RMweb Gold Barry Ten Posted January 1 RMweb Gold Share Posted January 1 My wife and I used to have the same "there must be a piece missing" conversation so often that in the end we got a post-it and stuck "There are no pieces missing!" on the cupboard above the jigsaw table. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Barry Ten Posted January 1 RMweb Gold Share Posted January 1 B17 with main coat of paint on. I spent as long preparing and masking it as I did all the work before. 8 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JZ Posted January 1 Share Posted January 1 10 minutes ago, Barry Ten said: B17 with main coat of paint on. I spent as long preparing and masking it as I did all the work before. What I have done with my Airfix one and any other metal finish aircraft, is to pick out the odd panel in different shades of silver/aluminium. 4 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johann Marsbar Posted January 1 Share Posted January 1 Not exactly the worlds greatest quality photo given the focal length, but part of a 15" x 36", 1/35 scale street scene diorama that I'm in the course of building, this being one of the corner pieces. Say cheese...... The figure used for the statue came out of a Cereal Packet or something similar about 50 years ago!! 11 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post JZ Posted January 1 Popular Post Share Posted January 1 (edited) Building American 3' narrow gauge, a lot of buildings are laser cut kits from various manufacturers. Some of these will not find a way onto the layout, but are immensely satisfying to build. This is a selection of those built over the last year. Raskin's Candy. One of Fos Scale's free kits These are offered on a few occasions each year on orders over $50 and are not repeated. They usually come without instructions, but anyone with a basic understanding of Fos Scale kits can put them together with no difficulty. This is a Bar Mills kit, now discontinued. The forge is a Will kit. Named after my late cousin, who was a bit of a Jack of all trades. This is a Banta Modelworks kit of Chillery's Café. Another Fos Scale kit. Charlie's market. I have added water butts. This one is from Blair Line. Blair Line I would describe as entry level for this type of kit. The fence in Bar Mills 'Insta-fence'. This one is a bit closer to scratch building. From Classic Miniatures, it was supplied as a set of drawings, with 1/1 dimensions, and a set of uncut materials, the only pre-formed parts are windows from Tichy Trains. The soda machine is from Dave Decals. Surprising amount of these kind of buildings can still be found in some of the smaller towns up in the Rockies. Search out St Elmo, Colorado on Street View. And this building still stands in Silver Plume. https://maps.app.goo.gl/kCYBANRG7LfdPodi6 All HO scale. Vehicles by Oxford and CMW, figures mostly Woodland Scenics. Would be nice if there was a proper section in one of the forums for this type of kit, but "Skills & Knowledge Centre Scenery, Structures & Transport" doesn't really cover it. Besides, if they are not going on a layout, they are not really railway modelling. Edited January 1 by JZ 14 6 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Chas Levin Posted January 2 RMweb Premium Share Posted January 2 On 01/01/2024 at 12:25, Barry Ten said: I spent as long preparing and masking it as I did all the work before. Isn't that always the way - same with household painting, isn't it? Then, the actual painting is very quick... 🙄 3 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
railroadbill Posted January 4 Share Posted January 4 (edited) Vintage Airfix Aichi D3a1 VAL Type 99 Made this when I was at school. For some reason this has survived over the years packed away with various modelling parts. It wasn't a type of aircraft I was particularly interested in, probably bought the kit because it was a new Airfix release. This was first issued in 1965 and again in 1967 so I probably made it around then. Would have stopped making kits around then with all the other stuff of life coming along. So it's got to be at least 57 years old if not 59.... reassuringly the paint (and glue!) has lasted well, may well be finished in Humbrol 49 enamel matt varnish so that's protected it ok. Airfix has recently re-released this one again. Er, what now, back in box for another 57 years? Ouch. (So what do people do with old models?) Edited January 4 by railroadbill 9 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray M Posted January 5 Share Posted January 5 On 01/01/2024 at 00:38, Barry Ten said: My wife and I used to have the same "there must be a piece missing" conversation so often that in the end we got a post-it and stuck "There are no pieces missing!" on the cupboard above the jigsaw table. One of the lads, in the pub sent me this pic, on whatsapp. it made me laugh. 1 11 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Barry Ten Posted January 5 RMweb Gold Share Posted January 5 On 01/01/2024 at 12:38, JZ said: What I have done with my Airfix one and any other metal finish aircraft, is to pick out the odd panel in different shades of silver/aluminium. I've had a go with this, just using some silver from the tin: 14 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
johndon Posted January 9 Share Posted January 9 Not my work, I wish it was, but I'd defy most people not to think that the exterior photos were of the real plane rather than the model - certainly fooled me and a lot others in the comments. One of THE most naturally realistic models, in any genre, I've ever seen... https://www.britmodeller.com/forums/index.php?/topic/235134707-tbd-1-devastator-vt-3-midway/ 9 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium PJT Posted January 9 RMweb Premium Share Posted January 9 2 hours ago, johndon said: Not my work, I wish it was, but I'd defy most people not to think that the exterior photos were of the real plane rather than the model - certainly fooled me and a lot others in the comments. One of THE most naturally realistic models, in any genre, I've ever seen... https://www.britmodeller.com/forums/index.php?/topic/235134707-tbd-1-devastator-vt-3-midway/ That's absolutely astonishing. Thank you so much for bringing it to our attention. Pete T. 2 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Barry Ten Posted January 9 RMweb Gold Share Posted January 9 Pushing on with the B17... 