Beyond The Sprues

Current and Finished Projects => Physical Models => Aero-space => Topic started by: flappydaffy on November 04, 2012, 09:43:31 AM

Title: Flappydaffy's thread: back in business, page4
Post by: flappydaffy on November 04, 2012, 09:43:31 AM
Hi all,

It took me quite some time (6 months) before I could stay focused long enough to finish a kit (I started 8 in the meantime ^^) and this kit wasn't an easy one (really short run!). This is the An-14 Eastern Express, with left over A-109K decals from revell. Hope you'll like it :)

(http://imageshack.us/a/img6/1196/dsc09707f.jpg)

(http://imageshack.us/a/img4/4509/dsc09708z.jpg)

(http://imageshack.us/a/img13/4596/dsc09709t.jpg)

(http://imageshack.us/a/img12/623/dsc09710vw.jpg)

and now a family pick with his cousin AN-28
(http://imageshack.us/a/img542/6711/dsc09711m.jpg)

that's it for now, i'll try and finish another kit this year ;)

cheers for now
Julian
Title: Re: AN-14 SAAF, 1/144 EAstern Express
Post by: ChernayaAkula on November 04, 2012, 09:49:38 AM
Awesome camouflage, hard edge on one side and feathered edge on the other!  :)
Title: Re: AN-14 SAAF, 1/144 EAstern Express
Post by: apophenia on November 04, 2012, 11:16:29 AM
Yeah. Great choice of subjects too  :)
Title: Re: AN-14 SAAF, 1/144 EAstern Express
Post by: Brian da Basher on November 04, 2012, 05:23:50 PM
Absolutely crackerjack!

Welcome aboard, Julian!

Brian da Basher
Title: Re: AN-14 SAAF, 1/144 EAstern Express
Post by: GTX_Admin on November 04, 2012, 05:31:33 PM
Sweet!

The Clear your workbench GB will hopefully give you the impetus you need...
Title: Re: AN-14 SAAF, 1/144 EAstern Express
Post by: Diavel on November 04, 2012, 08:09:52 PM
One of my favourite Soviet era planes, you have certainly done an excellent job with it, hats off to with that one. 
Chris
Title: Re: AN-14 SAAF, 1/144 EAstern Express
Post by: Doom! on November 05, 2012, 12:38:00 AM
Beautiful job, especially for such a small scale. (http://www.doomisland2.com/images/avatars/701.gif)
Title: Re: AN-14 SAAF, 1/144 EAstern Express
Post by: Weaver on November 05, 2012, 09:33:53 AM
Lovely job - well done! :)
Title: Re: AN-14 SAAF, 1/144 EAstern Express
Post by: flappydaffy on November 06, 2012, 07:49:24 AM
Sweet!

The Clear your workbench GB will hopefully give you the impetus you need...


let's hope so, work is piling up  :o here is a picture of the most advanced half of the builds ;D

(http://img820.imageshack.us/img820/3407/dsc09713u.jpg)
Title: Mig 1.44
Post by: flappydaffy on January 19, 2013, 08:33:05 AM
and here is the mig 1.44, first finished model of 2013. A quick recap: Zvezda Kit, Neomega Cockpit, Aires nozzels, Albatros decals, Gunze Revell and Lifecolor paints, and last but not least Alclad varnish. And now some pictures.

(http://imageshack.us/a/img685/2817/dsc09861r.jpg)

(http://imageshack.us/a/img341/2376/dsc09862x.jpg)

(http://imageshack.us/a/img69/3154/dsc09863b.jpg)

(http://imageshack.us/a/img713/8113/dsc09867u.jpg)

(http://imageshack.us/a/img542/4116/dsc09869t.jpg)

(http://img40.imageshack.us/img40/6885/dsc09870h.jpg)

(http://imageshack.us/a/img525/2920/dsc09868s.jpg)

(http://imageshack.us/a/img5/9807/dsc09871i.jpg)

(http://imageshack.us/a/img542/4276/dsc09864f.jpg)

(http://imageshack.us/a/img834/3899/dsc09865e.jpg)

I don't know about you, but I prefer those old (and short lived) ukraine roundels.

