Time for something big,Airfix 1\24 Typhoon

[peterairfix]

I am a bit outside my comfort zone on this one but still I will do my best.


So far I have made a start on the first of the cockpit assembly's and so far no issues

[Guest]

I was tempted by some of the amazing builds of this kit, but in the end I decided I can't even do a half decent job of a simple 1/72 plane model. I can see your off to a great start though 

[papa 695]

Nice start Peter I would like this kit but it's just too big, I'll have no room to put it.

[grumpa]

Hawker Typhoon, I assume of WW2 vintage? a real tank buster! always one of my favorites, and in 1/24 scale it should be a monster > ...I'll be watching

[Guest]

looking forward to this build found this on u-tube , and it intrigued me , look's like it would be a fun build ,hope this help's

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FUvYDZlLWlc

[Gern]

looking forward to this build found this on u-tube , and it intrigued me , look's like it would be a fun build ,hope this help's

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FUvYDZlLWlc

I'll be watching this one as well Peter.


Does anyone know where I could get some of those elastic band type clamps shown in part two of the video?

[Guest]

Good old fashioned clothes pins do the job for me.


ray

[Gern]

Good old fashioned clothes pins do the job for me.


ray

For what he's used them for I agree Ray - although I use the rubber type of clothes peg which is infinitely superior to the wooden type. I was thinking that type of clamp would be useful for things that won't fit in a small peg.

[Guest]

True those clamps have more capacity and the old adage fits here "You can never have to many clamps." I'm curious to know where those clamps can be found as well.


Ray

[Gern]

True those clamps have more capacity and the old adage fits here "You can never have to many clamps." I'm curious to know where those clamps can be found as well.


Ray

It's really annoying! I bought a couple last year - now I can't find where I got them from!


PS Sorry Peter, we seem to have drifted away somewhat!

[Guest]

Nice start. I have this same kit to do. How was the molding on the "tubular parts" of the cockpit area? Allot of cleaning up of mold seams or are they crisp?


Theuns

[peterairfix]

There is clean up need but it's not to bad but once buttoned up most of it won't be seen

[Robert1968]

Nice start Peter ( really am envious as I really wanted to get one of these but maybe in the future eh. Looking really good so far and being a new tool should turn out really good.


Are you going OOB or are you adding any extras ( decals/ after market etc 


regards 


Robert 

[peterairfix]

Nice start Peter ( really am envious as I really wanted to get one of these but maybe in the future eh. Looking really good so far and being a new tool should turn out really good.


Are you going OOB or are you adding any extras ( decals/ after market etc 


regards 


Robert 

OOB as any extras cost almost if not more than the kit itself

[BarryW]

Its a good kit OOB.....   On this scale the only thing I would suggest is to paint the markings using a paint mask set instead of decals.  You can really tell the difference.