty Hawk went belly up not too very long ago. You might be able to find one on evilbay. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jackster Posted January 11, 2023 Share Posted January 11, 2023 That's coming along nicely Bill! Cheers Kev 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CANicoll Posted January 13, 2023 Share Posted January 13, 2023 Oh yeah, looking really good Bill! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KevinM Posted January 13, 2023 Share Posted January 13, 2023 Is that PE on the rear gunner position?if not some nice moldings! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterpools Posted January 13, 2023 Share Posted January 13, 2023 One is listed on evilbay for $215. I don't remember what the going price was on SB or SH b ut I'm sure it was quite a bit less. 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark31 Posted January 13, 2023 Share Posted January 13, 2023 good progress so far. Mark 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martinnfb Posted January 13, 2023 Share Posted January 13, 2023 Nice start Bill, I always wanted to build this kit and always chickened out. Will follow Cheers Martin 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GazzaS Posted January 16, 2023 Share Posted January 16, 2023 Sharp work, Bill! 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill_S Posted January 16, 2023 Author Share Posted January 16, 2023 Brain fart. When I started the engine, I cemented part E58 upside down. No big deal, except that I use that feature to locate the exhausts. The result is that the exhausts don't line up properly. It took a few minutes to identify the issue. All that's left are the small crossover tubes and the engine is finished. I'm still trying to figure out how the front cowl ring is supposed to be mounted... Got the canopies dipped. I tried Montex masks and didn't like them. Eduards masks have been ordered - I had to strip a couple of the pieces and re-dip. Waiting for some Airscale placards for the cockpit, then I can seal it up. 13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KevinM Posted January 17, 2023 Share Posted January 17, 2023 It's coming together Bill. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlrwestSiR Posted January 17, 2023 Share Posted January 17, 2023 Bill, not sure if these pics help at all but here's my stalled out Kingfisher. 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GazzaS Posted January 17, 2023 Share Posted January 17, 2023 Looking good, Bill! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
belugawhaleman Posted January 17, 2023 Share Posted January 17, 2023 hey, cool topic. Just wish, I could find one of these...Well, hey, thanks for posting😆 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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