And now family pictures of the entire projects, inclusive the finished and the future ones ^^
(http://imageshack.us/a/img198/4889/dsc09856u.jpg)

(http://imageshack.us/a/img198/5972/dsc09859y.jpg)

(http://imageshack.us/a/img716/6034/dsc09873e.jpg)

And that is it for this first kit of 2013, and see you not too soon (I know myself and how hard it is for me to stay focussed) for the next kit ^^
cheers
Julian
Title: Re: Flappydaffy's thread: Mig 1.44 finished, page 1
Post by: GTX_Admin on January 19, 2013, 08:40:48 AM
Damn fine work!
Title: Re: Flappydaffy's thread: Mig 1.44 finished, page 1
Post by: apophenia on January 19, 2013, 12:23:36 PM
And another great subject choice  :)
Title: Re: Flappydaffy's thread: Mig 1.44 finished, page 1
Post by: Doom! on January 20, 2013, 01:19:24 AM
 :-*  Some beautiful work! You've definately got an eye for knockout paint schemes, and the ability to pull them off. :) 
Title: Re: Flappydaffy's thread: Mig 1.44 finished, page 1
Post by: Brian da Basher on January 21, 2013, 06:59:57 AM
:-*  Some beautiful work! You've definately got an eye for knockout paint schemes, and the ability to pull them off. :)

Concur! You're quite an artist!

Brian da Basher
Title: Re: Flappydaffy's thread: Mig 1.44 finished, page 1
Post by: ChrisF on January 21, 2013, 09:14:20 AM
That Mig is beautiful ! Fine work sir !!
Title: Re: Flappydaffy's thread: Mig 1.44 finished, page 1
Post by: flappydaffy on January 21, 2013, 09:48:08 AM
 ;) thanks all, the next one will arrive within 24 hours  :icon_ninja: :icon_ninja: but don't get used to this rhythm, I usualy finish 6 models a year  ;D ;D ;D

cheers
julian
Title: Re: Flappydaffy's thread: Mig 1.44 finished, page 1
Post by: Gingie on January 22, 2013, 06:59:48 AM
I like how well thought-out that cam scheme is; how you've matched the edges of the different colours. Its a small detail that has a great impact.
Title: Re: Flappydaffy's thread: Mig 1.44 finished, page 1
Post by: arkon on January 22, 2013, 12:06:21 PM
6 is more than me ;D great work you got there!
Title: Re: Flappydaffy's thread: Mig 1.44 finished, page 1
Post by: finsrin on January 22, 2013, 01:15:59 PM
This is repetitive --- but I certainly agree with what each of these good citizens of BTS said.

Damn fine work!
And another great subject choice.
Some beautiful work!  You've definately got an eye for knockout paint schemes, and the ability to pull them off.
That Mig is beautiful !  Fine work sir !!
I like how well thought-out that cam scheme is; how you've matched the edges of the different colours.  Its a small detail that has a great impact.
6 is more than me great work you got there!

Adding that XF-32 is a surprising different subject to see built   :)
Title: Re: Flappydaffy's thread: Mig 1.44 finished, page 1
Post by: flappydaffy on January 22, 2013, 01:59:48 PM
And here we have it folks!! A second finished kit in the same month (don't get used to it ^^). Airifx kit with PJ Pilots and some custom made decals :) Hope you'll like it, and I recommend the kit that turns into a fun nerves calming build!!

(http://imageshack.us/a/img803/1917/dsc09915u.jpg)

(http://imageshack.us/a/img507/6080/dsc09916m.jpg)

(http://imageshack.us/a/img687/6638/dsc09917s.jpg)

(http://imageshack.us/a/img198/8603/dsc09918uq.jpg)

(http://imageshack.us/a/img201/9413/dsc09919sf.jpg)

(http://imageshack.us/a/img255/7269/dsc09920t.jpg)

(http://imageshack.us/a/img69/2770/dsc09921wd.jpg)

(http://imageshack.us/a/img18/4861/dsc09922u.jpg)

(http://imageshack.us/a/img593/4995/dsc09923g.jpg)

(http://imageshack.us/a/img600/6353/dsc09925m.jpg)

(http://imageshack.us/a/img5/9794/dsc09928j.jpg)

I'm of to find a new started model kit that could use a coat of paint, the airbrush is warmed up ^^

cheers
Julian
Title: Re: Flappydaffy's thread: Mig 1.44 finished, page 1
Post by: GTX_Admin on January 22, 2013, 06:03:50 PM
Cute.
Title: Re: Flappydaffy's thread: Folland Gnat finished, page 2
Post by: Logan Hartke on January 22, 2013, 10:17:35 PM
Very nice!  I like it a lot!  Fiji?

