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Sy Bar
Sergeant John Hannah VC was, at 18 the youngest aircrew to win the VC

gorby
I remember building this kit as a kid, so I'm interested to see what you can do with it. It's about time Airfix retooled it.

Sy Bar
I'm still trying to improve my "sanding" pre-shade technique, I think it works best with lacquer paints as they stick much better to the exposed plastic than any other type. As this will join my other VC tributes it will be on a pedestal so I'm happy enough with the underside - no competition winner but ok as will not be seen but was good practice with black

Robert Podkoński
Taking a seat, of course!

Jennifer Franklin
Me too

gorby
Good luck with this. It looks like you'll need it. 😉

Neil
Welcome Robert, Jennifer and Gorby, very pleased to have your interest 🙂 your definitely right there @gorby. I mean I'm used to building 'duff' old kits, but this kit is duffer than the duffest thing ever made by the worlds duffest person! If that makes sense! Hahaha 🤣🤣

Nathan Dempsey
With all the faith within me I summon blessings upon you in this build Neil. This one makes AA Models look like Hasegawa. With that said I felt a great sense of accomplishment upon finishing mine ( something I rarely feel).

Spanjaard
it takes courage to even start such a great quality model.... but you are certainly getting good result out of it, looking forward the end result

bughunter
Two beauties connected 👍

Neil
Welcome! Thanks very much for all your encouraging words mates. You talented bunch are all very kind to show interest in my efforts with such a humble kit. It's definitely fighting me! I've got it a bit further along now, will add some imagery soon - we're at the primer, sand, prime, sand stage. Hahaha!

Nathan Dempsey
Coming together quite nicely. Bringing back the memories 🙂

Neil
Cheers Nathan 😎

John
Thanks for wrestling with this beast of a kit so I don't have to. 👍 Looking good so far with lots of your elbow grease.

Neil
Cheers mate! 🙂 Thanks for your encouragement. I'll continue the battle on this one 👍

Neil
I'm used to building old kits that need 'help'. But this one needs a bit more than usual. After a lot of pre-paint priming filling/scraping/hacking/filing/sanding work and then more post primer fiddling, it's beginning to take shape somewhat. I couldn't resist giving it a blast of aluminium lightly on the wings last night! 😉 👍

gorby
Remarkable perseverance and patience Neil. Most people would have given up on it by now.

Neil
Hi Gorby 👍 Thanks mate! Yeah, I'll get it into some kind of Mustang shape hopefully.

Thomas Bischoff
I for sure would have given up!
a lot of work but the result is convincing 👍

Mike Montgomery
Is it weird that I could feel your pain, just by looking at the photos of your build?

Neil
Hi Thomas 🙂 yeah, it's tried my patience that's for sure. Thanks for your words of encouragement though mate, really appreciated 👍 I'll get there. At the end of the day, if it looks (a bit) like a Mustang then it is a Mustang!! Obviously it's no Hasegawa! @mike, hehehe. Yeah I've kept my language polite, but not surprised my pain was still apparent! 🤣 Thanks for dropping by 👍

Nathan Dempsey
Lovely work Neil. Can't wait to see the next steps.

Neil
Thanks Nathan - I know you 'appreciate' this kit journey also! I'm really not sure that a stars and stripes aluminium scheme is gonna be the easiest finish to help hide imperfections of this kit either. But I'll do my best 👍

Patryk S.
Following! Watching your builds of those older kits is something I can never get enough of because of the quality of your builds and the nostalgia factor. Big Respect from my side. Greetings, Patryk.

Neil
Hi Patryk 🙂 Thanks mate! That means a lot. It's true that more often than not, it's a bit of a slog to get these oldies into shape. It's often tempting to bin one, hahaha 🤣 Especially when I look on the feed and see all these wonderful new kits which seem to (nearly always) fit in such an accomplished manner. But I rather masochisticaly choose to continue! Who knows why!? You're very kind, especially as I'm aware of your own skills. Greetings back atcha matey 😎👍

gorby
Looks like you're winning the battle Neil. Remarkable work!

Nathan Dempsey
Holy moly Neil, that's looking great!

Neil
Hi mates. Thanks very much for checking in again and your encouraging words, hope you're both well 🙂 👍 Your feedback is most gratefully received and buoys me up to continue attacking this dastardly duo! POW! BANG! KAPOW! 👍 😉

J35J
Great progress, keep up the good work!👍🏻

Neil
Cheers mate 👍

Guy Rump
Looking good, following. 👍

Neil
Cheers Guy 👍🙂

CaptGPF
It'a always a joy seeing someone transform an older, ill-fitting kit into a work of art. following!

