This years' Christmas build: **DONE**

This years' Christmas build: **DONE** was created by IAN

Every year, about ten days before Christmas I clear the bench and open a virgin kit - (last year it was two, a 'What If' Supra and a Miura) - this year something I have done before, but in 1:48..

This time, it'll be in 1:32.

Please stay tuned.

Ian.

Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.

Replied by Gary on topic This years' Christmas build: **DONE**

Nice choice mate, I dragged out two 1/48 FW190's yesterday but will have them done in a couple of days, might have to drag one of these out myself (or finish one of the one's I've started lol).
Will be watching this.

---

'Yea, Though I Fly Through the Valley of the Shadow of Death, I Shall Fear No Evil. For I am at 50,000 Feet and Climbing.'

Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.

Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.

Replied by Maarten on topic This years' Christmas build: **DONE**

Niche scheme for an early Bf 109 / JABO
I'll be watching .

---

'' I could sense things were about to kick off, so I got out of there !''

Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.

Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.

Replied by IAN on topic This years' Christmas build: **DONE**

So new, it was still in its' transport box when I cracked it open yesterday !

First look is quite a shock. LOTS of etch included, plus full engine and wing guns with very odd transparent underwing access hatches ( :idonno ). Very nice looking cockpit straight from the box, but I'll still use the Eduard IP and some other bits. Really like the full radio rack for inside the fuselage with removable access hatch. Not sure how much will be visible but I'll build it up anyways.

Stay tuned.



Ian.

Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.

Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.

Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.

Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.

Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.

Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.

Replied by IAN on topic This years' Christmas build: **DONE**

Some self-explanatory progress pics for y'all:

Trumpeters etch is very thick, much more 'heavy duty' than Eduards, but I sort of like it. Still need to add the rudder pedals into the pit and the gunsight on to the IP, but otherwise the internals are done - not going to be doing any more than the absolute minimum to the engine, just enough to mount the prop & spinner.

More soon



Ian.

Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.

Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.

Replied by IAN on topic This years' Christmas build: **DONE**

Test fits were good, no worries:

Hopefully get it buttoned-up tomorrow, or maybe even this evening :idonno

Thanks for looking



Ian.

Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.

Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.

Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.

Replied by Maarten on topic This years' Christmas build: **DONE**

---

'' I could sense things were about to kick off, so I got out of there !''

Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.

Replied by IAN on topic This years' Christmas build: **DONE**

75% of the basic construction done as of this morning:

More very soon, don't touch that dial



Ian.

Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.

Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.

Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.

Replied by IAN on topic This years' Christmas build: **DONE**

Christmas Eve in a very cold & grey Taranaki, and we're just about ready for primer:

Very best from all of my wee family to all KM'ers and families. Have a great Christmas y'all...


Ian.

Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.

Replied by IAN on topic This years' Christmas build: **DONE**

A couple of half-hour sessions grabbed in-between, BBQ's and trips to the beach (and building my LEGO Hulkbuster ... Got the primer on and rubbed back to a glassy smooth finish. Also got the pre-shade done.

Don't touch that dial.

Ian.

Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.

Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.

Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.

Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.

Replied by IAN on topic This years' Christmas build: **DONE**

RLM 74 / 75 / 76 & 04, all enamels:

None of the tones are 'official' manufacturers specs, just mixed my own using my preferred Mk.I eyeball method.

Next, Flory Wash.



Ian.

Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.

Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.

Replied by Gary on topic This years' Christmas build: **DONE**

Looks damn fine to me mate, I hate mottling it's why I cheat and use masks but yours looks good.

---

'Yea, Though I Fly Through the Valley of the Shadow of Death, I Shall Fear No Evil. For I am at 50,000 Feet and Climbing.'

Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.

Replied by IAN on topic This years' Christmas build: **DONE**

Now available with [kit] decals

Next some dirtying-up on the undersides with oils followed by the exhaust plume and scorching around the guns.

Seems to be going well. Aiming to have it done just before our summer road-trip.

Ian.

Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.

Replied by Kiwimav on topic This years' Christmas build: **DONE**

---

Update In Stash:
Lots of 1/35 Armor mainly WWII German and a few Modern British/American pieces, 1/32 Aircraft and 1/48 Aircraft. Aircraft chosen to replicate RNZAF and RAAF types through the years. Some RAF & USAF types exist also.

Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.