1/48 Sptfire Vc, P-39 Airacobra and P-43 Lancer Started 9/ 2013 Finished 03/2014

[Boomerang]

 
    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.

     

       




     

[lastvautour]

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

[Balsabasher]

Great subjects Boomerang,I do that sometimes mixed wood construction.
Barry.

[Boomerang]

   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

[lastvautour]

Looks good so far so keep apprised of the progress.

Lou

[Boomerang]

  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.

 

[lastvautour]

Looking great so far. Keeps us informed of the progress.

Lou

[Boomerang]

 
  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.

[Boomerang]

  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)

[Balsabasher]

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.

[lastvautour]

Congratulations on some really fine models.

Lou

[Boomerang]

  Enjoyable couple of hours and a new rudder for the Spit has been accomplished

[Boomerang]

     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

     

[Boomerang]

    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.

[Boomerang]

    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