Rattler Posted November 14, 2009 Report Share Posted November 14, 2009 Just to tease Nick a bit. The pen is for scale reference. This is a BIG plane! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smash Posted November 14, 2009 Report Share Posted November 14, 2009 NICE. Thats one of my favorite planes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
delta7 Posted November 14, 2009 Report Share Posted November 14, 2009 very nice - Im working slowly on a dc-3 in KLM colours have you seen this ??? http://www.hyperscale.com/2009/reviews/kits/tamiya60319reviewbg_1.htm surely one of the most desirable kits ever made Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rattler Posted November 14, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 14, 2009 surely one of the most desirable kits ever made Looks beautiful. I have a Spit 24 to work on after the Beau. My P-51 is almost in the paint shop. I hope that it'll be done in a couple weeks. My son is starting to out-pace me. He does a model in a few days! He just built a Halifax, and sprayed it himself using my airbrush. Pretty good for a 11 year old! I'll post a pic tomorrow. Start sweet talkin' the missus, Dave! You'll get Johnnie's plane yet! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DD_Arthur Posted November 14, 2009 Report Share Posted November 14, 2009 Went down town this morning with my youngest to the 'chocolate button shop' to buy a paper and, er....chocolate buttons. These things are important when you're four years old! Called into the charity shop next door as it's always a good source of second hand books and this was just sitting there saying "buy me, buy me!" It was a quid! It's 1/32 scale! Just could'nt resist it! I also could'nt manage to smuggle it back indoors without my wife noticing either. She now thinks I've gone totally insane. Apparently this, along with sitting in front of my pc wearing a funny hat, headphones, gripping joystick,shouting, laughing, singing happy birthday to my pc.....its just more confirmation that I'm going ga-ga in my middle age! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snacko Posted November 14, 2009 Report Share Posted November 14, 2009 Here's me with my U-245! http://img689.imageshack.us/img689/9291/dsc0272o.jpg I wish.. Actually, this is not me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rattler Posted November 14, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 14, 2009 Here's my 11 year old's Hally. I set up the airbrush for him, but he did all of the painting himself. I just need to convince him to neaten up the tyres with a brush, and it's better than I ever did at his age! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2. Administrators Jabo Posted November 14, 2009 2. Administrators Report Share Posted November 14, 2009 Just to tease Nick a bit. The pen is for scale reference. This is a BIG plane! [attachment=1] Do you mean me? I do like the Beau - I admit it. Happiness is truly a pair of big bristols. Looking forward to the finished article m8. Jabo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rattler Posted November 14, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 14, 2009 Do you mean me? I do like the Beau - I admit it. Happiness is truly a pair of big bristols. Looking forward to the finished article m8. Jabo Yes sir, I mean you. I hope that you'll like the finished product! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2. Administrators Jabo Posted November 14, 2009 2. Administrators Report Share Posted November 14, 2009 Wasn't sure with t'other Nick back around, but thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lothar Posted November 14, 2009 Report Share Posted November 14, 2009 Here's my 11 year old's Hally. I set up the airbrush for him, but he did all of the painting himself. I just need to convince him to neaten up the tyres with a brush, and it's better than I ever did at his age! [attachment=1] Indeed, quite an accomplishment for an 11 year old! I can be glad if I even finish one like he does. I have done some models too some years ago I think, but I got them all messed up I remember.. Here's what I bought as recently as this afternoon: Hasegawa 1/48 Stuka B-2 It's my first serious attempt in several years, will post some pictures of it when it's done. And nice job on the Beau Rattler, I see you managed not having glue on the glass. I remember it was always that part where I had to be extra careful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rattler Posted November 14, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 14, 2009 And nice job on the Beau Rattler, I see you managed not having glue on the glass. I remember it was always that part where I had to be extra careful. That's because the glass is not glued in yet, mate! After spraying. Also, I use plain white glue for clear parts, not regular plastic model glue or ACC instant glue either. It will craze the clear parts. White glue (Elmer's, or similar) is good enough. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sweper Posted November 15, 2009 Report Share Posted November 15, 2009 ~S~ Lothar mate! I found this in my closet. I think I´ve had it for over 30 years. Was tired of bulding anymore kits and this one I did´t even started. Maby it´s time for it now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
delta7 Posted November 15, 2009 Report Share Posted November 15, 2009 For those thinking of starting out then check out these sites for helpful reviews/tips etc http://www.hyperscale.com/ http://www.aircraftresourcecenter.com/ http://www.swannysmodels.com/ this forum shows lots of step by Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zooly Posted November 15, 2009 Report Share Posted November 15, 2009 does anyone know what this is? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rattler Posted November 15, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 15, 2009 does anyone know what this is? Focke Wulf P.II?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lothar Posted November 15, 2009 Report Share Posted November 15, 2009 For those thinking of starting out then check out these sites for helpful reviews/tips etc http://www.hyperscale.com/ http://www.aircraftresourcecenter.com/ http://www.swannysmodels.com/ this forum shows lots of step by Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2. Administrators Jabo Posted November 16, 2009 2. Administrators Report Share Posted November 16, 2009 Yep, FW P.II, proof positive that by June 1943, Kurt Tank had completely lost the plot - fortunately for the pilots, this aircraft never went beyond the drawing board. You can find out more here, and more about Luftwaffe secret projects at www.luft46.com Jabo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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