Migrant's cabin

[JamesPerrin]

Belies its true scale. You've got a really good finish if you used that Humbrol MetalCote in the photo, I'd have thought it would be too grainy for 1/144. What did you used for the weathering?

BTW I missed the Goat before, the scratchbuilt shed is very neat, was that all just done with a scalpel and ruler?

[airjim]

Great "Dollar 19" Mike.

Jim

[gnomemeansgnome]

Holy cow Mike that looks amazing!

[Softscience]

Neat looking plane. I hope Italeri rereleases their AC-119. I had it as a kid, but never finished the build.

[Migrant]

Thanks for the nice comments on the C-119

Belies its true scale. You've got a really good finish if you used that Humbrol MetalCote in the photo, I'd have thought it would be too grainy for 1/144. What did you used for the weathering?

The Humbrol tin is just there for scale comparison James, it's more recognizable/identifiable than the Alclad bottle from which the actual finish came.

BTW I missed the Goat before, the scratchbuilt shed is very neat, was that all just done with a scalpel and ruler?

It was James. I drew up the various shapes on the computer, printed them out onto paper and then transferred the corners of each piece to plastic card with a needle. It was then just a case of joining the dots with the scalpel/ruler.

[PaulBradley]

Very nice, Mike.

[JamesPerrin]

Some sound basic engineering advice which will come in use when I scratch the tub for my MB Surtees. Thanks.

[Chuck E]

I'm very impressed with the Boxcar. I've built Roden kits and know that they can be 'tricky. '

[Marek]

These roden kits, designed to give fits not deliver a good fit , yet you have delivered another stunning model. I love it.

[PGAS]

Incredible work! Amazing scratch building. Looking back at earlier posts, the trainers are great looking and I would not believe the patrol boat is as small as it is. Such fine work.

[skypirate]

Just caught up with your Gama Goat and C-119, Mike.
Fabulous scratch-building for the Comms shelter. Better than a made one!
And your Roden C-119 does not betray the difficulties. I am too scared of Roden kits!
Top stuff!

David

[Migrant]

Thanks for the kind comments, guys. Haven't updated this in a couple of weeks. I have a couple of projects on the go right now. First is the Tasman Dragon Rapide, which is of course the old Heller kit with a vac canopy and a few extra bits. Unfortunately the plastic is white – always horrible to work with and difficult to see seam issues – as well as being warped. I've replaced the side windows with thin acetate, as well as blanking one window off.





I'm also working on a Hasegawa 1/72 S-3 Viking, just about finished the re-scribing process. Apart from resin seats it'll be a pretty straightforward build.

And I just finished this for the Blitzbau, the PM 1/72 Lippisch P.13a.

[ShaunW]

More interesting projects on the go Mike and I like what you are doing with that Rapide. I loathe any strong coloured plastics for model kits and much prefer a neutral grey! Great work with that Lippisch from your recent Blitz - that thing really looks like it has wood in its construction!

[TobyC]

Beautiful work on the Lippisch. I built the Heller Rapide a few years back and iirc is quite a nice little kit.

I didn't go for the double rigging though as I was still a novice in these matters.

[iggie]

Love the Rapide work so far, and as before, the Lippish is delightful!