Cheers,

Logan
Title: Re: Flappydaffy's thread: Folland Gnat finished, page 2
Post by: flappydaffy on January 23, 2013, 02:45:03 AM
Very nice!  I like it a lot!  Fiji?

Cheers,

Logan

fiji indeed :)
Title: Re: Flappydaffy's thread: Folland Gnat finished, page 2
Post by: ChrisF on January 23, 2013, 04:18:28 AM
Love it ! In fact id say that was the nicest build of the new Gnat ive seen so far ! :D
Title: Re: Flappydaffy's thread: Folland Gnat finished, page 2
Post by: Doom! on January 23, 2013, 12:32:40 PM
Looks great! I'd swear it was a larger scale if I hadn't seen the box.
Title: Re: Flappydaffy's thread: Folland Gnat finished, page 2
Post by: Brian da Basher on January 28, 2013, 05:48:38 AM
That camo scheme is just gorgeous! Subtle, yet effective and very believable!

Your Gnat is worthy of the blue ribbon in my book!

Brian da Basher
Title: Re: Flappydaffy's thread: Folland Gnat finished, page 2
Post by: deathjester on January 28, 2013, 06:02:26 AM
Wonderful!!  I really love the colour scheme, and those decals are just so cool !  It really suits the Gnat...
Title: Re: Flappydaffy's thread: Folland Gnat finished, page 2
Post by: Slerski on January 28, 2013, 06:24:21 PM
Small air forces are really nice :) I like this small plane
Title: Re: Flappydaffy's thread: Folland Gnat finished, page 2
Post by: finsrin on January 29, 2013, 06:17:55 AM
Fantastic build-finish   :)
Possibly finest 1/72 Gnat build there is.......  :o
Title: Re: Flappydaffy's thread: Folland Gnat finished, page 2
Post by: flappydaffy on February 07, 2013, 08:06:28 AM
thank you all for the comments, glad you like my gnat

and the next one is here (I'm on a roll!!!)

So it's the Hobbyboss Mil Mi-2 kit, with PJ production pilots, Superscale decals, AK worn effect, Gunze and Lifecolor paints, Alclad varnish and that should be it ;)

hope you like it, I had a lot of fun building it

(http://imageshack.us/a/img823/3459/dsc09945q.jpg)

(http://imageshack.us/a/img35/9379/dsc09946qp.jpg)

(http://imageshack.us/a/img339/5113/dsc09947q.jpg)

(http://imageshack.us/a/img837/633/dsc09949ib.jpg)

(http://imageshack.us/a/img7/2984/dsc09950bs.jpg)

(http://imageshack.us/a/img856/9559/dsc09951g.jpg)

(http://imageshack.us/a/img803/8544/dsc09952f.jpg)

(http://imageshack.us/a/img442/5683/dsc09955le.jpg)

(http://imageshack.us/a/img836/1601/dsc09956r.jpg)

Now it's your turn ;)
cheers
Julian
Title: Re: Flappydaffy's thread: Folland Gnat finished, page 2
Post by: ChrisF on February 07, 2013, 09:18:56 AM
Very impressed ! Particularly with the airbrush black stripes.. At that scale thats very tight !
Title: Re: Flappydaffy's thread: Folland Gnat finished, page 2
Post by: raafif on February 07, 2013, 09:37:48 AM
nice Hoplite :) Tempted to have a go at doing the PZL one with big big engines :P
Title: Re: Flappydaffy's thread: Folland Gnat finished, page 2
Post by: GTX_Admin on February 07, 2013, 06:53:31 PM
Very nice!  You going to enter that one into the Desert Warfare GB?
Title: Re: Flappydaffy's thread: Folland Gnat finished, page 2
Post by: elmayerle on February 08, 2013, 06:42:51 AM
Very nice and quite the nasty-looking little customer.
Title: Re: Flappydaffy's thread: Folland Gnat finished, page 2
Post by: flappydaffy on April 23, 2013, 06:19:46 AM
And no, I'm not dead!!! I just found a job and this has considerably reduced my amount of play time  ;D ;D nevertheless I love my job and still manage to glue some plastic ^^ so here is the latest addition to my collection, Mexico's Rafale N

