What builds are on your bench?

[Ben Montgomery]

[non-aviation] I've got a new 1/35 Hobby Boss AAVR-7A1 Amphibious Assault Recovery Vehicle thingy to do. My favourite armoured vehicle, had to grab the model, even though its not aviation. And for £32, it was definitely worth it, once you have seen the quality!

[/non-aviation]

[Gary West]

Currently on my work bench..........

Hunter F6 (95% complete) 1/48
Canberra B2 1/48
Phantom FGR2 1/48 (Group Build over at Locate & Cement)

May the sun continue to shine

[daz greenwood]

Nothing!

Bench has been cleared, and paint has been paint stored.

Nothing in my stash takes my liking at all!

I don't know if it's down to my bi polar, or I'm just bored!

My modelling mojo has taken has a vacation, I'm sure it will return someday.

[viper3111]

Im not to sure what to say,

I gave up a few years ago, but that was because I had to sell all of my stash. All I could suggest is try something different (dare I suggest it) what about some armour. Dragon do some cracking kits, ive got at least 4 in my stash so that when I feel I want to do something different I just have a go at one of them.
There is always the interweb, have a look at some modelling sites for some inspiration it sometimes works for me. There is always the group build, there are some really nice subjects that fall under the heading of 'Based Lakenheath aircraft through the years' in any scale. Especially as they new 48th scale Trumpeter F-100F even comes with heath decals.

Im sure your modelling mojo will return and the modelling section will be here when ever you need it.

[markmarples]

on the bench is

3 x 1/72 Hawks (2 airfix and 1 x revell)
1x 1/48 Buccanner RN
1x 1/32 Revell hurricane, being motorised and electrified! for the BoB GB on britmodler

[benyboy]

1x 1/32 Revell hurricane, being motorised and electrified! for the BoB GB on britmodler

Can we see this one on here please
I had ago at putting a motor in years ago but I was using Scalelectrics motor/power pack
There is a P51 motorised kit (cant remember manufacturer) with clear moldings and a realy nice big Revell Zero about. mmmmm like that Zero.

On my bench, the Kyofu is nearly done, sat on its trailer, just need a new good quality brush for painting the canopy frames.
next up is the F100 for the group build. I must admit I have dry fitted all the main parts together (realy good fit) to see what it looks like, does anybody else do this ? Or can I just not wait

Ben

[viper3111]

I must admit I dont realy do it as much apart from to make sure the fit is good on parts before glueing. But when I was younger the first thing I did when I got a new kit was put the fuselage halves together.

It had to be done

[markmarples]

im really getting in to adding lights and motors

ok this isnt aeroplane but i finished this recently

[viper3111]

I will let this one go as it is just an example of lights in a model, but please keep things to military aircraft


Thanks

[markmarples]

sorry mate, although tecnically it does Fly!!!

no fair one it was just an example but i will post the hurricane once done

[viper3111]

I look forward to that,
Will you be using those litle airfix motors? Ive seen them for sale but never seen them working.

[markmarples]

no its a bog standard motor stolen from a broke toy of my sons (it was a crappy plastic chinook) he proke the rotors off so after a bit of perswasion put it in the bin!!, so i took it out hit it with a hammer and stole the motor!!!!

[viper3111]

Fair enough,

Should be an interesting one

[StuBie]

After a couple of attempted builds that haven't really gone anywhere I going to try and get serious and complete my 1st kit in a few years. Picked up the Academy 1/48th CH/HH-46D Sea Knight from my local hobby shop a couple of months ago for £18 so thought i'd give it a shot.

Found a fair few interior shots on the net but it anyone has any others or past experience of building this kit then I'm all ears! As good as it looks on the box I don't think i'll be able to do the 'stars and stripes' decals justice so think i'll go for the olive green scheme.

I've looked on the colour conversion tool web site but i'm finding it hard to find alot of the paints I need, can anyone help?

Cheers

Stu

[viper3111]

Does it say what colours are used, that way I can have a look at whats about

[viper3111]

This may help

http://www.cybermodeler.com/aircraft/h- ... le02.shtml


There are some realy nice schemes for this aircraft

Have a look at some of the references on cybermodeller, on the link bellow

http://www.cybermodeler.com/aircraft/h- ... _all.shtml

[StuBie]

Does it say what colours are used, that way I can have a look at whats about

It does indeed, besides the standard colours here are some of the more specific ones:
- Light Gull Grey
- Flat Base
- Burnt Iron
- Olive Drab FS34087
- Grey FS36320
- Grey FS36231
- Engine Grey FS13588

Cheers

[Thunder]

Does it say what colours are used, that way I can have a look at whats about

It does indeed, besides the standard colours here are some of the more specific ones:
- Light Gull Grey
- Flat Base
- Burnt Iron
- Olive Drab FS34087
- Grey FS36320
- Grey FS36231
- Engine Grey FS13588

Cheers

All the above are available in Xtracolor's enamel range. Are you spraying or hand brushing as Xtracolor are more suited to spraying

The Engine Grey is for the Dark Grey colourscheme, the 2 Grey's 36320 and 36321 I don't know where they get these from as the 2 tone Light Grey scheme is 36375 and 35237? So if you're planning doing the overall Green scheme you won't need them, also if I recall rightly the overall Green scheme is USMC Field Green FS34095 and not Olive Drab.

HTH

Scott

[StuBie]

All the above are available in Xtracolor's enamel range. Are you spraying or hand brushing as Xtracolor are more suited to spraying

The Engine Grey is for the Dark Grey colourscheme, the 2 Grey's 36320 and 36321 I don't know where they get these from as the 2 tone Light Grey scheme is 36375 and 35237? So if you're planning doing the overall Green scheme you won't need them, also if I recall rightly the overall Green scheme is USMC Field Green FS34095 and not Olive Drab.

HTH

Scott

Cheers scott,

Going to do a mix of spray (from can) for the exterior and then by brush, not ventured into the world of airbrush yet.

Cheers

Stu

[GaryS]

Hasegawa Jag,been sat there since february!
work!!