Beyond The Sprues
Current and Finished Projects => Physical Models => Aero-space => Topic started by: CSMO on December 10, 2014, 10:41:58 AM
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When cleaning out the family attic in Luton, a fellow found a couple of photos and some paint shop notes from the R.A.E. where his grandfather worked as a Fitter/Artificer during and after the Great War. The Royal Aircraft Factory became the Royal Aircraft establishment in 1918.
(http://i1187.photobucket.com/albums/z390/CSMO/DronesandWhiffers004_zpsea6ceaec.jpg) (http://s1187.photobucket.com/user/CSMO/media/DronesandWhiffers004_zpsea6ceaec.jpg.html)
Raspberry Ripple was invented way back then, not in the latter half of the 20th century.
(http://i1187.photobucket.com/albums/z390/CSMO/DronesandWhiffers005_zpsa9da2e65.jpg) (http://s1187.photobucket.com/user/CSMO/media/DronesandWhiffers005_zpsa9da2e65.jpg.html)
This is the old Revell kit from the '60s, built OOB with a seat, floorboard, and new tailskid added.
(http://i1187.photobucket.com/albums/z390/CSMO/DronesandWhiffers006_zps9f1a2fed.jpg) (http://s1187.photobucket.com/user/CSMO/media/DronesandWhiffers006_zps9f1a2fed.jpg.html)
The markings are spares-box fragments. I brush-painted the Testors Flat Red and Flat Dark Sea Blue. The White is rattle-can Armory White Figure Primer.
(http://i1187.photobucket.com/albums/z390/CSMO/DronesandWhiffers007_zps2807945f.jpg) (http://s1187.photobucket.com/user/CSMO/media/DronesandWhiffers007_zps2807945f.jpg.html)
I used ACME 1/72 "Invisible Rigging Line".
(http://i1187.photobucket.com/albums/z390/CSMO/DronesandWhiffers008_zps12caeb4d.jpg) (http://s1187.photobucket.com/user/CSMO/media/DronesandWhiffers008_zps12caeb4d.jpg.html)
I am really happy with how this one came out.
Adios, Larry.
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Superb :D just superb!!! 8)
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Too cool for school, love it :-*
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:)
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Awesome! Love the color scheme.
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Pure eye candy all the way!
Most excellent, Larry!
You have amazing painting skills!
Brian da Basher
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Nice.