(http://imageshack.us/a/img841/6070/dsc0498w.jpg)

(http://imageshack.us/a/img836/5607/dsc0499nv.jpg)

(http://imageshack.us/a/img7/773/dsc0501pg.jpg)

(http://imageshack.us/a/img708/5520/dsc0503ig.jpg)

(http://imageshack.us/a/img706/8686/dsc0504e.jpg)

(http://imageshack.us/a/img194/1576/dsc0505z.jpg)

(http://imageshack.us/a/img43/5449/dsc0500rn.jpg)

Both Rafale N and M have found export market, yay Dassault!

(http://imageshack.us/a/img199/48/dsc0494e.JPG)

(http://imageshack.us/a/img17/333/dsc0496e.jpg)

(http://imageshack.us/a/img823/5669/dsc0497k.jpg)

The Rafale family is expanding, but export customer seem to prefer twin seat aircraft, I should research why that is...

(http://imageshack.us/a/img845/7227/dsc0493og.jpg)

(http://imageshack.us/a/img543/1010/dsc0492j.jpg)

(http://imageshack.us/a/img819/2244/dsc0491tz.jpg)

And there is more to come from Dassault Aviation

(http://imageshack.us/a/img809/1605/dsc0483f.jpg)

Hope you like, and hopefully till soon with another finished project

Keep on whiffing!!
cheers
Julian
Title: Re: Flappydaffy's thread: Rafale N finished, page 3
Post by: ChernayaAkula on April 23, 2013, 07:13:44 AM
Beautiful!  :-* Carrier-borne twin-seater - that's nifty!  :)
Title: Re: Flappydaffy's thread: Rafale N finished, page 3
Post by: GTX_Admin on April 23, 2013, 07:23:38 AM
Nice work
Title: Re: Flappydaffy's thread: Rafale N finished, page 3
Post by: Brian da Basher on April 26, 2013, 06:57:48 AM
Just crackerjack! Love the colorful schemes!

Brian da Basher
Title: Re: Flappydaffy's thread: Rafale N finished, page 3
Post by: flappydaffy on September 07, 2014, 06:17:58 AM
Hey hey,

I'm back  :blink: :blink: not that I stopped modeling, only I got really really really (you get where I'm going with this right…) slow!!! New job, new hours (in the evening) and a new home needing a lot of work reduced my modeling time even more. Somehow, I got around to spray a little paint on 2 birds.

first, my mig-19 or FT-6 (future US Navy Agressor) (Trumpeter 1/48)
(http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m148/flappydaffy/DSC00209_zps5463fd5f.jpg)

(http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m148/flappydaffy/DSC00212_zps8e059273.jpg)

(http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m148/flappydaffy/DSC00211_zpsec033d3d.jpg)

(http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m148/flappydaffy/DSC00210_zps41d6fd70.jpg)

second, Devastator floatplane (future Turkisch Air force) (Great wall hobby 1/48, strongly recommended!!!)
(http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m148/flappydaffy/DSC00281_zps4c72d9f8.jpg)

(http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m148/flappydaffy/DSC00280_zps991c651c.jpg)

(http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m148/flappydaffy/DSC00279_zps9c86e4ed.jpg)

I also forgot to present you with the last 2 I finished in 2013 (what is it already september 2014 and I haven't finished anything this year…)
(http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m148/flappydaffy/DSC00109_zps4d86c656.jpg)

(http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m148/flappydaffy/DSC00108_zps4a421b25.jpg)

(http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m148/flappydaffy/DSC00134_zpsccefd193.jpg)

(http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m148/flappydaffy/DSC00135_zpsce7b4e39.jpg)

