discussion Airfix Bullfinches

[papa 695]

While I’m waiting for some paint’s and figures for the LAV III I’m going to start this one. I did there Kingfisher kit some years ago and really enjoyed myself doing it. Not many parts but it’s going to be the painting that’s going to make or break it.

 

[Steven000]

Interesting project Ian, looking forward to your paintwork, cheers

 

[flyjoe180]

Look forward to this, nice choice Ian.

 

[Tim Marlow]

Interesting choice. I never realised Airfix did these until I saw one a few years ago. Great birds Bullfinches. We always get a pair in out garden towards the end of Winter…..

 

[HAWKERHUNTER]

Now this is something I haven't seen done before Ian. Looking forward to the build.

 

[PaulTRose]

I can remember these from when they came out back in the day.... Not sure if i had a go at them..... This will be fun to watch

 

[Geoffers]

Brilliant Ian, I’ve thought of getting some of the bird kits from Airfix myself so will be interested to see how they turn out

Geoff.

 

[scottie3158]

Ian,
I haven't seen these around for years. I will follow along.

 

[papa 695]

Well I’ve made a start to this build, I’ve got the log/branches glued together, also got the flowers ready for painting and painted the inside of the bullfinches beaks and head, so you can’t see any white when put together.

 

[papa 695]

I’ve got the birds and branch put together now.

 

[Jim R]

A real blast from the past. Looks as if you're making good progress.

 

[PaulTRose]

Going together a tweet...... I mean treat

 

[flyjoe180]

Nice work Ian, they're going to look wonderful when colour is applied

 

[yak face]

Great progress ian , i had these as a kid and loved doing them , at that age any kit subject was fair game ,-planes , tanks , birds , dinosaurs etc!

 

[papa 695]

I’ve got the apple blossom painted and put together, I’m now going to tackle the leaves.

 

[Jim R]

Blossom looks good. I imagine it was not straightforward to paint. Of

 

[yak face]

Excellent painting on the blossom Ian , loving this build

 

[Richard48]

Really nice.I think i had Robins in my youth.Think i slapped gloss red over their breasts and made a right mess but i guess i was 10.

 

[Tim Marlow]

Blossom looks great

 

[papa 695]

Thanks guys, a steady hand, and a small paintbrush did the job.