Peterpools Posted February 19, 2023 Posted February 19, 2023 A grand trip back to 1967 building the Monogram Kingfisher. A fun build and the kit has held up well these past 56 years - a tribute to Monogram. Yellow Wing Decals with Tamiya Lacquer, Mr Color and MRP paints being used. Masking the canopy Greenhouse frames was a daunting job but, in the end, no issues. 10 1 Quote
JohnB Posted February 19, 2023 Posted February 19, 2023 Sure is pretty Peter!!! Outstanding work especially with all the problems. Turned out really well. 3 Quote
Peterpools Posted February 19, 2023 Author Posted February 19, 2023 Thanks John Very much appreciated. As it turned out, the Kingfisher offered a few more surprises then I had figured on but in the end was enjoyable project in the end. Just goes to show how far the hobby has come. 3 Quote
JohnB Posted February 19, 2023 Posted February 19, 2023 22 minutes ago, Peterpools said: Thanks John Very much appreciated. As it turned out, the Kingfisher offered a few more surprises then I had figured on but in the end was enjoyable project in the end. Just goes to show how far the hobby has come. As T'ealC used to say "INDEED"! Hardly a comparison with todays kits. 3 Quote
Peterpools Posted February 20, 2023 Author Posted February 20, 2023 John, that it is but if Monogram was still in business as Monogram with engineers and craftsman who really understood modeling and with today's technology, I can't imagine the quality kits they would be turning out today. Quote
Landlubber Mike Posted February 20, 2023 Posted February 20, 2023 Great first one in bag! What a way to kick off this group build, nice job Peter!! 2 Quote
Peterpools Posted February 20, 2023 Author Posted February 20, 2023 Thanks Mike, much appreciated. Might even make myself a little plaque for the display case: First to Cross the Line LETS GET READY LSM GB 😉 2 Quote
ScottsGT Posted February 21, 2023 Posted February 21, 2023 WooHoo! First one across the finish line! Looks great Peter! At my stage in the game I’m hoping to make it to the finish line! I’ve had to assemble a rolling work stand to move the thing around. 2 Quote
Peterpools Posted February 22, 2023 Author Posted February 22, 2023 Thanks Scott and I can only imagine given the size of the Seaview. My Kingfisher is just a mini build compared to what you are accomplishing with the Seaview project. 1 Quote
Martinnfb Posted February 23, 2023 Posted February 23, 2023 Fantastic result Peter. I haven't even enter my entry and you're already shining with this beauty, Bravo! 1 Quote
Bomber_County Posted February 23, 2023 Posted February 23, 2023 Congratulations Peter absolutely stunning, flawless as ever and for a vintage kit, amazing……. 2 Quote
Peterpools Posted February 23, 2023 Author Posted February 23, 2023 Thanks Martin. much appreciated. It's been decades since I built my first Monogram Kingfisher (back in the early 70's) and I was biting at the bit to take my time machine and recapture a bit of my youth. Surely turned out to be a terrific journey. 1 Quote
Peterpools Posted February 23, 2023 Author Posted February 23, 2023 Phil Very much appreciated. It was nice to smell and work with such vintage blue plastic and even the raised panel lines weren't an issue at all. The most time consuming part of the built: masking the greenhouse canopies. 2 Quote
KevinM Posted February 26, 2023 Posted February 26, 2023 The competition continues to rack up.She came out real Nice Peter. 3 Quote
Jackster Posted February 27, 2023 Posted February 27, 2023 Excellent job Peter and some brilliant photography too! Cheers Kev 2 Quote
Peterpools Posted February 27, 2023 Author Posted February 27, 2023 Thanks Kev, very much appreciated. 1 Quote
Peterpools Posted February 27, 2023 Author Posted February 27, 2023 Kev (J) Thanks it was a nice trip back down memory lane and the Kingfisher had it's moments for sure. Thank you also for the very kind comments on my photography as well. 2 Quote
GazzaS Posted March 10, 2023 Posted March 10, 2023 Damn... I just found this part of the group build section! Peter... Lovely job on the Kingfisher. Fantastic work with the paint and construction. 3 Quote
CANicoll Posted March 11, 2023 Posted March 11, 2023 Great watching the build, but your photos of the completed plane really do it justice. It just looks so good! You have to be pleased with the final result, even with all of the challenges - even more so because of the challenges. Well done! 2 Quote
Administrators Clunkmeister Posted March 13, 2023 Administrators Posted March 13, 2023 Truly a beautiful build of a classic kit of an iconic aircraft. A great choice of schemes as well! 2 Quote
Peterpools Posted March 15, 2023 Author Posted March 15, 2023 Very Much appreciated Gaz ... all in all, when the Kingfisher was completed, a fun little build back to the past. The hobby sure has changed since the days this kit was designed and brought to market. I should have used Revell tube glue, Testors and Pactra enamel paints in those tiny little jars. 2 Quote
Peterpools Posted March 15, 2023 Author Posted March 15, 2023 Thanks Chris You're so right as when she was finished and ready for her glamor shots, all the frustrations and go backs just are forgotten parts of the build. Surely will be visiting those days again for another adventure Back to the Past. 2 Quote
Peterpools Posted March 15, 2023 Author Posted March 15, 2023 Thanks Ernie, very much appreciated. My favorite time period for military aviation: between the wars and for GA, 50" & 60's. Hardest and most frustrating part of the build; masking the greenhouse and the stress crack. Of course, one was my fault and the other was just a reflection of the period - no AM at all. 2 Quote
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