Airfix Jet Provost
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1 November 2017, 13:01
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Welcome aboard. A nice little kit. Super clean finish on this one I think. They always look so shiny.
1 November 2017, 13:22
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Thank you Mike. I have it on my wish list. I hope that Airfix release a new tool Jet Provost Mk.5 or Strikemaster that competes with Sword's.
1 November 2017, 13:39
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That Sword looks rather nice.
scalemates.com/kits/948427-sword-sw-72090-bac-167-strikemaster
1 November 2017, 14:27
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Thanks Michael. I have this one:
scalemates.com/kits/957811-s..72089-bac-jet-provost-t-mk-5
1 November 2017, 19:29
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Thanks Cuajete and John. Not sure if this is the 'best' variant Oleg. There are a great many schemes to choose from. I really like the the Sword Strikemaster (above) as well. I see a little collection coming along soon.
15 November 2017, 00:26
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Ok,Mike!I also want to collect another one from Sword.But Airfix kit like it more.The sword looks rougher and less detailed.There is no alternative, unfortunately.(
15 November 2017, 19:56
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Hi Oleg. Yes having searched a little there are not that many available which is a shame. Have you build the Sword ?
16 November 2017, 01:14
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Hi Mike! After building Provost from Airfix, I immediately wanted to build jet from Sword. But the number of improvements, quickly cooled my desire))) May be later...
16 November 2017, 08:01
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Looked once again and the impression is better already, I think you were right, Mike, the Sword Strikemaster as well . And, the a bit putty may need however)
16 November 2017, 11:38
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Thanks Clifford. Yes they do; scalemates.com/kits/167858-fly-48013-bac-jet-provost-t-5-t-5a, scalemates.com/kits/167857-fly-48015-bac-167-strikemaster. Well the T5. Not sure about the T.3. Must admit I am tempted.
17 November 2017, 09:49
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Will have to give them a look see. I like the look of the Aircraft.
17 November 2017, 22:04
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Nice looking JP, Mike! Looks like you did an excellent job with the masking for the red/white demarcation!
18 November 2017, 00:22
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Hi Gorden. Thanks. Yes that was a bit tricky. I used some 2mm tape which just about managed to bend around the shape. Pencilled it out first as a guide. Did leak a bit but only needed some minor retouching.
18 November 2017, 01:34
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Always a bit scary when you do a pin wash. Cleaned up nice though. Phew....
19 November 2017, 23:35
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Thats about it on the little Airfix Jet Provo. Im really pleased with it. Quite challenging really given the over one hundred decals provided. One warning - make sure you weight the nose well. Its a real tail sitter.
27 November 2017, 20:29
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Thanks very much Ekki, Clifford and Spanjaard. A really nice kit. In fact I have just bought another one. Id like to have a go at the other scheme which is really different. And there is the T5. A new collection is born.
27 November 2017, 23:59
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Very nice, Mike. Fast building, pretty paint and fantastic result. Congratulations!
Have already arrived the T.4 in my stash with red scheme:
scalemates.com/kits/1025327-..-jet-provost-t-4-starter-set
28 November 2017, 19:30
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Yaaa. I just got the same one. The decal set is very basic compared to the T.3 kit but quite usable. I think i will probably get hold of the ExtraDecal set which gives about six variations.
scalemates.com/kits/1003749-..-provost-t-3-t-3a-t4-t51-t52
28 November 2017, 19:55
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A decal sheet with very interesting schemes. I also thought to get the same decals 🙂
28 November 2017, 20:37
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Yes, that sheet looks really good. You actually get eight variants!! Well, just have to do them all. I think someone on SM has already done that ?
28 November 2017, 21:36
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Thanks a lot Peter. I thought this would be a nice quick kit. Four weeks later...........
29 November 2017, 11:08
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Thanks Chris. Yes the 2016 release. Over one hundred decals !! I have just got the starter set which is identical but with a much reduced decal sheet. Ideal for customising. £5.99 in Aldi at the moment!!
29 November 2017, 12:13
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Mike I might add some resin seats, I know you have to squeeze them in but she is a little ripper
30 November 2017, 01:22
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Thats an idea Chris. Not sure that you have Aldi in Oz. They are a supermarket here in the UK and Europe. Every Christmas they have a run of Airfix starter kits at bargain prices. The Jet Pro is new this year. They also have a nice little HMS Victory which might just fall into the shopping bag when Mrs.D is looking the other way!!
airfix.com/uk-en/sho..ory-starter-set.html
30 November 2017, 09:54
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Thanks Oleg. Headlights, mmmm, yes, sort off. Just simply painted them in with some silver paint and a steady hand. (Pic.11).That was probably the one disappointment with this kit - no glass lights.
The lights on the T.5 are quite different and you can see this in the Sword model;
scalemates.com/kits/957811-s..72089-bac-jet-provost-t-mk-5
as is the canopy a new design. That kits on my wish list.
30 November 2017, 23:33
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I'm well chuffed. Airfix have accepted my Provo pics;
airfix.com/uk-en/jet..t-t-3-t-3a-1-72.html
4 December 2017, 13:16
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Congratulations Mike! You completed an excellemt build, and Airfix thinks that too!
4 December 2017, 15:59
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Congratulations again, Mike! I'm sure you have to feel proud to see your model on Airfix official website.
4 December 2017, 20:58
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Thanks mates. I'm looking forward to building another one soon. But first there is that new Airfix Walrus to consider..Xmas present from Mrs.D!!
airfix.com/uk-en/sup..alrus-mk-i-1-48.html
And check out the build by Jim Bren for the publicity shot. Real classy;
airfix.com/uk-en/new..paign=1720648_Airfix
4 December 2017, 22:10