(http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m148/flappydaffy/DSC00136_zpsee874983.jpg)

(http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m148/flappydaffy/DSC00137_zps942cb11f.jpg)

(http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m148/flappydaffy/DSC00138_zpsbf142d70.jpg)

(http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m148/flappydaffy/DSC00139_zpsd0a67305.jpg)

Finally, these a the 4 last birds I will present to you in this form. i intend to document future builds better to be able to make step by step presentations of their construction. If i were you, I'dd keep my eyes open for an incoming yf-23 in scale 1/48, hint hint  ;) ;)

Talk to you soon

cheers!!
Title: Re: Flappydaffy's thread: Rafale N finished, page 3
Post by: GTX_Admin on September 07, 2014, 07:56:28 AM
Loving these all! :)
Title: Re: Flappydaffy's thread: Rafale N finished, page 3
Post by: apophenia on September 07, 2014, 09:15:45 AM
Indeed ... but that Turkish Devestator on floats is especially tasty  :)
Title: Re: Flappydaffy's thread: Rafale N finished, page 3
Post by: Daryl J. on September 08, 2014, 04:40:01 AM
 :)!!!!
Title: Re: Flappydaffy's thread: Rafale N finished, page 3
Post by: Scooterman on September 08, 2014, 07:49:55 AM
All are just killer!

BTW-what colors did you use for the Devastator?
Title: Re: Flappydaffy's thread: Rafale N finished, page 3
Post by: flappydaffy on September 08, 2014, 02:14:45 PM
All are just killer!

BTW-what colors did you use for the Devastator?

Both Gunze Aquageous: H313 sand and a mix from H11 (white) + H323 (blue)
Title: Re: Flappydaffy's thread: Rafale N finished, page 3
Post by: flappydaffy on October 02, 2014, 09:02:16 AM
Hey hey

Here is the start of the month report regarding the pile of models that are currently built at the Flappydaffy Whifyard.

First, my YAK 3 (Eduard 1/48) that is in painting mode, scheme has been chosen, green camo over a Sail and metal frame. (Second picture)

(http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m148/flappydaffy/DSC00286_zps8f2ef7eb.jpg)

(http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m148/flappydaffy/DSC00285_zps018cc4aa.jpg)

My YF-23 who is assembled, but due to a difference in thickness of the wing and the fuselage a lot of putty still has to be sanded (boring TV shows, where are you??!!)
(http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m148/flappydaffy/DSC00292_zps1416100d.jpg)

(http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m148/flappydaffy/DSC00293_zps21057334.jpg)

A RAH-66 Comanche, for the Canadians that is also in paint mode (smart move was to paint the white last  :banghead: :banghead: :bang head:)
(http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m148/flappydaffy/DSC00288_zpscea9b6b3.jpg)

(http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m148/flappydaffy/DSC00287_zpsef2038dd.jpg)

I also started (no, 45 models started is not enough!!  :drink: :drink:) at my local hobby store to demonstrates various products and initiate people to airbrush painting. A nice little Piper Cub in 1/35 scale (Bronco). All interior is OOB except for the floor that has been replace by a wooden piece (easier to cut than for me to learn how to paint realistic wood effects). Nerve testing part of the build are the seat belts, only the buckles are provide, the fabric has to be cut from tape en inserted (4h for 6 straps…) but the result is good  :cheers:

(http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m148/flappydaffy/DSC00299_zpsfeb4a635.jpg)

(http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m148/flappydaffy/DSC00300_zps2450dbaf.jpg)

(http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m148/flappydaffy/DSC00302_zps7f8140c7.jpg)

(http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m148/flappydaffy/DSC00303_zps84d038f4.jpg)

(http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m148/flappydaffy/DSC00304_zpsb5fe9aec.jpg)

(http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m148/flappydaffy/DSC00306_zps1561bc77.jpg)

(http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m148/flappydaffy/DSC00307_zps002fe47d.jpg)

And finally the Devastator, panels have been washed and decals placed, matt varnish is also done and of course then it happened, I notice finger marks + super glue vapors in the canopy  :banghead: :banghead: :banghead: :banghead: :banghead: :banghead: :banghead: :banghead: :bang head:

so the Devastator is now a convertible. canopy will come back once the flaps are in place. And afterwards the last bits will be glued (probe and antenna). And this will be my X-mas miracle as it will be the first kit finished this year  :party: :party:
(http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m148/flappydaffy/DSC00308_zps446dd287.jpg)

