discussion papa 695s Airfix Kingfisher build

[SimonT]

Never actually managed to get one of these but have always thought they looked interesting - having seen your photos of the 70's detailing, or lack thereof, not so sure now :thinking:

A good candidate for a makeover with the pyrogravure to impart some extra texturing

It will be the painting that makes or breaks this one so good luck Ian :thumb2:

 

[Mickc1440]

Nice one Ian, a real test for your painting skills :smiling2:

 

[papa 695]

I’ve finally got the feather details back on using a wood workers V tool, I’ve also fitted the bill.
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[yak face]

Nice work ian , looks like a starling at the minute though!! Cheers tony

 

[Guest]

I like it, rather unique !

 

[papa 695]

Primed white and started some painting.
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[Guest]

Nice:smiling2:.
Never seen a Kingfisher but have had many different birds sit on my rod while fishing.

 

[Steve Brodie]

i think the problem could be; using the wrong instructions :smiling5::smiling5: . Seriously looking nice.

 

[papa 695]

I’ve got the rocks painted now.
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[Jim R]

Hi Ian
Coming on a treat. Pebbles have painted up beautifully.
Jim

 

[Guest]

Hi Ian the pebble base looks very life like , some nice streaks of colour though the stone.:thumb2:
Pete.

 

[Steve Brodie]

those pebbles look amazing

 

[papa 695]

those pebbles look amazing

Thanks Steve.
I’ve now done some work on the tree trunk.
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[yak face]

Superb looking base ian , the rocks and mossy branch are fantastic, cheers tony

 

[Guest]

This base is progressing well. Won't you add a tadd of green foliage to the mossy spot ? Not that important as it looks great already.

 

[papa 695]

This base is progressing well. Won't you add a tadd of green foliage to the mossy spot ? Not that important as it looks great already.

I’ve been thinking of adding some of this
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[papa 695]

Ok I’ve added some texture to the branch, and I’ve also started the Minnow.
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I think I need to add more paint to the moss, just to knock back the colours a little.

 

[scottie3158]

Ian looking good.

 

[papa 695]

Got the first coats of paint onto the Kingfisher now. Still plenty of work to do though.
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[Mickc1440]

Great work Ian, that fish looks superb.