BarryW's Hawker Typhoon Airfix 1:24

[rickoshea52]

The cockpit is a model in its own right.

[BarryW]

This model is simply addictive. Normally I will do an hour or so when I get home from work, then eat and watch a bit of tv before bed. Now I am going back for a second session before bed. I can't keep away from it so I am making fast progress.

I have got to this....

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A close up of a wing

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And a wheel well

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Tonight all that wing structure detail will be hidden when I fit the top of the wings and the panel over the gun bays.

Polux, your cut-away will look spectacular with all that exposed. Take a bit of care dry fitting all the assemblies. Some of the fit is tricky the way parts interweave.

I am now getting a real feel of the sheer size and impact of this model.

[Guest]

Thanks Barry, noted mate

Certainly looks amazing, great work so far....

Looking at your model, I'm worrying how many hours of paintwork will need

PS: Sorry to don't be with you building this kit Barry, I feel isn't my moment to go with it yet....

[BarryW]

No problem Polux. I just hope any experiences I am able to have help you when you make a start.

[Guest]

Very nice Barry. That is the advantage of a large scale the massive detail work.

I am all for that if only I had the room. I bet there are some logistic problems airbrushing this large model. .9 needle nozzle perhaps ?

Looking forward to seeing this on the grass. Actually seen a Tempest tip a V1 flying bomb. About 7 at the time. Great sight

Laurie

[colin m]

Looking better all the time Barry.

[BarryW]

Laurie airbrushing should not be a problem. The Revell 1/32 He111 was bigger!! The airbrushing of that monster was the only bit that did not fight me.

Anyway just finished another session. I am cementing the tops of the wings in stages having done several dry fits with a little sanding or filing as fine adjustments. It should result in a perfect fit. Now waiting to dry fully then I will cement into place the inner wing tops clamping them down. I have also fitted the right fin section to the fuselage and the tail wheel location point.

Here is a pic.

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[Ian M]

I don't know if I would go as far as Polux, but If I was building all that lovely detail I would open up every hatch and panel I could.

A most impressive build so far Barry.

Ian M

[BarryW]

I have just returned to finish cementing the wings and could not resist posting a shot of this clamped up Tiffy.......

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[BarryW]

Ian - it gives me an excuse to build another with the panels open!!!!!!

I do just love that Tiffy look, all clean and buttoned up. A real brute of an aircraft and that is what I want to capture in this build.

[flyjoe180]

That is coming along nicely.... probably an understatement as usual. So you are thinking about a second one then Barry?

[Richi72]

Awesome, I love the detail on the cockpit, and the overall details of the kit looks great to, as far as I can see. To be honest I never did a big build like that.

So I will keep watching and learning.

Keep it up.

Cheers Richi

[BarryW]

Joe - it is very likely but not for a while as I have a stash of ten with my eye on the HKM 1/32 Mosquito as well......

[papa 695]

Just caught up on this one Barry what a monster of a kit the detail is outstanding and your doing a Stirling job

[Ian M]

Can I ask where the clamps come from, they look rather handy...

One buttoned and one opened would be some display!

Ian M