What's on the bench 2022

[Ian M]

Anyhow...
As you might have seen the Vosper is off the bench and now hiding in the completed boats section. So what now...
Well I have had this 90% built Gannet in 1/48 from classic airframes. I kinda stalled it when I found the canopies do not fit. A common issue it would seem. (Nearly all photos of finished ones have the cockpits open one even had a 'dustcover' over it lol). So while I figure out what to start next, I will sort that out.

It's back in the box and bench empty :disappointed:
Somewhere between starting, a good couple of years ago, and t'other day when I pulled it out again, several parts have gone AWOL. Like the landing gear.... cant do a wheels up and in flight as the wheels are exposed even when up!

[Andy the Sheep]

Italeri Douglas P70 1:48 has started to come together.

The cockpit has still to be weathered and I'm trying to add some details to the engines... first time so, finger crossed (eyes are already...)
I'm rather satisfied about the kit quality, just some very limited flash and some sturdy sprue gates.
Note to the (modeller)Airman: if you want a detailed instrument panel, look for aftermarket accessories as the kit provides no decals (and the details are too small, at least for my painting skills :disappointed2. Same for the seat belts.

[Steve Jones]

Hi Everyone. All the weathering is completed on the lower hull of Dragon's 1/35 scale Stug IV late with scratch built dozer blade. Onto the upper hull now and all the crapintheback. Happy modelling!

[adt70hk]

Hi Everyone. All the weathering is completed on the lower hull of Dragon's 1/35 scale Stug IV late with scratch built dozer blade. Onto the upper hull now and all the crapintheback. Happy modelling!

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Do I like that or do I like that!!!

[Mark1]

:thumb2: :thumb2: :thumb2: :thumb2:

[Mini Me]

Most excellent Mr. Jones, looking forward to seeing this one in the completed Armor when done Sir. :thumb2:
Rick H.

[minitnkr]

Love the screw jacks.

[Lee Drennen]

Great details as always Steve glad to see you posting your art.

[rtfoe]

Italeri Douglas P70 1:48 has started to come together.
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The cockpit has still to be weathered and I'm trying to add some details to the engines... first time so, finger crossed (eyes are already...)
I'm rather satisfied about the kit quality, just some very limited flash and some sturdy sprue gates.
Note to the (modeller)Airman: if you want a detailed instrument panel, look for aftermarket accessories as the kit provides no decals (and the details are too small, at least for my painting skills :disappointed2. Same for the seat belts.

Coming along well Andrea including the two sputniks.:smiling2: There's always a first time...eyes and fingers crossed.

Cheers,
Richard

[rtfoe]

Hi Everyone. All the weathering is completed on the lower hull of Dragon's 1/35 scale Stug IV late with scratch built dozer blade. Onto the upper hull now and all the crapintheback. Happy modelling!

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Cool Mr Jones...nothing like a splatter of dried wet mud at a work site to dirty things up.:thumb2:

Cheers,
Richard

[scottie3158]

Invested over 7 hours in the HGW harness set for the Arado 234B-2n and with over 50 pieces total, they're finally done,

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What a royal PITA..................Fun, but still a PITA..........Crazy is, you can fully adjust them too!!!.....Gotta love this hobby!!!.................

Prost
Allen

wow, wow and thrice wow they are superb.

[scottie3158]

Hi Everyone. All the weathering is completed on the lower hull of Dragon's 1/35 scale Stug IV late with scratch built dozer blade. Onto the upper hull now and all the crapintheback. Happy modelling!

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excellent Steve that is a great finish.

[Steve Jones]

Do I like that or do I like that!!!

Cheers Andrew. I'm glad to see you liked my work

:thumb2: :thumb2: :thumb2: :thumb2:

Thanks for thumbs up Mark

Most excellent Mr. Jones, looking forward to seeing this one in the completed Armor when done Sir. :thumb2:
Rick H.

Hi Rick. Thanks for the positive feedback my friend

Love the screw jacks.

I enjoyed making them. Very pleased with how they turned out

Great details as always Steve glad to see you posting your art.

Many thanks for looking in and commenting Lee. I appreciate it

excellent Steve that is a great finish.

Thanks Paul. I'm looking forward to doing the crapintheback

Cool Mr Jones...nothing like a splatter of dried wet mud at a work site to dirty things up.:thumb2:

Cheers,
Richard

It was a fun process Richard. Twice as much pigment on the bench though, after I had finished :smiling5: :smiling5:

[Mark1]

1/72 airfix vampire.Had this on the bench for a while,got some paint and most of the decals on.

[Mini Me]

While waiting for the Rooskie Armor GB I thought I'd get the "Hitchhikers" out of the way. Once again I employed the "Marlow Method" .....and still find these little guys lacking (just my inabilities.....no reflection on you Tim) ....not to mention some very obvious parting lines I missed in the clean up phase.
I will keep practicing and even though I did not quite get the result I was after, I did enjoy playing with the wet pallet and washes. Looks like the lads have been kicking rocks again......I'll have to touch up their boots. C&C's welcome.