Mr D
It's a good metal finish 👍👌

Neil
Hiya CaptGPF 👍 you're extremely kind to me, I'm trying to drag this kit into something respectable, it's not the best kit (understatement!) But it is a stunningly beautiful airframe and surprisingly large too! Thanks for your compliment 🙏

@Mr D thanks very much for your message also, I've built a few metallic finish aircraft of late, with each build my ability to add shade and depth to a metal finish is improving, though a long way from great! 👍

Thanks also for the likes to all who've dropped by too 🙂 I've parked it for a few days again to let everything cure. But more pics again soon 👍

Mr D
See what you mean, the canopy is 1:46 scale 🤣, lve often had to re-make parts from old spru's n use super glue-gel to build up poorly moulded parts. It's not good but part of modeling l think.
Looking good 👌

Neil
I'm beating it into shape - slowly! Handful of recent pics added. Thanks for the likes all too 🙂 👍

Mr D
Very good 💯.. Nice job done, l like the build process uploads , it's good to learn tips n techniques.
Brilliant 👍👍👍

Neil
Hi Mr D, thanks very much, you're very kind. 🙂 👍

Guy Rump
Looking great, following. 👍

Neil
Thanks very much Guy. You're very kind and most welcome here. It's definitely not the easiest kit I've ever undertaken and it's taking some time to build because of that. But I hope (slowly) it's beginning to look (somewhat) like a twin Mustang! Such a cool looking aircraft! 😎

S M
Very nice progress and it's already almost painted!👍 btw interesting way of using cable ties for squeezing big parts together. I hope ypu have heard about releasable cable ties: hellermanntyton.com/..ble/rel250/131-22510

Neil
Thanks very much mate, yes getting there but by bit, slow and steady. Appreciate your comment... Interesting info on reusable cable ties, that's a good shout. I'm still working my way through my original stash, but your suggestion makes perfect sense for my next purchase when needed 👍

Ben M
Nifty trick with the zip ties!

Neil
Cheers Ben M! And thanks to those who've liked also 👍

Rui S
Looking good 👍 I'm in 😎

Neil
Hello Rui 🙂 Welcome mate, really nice to have your interest in this 'dodgy' old kit I'm attacking! 🙂 thanks also to those who've liked 👍

Robin (WhiteGlint)
That metal finish looks very nice. 👍

Neil
Thanks very much Robin mate. Very kind of you 😊

Martin Oostrom
I have several iterations of the trailer , so definitely watching this

Goldman
Nice start. Will be an interesting tractor-trailer combination

Qwertzel
Looking pretty good! Taking a seat

Bozzer
Peterbilt 378 by any chance?

Chris
378 yes. A shame it didn't come with a Cummins. Can't seen to find a '53 flat deck or B-train either.

Bozzer
Try Kit Form Services? They've changed ownership and they're coming out with new Stuff, monthly? Also try Auslowe in Australia.
I thought it was the 378, because of the motor. Most italeri kits come with a Cummins. You can also get them aftermarket, from Auslowe, and a few other guys. If you get stuck, gimme a shout and I'll see what I can dig up? Always happy to help a fellow truck modeller 👍

Goldman
This is a list on Model Cars Magazine forum with available engines in kits and in resin:
modelcarsmag.com/for..engines-how-to-find/
A little outdated but a very good start

Moebius offered a 48 flat bed trailer that you can maybe extend to 53:
48' Flatbed Trailer (Moebius Models 1304, 1:25)
I think it was released over 10 years ago but you can still find it occasionally on Amazon

Bozzer
As a thought, you could also get the Great Dane Extendable Trailer, and put your own deck on it?

Chris
Thanks, I'll check them out.

Chris
Gonna try a semi-gloss for the engine/chassis this time and see how that looks. They come glossy from the factory but that doesn't last very long.

Bozzer
You can actually get decals, for the frame, motor and fuel filters.
Modeltruckin is currently going through some changes. Sadly, Jerry has retired, and I am thankful for his hard work, and wish him all the best for the future, but he sold his files to someone else, who is going to carry on his good work. Apparently, it's gonna take a little while, but it's happening?
So keep an eye out, in the future, and of course, I'll post a link, when I find out.
Meanwhile, I'm liking what I'm seeing, so carry on!
I'll start something up myself, pretty soon.
I love seeing all these semi's, coming together!
Let them truckers roll!

Chris
Interior colour is down. Still needs clear and wash.

Christian W
Good start so far!

Chris
Lots of work done today.

Gotta say... not enjoying this kit very much. Fitment issues, poor plastic quality... maybe just been spoiled with Tamiya and Eduard kits. Motivated to get this done and move on to something else.

Gonna put the tanker on hold after this.

Bozzer
You definitely have to work on these, unlike Tamiya. An easier kit, would be Revell. They have some nice Pete's and their KW W900 is a good kit too. However, once you get used to the cab fitment, they become less stressful. On my 378, I extended the sleeper. That was definitely a challenge. But, we do it because we're nuts, not because it's easy, lol. Looks like you're lining up for the winning post, so I'll sit back and watch this beauty transform 🙂

gorby
Fantastic work! I love the scheme.

Neuling
Very beautiful colors and photography!

Steve Desarzens
Woww, excellent ! looks amazing ! Congrats for this beauty 🙂

Robert Podkoński
Excellent indeed!

Dominik Weitzer
great looking build and fantastic photos.

Skyhiker
Great paint job.

Rui S
Welcome to scalemates🙂

Rui S
Welcome to scalemates🙂

Rui S
Welcome to scalemates🙂

Rui S
Welcome to scalemates🙂

Rui S
Welcome to scalemates🙂