(http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m148/flappydaffy/DSC00309_zpse72099b3.jpg)

(http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m148/flappydaffy/DSC00310_zpsd388c97e.jpg)

(http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m148/flappydaffy/DSC00311_zpsd3501f58.jpg)

(http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m148/flappydaffy/DSC00312_zpsd27fae6d.jpg)

(http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m148/flappydaffy/DSC00313_zps752e3a81.jpg)

(http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m148/flappydaffy/DSC00314_zpsd5f9901e.jpg)

That's all folks!!!

C ya next time ;)
Title: Re: Flappydaffy's thread: Devastator and others, page 3
Post by: GTX_Admin on October 02, 2014, 09:17:37 AM
More goodness! :)
Title: Re: Flappydaffy's thread: Devastator and others, page 3
Post by: Logan Hartke on October 02, 2014, 10:04:22 AM
That Turkish camo on the Devastator floatplane looks fantastic.

Cheers,

Logan
Title: Re: Flappydaffy's thread: Devastator and others, page 3
Post by: flappydaffy on October 30, 2014, 05:06:09 PM
The Devastator is progressing really really really slow (speed is proportional to the amount of work) and I have like no time at all for modeling but I got around to give a start of paint on my Piper Cub. Not entirely convinced but not unhappy either. I'll see how this works out.

(http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m148/flappydaffy/DSC00317_zps51386fa9.jpg)

Later all ;)
Title: Re: Flappydaffy's thread: new projects and Devastator, page4
Post by: flappydaffy on November 03, 2014, 08:35:48 AM
Of course, since my stash of models is through the roof and my concentration is deeply impressed by that soooooooo

I started a couple of new builds  :banghead: :banghead: :banghead: :banghead: :drink: :drink:

let's start with a kit bashing, I had a grumman skyrocket, well known for its uhm… unconventional look  ;D ;D and I'm kinda into floatplanes right now so I started digging in the pile of discarded models at the local hobby club and tadaaaa an old and badly built Kingfisher later, we have a GRumman WaterRocket ;)

(http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m148/flappydaffy/DSC00331_zpsc4a15171.jpg)

(http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m148/flappydaffy/DSC00329_zps3dc38ad0.jpg)

(http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m148/flappydaffy/DSC00328_zps7a6e1961.jpg)

check back with me within 6 months for the next stage of the build (I also got realistic  ;) )

I'm also building a companion for the Devastator, a Wildcatfish for the Finish war of continuation (floatplane + Fjords). The interior received some Eduard photo etch, just needs some paint now.

(http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m148/flappydaffy/DSC00315_zps198155af.jpg)

If Hobbyboss is listening, I would like an explanation for the engine. I have to pieces, both with a sunk alignment structure and I wonder how this would help the fit. Turns out it doesn't…

(http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m148/flappydaffy/DSC00332_zps1e36ee6a.jpg)

(http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m148/flappydaffy/DSC00333_zpsb3af2fc8.jpg)

And now that this has been said, time for the big news…




Drum roll please!!





I finished a kit this year!!!! It's an early Saturnalian miracle!!! First kit for November first, about time ;)

(http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m148/flappydaffy/DSC00327_zpsaf4ad0ad.jpg)

(http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m148/flappydaffy/DSC00326_zps41171989.jpg)

(http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m148/flappydaffy/DSC00325_zpsb785f20f.jpg)

(http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m148/flappydaffy/DSC00324_zpsa0d60d0b.jpg)

(http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m148/flappydaffy/DSC00323_zpsf5291b37.jpg)

(http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m148/flappydaffy/DSC00322_zps2a6bb2b6.jpg)

(http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m148/flappydaffy/DSC00321_zpse71eec41.jpg)

(http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m148/flappydaffy/DSC00320_zps45b91761.jpg)

(http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m148/flappydaffy/DSC00319_zpsf1dde5f7.jpg)