15 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GMKAT7 Posted January 17 Share Posted January 17 Good morning folks, Whilst not one for New Year's resolutions I did think about clearing out/completing some unfinished aircraft builds before starting on the stash in 2024. In the spirit of the old Airfix 'Dogfight Doubles' I present a FW190F8 being chased down by a Hawker Tempest Mk V (Evan Mackie). The FW190 was a relatively new build awaiting final Stab (Luftwaffe staff) insignia, whilst the Tempest has languished for some years minus pilot and canopy. Further eagles awaiting their nemesis are another two FW190A8 fighters, one Italeri and the other Revell. The Revell (blue) A8 has an awful canopy, but as it has languished since 2010 approx minus one I thought it best to complete it and move on :) Finally, a Hawker Hurricane Mk I has now also received squadron insignia as per Ian Gleed in the BoB. I don't think the orientation of the squadron markings is correct, nor the fin flash but it's now done at least. Another part of my BoB Memorial Squadron, just two more Spits to go. Next are some pre-grouping open wagons, but they are for another thread (when the paints arrive). Cheers, Nigel. 16 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GMKAT7 Posted January 17 Share Posted January 17 Good afternoon folks, Thanks very much for the likes. I have one more FW190F8 to complete, then on to the LSWR and LBSCR open wagons. I have ordered a couple of Oak Hill Works 3D printed wagons to try as well, so looking forward to how these come out. Cheers, Nigel. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Barry Ten Posted January 17 RMweb Gold Share Posted January 17 Just about done with the Academy B17G. It still needs a few decals underneath, a couple of machine guns, and then the radio wire (when I find my reel of EZ Line). 11 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GMKAT7 Posted January 17 Share Posted January 17 Good evening Barry Ten, The B17 looks fantastic! I wish I had the room for a big bird like that (fnarr fnarr). I hope you have somewhere safe to store it, so the props and guns don't get damaged. Cheers, Nigel. 3 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Barry Ten Posted January 18 RMweb Gold Share Posted January 18 12 hours ago, GMKAT7 said: Good evening Barry Ten, The B17 looks fantastic! I wish I had the room for a big bird like that (fnarr fnarr). I hope you have somewhere safe to store it, so the props and guns don't get damaged. Cheers, Nigel. We'll have to see if it fits in my glass display cabinet once I've finished it. It just takes a 1/32nd Lysander so there's a chance! I think I might have mentioned that I built the 1/48th Monogram B17 as a kid, but while it was a wonderful model to build, the finished thing was huge and vulnerable, and alas, I don't know what became of it. So a 1/72nd B17 is a slightly more sensible option, even if it hasn't stopped me occasionally looking on ebay for old Monogram kits! 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium PhilJ W Posted January 18 RMweb Premium Share Posted January 18 Mentioning the size of model aircraft. At a local toy fair there is a dealer in diecast model aircraft and most were to 1/72 scale. He was displaying a Junkers JU52-3m alongside a B17, the JU52 was bigger than the B-17. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Barry Ten Posted January 18 RMweb Gold Share Posted January 18 15 minutes ago, PhilJ W said: Mentioning the size of model aircraft. At a local toy fair there is a dealer in diecast model aircraft and most were to 1/72 scale. He was displaying a Junkers JU52-3m alongside a B17, the JU52 was bigger than the B-17. Something off there the both the length and wing-span of a B17 exceeds the JU52. B-17G: Wing span: 103 ft. 9 in Length: 74 ft. 9 in JU52: Wing Span 95 ft 12 in Length 62 ft 0 in 1 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Northmoor Posted January 18 RMweb Premium Share Posted January 18 1 hour ago, Barry Ten said: We'll have to see if it fits in my glass display cabinet once I've finished it. It just takes a 1/32nd Lysander so there's a chance! I think I might have mentioned that I built the 1/48th Monogram B17 as a kid, but while it was a wonderful model to build, the finished thing was huge and vulnerable, and alas, I don't know what became of it. So a 1/72nd B17 is a slightly more sensible option, even if it hasn't stopped me occasionally looking on ebay for old Monogram kits! When I get around to building/repairing/completing my 1/72nd Sunderland, I'm not sure where it'll go as the loft shelf is already full of smaller aircraft and a couple of cars. Might have to hang it from the rafters....... 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Barry Ten Posted January 18 RMweb Gold Share Posted January 18 The B17 fits... just! 12 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Popular Post PhilH Posted January 18 RMweb Gold Popular Post Share Posted January 18 (edited) Finally finished the Minerva diorama, including my kryptonite, the figures. Supposedly depicting a broken down example with a soldier getting mucky trying to fix it underneath with everybody else stood around taking the P. As always a true victim of all conflicts walks past wondering what the hell is going on. Edited January 18 by PhilH 11 10 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JZ Posted January 26 Share Posted January 26 On 17/01/2024 at 21:41, Barry Ten said: Just about done with the Academy B17G. It still needs a few decals underneath, a couple of machine guns, and then the radio wire (when I find my reel of EZ Line). Must get on with mine now. The masks have arrived from Poland, as has this. And now that the panel line accent has arrived from Poland, there is now some available from UK retailers. Ain't it always the way. 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Barry Ten Posted January 26 RMweb Gold Share Posted January 26 35 minutes ago, JZ said: Must get on with mine now. The masks have arrived from Poland, as has this. And now that the panel line accent has arrived from Poland, there is now some available from UK retailers. Ain't it always the way. I used some Humbrol black weathering wash I bought a long time ago... not sure if it's still available. I used a fine brush to run it into the panels and then swabbed off the excess with cotton buds. 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JZ Posted January 26 Share Posted January 26 Just now, Barry Ten said: I used some Humbrol black weathering wash I bought a long time ago... not sure if it's still available. I used a fine brush to run it into the panels and then swabbed off the excess with cotton buds. Probably very similar stuff. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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