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Welcome to Papa695's Bi plane GB. Chat thread
I was going to do a Roden S.E.5a as well,(different box art to Dave's,but probably the same kit?!), however,rather than duplicate, I'll go for this instead..... :thumb2:, Andy- The Smythe Meister
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- Forum: Papa 695's Build a Bi-plane GB: Jan - April 2024
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The Smythemeister's Tamiya 1/48 HE219
Thanks very much guys,much appreciated :smiling3: I finally got hold of. Some " Violet grey",it arrived today,and GREAT I thought,"I can crack on now",but W.T.F.?... ?!!.. to me, that's just GREY?:flushed:.. I've LOADS of various Greys,which one of which would surely of sufficed!; However,I...- The Smythe Meister
- Post #75
- Forum: Aeroplanes Under Construction
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The Smythemeister's Tamiya 1/48 HE219
OK then,after what seems an AGE,i have some progress to report...... There it is under primer,and then Luftwaffe Light Grey... thought i`d do the tail section on it`s own,to help for the painting ... then got carried away did a wash and added decals!!:astonished::tears-of-joy:....... quite...- The Smythe Meister
- Post #71
- Forum: Aeroplanes Under Construction
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The Smythemeister's Tamiya 1/48 HE219
Just a very brief one from tonight... Put the masks on,fitted quite well, but not as good as previous ones I've done,they took a bit of faffing,and will need a bit of liquid Mask here and there... ... and here's the front end,(no,he doesn't look like a duck billed platipus, that's just the...- The Smythe Meister
- Post #65
- Forum: Aeroplanes Under Construction
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The Smythemeister's Tamiya 1/48 HE219
So then, not exactly a LOT of progress,but I thought up as and when I actually achieve some :) ... The wings are now stable,and fitted the nose radar sub frame... Then I painted up the "pads" in the motor narcelles,and fitted... ...the outer rings :) For now I've had enough, but look...- The Smythe Meister
- Post #62
- Forum: Aeroplanes Under Construction
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The Smythemeister's Tamiya 1/48 HE219
Also,as an aside, whilst I was doing some little bits I looked out of the "War Office" window earlier and saw this sky.. ... Just thought I'd share it,as it reminded me of an old OZZY song,... "Fire in the Sky" !!!- The Smythe Meister
- Post #55
- Forum: Aeroplanes Under Construction
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The Smythemeister's Tamiya 1/48 HE219
Ok then Guys, Despite having to do muchos WORK STUFF this week,I have managed some progress..... First up... Needed to shove the wings on,but jumped ahead somewhat... .. there they are :) ... But ere's some shortcuts I did to get there... Those location points were a bit unusual,and then...- The Smythe Meister
- Post #52
- Forum: Aeroplanes Under Construction
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The Smythemeister's Tamiya 1/48 HE219
In TV.. so then, just a few pics of my latest progress :smiling3: .... This was the bit I was wondering about,as in how to successfully glue the metal lump to the plastic,after dry fitting it was apparent that I didn't actually have to :thumb2: , it literally "clicked" into place and the...- The Smythe Meister
- Post #48
- Forum: Aeroplanes Under Construction
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The Smythemeister's Tamiya 1/48 HE219
Si then, bench time,once again,has been sparse this week, but I have made some progress... The pilots took much longer than they should have,(should have just chucked in a few seat belts and be done with it!!:tongue-out2:),the photos haven't been kind to them either,but here they are in their...- The Smythe Meister
- Post #37
- Forum: Aeroplanes Under Construction
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The Smythemeister's Tamiya 1/48 HE219
So then..... So then, it's on it's way... kinda!! I think this could be alright.. my aircrew will take a bit of work mind !! ;)- The Smythe Meister
- Post #29
- Forum: Aeroplanes Under Construction
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The Smythemeister's Tamiya 1/48 HE219
Ok then, I've done more,but here is what I'm prepared to release at the moment!!.... ... Just trying to show my "details" on the cockpit.... it's actually quite tricky as there's not a lot to go on officially,a HUGE thanks to Allen for his help with pictures on this.. ... even with the pics,I...- The Smythe Meister
- Post #23
- Forum: Aeroplanes Under Construction
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The Smythemeister's Tamiya 1/48 HE219
So then, before I reply to your excellent posts and update my very latest progress guys,here are some detail pics of the initial stages... they have had a bit of primer,and some basic painting .... The lump with plastic parts added there... ..a seat and panel..... Tother seat there,and...- The Smythe Meister
- Post #18
- Forum: Aeroplanes Under Construction
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The Smythemeister's Tamiya 1/48 HE219
Well guys, after my recent Poll,(OK, not THAT recent!!) this one came out on top :thumb2:. .... After hearing the clamouring for it to begin,(REALLY?... you didn't see it?... Must've just been me then :tears-of-joy:), Anywho.. Ere we go.... The boxart.. That's also the destruction sheet there...- The Smythe Meister
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- Forum: Aeroplanes Under Construction
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Paint suggestions please...
Me again!! Can anyone help with the right Paints for my Russian WW2 I-16 Type 18 fighter? I don't seem to have anything suitable,be it VJ, Tamiya,Mig... I don't mind,they need to be a close match for.... AMT 4 Green AMT 7 Light Blue Been looking and looking but found nought so was wondering if...- The Smythe Meister
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- Forum: Chit-Chat
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The Smythemeister's 1/48 Eduard I-16 Type 18.
So then, after removing the clamps, some gaps appeared that needed filling.. ... and then it was rubbed down and primered... ... also,as you can see,I've bunged up some orrifaces that I didn't want the spray getting in :) Workwise this week, I'm gonna be well stretched,so not sure how much...- The Smythe Meister
- Post #36
- Forum: Karl & Andrew Soviet wingy thing GB: Oct - Dec '23
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The Smythemeister's 1/48 Eduard I-16 Type 18.
So then,my current progress.. I must admit if I'd realised what you'll see inside the cockpit with those Studio decals,I wouldn't have bothered, they're certainly amazing,but for this kit,basically a complete waste of money!! :dizzy: ..... ... However,I bought them...so I fitted them...- The Smythe Meister
- Post #33
- Forum: Karl & Andrew Soviet wingy thing GB: Oct - Dec '23
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The Smythemeister's 1/48 Eduard I-16 Type 18.
..... I've done some stuff.. especially the little exhaust ports,we're tricky! For a a 1/48 kit, it's SO tiny,that it feels like a 1/72!! :astonished: I bought this... ... If I'd known just how little you'll actually see,I wouldn't even have bothered!! However,as I have bought them, I'm going...- The Smythe Meister
- Post #16
- Forum: Karl & Andrew Soviet wingy thing GB: Oct - Dec '23
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Latest Acquisitions (2023)
Well, after FlyJoe's most excellent build of the 1/72 Hasegawa Jaguar my hankering for a 1/48 one rose again! Choices are limited, especially when you rule out even thinking about the Kitty Hawk offering. So,on the rare occasion that a suitable victim turns up,you have to be on the...- The Smythe Meister
- Post #1,849
- Forum: Chit-Chat
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The Smythemeister's Beaufort
Well, it's finally done..... The ICM 1/48 kit, really nicely manufactured, although very tricky in places!! ... All that said, it was really enjoyable... Be aware though,this picture heavy,(and they're not the best!!)..... ... Sorry for the amount of pics,and also the lacking in...- The Smythe Meister
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- Forum: Completed Aeroplanes
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