And that is it for today

C ya later dudes!
Title: Re: Flappydaffy's thread: Piper Cup, page4
Post by: Alvis 3.1 on November 03, 2014, 09:40:03 AM
Wowee! That's astounding! Amazing!
 :icon_surprised:

Alvis 3.1
Title: Re: Flappydaffy's thread: Piper Cup, page4
Post by: apophenia on November 03, 2014, 11:26:54 AM
That floaty Devastator is lovely indeed!
Title: floatplanes Re: Flappydaffy's thread: Piper Cup, page4
Post by: ericr on November 03, 2014, 03:38:20 PM
beautiful floatplanes indeed
Title: Re: Flappydaffy's thread: Piper Cup, page4
Post by: flappydaffy on December 14, 2014, 08:55:59 AM
hey guys,

glad you like it :)

not much progress on the wildcatfish or the waterrocket (almost none in fact ;) ) but some major progress on the piper. Camo is done, even if some pouts need to be perfected but no changes in design to be expected.

(http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m148/flappydaffy/DSC_0067_zpscd4b2f31.jpg)

(http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m148/flappydaffy/DSC_0068_zps12c1306f.jpg)

(http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m148/flappydaffy/DSC_0069_zps57997a96.jpg)   

(http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m148/flappydaffy/DSC_0070_zps8046316b.jpg)

hope you like it :)

till later
Title: Re: Flappydaffy's thread: Piper Cup, page4
Post by: Brian da Basher on December 14, 2014, 06:25:28 PM
I really like the color & marking scheme on that Devastator!

A model more pleasing to the eye it'd be hard to find!

Well done!

Brian da Basher
Title: Re: Flappydaffy's thread: Piper Cup, page4
Post by: flappydaffy on December 23, 2014, 08:06:48 AM
Hi all,

No progress on the Piper this time but some progress on the Wildcatfish  :drink:

First the engine… probably the worst fitting thing I ever assembled, no alignment stuff whatsoever and not enough space between the cylinder crowns and the other parts so they would glue correctly… Definitely not recommended!

(http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m148/flappydaffy/DSC00448_zps669d83c8.jpg)

Secondly the interior… way more fun to paint an tho assemble :) :) color photo etch for the instruments and the seat belts.

(http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m148/flappydaffy/DSC00445_zpseb2c36a9.jpg)

(http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m148/flappydaffy/DSC00444_zps1f8dd8c3.jpg)

(http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m148/flappydaffy/DSC00443_zpse16b3abc.jpg)

(http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m148/flappydaffy/DSC00442_zps10b0f057.jpg)

and finally on his floats just for fun. Lots of sanding - puttying on the fuselage left before that can happen.

(http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m148/flappydaffy/DSC00446_zps298130ca.jpg)

(http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m148/flappydaffy/DSC00447_zps54115dc0.jpg)

I really like the looks on this one  :ph34r: :ph34r:

till later all

cheers!
Title: Re: Flappydaffy's thread: Wildcatfish, page4
Post by: finsrin on December 23, 2014, 08:35:14 AM
Somehow I have missed this thread with its fantabulous builds :-*
Going to take time and study each one.
Title: Re: Flappydaffy's thread: Wildcatfish, page4
Post by: Tophe on December 23, 2014, 03:05:11 PM
The Wildcatfish would make a nice pair with the float-Zero of the other side. Thanks!
Title: Re: Flappydaffy's thread: Wildcatfish, page4
Post by: GTX_Admin on December 24, 2014, 02:18:16 AM
Looking good.
Title: Re: Flappydaffy's thread: Wildcatfish, page4
Post by: finsrin on December 25, 2014, 09:41:05 AM
Devastator is such a great build (way beyond me) I can sense the salt water ocean spray :-*
Mig-19 thatz a subject seldom built.
Title: Re: Flappydaffy's thread: Wildcatfish, page4
Post by: flappydaffy on April 15, 2016, 06:31:31 AM
Man, am I slow…  :banghead: :banghead:

Hi all,

this is my usual spring come back special. I know, I know every time I say I'm back for good, I keep up the rhythm for a few weeks and poof, like the great Houdini I vanish… But trust me, this time it will be different ;)

Apartment advanced a little, career did as well, private life… uh let's forget about the later, and models, well… a lot of the started stuff is still started, and some new models came along  :rolleyes: :rolleyes: so I guess I'll keep you posted about those because they are the hot ones on the bench right now.

