Airfix

[h00fzilla]

Just decided to get on with my HMS Ark Royal that I've had since Christmas. First model I've done in many, many years but thoroughly enjoyed it.

I tried hard to co-ordinate the painting with the building (when I used to make them growing up the painting took a back seat as all I wanted to do was build the things).

Anyway, after beginning it yesterday afternoon, I finished it an hour ago. One of the paint colours I had was wrong, so the planes look a bit weird...

The painting's a bit weak and my hands were a bit shaky, but there you go. I really enjoyed doing it again and plan to build another model soon!

 

[Darkst4r]

1/48 scale B-17, this example is awesome and made me want to get back into modelling :

http://www.rollmodels.net/nreviews/airplanes/48MonogramB17G/48MonogranB17G.php

 

[greengiant]

Inspired by this thread I treated myself to an Airfix 1:32 Aston Martin DB5 (Ages 8+ ) . It's been years since I've done any airfix modelling, and I can say it's certainly a fun way to spend a couple of hours when it's cold and wet and windy outside!

Only thing I've noticed is the kit didn't come with all the paints (Missing Humbrol 11 Metallic Silver)! So I'll need to pop out and buy some Metallic Silver for the wheel trims / chrome, and perhaps a smaller paint brush, and a magnifying glass, and a wee craft knife to trim the excess plastic from the edges of the parts.

 

[Tomdun]

I got myself a tamiya fully RC Sherman kit , been driving it all over peoples keyboards at work. Was great fun making a kit again, dont think I have done it since I was about 12!

 

[-TA-]

the question is, does it fire anything?

and if no, you need to make it happen!!

 

[Ahleckz]

Did you paint that Tomdun?!

 

[physichull]

Just decided to get on with my HMS Ark Royal that I've had since Christmas. First model I've done in many, many years but thoroughly enjoyed it.

I tried hard to co-ordinate the painting with the building (when I used to make them growing up the painting took a back seat as all I wanted to do was build the things).

Anyway, after beginning it yesterday afternoon, I finished it an hour ago. One of the paint colours I had was wrong, so the planes look a bit weird...

The painting's a bit weak and my hands were a bit shaky, but there you go. I really enjoyed doing it again and plan to build another model soon!

Nice work there! I see you had a wobly hand whilst doing the black line! I had the same trouble when I made mine of the USS Enterprise.....

Good model though, mind asking how much?

Shame the real thing got sunk by single a lame-ass torpedo.

 

[Angus02]

My last build


1/35 Hind

 

[V4NT0M]

I've got a couple of kits I need to get going on but need some space...



hmmm why is there a pen in there.

 

[philstanbridge]

Fantastic photo]

That is fab mate - how long that take? I've been working on a few builds myself, but I've sort of run out of steam with my Airfix 1:24 Hurricane Mk1, it's been a bitch to do so far.

 

[Angus02]

That is fab mate - how long that take? I've been working on a few builds myself, but I've sort of run out of steam with my Airfix 1:24 Hurricane Mk1, it's been a bitch to do so far.

Took about 6months in total but I tend to just grab 2 or 3 hours every week.

 

[BloomerzUK]

Question:

Does kits like this come with paints?: http://www.modelzone.co.uk/model-kits/motorbikes/tamiya-yamaha-yzfr1-taira-racing.html

Cheers.

 

[philstanbridge]

Question:

Does kits like this come with paints?: http://www.modelzone.co.uk/model-kits/motorbikes/tamiya-yamaha-yzfr1-taira-racing.html

Cheers.

General rule is no they don't, unless advertised. Some Airfix kits are aimed at beginners and do come with a selection of paints to get you started, but to be honest, although they are sufficient there is rarely enough paint supplied and they aren't great quality. Tamiya acrylic paint is very good as it goes but you'd have to source it separately.

 

[saddler]

ooo forgot about this thead. Ive recenly finished 2 williams F1 cars. The FW-19 took over 10 years to build, got thrown against a wall at one point and rescued from the bin! (Its not the best kit in the world).

More info on these builds is in this thread http://www.f1m.com/main/forum/viewtopic.php?f=30&t=13999&start=0

 

[Tomdun]

the question is, does it fire anything?

and if no, you need to make it happen!!

Nope, would be good though

Did you paint that Tomdun?!

Yeah, slapped a load of acrylic green over all of it, then spent some time weathering it and dry brushing.

 

[topshot]

anyone know of any V2 rocket/carrier models? I saw a built one a long time ago but not seen a kit for it?

 

[Captain_Slick]

I've finished the Airfix HMS Vanguard recently and built HMS Hood, which just needs painting. I HATE decals though, so I probably won't bother applying them or rather, attempting to.

Can anyone recommend another ship kit to build, perhaps a Tamiya or similarly better quality? I quite fancy a big one, like this:

http://www.emodels.co.uk/plastic-kits/tamiya-1350-i400-japanese-navy-submarine-78019-p-10179.html

 

[KonaDawg]

Currently building Tamiya's 1/24th Nissan 370z Superb quality shake and bake kit. I got an airfix 1/32 scale Jaguar GT3 for my birthday and was surprised at the quality of the moldings. Not quite as good as the Tamiya molds but still very nice.

 

[Ahleckz]

Yeah, slapped a load of acrylic green over all of it, then spent some time weathering it and dry brushing.

Very impressive, I'm hopeless at painting stuff. I have no idea how people have the skill to do what you've done.

 

[h00fzilla]

Good model though, mind asking how much?

Shame the real thing got sunk by single a lame-ass torpedo.

It was a Christmas present that I took ages over getting around to! However, from looking around, I think it would've been about £15.

I am going to do a plane and have a go at some dry brushing techniques. I'm pretty hopeless at the painting though - I guess practice makes perfect (or at least better!).