These are for a work mate of mine who has 3 young sons .
All to 1/48th and will painted to represent RAAF service.
Basswood and balsa.
Three nice looking models. Are you planning on finishing them before year's end? Looking at that balsa, I think it may be time for me to use up that stuff sitting on the shelf. Do you have the Spitfire V Profile Publication? It has these profiles from the RAAF.
Lou
Great subjects Boomerang,I do that sometimes mixed wood construction.
Barry.
Lou,
Thanks for the profile . I was thinking CR-C in the silver. There are a couple of other schemes around for all silver .
If I get a wriggle on I should go close to getting them done by the end of the year. Its all a matter of time and space intermingled with the need to work at the moment. Tried something different with the Spit . The fuselage is two laminations of 1/16th Basswood cut
to shape and faced with balsa. Seemed to work.
I'm trying to keep all three at about the same stage.
Cheers
Gordon
Looks good so far so keep apprised of the progress.
Lou
Where things are at on the line.
P-39 - bit of cleaning up and then the painting begins.
Spitfire - Started putting it together. Wing fillets are next.
P-43 - Progressing.
Looking great so far. Keeps us informed of the progress.
Lou
Managed to get the wing fillets done today. With a bit of general clean up. I'm enjoying it.
Work tomorrow . I'll try and clean up the fuselage of the P-43 when I get home. depends on what happens and how late
I get home.
Nearly there!
With the latest move between home and work I've lost the rudder for the Spit. Might still be at home(hope). If not just
have to make a new one.
Touch up on the P-39 cockpit has a tonal difference between the "rattle can" and paint pot. Should be able to overcome
P-43 may look a bit "tatty" . Rub over with fine wet and dry (wet)
The Lancer makes for an interesting subject and under-modelled by builders,coming along well Boomerang,its annoying when you loose bits like that,done it myself.
Barry.
Congratulations on some really fine models.
Lou
Enjoyable couple of hours and a new rudder for the Spit has been accomplished
Finished . After a few instances of "crackling" . Worked around and cleaned up.
The finish on the P-43 is on purpose. From the few photos that I can find they looked a wee bit worn. Not down to the rivets
But I like the result. Home made decals.
The P-39 ( this was the crackling master) . Red Roo decals.
The Spit. Decided to stop where I was . Don't think I could come at another "crackling" episode. ( Paraphrasing Lou-
AAAAARRRRGGGHHH!! ). So there are no panel lines etc.. Used soft pencil on both the P-39 and P-43.,
Photos in Gallery - had a bit of a play with "Paint" - following on from Jorrits low flying Mossie
Soft pencil used for details on P-43 and P-39 .
The undersurface colour is not right. I used Humbrol 65 ( Acrylic). There is RAAF Sky Blue around but I couldn't lay my hands on
it.
Enjoyed all three.
3 display stands have been completed ( in kit form). I'll leave them for the lads and their Dad to put together.
All packed carefully into shoe box for delivery when I get back to work.
Small pause to draw breath and a cup of coffee and onto the Beaufort
Excellent work Boomerang,I am sure he will be delighted with the results.
Barry.
Beautiful work Gordon. Anyone would be proud to have them in their collection. Congratulation on three great models.
Lou
Thanks Lou and Barry.
On to the next challenge
Cheers
Gordon
I just realized my Airacobra has your RAAF Sqn markings as well, although a slightly different time. Mine was also 1/48.
(http://smm.solidmodelmemories.net/SMF/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=1894.0;attach=16716;image)
Lou
Following Johns P-39 I did think about making another one.
Cheers
Gordon
The Airacobra is a smart looking aircraft. Canada tested one and crashed it, hence none in RCAF markings.
Lou
Ahhhh, that's pretty...