First, De Havilland Hornet, from Trumpetter (how come I feel the need to write the name in full instead of the first five letters… Can it be I heard those letters somewhere else ;) ). Kit is fun to build, and their stops it qualities. Canopy is odd shaped, seat is actually a couch, and the wheels has as much in common with the real thing as do I with ET. Anyway, fun build I said, just added some Baracuda goodies for a spitfire in the cockpit. Panel is from the kit, with decal punched and died (fun because is comes with a little hammer)
(http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m148/flappydaffy/DSC00513_zpss2agqib7.jpg)

(http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m148/flappydaffy/DSC00514_zpsjawyeh1d.jpg)

(http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m148/flappydaffy/DSC00515_zpskek7yap0.jpg)

(http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m148/flappydaffy/DSC00516_zpsttuk6d48.jpg)

(http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m148/flappydaffy/DSC00517_zpspyna7ubl.jpg)

(http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m148/flappydaffy/DSC00518_zpsrz6uikvn.jpg)

(http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m148/flappydaffy/DSC00519_zpsstvmr8j9.jpg)

(http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m148/flappydaffy/DSC00851_zpsuyuxdbt4.jpg)

(http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m148/flappydaffy/DSC00852_zpsyr1mcb6m.jpg)

Nationality options: USA, Taiwan, Uganda, Algeria, Uruguay

Second new project, nearing completion, an Egg plane  :drink: P-38 with RetroKit resin cockpit. Fits easily, decal from kit can be used for the dials. Wings have been described. This will be a tribute to the NFL, more on that later

(http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m148/flappydaffy/DSC00847_zpsjnys9p6p.jpg)

(http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m148/flappydaffy/DSC00844_zpsyjj9k9ag.jpg)

Third one, is one for my office. Sales are really pushing for 10% growth, luckily we operate the stretchy version of the 747

(http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m148/flappydaffy/DSC00853_zpsloiml9xb.jpg)

(http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m148/flappydaffy/DSC00854_zpsrgsfy1ad.jpg)

Next one, a new holland gnat, in flight. Airfix kit, PJ production pilots (I support local business), represented in flight, Spanish air force. I present to you, José and Andres.

(http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m148/flappydaffy/DSC00848_zpsxcbk42js.jpg)

(http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m148/flappydaffy/DSC00849_zps3ozmq05q.jpg)

(http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m148/flappydaffy/DSC00850_zps0p7bbq5y.jpg)

(http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m148/flappydaffy/DSC00856_zpsbmihapfo.jpg)

(http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m148/flappydaffy/DSC00855_zps2et372r5.jpg)

And finaly, an Airfix Vampire T11, Pavla cockpit set, will be Polish. Same stage as the Gnat, in need of post sanding rescribing.

(http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m148/flappydaffy/DSC00520_zpspsxbbjw1.jpg)

(http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m148/flappydaffy/DSC00521_zpspexptjn8.jpg)

(http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m148/flappydaffy/DSC00522_zpsvdhfbges.jpg)

(http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m148/flappydaffy/DSC00523_zpsrp2ilx64.jpg)

(http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m148/flappydaffy/DSC00857_zpsfgfvwk51.jpg)

(http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m148/flappydaffy/DSC00858_zps50wpzmbs.jpg)

That's it for now

Later all
Title: Re: Flappydaffy's thread: back in business, page4
Post by: ChernayaAkula on April 15, 2016, 09:24:34 AM
So much whiffery goodness!  :icon_meditation:

Airfix Vampire T.11, huh? Didn't know they made one in 1/48.  :P Hard to believe it's actually a 1/72 job!  :-*
Title: Re: Flappydaffy's thread: back in business, page4
Post by: arkon on April 15, 2016, 10:31:55 AM
Your cockpit work on all of them is superb!
Title: Re: Flappydaffy's thread: back in business, page4
Post by: Old Wombat on April 20, 2016, 12:47:50 AM
Some good looking builds happening there, mate! :)