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Airfix 1/48 Spitfire MK.5b (new tool)
Just finished this one .Its the new tool Airfix Spitfire MK.Vb.Ive finished it as one of the first batch of Spitfires delivered to Malta in 1942 and flown by pilot officer Buck McNair (Canadian) of 249sqdn based at Ta'Qali. the kit is the best Spitfire I've ever built.A real joy to put...- Dave W
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Tamiya 1/48 P51B
This was a nice and easy build I did alongside my Boston.It didn't need any filler and all the parts fitted perfectly.Typical Tamiya.My wife bought me the kit a few Christmases ago.I don't like the kit colour scheme,so I used decals from a sheet in my decal stash.The painting guide with the...- Dave W
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Italeri 1/48 Douglas Boston
This is the old AMT/ERTL kit re-released by Italeri. It features fine engraved panel lines and nicely detailed undercarriage and cockpit.Ive finished it in the markings of an unknown RAF squadron in Tunisia 1943.I first built this kit around 20 years ago when it was first released as a solid...- Dave W
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Airfix 1/48 Canberra PR.9
I'm going to build this whilst I'm working away from home.I bought it at the Cosford show for £20. It's one of Airfix's better kits with nicely engraved panel lines.I intend building it then spray painting and decaling it when I return home. I will probably do it as a 58sqdn all silver aircraft...- Dave W
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Model making when away from home
As the title says, does anyone take modelling stuff with them when working away from home?. I'm currently staying in a hotel in Alton,Hampshire, Whilst working at my employers other base at Lasham airfield. I've bought an Airfix 1/48 Canberra and some modelling gear to keep me away from the bar...- Dave W
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April Fool!
Somebody posted this on IPMS Facebook page this morning!.If only it were true....- Dave W
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Dave's Revell 1/48 B24D Liberator
This is my entry for the four engined aircraft build.Its the old Monogram kit reboxed by Revell.I built the B24J variant around 20 years ago.I remember the only problem was the turrets are moulded in two clear halves split vertically.So there's a seam you can't hide or get rid of.On this 'D'...- Dave W
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Airfix 1/48 Folland Gnat
I finally got this one finished.I had quite a few problems with the build.Most were of my own making though.The fit of the parts is very precise.You can't afford to get anything slightly out of line or you will have problems.The seats needed quite a bit sanding off the base if you want to model...- Dave W
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1/48 Mosquito Trio.
Here are my last three builds.All Mosquito's in 1/48 scale.The Black one is a mk2 night fighter by Monogram and originally moulded in 1966.The bomber is a mk4 built from the superb Tamiya kit.And the dark green/medium sea grey one is a mk6 fighter bomber from the old Airfix kit.The Monogram...- Dave W
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Monogram 1/48 Mosquito mk2 Night Fighter - completed
Finished this one yesterday.Whilst adding the finishing touches,I knocked a bottle of thinners off a shelf.Of course,it hit the model.Broke off a tailplane,Tail wheel and one of the wing mounted radar aerials disappeared never to be found!.Here it is after repairs.- Dave W
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Airfix 1/48 Folland Gnat
this is a new mould from Airfix and it looks really good.Finely engraved panel lines,well detailed cockpit and a nice decal sheet.Only faults I've found so far is the head box isn't properly formed on one of the ejection seat sides and the open canopy section has two long cracks in it.The canopy...- Dave W
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Dave W's 1/24 Spitfire Vb
Heres my kit for the large model build.Its the ancient Airfix 1/24 Spitfire.I will be doing it in the kit supplied scheme.The decal sheet is quite good and is really the best part of the kit.Ive ordered an 'Airscale' instrument decal set for the cockpit and some 'Master' turned brass 20mm cannon...- Dave W
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Airfix 1/48 Mosquito mk6
Finally got this one finished.Yet again I almost ruined a model with the final Matt clear coat.Again it's dried with white patches here and there.When I first started using Vallejo Matt clear a few years ago, I thought it was fantastic stuff and almost idiot proof.But every now and again I get...- Dave W
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Monogram 1/48 Mosquito mk2
Thought I would start this whilst I'm painting my Airfix Mosquito mk6.Its a pretty good kit considering it was originally moulded in 1966!. It's sat in my stash for almost 20 years.So I thought it was time I built it.Its the 3rd Mosquito in a row Ive done.The first was a Tamiya mk4.The 2nd an...- Dave W
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Telford 2014
Some photos from today at the Scale Model World show.I had a great day out and bought loads of modelling 'essentials' but only one kit.The Special Hobby 1/48 Supermarine Walrus.Met up with forum members 'Ade closenough',Alan 45 and John I am.Also had a chat with Andy 'Snapper 41' on the IPMS...- Dave W
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Airfix 1/48 Mosquito mk6
I thought I would build this next.Its an old kit I picked up for £2 last year.Ive nearly finished a Tamiya mk4 Bomber and fancied doing a fighter bomber version.The cockpit isn't as good as the Tamiya kit but is good enough for me.It just needs seat belts adding.I will probably use some 'Master'...- Dave W
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Westland Whirlwind fighter completed
I've just finished this one.Its a simple kit of not many parts.Im pleased with how it's turned out.But I think Trumpeter could have made a better job of it.For nearly £30 there are a few things that let the kit down.I had to replace the decals with more accurate items.There was no gun sight or...- Dave W
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1/48 Martin Maryland - Completed
I've finally managed to finish this kit.Even though my attempt at a weathered paint finish didn't work,I'm still pleased with it.Ive finished it as an aircraft based on Malta and used for reconnaissance missions by Adrian Warburton of no.69 squadron.This aircraft was an ex Vichy French Martin...- Dave W
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BoB flight at Southend
Some more visitors stayed last night in our hanger at Southend Airport.- Dave W
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