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Post by Ian H. on Apr 2, 2020 0:22:02 GMT
So I based my choice on the fact that shelf space is really overrated and I am going with the Airfix 1/72 scale Nimrod. I think these are really cool looking aircraft and were very versatile during their career. I located some RAF Hemp paint at Scale Hobbyist and that is in transit for this beast. I am going to do either a Hemp-camo Nimrod from the Falklands or one from the 2003 Iraq War. Stay tuned........ Regards, Ian  |
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Post by Paul B on Apr 2, 2020 2:07:29 GMT
Laughing my darned ass off Ian  . This I really want to see  |
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Post by Ian H. on Apr 2, 2020 2:41:12 GMT
Thanks, Paul. This thing is HUGE!🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
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Post by armorguy on Apr 2, 2020 6:54:31 GMT
I'm hooked Ian.
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Post by vlad on Apr 2, 2020 7:39:42 GMT
Count me in! I'm curious just how big this thing is 😂
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Post by Snipersmudge on Apr 2, 2020 11:34:21 GMT
LOL! Nice one and great choice  |
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Post by dukemaddog on Apr 2, 2020 19:03:52 GMT
Sweet! I have one of these in the stash as well. I'll be watching with great interest. If I can finish some of the other four multi-engined 1/72 scale aircraft I'm building then I'll happily start this one too.
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Post by Ian H. on Apr 2, 2020 22:03:34 GMT
Thanks guys! This will be like a square yard of shelf space just gone. This is one of those models where the wingspan and fuselage are about the same so it's a lose-lose situation on storage.🤣🤣🤣🤣
Regards,
Ian
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Post by SteveM on Apr 3, 2020 17:18:57 GMT
Ooo! I’m looking forward to seeing this coming together fella!
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Post by jkb on Apr 4, 2020 19:31:17 GMT
Now that's a kind of plane we don't get to see modeled often . Will be waiting to see this one getting built!
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Post by PorcoRosso on Apr 5, 2020 8:04:08 GMT
This will look a cracking build I'm sure.  |
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Post by Boots on Apr 5, 2020 20:59:56 GMT
You can count me in mucker.......a huuuuge little beast  |
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Post by Ian H. on Apr 5, 2020 22:42:02 GMT
Thanks for stopping in, guys! Should be a fun build. Just large parts but very complex (which I like  ) Regards, Ian |
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Post by Marco on Apr 6, 2020 16:34:26 GMT
A brave modeller! I'm in to see the Big Hunter taking form. |
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Post by Ian H. on Apr 7, 2020 19:06:29 GMT
Thanks, Marco!
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Post by Ian H. on Apr 22, 2020 18:47:05 GMT
Well, I started on the Nimrod and this is going to be large. The fuselage halves are nice and the model has really fine recessed panel lines. I brush painted the inside of the fuselage black so nothing will be visible through the fuselage windows. I kept the flight deck mostly out of box since you won't really be able to see much of it, although I added seat harnesses made of tape which were then painted black. Airfix called out the wrong color for the floor, as it should be kind of hull red/maroon rather than black. I used Vallejo Hull Red for the floor. I think the plan right now is to build the MR.2 version from the Falklands War where they were based out of Ascension Island. Those actually carried AIM-9 Sidewinders under the wings which I thought was pretty neat. Also, that version carries nose art with boobs in it.   If the instrument panel is an indication, the decals in this kit are horrible so I am looking ahead to replacing the generic decals with whatever I can get from the spares box. I may do the bomb bay doors shut because Airfix, by their own admission, kept the bay simplistic as a cost-saving measure and I really am not up for a scratch-build in there, right now. Anyway, stay tuned! Best wishes, Ian     |
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Post by dukemaddog on Apr 22, 2020 21:06:09 GMT
Sweet! I'm taking notes for when I do mine. I hope to add sidewinders to mine as well so I'll be watching closely to see how you do that.
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Post by Ian H. on Apr 22, 2020 21:56:35 GMT
Thanks, Duke!
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Post by Paul B on Apr 23, 2020 7:57:29 GMT
Grand start and good idea that you there too Ian |
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Post by Marco on Apr 24, 2020 12:40:41 GMT
Looks great so far!
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If the instrument panel is an indication, the decals in this kit are horrible so I am looking ahead to replacing the generic decals with whatever I can get from the spares box. I may do the bomb bay doors shut because Airfix, by their own admission, kept the bay simplistic as a cost-saving measure and I really am not up for a scratch-build in there, right now. Anyway, stay tuned!